Village Voice Echoes January to June 2010

Filby News

29^th June 2010

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

The Judges are visiting Filby on Friday 2^nd July at 3pm, please make sure we look clean and tidy, remember this is not a flower competition, but what Filby has to offer as a village.
The Anglia in Bloom Judges visit on Friday 9^th July at 10am.

Help for Heroes

Gordon and Margery Ward are holding a strawberry tea at their home: Humphreys, Thrigby Road, Filby on Saturday 3^rd July at 2.30pm. Tel 01493 369226 for further details.

Extend Exercise

The next seated class is Friday 2^nd July at 10.15am in the Clubroom.
This is open to men and women over 60.
For further details contact Pam Redwood on 01493 748830

Church Notes

No Morning Prayer at Filby this Sunday as this weekend is the Reunion of the Filby Association and there will be a Special Service in the Church at 2.30pm. Everyone welcome.
On Saturday evening the Lakefield Singers and The Wind in the Willows Clarinet Quartet will be performing at Filby Church at 7.30pm.
Tickets £5 from Pam Tel 384004.
On Tuesday Filby PCC will meet at Acorn Lodge at 7.30pm.
Morning Prayer is said at 9am at Filby Church on Saturday mornings.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th July at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Open Gardens Weekend

18^th/19^th July 10am-4pm. If anyone would like to open their garden or help in any way contact Adrian on 01493 369250

August Bank Fete

This is on Monday 30^th August at 1.30pm, anyone wishing to help or run a stall for their charity contact 01493 369250

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling point.
All proceed to the New Hall Fund.

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22^nd June 2010

Filby Folk Needed

Anyone who once lived, or presently lives, in Filby can be part of the Filby Church Exhibition to be held on the 17^th/18^th July, Open Gardens Weekend.
All we need is a photo of you as a child/young adult and one taken recently. For more information call Janet on 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 or go to www.filbyvillage.org.uk/filbyfolk.html.

Help for Heroes

Gordon and Margery Ward are holding a strawberry tea at their home, Humphreys, Thrigby Road, Filby on Saturday 3^rd July 2.30pm.
Telephone 01493 369226 for further details.

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

The Judges are visiting Filby on Friday 2^nd July at 3pm. Please make sure we look clean and tidy as this is the first time we have got this far in this competition.
The Anglia in Bloom Judges visit on the 9^th July at 10am

Extend Exercise

Following a successful trial class last Friday, the next class is on Friday 2^nd July 10.15am. This is mainly a seated class working at your own pace. This is open to men and women over 60.
For further details contact Pam Redwood on 01493 748830

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 9^th July 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Open Gardens Weekend

This is on the 18^th/19^th July 10am-4pm anyone wishing to open their garden or help in any way contact Adrian 01493 369250. The weekend finishes with a special Open Gardens Service at 4.30pm in the Church. The monies raised over the weekend goes to Filby New Hall Fund, Filby Church and Filby in Bloom.

August Bank Holiday Fete

The weekend starts with a Bingo at 7.30pm on Friday 27^th, on Saturday 28^th at 7.30pm we have 'An Audience with Ashley George', a Psychic Medium. On Sunday 29^th we have a car boot/table top at 9am followed at 7.30pm with 'A Norfolk Night of Squit and Music' with the very funny Pat Nearney and Danny Platton. Finally on Monday 30^th we have our Grand Fete at 1.30pm followed by the Grand Finale Firework Display at 8 pm.
For further details contact 01493 369250 or Sandra on 01493 369336

Church Service

No service at FILBY this week, but a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am

The Lakefield Singers

In concert in Filby Church, Saturday 3^rd July 7.30pm for 7.45pm.
Accompanist Peter Aldous, Conductor Pauline Willmott.
Interval music by Clarinet Quartet: "Wind in the Willows".
Tickets £5, call 731052 or 384004 or 368132.

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15^th June 2010

Bingo

Last week's bingo raised £95 for Playing Field Funds. Thanks to Pat Bell for collating the prizes and everyone who attended.
Next bingo Friday 9^th July 7.30pm

Church

The Service this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome.
On Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm we have an all age, friendly group enjoying a bike ride. If you would like to come along phone 369533 for more details.

Extend Exercise

A one off trial session will take place Friday morning at 10.15am.
This is mainly a seated class working at your own pace.
A regular class will follow if there are sufficient numbers.
For more details contact Pam on 01493 748830

Beer Festival

The Annual Beer Festival is being held at the Kings Head between the 18^th to 21^st June.
29 local Real Ales available and food served all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Bonus Ball

This is run at the Post Office and based on the Saturday Bonus Ball.
It costs £1 to guess the ball and in the last 23 weeks this has raised £522 for our New Hall Fund.
Thanks to all who take part and the girls at the shop for collecting the money.

August Fete Brochure

Anyone wishing to advertise or have a report for the magazine contact Adrian 01493 369250

Open Gardens Weekend 18^th/19^thJuly

10am-4pm anyone wishing to open their garden or help in any way contact Adrian 01493 369250, the monies raised go to Filby in Bloom, Filby Church and the New Hall Fund.

Help for Heroes

Gordon and Margery Ward are holding a strawberry tea at Humphreys, Thrigby Road, Filby on Saturday 3^rd July 2.30pm.
Telephone 01493 369226 for further details.

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

The Judges are visiting Filby on Friday 2^nd July at 3pm.
Please make sure the village looks clean and tidy.
It is the first time we have got this far in this competition.

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8^th June 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments.

Come and Meet your new MP

Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth will be at the Clubroom in FILBY on Friday between 10am-11.30am.
Come along and meet him and his team for an informal chat and a cup of coffee in the meantime, if you have an issue which you would like to discuss in a more formal situation please contact Maria on 01493 334004

Jumble Sale

Last Saturday's Jumble Sale raised £242 for Body Wellness, Helping to aid the recovery of Breast Cancer sufferers.
Thanks to everyone who helped in any way.
Next jumble sale July 31^st.

