Village Voice Echoes January to June 2011

The Village Voice pages reflect a revised remit to allow a wider coverage of village events.

The weekly "Filby News" bulletin has been published on the main Village Voice page since 20^th October 2009. However, since the bulletin of Tuesday 20^th October 2015 no further bulletins or communications have been received.
Every six months past reports are regrouped for ease of access. To see different dates please go to:

W.I. reports will continue to be available from the Filby and District W. I. page.

We are extremely keen for an opportunity to see and record your photographs covering Filby, its people, events and activities, both past and present. It is intended suitable material will, in time, become part of the Filby Collection.

To publicise your Filby related event please email the webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk

29^th June 2011
22^nd June 2011
14^th June 2011
8^th June 2011
1^st June 2011
25^th May 2011
17^th May 2011
10^th May 2011
3^rd May 2011
26^th April 2011
20^th April 2011
12^th April 2011
5^th April 2011
29^th March 2011
22^nd March 2011
15^th March 2011
8^th March 2011
1^st March 2011
22^nd February 2011
15^th February 2011
8^th February 2011
1^st February 2011
25^th January 2011
18^th January 2011
11^th January 2011
5^th January 2011

Filby News

29^th June 2011

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Morning Service at 10.30am, all welcome.

Jumble Sale.

Saturday 2^nd July 2pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Parkinsons UK. Jumble etc can be left at the clubroom on the morning of the sale.

Filby People Remembered

A photo and flower exhibition will be held in the Clubroom on July 16^th/17^th as part of Open Gardens Weekend. Photos of people who lived all or part of their life in Filby, Mautby or Thrigby would be welcome in the coming week to be included in the display. For more information call Lesley on 01493 369536.

Bingo

The next playing field Bingo is Friday 8^th July 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Open Gardens

Open Gardens Weekend on 16^th/17^th July 10am-4pm. Anyone wishing to help or open their garden please contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Judging Dates

Filby is being judged for Anglia in Bloom on 14^th July and for Britain in Bloom on 2^nd August, please make sure we look our best.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans and clothes and shoes at the Post Office recycling banks. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Quilt Tickets

These are sponsored by Morse Opticians, and tickets are available at the Post Office, Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Teresa the postie. Draw will take place at the August Bank Holiday Fete.

Back

22^nd June 2011

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am on Sunday.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 2^nd July in the Clubroom at 2pm, proceeds to Parkinsons UK. Jumble can be collected or left on the morning of the sale. For more information call Sue on 369291 or Lesley 369536.

Filby People Remembered

A photo and flower exhibition is to be held in the Clubroom on 16^th/17^th July as part of Open Gardens Weekend. Photos of people who lived all or part of their lives in Filby, Thrigby or Mautby would be welcome in the next two weeks to be included in the display. For more information call Lesley on 01493 369536.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 8^th July in the Clubroom at 7.30pm. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Filby Open Gardens

16^th/17^th July 10am-4pm. Anyone wishing to help or open their garden call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Judging Dates

We are being judged on 14^th July and 2^nd August.

Quilt Tickets

These are now available at the Post Office, Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Teresa the Postie. Draw on August Bank Holiday Monday at the Fete.

Back

14^th June 2011

Church News

The service this week is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Church Re-ordering

The Parochial Church Council meets on Tuesday 21^st June, when the proposals for re ordering will be discussed. This could involve the removal of pews and the repositioning of the font. If you would like to comment, forms are available from the Church or Post Office and must be returned to the vicar by Tuesday.

Open Gardens Weekend

This 16^th/17^th July 10am-4pm, anyone wishing to help or open their garden contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Judging Dates

The village is being judged for Anglia in Bloom on 14^th July and for Britain in Bloom on 2^nd August. Please make sure we look our best.

Quilt Tickets

This years quilt has been sponsored by Morse Opticians in Caister. Raffle tickets are now available from the Post Office, Pat Bell 01493 368262 and Teresa the postie. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 22^nd June. Order forms available from the Post Office or phone Tony on 01493 369906 or email tony.rozier@virgin.net.