Filby Folk Needed

If you are over 40 and live or have lived in Filby we need photos of you when you were younger and a more up to date one.
These will be on display in the Church as part of our Open Gardens Weekend on the 17^th/18^th July.
Contact Lesley 01493 369536 or Janet 01493 368165 for more details or go to www.filbyvillage.org.uk/filbyfolk.html.

Extend Exercise

A one off trial session will take place in the Clubroom on Friday 18^th June at 10.15am.
This will be a mostly seated class, working at your own pace the cost is £2.50 and a regular class will follow if numbers are sufficient.
Contact Pam on 01493 748830 for further details.

Village Judging

In the EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards, Filby are in the Final Three in our 'Under 1000' Catagory and will be judged sometime in June.
The Anglia in Bloom judges will visit on Friday 9^th July at 10am.
For more information and how to get involved contact Adrian 01493 369250

Church Notes

The Service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am

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1^st June 2010

Jumble Sale

Friday 2pm in the Church Hall.
Open 10-12 in the morning to receive clothes, bric a brac etc.
Proceeds in aid of Body Wellness, which is a series of ten sessions aiming to improve the post treatment recovery of Breast Cancer sufferers in the area.
Call Lesley on 01493 369536 or Sue 01493 369291 for further details.

Church Notes

The Service this Sunday is at 10.30am and will be led by the Worship Group. All welcome.
There is a quiet day for the Benefice at South Walsham on Saturday, led by Ven. Michael Handley, formerly Archdeacon of Norfolk, from 10am-3.30pm.
If you would like to come please call Rev. Steel on 368210.
On Monday the Seeds Group meets at the Fleggburgh Rectory at 7.30pm.
New members welcome.
If you would like to join an all age, friendly group for a bike ride on Wednesday evenings, we meet at the Church at 6.30pm, for more information ring 369533.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 11^th June at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free refreshments and car parking.

Market Stall

The event organized by the Great Yarmouth Lions was well attended and Filby Playing Field had a stall.
£225 was raised for our New Hall, thanks to Joy Baldry, Jackie Green, Paddy Hudson, Steve Elderkin and Neville Litten for helping make the event a success.

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

For the first time Filby are in the final three in the under 1000 population award.
A team of judges will visit the village during June.
The time and date to be announced as soon as we know, but in the meantime please make sure the village is looking good and somewhere we can be proud of.
Anglia in Bloom Judging July 9^th 10am.

Quiz Night

Thanks to Jenny and the team at Filby Bridge Restaurant for the Quiz Night last Thursday.
£109 was raised from the raffle for Filby in Bloom.
Thanks to everyone who attended and Derek Nicker for organizing the raffle.

Come and Meet Your New MP

Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth will be in Filby on Friday 11^th June between 10am-11.30am at the Clubroom on Filby Playing Field.
Come and meet him and his team for an informal chat and a cup of coffee.
In the meantime if you have an issue you wish to discuss in a more formal situation contact Maria or Lewis in the Great Yarmouth Office on 01493 334004 or by emailing office@brandonlewis.org for an appointment.

Filby Folk Needed

Anyone 40 years and over who once lived or presently lives in Filby, can be part of the Filby Church Exhibition held on the 17^th/18^th July, all we need is a photograph of you as a child or young adult and one taken recently, together with dates, for more information call Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 or go to www.filbyvillage.org.uk/filbyfolk.html

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25^th May 2010

Filby People Needed

Anyone 40 years and over who once lived or presently live in Filby, can be part of the Filby Church Exhibition to be held on 17^th/18^th July.
We need a photograph of you as a child or young adult and one taken recently, together with the dates you lived in Filby.
For more information phone Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536.

Visit Filby People for more information.

Church Service

No service at Filby this Sunday, but there is a joint benefice service at Mautby at 10.30am, followed by a benefice celebration and lunch at Runham Village Hall. all welcome.

Bike Ride

Would you like to join an all age friendly group for a bike ride on Wednesday evenings?
Starting on 2^nd June meet at Filby Church at 6.30pm (weather permitting), for more information ring 369533.

Filby Playing Field

We are running a stall on Great Yarmouth Market Place Friday 28^th, raising money for our New Hall.
Please come along and support.
Ring Joy for further details 01493 369375

Recycling

Please continue to leave clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office Recycling Bank.
390kg collected in the last 2 weeks bringing £78 to the New Hall.
Thanks to Barbara for coordinating this scheme.

Anglia in Bloom

We are being judged on 9^th July at 10am, please make sure we are looking good.
Planting of the village starts this Saturday.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 11^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Fete Brochure

This is being collated at the moment.
Anyone wishing to advertise or has anything that might be of interest contact Adrian 01493 369250.

Spare Produce and Jam Jars

Needed by Jackie Green who is making preserves to sell in aid of the New Hall.
If you have any spare produce to donate please ring 01493 369200, she is happy to pick or collect.
Frozen fruit can also be used.
Glass jars are also wanted.
Various jams, marmalades and chutneys always available.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 5^th June 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Body Wellness, contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536

Safari Supper

Due to lack of interest this has been postponed.
Hopefully, if more interest is shown later, we will try to organize it again.
Thank you to those who did offer their help.

Plant Sale

The total raised for Church Funds was £242.
Much appreciated were the donations of plants which helped swell the variety and choice of plants on sale.
These plants were especially welcome due to the cold weather, which has put growing back for some weeks.
A big thank you was extended to customers old and new, Sue Smith would be grateful for any plant pots, which can be left at Chapel Lea, Main Road.

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18^th May 2010

Bingo

Last week's bingo raised £74 towards the New Hall.
Thanks to Noreen Tungate for collating the prizes and every one who attended.
Next bingo 11^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Coffee Morning

Last Saturday's coffee morning raised £310 for the New Hall.
Thanks to Jenny, Ester, Paddy, Jackie, Pat, Pauline, Barbara and Margaret and every one who attended.

Filby Playing Field

are having a stall at a Petticoat Sale on Yarmouth Market on Friday 28^th May.
If you would like to help or have any items that can be sold contact Joy Baldry on 01493 369375

Church Notes

No service at Filby this Sunday, but we shall be joining Fleggburgh at 10.30am for Holy Communion.
All welcome.
This Thursday the Lunch Club will be held at Stokesby Village Hall at 12 noon.
This is for anyone in the Benefice who would like to come along for a tasty, home cooked, three course lunch in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
The cost is £3 and if you have no transport and would like to be picked up call Trish 368132 or Sally 369533.

Open Gardens Weekend

17^th and 18^th July. As part of Open Gardens Weekend we are holding a photo exhibition in the Church.
If you are over 40 and have lived, or currently live, in Filby and would like to take part, we need a photo of you when you were younger and a more recent photo.
Contact Janet 01493368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more details.
Also if you would like to open your garden or help in any way contact Adrian 01493 369250.

Visit Filby People for more information.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks, proceed's to the New Hall fund.

Fete Brochure

The August Bank Holiday Fete brochure is being put together.
If you would like to advertise or have anything you think might be of interest contact Adrian 01493 369250

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11^th May 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free refreshments and car parking.
All welcome. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Annual Plant Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-12 noon in the Church.
A good variety of plants and refreshments will be available.
Plants and garden accessories can be left at the Church on Friday evening from 6pm, where Martin Moore will be available to accept.
All proceeds to Church funds.
Contact Sue for further information on 01493 369291

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome.
This Thursday is children's club at Runham Village Hall at 5.30pm.
This is for all children within the benefice aged between 5-11 and the emphasis is on having fun, while learning stories from the Bible through games, songs, crafts, drama and puppets.
Come and try it! Call 369533 or 368210 for more details.

Jumble Sale

5^th June 2pm in the Church Hall.
Proceeds to Body Wellness, a new local project for women recovering from breast cancer.
This is a series of courses to give advice, help and exercise.
All shoes, bags, clothes, books and brica-brac always welcome.
Contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536.

Photo Exhibition

This is to be held in Filby Church on the 17^th and 18^th July, Open Gardens Weekend.
If you are 60 and over, currently live, or have lived in Filby in the past then you can take part.
All we need is a photo of you as a child or young adult and a photo taken recently together with the dates you have lived in the village.
Contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536.

Anglia in Bloom Judging

We are being judged this year on Friday 9^th July at 10am.
Please do your bit and ensure the village is looking its best.

Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale

Saturday 15^th May in the Clubroom 10am-1pm.
Drop in for a coffee and pick up a bargain.
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.
It is hoped to make these a regular monthly event, helping our grant applications.
Contact Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Computer Courses

Filby Playing Field Committee in conjunction with the Norfolk R.C.C. have an opportunity to hold computer classes for beginners in the Clubroom.
This would be 2 hour sessions over 6 weeks.
Contact David on 01493 369250 for further details.

Filby Playing Field

Are having a stall at a Petticoat Sale on Yarmouth Market Place on Friday 28^th May.
If you would like to help or have any items that can be sold contact Joy Baldry 01493 369375.

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4^th May 2010

Garage Sale

Last weekend's garage sale raised £527 for the New Hall Fund.
Thanks to Jenny, Barbara and Jackie Green for organizing the event and everyone who attended.

Annual Plant Sale

Is on Saturday 15^th May 10am to 12 noon in the Church.
There will be a good selection of many varieties of plants to buy, also homemade refreshments will be available.
All money raised is for Church funds.
Plants and garden accessories can be left at the Church on the evening before from 6pm.
Martin Moore will be on hand to accept any contributions.
Phone Sue Smith on 01493 369291 for any enquiries or offers of help.

Annual Parish Council Meeting

Will be held on Tuesday 11^th May 7.00pm in the Clubroom.

Church News

There is no service at Filby this Sunday. Instead everyone is welcome to come along for the Benefice Celebration of Rogation Sunday, which starts with Holy Communion at 9am at Fleggburgh Church.
We shall then journey around the Benefice by tractor and trailer, leaving Fleggburgh Church at 10.30am, stopping to ask God's blessing on the crop's, animals and farms all who work the land.
We will be stopping for a picnic (bring your own) at Runham Green for lunch (or in Runham Village Hall if the weather is bad).

Filby PCC

Meets on Monday 10^th May at Fleggburgh Rectory 7.30pm.

Ascension Day Communion Service

At All Saints, Filby on Thursday 13^th May 7.30pm all welcome.

Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm in the Clubroom.
If you have anything to sell or need further information contact Jenny on 01493 369250
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Filby Playing Field

Are having a stall at a Petticoat Sale on Yarmouth Market Place on Friday 28^th May.
This is organized by the Yarmouth Lions and we are raising money for our New Hall
If you have anything to sell or would like to help contact Joy Baldry on 01493 369375

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28^th April 2010

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am at All Saints, Filby, all welcome.

Rogation Sunday

Is 9^th May when we will be journeying around the Benefice by tractor and trailer leaving Fleggburgh Church at 10.30am.
Please sign up at Church as soon as possible if you would like to come.
We will be stopping for a picnic at Runham Green for lunch.

Extend Exercise

A seated exercise class will have a trial session on Friday 18^th June 10.15am to 11.45 am in the Clubroom costing £2.50 including tea/coffee.
Please come along or phone Pam Redwood on 01493 748830 to show support for this new venture which we would like to see a regular user at the Clubroom.