Back

8^th June 2011

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church News

The service this week is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Open Gardens Weekend

This is to be held on the 16^th/17^th July 10am-4pm, anyone wishing to help in any way or open their garden, please contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Public meeting

At last Friday's meeting 42 people attended. The meeting was chaired by Adrian Thompson, who welcomed everyone there. The Vicar gave a presentation of the proposals and each area was voted on. The meeting had no problems with the principal of improving the toilets and kitchen area. However, when it came to moving the font, by a show of hands, the meeting voted 6 in favour and 29 against moving the font. On removing the pews the meeting voted, by a show of hands, 8 in favour and 23 against any pew removal. Finally on the new car park, no one in the room voted in favour of the location of the new car park. The chairman thanked every one for attending and hoped the results of the meeting would help in the consultation process.

Re cycling

Please continue to leave all cans, glass, paper and clothes at the Post Office recycling banks. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. If you need any collected call 01493 369250.

Church News

The service this week is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Open Gardens Weekend

This is to be held on the 16^th/17^th July 10am-4pm, anyone wishing to help in any way or open their garden, please contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Public meeting

Re cycling

Please continue to leave all cans, glass, paper and clothes at the Post Office recycling banks. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. If you need any collected call 01493 369250.

Back

1^st June 2011

Public Meeting

A public meeting has been called for Friday night, at 7pm in the Clubroom, for anyone concerned with the removal of pews out of Filby Church, the repositioning of the font and the proposed new car park near the new burial ground. Comment forms are available from the Church and the Post Office and must be returned to the Vicar at Fleggburgh, or posted under the vestry door, by the 17^th June.

Plant Sale

The annual plant sale raised £318 for Church funds. Thanks to all who helped and supported.

Books Needed

Sue Smith is collecting books for future find raising event. These can be left at Chapel Lea or phone 01493 369291

New Hall Survey

Thanks to every one who returned the forms, we had 158 back out of 310, which is 51.3%. We are now ready to submit to the National Lottery. Thanks to all the hard work Derek Nicker and Peter Chapman have put in.

Parish Council

A planning meeting has been called for Tuesday 7^th June at 6pm in the Clubroom. The conversion of the Church Hall, and the proposed new Church car park are on the agenda. Public and Press are welcome.

Clothes Collection

This Saturday 4^th June from 10am onwards. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

The next Bingo is on Friday 10^th June in the Clubroom at 7.30pm.

Back

25^th May 2011

Open Gardens Weekend

This is on the 16^th/17^th July 10am-4pm. Anyone wishing to open their garden or help in any way, contact Adrian on 01493 39250.

Petticoat Lane

Joy Baldry and Ann Hughes are running a stall on Yarmouth Market place on Friday raising money for our New Hall. Please go along and give them some support.

Mediumship Evening

This event last Friday raised £117 for the New Hall. Thanks to Sandra and John Gaze for organising the event and everyone who attended.

Bingo

The next playing Field Bingo is on Friday 10^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Judging Dates

We are being judged for Anglia in Bloom on Thursday 14^th July at 10.30am and Britain in Bloom on Tuesday 2^nd August 4pm. Although it is hard this year with the weather, please make the effort to look our best.

Thatching

Work has started this week on re thatching the Clubroom and the Bus Shelter.

Clothes Collection

The next door to door clothes collection is Saturday 4^th June at 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection or phone 01493 369250 for collection anytime.

Public Meeting

A meeting has been called for Friday 3^rd June 7pm in the Clubroom for anyone concerned with the removal of pews from Filby Church, the repositioning of the font and the proposed new car park near the new burial ground. Comment forms are available from the vicar on 01493 368210 or the Post Office 01493 369250.

Yard Sale

Saturday 28^th May 10am-4pm at the Gatherings, Main Road in aid of the New Hall. Also if any one has any spare fruit for making preserves etc. contact Jackie Green on 01493 369200, we are happy to collect or pick.

Back

17^th May 2011

Cycle Group

Meets Monday evenings at the Church at 6.30pm, unless it is raining. For further enquires contact Ivor Ladds or Sue Smith 369291.