Garage Sale

A gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage (opposite Filby Post Office) at 10am on Saturday 1^st and Sunday 2^nd of May.
Plenty of car parking, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.
Call Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Bingo

The next Playingfield Bingo is Friday 14^th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments.

Plant Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-12noon in the Church.
Plants can be left at the Church the evening before from 6pm.
Proceeds to Church funds.

Recycling

Please continue to leave clothes, shoes and handbags in the brown Clothes Bank at the Post Office.
260kg has been collected in the last two weeks bringing in £52 for the New Hall.
Thanks to Barbara Secker for coordinating the collections.

Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm in the Clubroom.
If you have any thing to sell or need further information contact Jenny 01493 369250 or leave at Filby Post Office.
Proceeds to our New Hall Fund.

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20^th April 2010

Church

There is no service at Filby this week but we will be joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Filby PCC will be meeting on Tuesday 27^th April 7.30pm at 11 Poplar Drive, Filby and the Churchwardens meet Wednesday 28^th April 7.30pm at Fleggburgh Rectory.

Annual Plant Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-12 noon in the Church.
Refreshments and home made cakes available.
Any plants or donations can be left at the Church on the evening before from 6pm when Martin Moore will be there to receive them.
Proceeds to Church funds.

Stamps

These are collected by Sue Smith at Chapel Lea in aid of the Dogs Trust at Snetterton.
They can be left at her home in any quantity.
Several carrier bags full of stamps were recently delivered to Snetterton.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 14^th May 7.30pm all welcome.

Village Archives

Mrs Mary Nicely who used to live at Wrenbury Heath on the Main Road presented a framed map of the sale of the Filby Estate in 1922 to our New Hall Archive Section.
This is now available to any interested parties and the general public to see.
If you have, or you know anyone who has, anything that would be of interest to future generations or help present day research and would like it kept secure and available to all contact Keith 01493 369536 or Adrian 01493 369250.

Recycling

The Shoe Bank has been removed from the Recycling Point at the Post Office.
Could you now please place all clothes, shoes and handbags in the wooden container between the bottle and paper banks.
All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Garage Sale

A Gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage at 10am on Saturday 1^st May, plenty of car parking, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.
Contact Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Village Maps

These are available at the Post Office for anyone or company needing to find an address.

Allotments

Any Filby resident interested in an arable allotment at Thrigby Road please put your request in writing to the Parish Clerk, Filby Post Office.
The next batch will be available in October.

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13^th April 2010

Church Service

This Sunday will be Morning Prayer at 10.30am.
After the service the Annual Parishioners' Meeting and the Annual Church Meeting will be held in the Church starting at approximately 11.30 am.
All welcome

Benefice Lunch Club

Thursday 12.00 at Stokesby Village Hall.
The cost is £3 and is open to everyone to come along and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in a lovely friendly atmosphere.
Transport can be arranged for those who need it, call 368132 or 369533.

Children's Club

Thursday at Runham Village Hall 5.30pm-7pm which is open to all children throughout the Benefice aged between 5-11.
We have lots of activities and fun on offer, for more information call 369533 or 368210.

Bingo

Last month's bingo raised £184 for the New Hall Fund.
Thanks to Joy Baldry for collating the prizes and everyone who attended.
The next bingo is on Friday 14^th May 7.30pm.

Grand National Sweepstake

A Sweepstake ran at the Post Office raised £44 for the New Hall Fund.
The winners were Mrs Dolly Howlett and Mr John Gaze.
Thanks to all who took part.

New Hall Fund

A Gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage, Main Road (opposite the Post Office) at 10am Saturday 1^st May, plenty of car parking also a Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale is being held in the Clubroom on the 15^th May 10am-1pm.
For further information or if you have nearly new contact Jenny on 01493 369250

Photo Display

If you are 60+ and have lived in Filby and would like to be involved in a Photo Display in the Church on Open Gardens Weekend contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536.
All we need is a photo of you when you were younger and a more recent one.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all cans, glass, paper, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office Recycling Banks.
In January and February we collected 7.6 ton of glass and 6.5 ton of paper.
Thanks to everyone as this is a valuable source of income for our New Hall.

In Bloom

With the weather finally improving the young plants will be arriving over the next four weeks.
A lot of preparation work has taken place this year with all beds being mucked and fed meat and bone meal.
If you would like to get involved contact Adrian 01493 369250.
We meet every Saturday morning at 9am.
This year's colour scheme is a riot of summer colours concentrating on reds, orange and yellows.

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5^th April 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night in the Clubroom at 7.30pm.
Free car parking, free refreshments and great prizes.
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Quiz Night

Last Wednesday's quiz at Filby Bridge Restaurant raised £120 for In Bloom funds.
Thanks to everyone who attended, Derek and Caroline Nicker for doing the raffle, and Jenny and the Team at Filby Bridge.

New Hall Fund

A Gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage, Main Road (opposite the Post Office) at 10am Saturday 1^st May, and a Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale is being held at the Clubroom on Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm.
Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for further details.

Fuel Syndicate

If anyone would like to join the Fuel Syndicate call Karen on 01493 369033.
The price for March was 42p / litre for heating oil

Open Gardens Weekend

Is on the 17/18^th July 10am-4pm.
Anyone wishing to help or open their garden contact Adrian 01493 369250.

Parish Council

At the meeting on the 1^st April at the Clubroom a presentation was given by Tania Fiddy and Peter Smith from the Norfolk Rural Community Council talking about future Parish Plans and grants.
A further meeting will be called looking at building renewable energy systems into the New Hall to keep running costs down.
The Parish Council will liaise with the School on the siting and type of light required on the school car park.
On planning there were no objection to the extension on Adelaide House, Main Road (formerly Mumtaz Manzil) and the bill was paid for the clearance of moles from the Church Yard.

For full Minutes see the Filby Village Website at www.filbyvillage.org.uk

Allotments

Any Filby resident requiring an arable allotment please put your request in writing to the Clerk of the Parish Council, Mr David Balls c/o Filby Post Office.
The next batch will become available in October.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

On Saturday 28^th August at 7.30pm we have 'An Audience with Ashley George': a Psychic Medium and on Sunday 29^th August we have 'A Norfolk Night of Squit and Music' with Pat Nearney and Danny Platton.
For further details contact Sandra 01493369336.
Also we have a Beer Festival running over the weekend.

Photo Display

Are you 60+ this year?
Do you live, or have you ever lived, in Filby?
Would you like to be part of the Flower/Photo Display on the 17/18^th July in Filby Church on Open Gardens Weekend?
All we need is a photo of you as a child or young adult and a more recent one together with dates of when you lived, or whether you are still living in Filby.
Contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more information.

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30^th March 2010

Easter Bonanza

£1020 was raised last Saturday for the New Hall Fund.
Many thanks to all the helpers and people who supported this event.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th April at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments, all welcome

Photo Display

Are you 60+ this year? Do you live, or have you ever lived, in Filby?
Would you like to be part of the Flower and Photo Display held on the 17/18^th July in Filby Church? All we need is a photo of you as a child or young adult, and a recent one together with dates of when you lived or began living in Filby.
Contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more information.

Spiritual Group

Starting 22^nd April 10.30am in the Clubroom, call Dawn 01493 369545 for more details.

Playing Field Brochure

This is being collated at the moment.
If anyone wishes to advertise or has anything they think would be of interest call Adrian on 01493 369250

Extend Exercise

This gentle keep fit aimed at the over 60s with a Qualified Instructor.
Would you be interested in a class at Filby Clubroom?
There has been some interest shown but we need a few more to make the class viable, call 01493 369250.

Safari Supper

We still need people to travel round the village to enjoy the cuisine on offer.
If you are interested or would like more details contact Joy on 01493 369375.

New Hall Fund

A gigantic garage sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage, Main Road (opposite the Post Office) at 10am on Saturday 1^st May.
A Coffee Morning with numerous stalls and a nearly new clothes sale is being held at the Clubroom on Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm.
Contact Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Church Services

On Good Friday we have a special children's workshop at Filby Church between 10.30am-12.
Lots of Easter themed activities going on and plenty of things to do for children and adults.
It's free.

Church Service at Filby this Sunday will be Morning Prayer at 10.30am all welcome.
Also on Sunday we are invited to join a Sunrise Communion at Billockby Church at 5.30am

Village Maps

Maps are now available at the Post Office showing house names and postcodes, thanks to Pat Bell and Luke Rumbelow for making this project work.

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23^rd March 2010

Easter Bonanza

Saturday in the Clubroom 10am-2pm in aid of the New Hall Fund.
Basket raffle with a prize every time, home made cakes and pickles, crafts, bring and buy, flowers and refreshments.
All welcome.
Contact Jenny for further information 01493 369250

Spiritual Group

Good news for those who expressed an interest in our spiritual group in the Clubroom but can't make the evenings.
On Thursday 22^nd April 10.30am we are starting a morning group.
Call Dawn for details on 01493 369545

Playing Field Bingo

The next bingo is Friday 9^th April in the Clubroom 7.30pm.
Free car parking and refreshments.

Extend Exercise

This gentle keep fit aimed at the over 60s with a qualified instructor.
Would you be interested in attending a class in the Clubroom, call 01493 369250 for further details.

Parish Council

A meeting has been called on Thursday 1^st April 7pm in the Clubroom.

School Car Park

The Filby in Bloom Crew met Saturday morning along with the Head Teacher and her husband and Wendy and Joshua Green to level the car park.
Thanks to Paul Bessey for organizing the material.

Playing Field Brochure

This is being collated at the moment and if any one wants to advertise or has anything that you think would be of interest call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Safari Supper

We have had a number of people expressed an interest in being a host, but we need people to travel round sampling the cuisine.
If you are interested or need more information call Joy on 01493 369375.

Church Service

Palm Sunday Procession starting at Runham Church 9.30 with the Blessing of the Palms and walking to Stokesby Church for the service.

Holy Week

Monday 29^th Compline at Mautby Church 8.30pm.
Tuesday 30^th Compline at Runham 8.30pm.
Wednesday31^st Compline at Stokesby 8.30pm. and on Maundy Thursday an opportunity to share in a Seder Meal to explore what might have happened on the first Maundy Thursday, the venue to be confirmed.
On Good Friday 10.30am Children's and family's workshop at Filby Church, at 2pm a Devotional Service at Mautby Church.
On Easter Sunday 5.30am Sunrise Communion at Billockby, 9am Holy Communion at Mautby,10.30am, Morning Prayer at Filby,10.30am, Holy Communion at Fleggburgh and 2.30pm Easter Egg Hunt starting at Stokesby Church and 4.30pm Easter Day Praise at Runham.

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16^th March 2010

Jumble Sale

The most recent Jumble Sale on 13^th March raised £172 for Cat Protection, North Walsham, many thanks to everyone who helped.
The next Jumble Sale at the Church Hall will be held on 5^th June in aid of a local Breast Cancer Charity.

New Kitchen at the Clubroom

This is nearly complete and the Playing Field Committee would like to thank the Craft Club for the generous donation of purchasing the cupboards, the Playing Field will pay the other costs.
This is an asset to the village and shows what can be achieved with groups working together.