Plant Sale

Saturday ^st May in the Church from 10am-12 midday. Lots of herbs, vegetables, bedding and herbaceous plants.
Refreshments available with home made cakes. All money raised to go to church funds.
As there is a wedding in the Church on Friday 20^th any can plants be left after 7pm at the Church.

Extend Exercise

This seated exercise class meets in the Clubroom most Fridays at 10.15am. Come and keep fit, have fun and make friends. Contact Pam on 01493 748830 for more details.

New Hall Update

If you haven't returned the voting form back to the Post Office, please do so, to enable us to go to the Big Lottery with up to date information. Call 01493 369250 for more details.

Public Meeting

A meeting has been called for Friday 3^rd June at 7pm in the Clubroom, for anyone concerned with the removal of pews from Filby Church, the re positioning of the font and the proposed new car park next to the new burial ground. Comment forms are available from the Rector 01493 368210 or Filby Post Office 01493 369250.

Clothes collection

The next clothes collection is on Saturday 4^th June at 10am. Please leave any items and shoes in bags near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Contact Adrian 01493 369250 for details or if you need anything picked up any other time.

Evening of Mediumship

With Ashley George in the Clubroom, Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Entry £6, contact Sandra on 01493 369336 for more details Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Open Gardens Weekend

Anyone wishing to help or open their garden on 16^th/17^th July, please contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Back

10^th May 2011

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am. There is also an evening service at Thrigby at 6.30pm, all welcome to both services.

Bingo

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

New Hall Survey Forms

Please can these be returned to the Post Office by the 18^th May. This is one of the last pieces of information we need before going to the National Lottery. At the time of writing 42% have been returned.

Clothes Collection

The next village clothes collection is Saturday 4^th June starting at 10am. Please leave items for collection in plastic bags near your gate. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more information of collection at any other time. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Public Meeting

A meeting has been called for Friday 3^rd June in the Clubroom at 7pm, for anyone concerned with the removal of pews from Filby Church, the re positioning of the font and the proposed new car park near the new burial ground. Feed back forms are available now from the vicar 01493 368210 or Filby Post Office 01493 369250.

Plant Sale

Saturday 21^st May in the Church,10am-12 noon. Plants, home produce and refreshments. All proceeds to the Church.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 2^nd July in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Parkinsons UK. Clothes, brica brac etc can be collected phone Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536.

Filby People Remembered

We are planning a display of photos and flowers in the Clubroom as part of our Open Gardens Weekend 16^th/17^th July. We need photos of people who lived part or all their lives in Filby, Thrigby or Mautby. Please phone Lesley on 01493 369536 for more information.

Evening of Mediumship

With Ashley George in the Clubroom Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Entry £6 contact Sandra on 01493 369336 for more details. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Back

3^rd May 2011

Garage Sale

Last weekend's Garage Sale raised £511 for the New Hall Fund. Thanks to Jackie Green and Jenny Thompson for co-ordinating the weekend and to everyone who attended.

Bingo

The next Playingfield Bingo is Friday 13^th May in the Clubroom, eyes down at 7.30pm.

Quilt Tickets

These are now on sale at the Post Office. First prize a great home made quilt, second prize a hamper and third prize a selection of home made pickles and jams. Draw to take place on August Bank Holiday Monday at the Fete.

Plant Sale

Saturday 21^st May in the Church. 10am-12 noon. Plants, home produce and refreshments. All proceeds to the Church.

Re Ordering of Filby Church

Following Saturday's Open Meeting feedback forms are now available to give your views on the future of Filby Church. Do you agree with pews being removed and the font being relocated? What about car parking, new toilets and kitchen facilities? Forms are available from the Vicar or Filby Post Office and must be returned by the 20^th June, when the PCC meets again.

Fuel Syndicate

A total of 17,850 litres was ordered this Month at a price of 56.95p/litre, deliveries will be on May 6^th.
For May orders need to be in by Wednesday 25^th May. Call 01493 369250 for more details or an order form, or order on line at tony.rozier@virgin.net.

New Hall Fund

We are just about ready to submit our application to the National Lottery later this Month. All Filby residents will receive, in the next few days, an update letter from our Chairman, David Thompson, on the bottom of this letter is a ballot slip asking if your household supports the project to obtain a new community centre for Filby.
It is essential this form is returned to demonstrate the continued need for the New Hall. Contact Adrian on01493 369250 or Derek on 01493 369145 for further details.