School Car Park

The Parish has organized 20 ton of Type 1 to re surface the car park to be delivered on Friday 19^th March.
This will be spread on Saturday morning at 9am by the Filby in Bloom Team.
Anyone wishing to help please meet at 9am at the School Car Park.
If possible could no cars be parked on the car park Saturday morning to make spreading easier.

Type 1 is a crushed granite which, when compacted, will provide a firm base for future topping. It will also solve the problem experienced with the previous material which, when it was wet, would stick to the children's shoes and track into the school.

Church Service

This Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Lent Study Group

This continues to meet at Fleggburgh Rectory on Mondays at 10am.

Holy Week

A special Palm Sunday procession starting at Runham Church with the blessing of the Palms and walking to Stokesby.
Monday 29^th Compline at Mautby Church 8.30pm, Tuesday 30^th Compline at Runham Church 8.30pm, Wednesday 31^st Compline at Stokesby 8.30pm, and on Maundy Thursday an opportunity to share in a Seder Meal to explore what might have happened on the first Maundy Thursday.
On Good Friday at 10.30am a children's and families workshop in Filby Church, and at 2pm a Devotional Service at Mautby Church.
For more details contact the Rector on 01493 368210.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 27^th March 10am-2pm in the Clubroom, we would appreciate any raffle prizes, home made cakes or savouries and smaller items for the basket raffle.
Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details.
All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Re cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks.
January/February we collected 7.5 ton of glass.
Proceeds to the New Hall fund.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th April 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

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9^th March 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.
Proceeds to our New Hall fund.
All welcome.

Jumble Sale

Saturday at 2pm at the Church Hall in aid of Cats Protection North Walsham and District.
Clothes, bric-a-brac etc. can be left at the hall from 10am - 12.

Their website can be found at www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk

Wild Life Area

Work started by The Broads Authority on Monday 8^th March to re-vitalize the area behind the clay pits car park.
This should become an asset to the school and village alike.

Easter Bonanza

This is Saturday 27^th March in the Clubroom 10am-2pm.
We would appreciate raffle prizes, a home made cake or savouries, items for our basket raffle.
Please contact Jenny for further details 01493 369250.
Please support this event raising money for the New Hall fund.

Spiritual Development Classes

Due to the success and demand of our Wednesday night group, we are now starting a new group on Thursday evenings.
The first session will be Thursday 15^th April 7.30pm-9pm.
Morning sessions to be available soon.
Call Dawn on 01493 369545 for more information or to book your place.
Visit the website at www.dawnchrystal.co.uk

Open Gardens Weekend

This is on Saturday and Sunday 17/18^th July.
Please call Adrian if you would like to help in any way or open your garden, 01493 369250.
As well as teas on the Playing Field and a Local History Exhibition in the Clubroom there will be a Then and Now Photo Exhibition in the Church, as well as flower displays depicting our Broads Theme.
Has any one got a Pampas Grass that needs pruning?
We need Pampas Grass for our flower displays, call 01493 369250.

In Bloom Quiz

The third quiz at the Post Office counter was won by Jane Evans.
Thanks to all who bought a quiz and Derek Nicker for setting the quiz and Doreen Thompson for marking, £60 raised for In Bloom funds.

Mothering Sunday

Service at Filby 10.30am all welcome.

Lent Study Group

Monday 10am at Fleggburgh Rectory, Tuesday 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and Tuesday 7.30pm at Fleggburgh Rectory.
All welcome to come and take part, contact the Rector on 368210.

Morning Prayer

Each Saturday morning at 9am at Filby Church.
All welcome.

Filby and Runham Football Club

We would like to say a huge thank you to Hilary Searle and the Committee and helpers at Runham Village Hall for a great quiz night on Saturday 20^th February.
A magnificent sum of £500 was raised for the club thanks to all who attended and supported our young team.

August Bank Holiday Fete

As well as all the usual attractions we are holding a Beer Festival on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12 midday onwards.
Contact Laura at the Kings Head for further details 01493 730992.

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3^rd March 2010

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am.

Lent Study Group

Continues this week on Monday 10am at Fleggburgh Rectory, Tuesday 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and 7.30pm at Fleggburgh Rectory.
All welcome to come and take part, contact the Rector for more details 01493 368210

Women's World Day of Prayer

A service will take place on Friday 5^th March at 2pm at Martham Parish Church.
Men, women and young people from our Benefice are invited to attend.
This service has been prepared by Christian women of the Cameroon.

Runham Church Club

Meet on Thursday 11^th March at Runham Village Hall 5.30pm to 7pm for 5-11 year olds.
All welcome.

Playing Field Bingo

Friday 12^th March 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Good prizes free parking and refreshments.
All welcome.

Jumble Sale

Saturday March 13^th 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Cat's Protection North Walsham contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536

Their website is at www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk

Wildlife Area

Representatives of the Broads Authority, Parish Council and the School met on Friday 26^th February to look at revitalizing the Wildlife Area at the back of the Parish Car Park.
A management plan is being prepared and it is hoped that the area will benefit the School and residents alike.

New Kitchen

Work has started on a new kitchen in the Village Clubroom.
The club is available to hire to village and outside organisations.
Contact Joy 01493 369375.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

Friday 27^th to Monday 30^th August.
With the sad news this week that the Worsted Festival will not go ahead this year, any charities or organisations looking for a weekend contact Adrian on 01493 369250.
We have a large playing field and plenty of car parking.
We have held a fete on this field since 1954 and would welcome additional attractions over the weekend.

Throughout the weekend selected photographs and other items from the Filby Collection will be on display each day in the Clubroom. The collection continues to grow, nevertheless we are always looking for new material. Contact us by email webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk or phone Lesley on 369536 if you can help.

Plants Ordered

This year's plants have been ordered from Pentland Plants in Scotland, they will start arriving early April and we will need extra help in pricking out.
Thanks to everyone who has helped to determine this year's colours.