Filby Bowls Club

On the 1^st May members took part in a pre season 'round robin' organised by Beryl Payne. We were pleased to welcome four new players, Lewis and Adam Comeford, young, emerging talents and Ann and Peter Lawson who have Crown Green experience. Our in house and memorial competitions are not only a pleasure to play, but raise vital funds, so please return your sub forms to Margaret Fruin so planning can be arranged.
The League season starts 3^rd May for the 3 wood teams and the committee hopes all members have an enjoyable and competitive 2011.

Evening of Mediumship

With Ashley George will be held in the Clubroom on Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Entry £6 contact 01493 369336 for more details. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Filby People Remembered

.We need photos of people, who lived in Filby, Thrigby and Mautby, as part of our Open Gardens display on 16^th/17^th July. Contact Lesley for more details on 01493 369536.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am.
On Monday there is a Holiday Club meeting at Acorn Lodge at 7.30pm., if you are interested in the Holiday Club at Runham Church on 22^nd-26^th August come along.
Messy Church is on Thursday at 3.30pm.

Back

26^th April 2011

Re ordering of Filby Church

There will be an open meeting on Saturday 30^th April in the Church to present the PCC ideas of re ordering Filby Church, plans are on display from 10am and a presentation from 11am. This could involve installing a new kitchen and toilets, the removal of pews and the re positioning of the font. This is an opportunity for everyone to put their views forward and tell the PCC what think of their proposals. If you are unable to attend but would like to comment on the future of the church contact the Rector on 01493 368210.

Garage Sale

Saturday 30^th April and Sunday 1^st May 10am-4pm at Laburnum Cottage (opposite the Post Office) and at The Gatherings (one house past the Post Office). Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for further details.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday May 13^th in the Clubroom.

Evening of Mediumship

With Ashley George will be held in the Clubroom on Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Entry £6 contact 01493 369336 for more details.

Church Service

The service this Sunday is a Family Service at 10.30am, all welcome.

Jam Jars Needed

Filby New Hall Fund needs all types of jars with lids, especially small ones. These can be left at the Post Office or ring 01493 369250 for collection.

Filby People Remembered

We need photos of people who lived in Filby, Thrigby and Mautby as part of our Open Gardens display on 16^th/17^th July. Contact Lesley on 01493 369536 for more details.

Back

20^th April 2011

Evening of Mediumship

With Ashley George will be held at the Clubroom Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Entry £6 contact 01493 369336 for more details. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church News

On Friday we are having a special messy church from 10am-12 noon. Bring the children along to share the Easter story.
The Sunday service is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Easter Bonanza

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way, and everyone who attended to make the event a success. £900 was raised for the New Hall Fund.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for this month have to be in by the 26^th April. Email Tony on tony.rozier@virgin.net or pick up an order form from the Post Office.

Filby People Remembered

We are planning a display of photos and flowers in the Clubroom as part of our Open Gardens weekend 16/17^th July. We need photographs of people who lived all or part of their lives in Filby, Thrigby or Mautby.
Call Lesley on 01493 369536 for more details.

Re ordering of Filby Church

Filby PCC is looking at re ordering Filby Church. This could involve the installing of new toilets and kitchen, the re positioning of the font and removal of the pews.
An Open Meeting is to be held on Saturday 30^th April at 10am followed by a presentation at 11am. This is an opportunity to make your views known on the future of Filby Church. If you are unable to attend and want to make your representation contact the Rector on 01493 368210.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all cans, glass and paper at the Post Office Recycling Banks. Clothes and shoes can also be left. The next Village Clothes Collection is Saturday 4^th June 10am, or if you have any to be collected in the meantime call 01493 369250.

Back

12^th April 2011

Jumble Sale

The jumble sale held last Saturday raised £228.40 for Nelson's Journey. Thanks to everyone who helped, made donations and supporters. The next jumble is on 2^nd July for Parkinsons UK.

50/50 Auction

This is to be held on Friday 30^th September in the Clubroom. Call 01493 369250 for further details. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

The last Bingo raised £85 for Hall Funds. The next Bingo is on Friday 13^th May.