You can visit Pentland Plants website by going to www.pentlandplants.co.uk

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23^rd February 2010

Church Service

No service at Filby this week.
We are joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am.

Lent Study Group

Continues this week on Monday 10am at the Fleggburgh Rectory, Tuesday 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and Tuesday 7.30pm at the Fleggburgh Rectory.
All welcome to come and take part, for more details contact the Rector on 368210.

Playing Field AGM

This took place on Monday 22^nd February 7pm in the Clubroom.
David Thompson was re-elected Chairman, Adrian Thompson Vice Chairman and Joy Baldry Secretary / Treasurer.
The Chairman reported a good year with all the Committee working hard.
The New Hall fund stands at £72,000 and the plans are now being given additional detail for Building Regulations.
The Hire Rates this year will remain the same.

August Fete Weekend

Plans were drawn up at the AGM for this year's Fete.
We start on Friday 27^th August at 7.30pm with a Bingo.
On Saturday 28^th we have a 'Spiritual Evening' and on Sunday 29^th August in the morning a car boot and table top sale followed, in the evening, with a 'Norfolk Squit Evening'.
Monday 30^th August at 1pm is our Annual Fete with fireworks and Karaoke in the evening.
For further information or if you would like a stall at the fete contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Throughout the weekend selected photographs and other items from the Filby Collection will be on display each day in the Clubroom. The collection continues to grow, nevertheless we are still looking for new material. Contact us by email webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk or phone Lesley on 369536 if you can help.

The Clubroom

This is available to hire for village and outside organisations.
It has internal toilets and disabled toilets, heating, electricity and crockery all inclusive in the price.
At the AGM the Committee decided to modernize the existing kitchen as this will continue to be used after the New Hall is built.
Contact Joy on 01493 369375.

Playing Field Bingo

The next Bingo is on Friday 12^th March 7.30pm in the clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments, all welcome.

Jumble Sale

March 13^th at 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Cats' Protection, North Walsham and District.
Phone Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for further details.

In Bloom

The Theme this year is 'The Broads' and a lot of the displays will reflect this.
Throughout the village we hope to have a riot of summer colours: reds, oranges and yellows and we hope households will join in this celebration of colour.
We still need a small sailing boat contact 01493 369250

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16^th February 2010

Spiritual Development Classes

Starting in the Clubroom on 3^rd March 7.30pm till 9pm.
Call Dawn on 01493 369545 for more details.
There is a possibility of morning classes if there is enough interest.

Jumble Sale

March 13^th at 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Cats' Protection, North Walsham and District.
Phone Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for more information.

Church Service

This Sunday 10.30am is Morning Prayer, everyone welcome.

Lent Study Group

Starts this week, Monday mornings at 10am at the Rectory in Fleggburgh, Tuesday afternoons at 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and Tuesday evenings 7.30pm at the Fleggburgh Rectory.
Everyone welcome to come and take part.
For more details contact the Rector on 368210

Benefice Lunch Club

Thursday 12 noon at Stokesby Village Hall.
Come along for a three course, home cooked meal for only £3, if you need a lift call 368132

Children's Club

Runham Village Hall on Thursday 5.30pm to 7pm, fun and games for children aged 5-11.
For more details call 368210 or 369533

In Bloom

We meet every Saturday morning at 9am at the greenhouse opposite Filby Post Office.
This Saturday we are redesigning Thrigby Road corner bed.
Last week we re positioned three large planters from Filby Bridge to Poplar Drive and Filby Close.

We need a small sailing boat complete with sail, if possible, for one our summer displays.
Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 if you know where one is.

Bingo

A good bingo last week raised £105 for New Hall funds.
Next bingo Friday 12^th March 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Thanks to Paddy Hudson for getting the prizes.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, magazines and Yellow Pages at the recycling bank at Filby Post Office.
Money raised goes to the New Hall Fund.

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9^th February 2010

Bingo

Eyes down tonight for the Playing Field Bingo at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free refreshments and car parking, all welcome.

Yellow Pages

With the arrival of the new Yellow pages, please leave your old one plus any waste paper at the paper recycling banks at Filby Post Office, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Quiz Results

The last quiz on the Post Office Counter saw 5 people getting 100% they were Judith & Geoff Brown, Mr & Mrs A Bull, Mrs P Francis, Mrs Jane Evans and Stanley and Becky Ward.
A customer in the shop then drew the winning ticket out of the bag which was Mrs P Francis.

A New Picture Quiz is now running to be back by 1^st March 2010, proceeds to Filby in Bloom 2010.

In Bloom Meeting

Was on Monday 8^th February in the clubroom.
The History of the Broads and the activities that take place on the broad will be used as our theme this year.
Finances stand at £1383.88.
A further meeting was called with Pentland Plants to finalize the colour scheme for this year.
The In Bloom Team and the school hope that the Broads Authority will help in the revitalization of the Wildlife Area behind the Parish Car Park.

Church Services

The Service this Sunday at Filby is Holy Communion at 10.30am everybody welcome.
On Ash Wednesday 17^th February there is a service of Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 7.30pm

Retirement of Mrs Enid Simonds from Filby School

Enid started at Filby School during the 1980's as a Mid Day Supervisor.
Also for many years she has come into the school on a Thursday morning listening to pupils read.
Enid has always supported the school in fund raising, sports days and school trips.
Enid has been a good and stalwart friend of the school over many years and she will be greatly missed.

Village Map for Emergency Services

Again thanks to the Mercury report last week our Village Map with all the house names is being collated by Mrs Pat Bell, we have also had an offer from a local Graphic Design Company to publish the final map thanks to both these people for volunteering their time on this important project.