Easter Bonanza

This Saturday 16^th April 10am-1pm.in the Clubroom. Basket raffle, local pickles and jams, cakes and refreshments. Plus some new stalls this year. Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details.

Church News

There is a Palm Sunday Procession starting at Thrigby Church at 9.30am with the Blessing of the Palms followed by a walk to Mautby Church where refreshments will be available. A service of Holy Communion will then follow.
During Holy week a service of Compline at 7.30pm will be held at Mautby on Monday, Runham on Tuesday, Stokesby on Wednesday and Fleggburgh on Thursday.
On Friday 22^nd we are having a Messy Church at Filby from 10am-12 noon. Bring the children along to share the Easter story, there's lots to see and do.

Filby People Remembered

We are planning a display of photos and flowers in the Clubroom as part of our Open Gardens Weekend 16^th to 17^th July. We need one or two photos of a loved one who lived all or part of their lives in Filby, Mautby or Thrigby.
Call Lesley on 01493 369536 for more information.

Plant Sale

Saturday 21^st May in the Church 10am-12. Anyone planting seeds at the moment if you could spare a few for the sale it would be appreciated. Call Sue on 01493 369291 for more detail.

Filby Bowls Club

The new season starts early in May. The Winter was not without mishap with burst pipes and strong winds lifting the porch and damaging it beyond repair. Norman, Wilf and the green crew are busy in preparation. In early Autumn the perimeter was raised and re-seeded and things are looking promising for the annual roll up at the end of April. All last season's members should have received 2011 subscription forms to be returned to Margaret Fruin by the end of April.
We welcome new members of any age, and we are fortunate to have as one of our members a qualified coach and the morning of May 1^st is booked for coaching. Please ring Russell on 01493 369961 if you are interested in joining or just trying out the game.

Re ordering Filby Church

Filby PCC are looking at the possibility of re ordering Filby Church. This could involve the installing of new toilets and kitchen, the re positioning of the font and the removal of the pews. An open meeting is to be held on the 30^th April at 10am, followed by a presentation at 11am. Come along and be part of the consultation or call Rev Graham Steel on 01493 368210 to make your views known even if you can't make the meeting.

Back

5^th April 2011

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am. The service will be followed by the Annual Parishioners' meeting and the Annual Church meeting at approximately 11.30am, all welcome.
On Wednesday the PCC meets at Fleggburgh rectory at 7pm.

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Free parking and refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 9^th April 2pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Nelson's Journey. Jumble, bric a brac can be collected or brought to the Clubroom between 10am-11.30am on Saturday morning.
Phone Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley on 01493 369536 for more details.

For more information about this charity why not visit their website at www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

Filby People Remembered

We are planning a display of photos and flowers in the Clubroom as part of Open Gardens Weekend on 16^th and 17^th July. We need one or two photos of a loved one who lived all or part of their lives in Filby (Mautby and Thrigby included). Please phone Lesley on 01493 369536 for more information.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 16^th April 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Basket raffle, local pickles and jams, cakes and refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund, contact Jenny for further details on 01493 369250.

Plant Sale

Saturday 21^st May 10am-12 in the Church. Anyone planting seeds at the moment, if they could spare a few for the sale it would be appreciated. All funds raised go to the Church, call Sue on 01493 369291 for further details.

Re-ordering of Filby Church

Filby PCC are looking at the possibilities for re ordering Filby Church, this could involve installing new toilets and kitchen, the re-positioning of the font and removal of the pews. An open meeting will be held to present these ideas on Saturday 30^th April at 10am and a presentation at 11am. Come along and be part of the consultation. Call Rev Graham Steel on 01493 368210 to make your views known even if you can't get to the meeting.

Fuel Syndicate

April orders need to be in by Tuesday 26^th April. Call Tony on 01493 369906 between 7.30pm and 9pm or email tony.rozier@virgin.net or pick an order form up from the Post Office.