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2^nd February 2010

Playing Field AGM

In the Clubroom Monday 22^nd February 7pm, all welcome to attend to see how the playing field is doing and an update on the New Hall Fund.

Community Orchard

Thanks to the Mercury News last week we have found a cultivator in Martham at Mr Cecil Sutton's.
This can now be used to prepare the ground for our extension on the orchard.

Extend Exercise

This is gentle keep fit aimed at the over 60s with a qualified instructor.
Would you be interested in attending classes at Filby clubroom? Phone 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

A meeting has been called on Monday 8^th February 7pm in the clubroom.
Every one welcome to attend to set out our stall for 2010.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 12^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
All welcome, free refreshments and car parking.

Fuel Syndicate

Last Friday we placed our biggest order to date of 22 700 litres at a price of 38.7p per litre.
If you are interested in joining, membership is free, call Karen on 01493 369033

Easter Bonanza

Is on Saturday 27^th March in the Clubroom.
Easter Eggs, baskets and raffle prizes needed, call Jenny on 01493 369250

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30 am, everyone welcome.

Village Map

Recently an emergency service was called to Filby in the early hours of the morning and found it difficult to locate the property.
We have been asked to produce a detailed village map showing all the house names.
This can then be supplied to the relevant services and one displayed publicly at the post office.
Would anyone be interested in producing a map call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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26^th January 2010

Church Service

This is a joint Benefice Service and is Holy Communion 10.30am, every one welcome.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 12^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom

Filby and Runham U12 Football

After going down 4-1 at half time the team fought back in the second half and had plenty of chances, pulling two goals back to eventually lose 4-3.
Why not come along on Sunday mornings at 10am to support the team currently 6^th in the league

Filby in Bloom

The New Year started with a general tidy up and litter pick through the village.
A meeting has been called on Monday 8^th February 7pm in the clubroom.
Please come along and put your ideas forward to make Filby a Better Place.

Cultivator Needed

Do you know where a small cultivator is or know someone who has one?
We need the use of one for our Community Orchard, call Keith on 01493 369536.

Safari Supper

The Playing Field/New Hall Committee are organizing a Safari Supper where one of a three course meal is taken in three different host houses then meeting up for coffee in a final destination.
Would you be interested in this?
Call 369250 for further details to follow later.

Easter Bonanza

Is on the 27^th March in the Clubroom.
Baskets, Easter Eggs and any Easter bits and pieces, please leave at the Post Office or call Jenny 01493 369250

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19^th January 2010

Quiz Night

The quiz at the restaurant last Thursday made £340 for Filby in Bloom.
Thanks to Jenny and the team at the restaurant and everyone who supported the evening.

Calendars

There are still a few calendars available, either phone Keith or Lesley on 01493 369536 or call in the Post Office.

Church

No service at Filby this week, but Holy Communion at Fleggburgh 10.30 am, all welcome.

Filby PCC

Meeting at Acorn Lodge 7.30pm Wednesday 27^th January

Benefice Lunch Club

Thursday 28^th January 12 noon at Stokesby Village Hall £3. if you would like to come for a hot three course meal and some company and would like a lift call 369533 or 368132
Every one welcome.

Christmas Cards

Please leave all Christmas cards in the recycling sack in the Post Office entrance.
Also paper and any other cards from various occasions in the paper bank at the bottom of the PO car park.

Filby in Bloom Quiz

Running on the Post Office counter £1 entry, answers back by 30^th January 2010

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12^th January 2010

Church Service

This Sunday is a Special Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome.
The Seeds Group meets at the Rectory in Fleggburgh at 7.30pm on Monday.
On Wednesday the first 'Open the Book' team meeting will take place at the Rectory in Fleggburgh at 10am.
This is a project to take Bible stories into school assemblies and we are hoping to offer this to local schools later this year.
If you are interested in being part of this team, or helping, come along to the meeting or contact the Rector on 368210.
On Thursday the Children's Club is being held at Runham Village Hall 5.30pm-7pm.
This is for all children across the Benefice aged 5-11 and is a chance to meet new friends, have fun making things, playing games and learning.
Come along and try something a bit different or call 369533 for more details.

Playing Field Bingo

The next bingo is on Friday 12^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Conservative Dinner

Over 80 people enjoyed a nice evening at Filby Bridge last Saturday.
The traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas" was sung to the normal standard.
After dinner Cllr David Thompson and Cllr Barry Coleman introduced Brandon Lewis the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Great Yarmouth who gave a short speech.
Thanks to Jenny and the team at Filby Bridge for an excellent evening, £220 was raised for party funds.

Filby in Bloom Quiz

The second quiz is running at the Post Office counter, answers back by 30^th January 2010.

Christmas Cards

Please leave all your Christmas card sacks in the recycling sacks in the Post Office entrance.

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5^th January 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the clubroom.
Great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Christmas Cards

Please leave all your Christmas cards in the re-cycling sack in the Post Office entrance.
120kg already collected.

Christmas Decorations

As you take your decorations down, if you don't think that you will use them again, please leave them at Filby Post Office for next year's basket display or phone 01493 369250 for collection.
Thanks to every one who have already left items.

Parish Council

A full Parish Council meeting has been called on Monday 11^th January 7.00pm.
All welcome to attend.

Filby in Bloom Quiz

The second quiz is now running at the Post Office counter.
Answers back by 30^th January 2010.
Thanks to everyone who supported the last quiz.

New Hall Fund

Please recycle every scrap of paper, and leave at the recycling bank at the Post Office.
Thanks to Jan Taylor this week for helping to get more paper into the fund.

Mercury News

Any local organisation or club who would like to have news in the Filby News ring 01493 369250 or email adrian.thompson1@btconnect.com

Church

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Also at 3pm on Sunday there is a special service of "Blessing the Plough" at Herringby Hall,
all welcome to either or both of these services.

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