Computer Club

The Computer Club meets each Tuesday morning at 10a.m. in the Clubroom.
Members successfully accessing this page are invited to send me an email to tell me about it or to ask a question clarify progress made so far.
Click on the email address at the bottom of the page

Back

29^th March 2011

Church News

Thank you to every one who attended the soup lunch on Friday, £105 was raised for Christian Aid.
The Mothering Sunday Service at Filby this Sunday is at 10.30am and will be led by the worship group.
The PCC meets Monday at the Fleggburgh Rectory at 7.30pm.
On Wednesday at Thrigby Mill at 7.30pm there is a meeting with Matt Gooch to discuss ministry with teenagers and older children. For more details contact Rev Steel on 368210 or just come along.

Bingo

Friday 8^th April in the Clubroom at 7.30pm.

Jumble sale

Saturday 9^th April 2pm in the Clubroom, proceeds to Nelson's Journey. Bric a brac, clothes etc can be collected call Lesley on 01493 369536 or Sue 01493 369291.

For more information about this charity why not visit their website at www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 16^th April 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Easter Eggs and Baskets needed for the basket raffle. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Contact Jenny for further details on 01493 369250.

Plant Sale

Saturday 21^st May 10am-12 in the Church. Any plants etc. would be appreciated. Also anyone planting seeds at this time, could you spare a few to plant for the sale? It would help a great deal.
All funds raised to go to the Church.
Call Sue on 01493 369291 for any enquires.

Fuel Syndicate

April orders need to be in by Tuesday 26^th April, for delivery the following week. Call Tony on 01493 369906 between 7.30pm-9pm or e mail tony.rozier@virgin.net or pick up an order form from the Post Office.

Back

22^nd March 2011

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but we will be joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am. Lent Bible studies continue at Bramley in Stokesby on Monday at 2.30pm and the Fleggburgh Rectory on Thursday at 7.30pm. Morning Prayer is said at Filby 9am on Saturdays.

Fuel Syndicate

The new number for the syndicate is 01493 369906 (7.30pm-9pm )or email tony.rozier@virgin.net order forms can be collected and left at the Post Office.

Evening of Mediumship

with Ashley George at Filby Clubroom on Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Tickets £6. To reserve tickets and for more information call Sandra on 01493 369336. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 8^th April 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Jumble Sale

The next Jumble is Saturday 9^th April 2pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Nelson's Journey, a Norwich based charity helping young people dealing with bereavement. Contact Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536 for collection of Jumble, bric a brac etc.

For more information about this charity why not visit their website at www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

Easter bonanza

This popular annual event is on Saturday 16^th April in the Clubroom 10am-1pm. Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details. Easter eggs and baskets needed.

Parish Council

The next Parish Council meeting is Monday 28^th March 7pm in the Clubroom.

Playing Field

At the AGM on Monday night David Thompson was re elected Chairman, Joy Baldry secretary/treasurer and Adrian Thompson vice Chairman. The New Hall fund now stands at £90,000, with a grant being secured from Community Builders thanks to Peter Chapman, Derek Nicker and Mervyn Gibson. The committee accepted a quotation to have the Clubroom re ridged and the thatch tidied up.

Back

15^th March 2011

Bingo.

Last weeks Bingo raised £97 for the New Hall Fund. Thanks to Barbara Secker for collating the prizes and everyone who attended. The next Bingo is 8^th April.

Evening of Mediumship

With Ashley George at the Clubroom on Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Tickets £6, to reserve a place call Sandra on 01493 369336.

Clothes Collection

The next door to door clothes collection is on Saturday 26^th March from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags in plastic sacks near your gate for collection.

Tree and Hedge planting

This continues on Saturday at 9am. Meet on the farm opposite the Post Office.

Jumble sale

Saturday 9^th April in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Nelson's Journey, a Norwich based charity supporting children and young people who have experienced a close bereavement. Jumble, bric a brac, etc. can be collected, phone Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536.

For more information about this charity why not visit their website at www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am. Also on Sunday at 6pm there is a prayer meeting at Fleggburgh Village Hall for everyone to pray and give thanks for the work that takes place in the Benefice.
Lent Bible studies continues on Monday 2.30pm at Stokesby and Thursday 7.30pm at the Fleggburgh Rectory.
Benefice Lunch Club is Thursday at 12 noon at Stokesby, call Trish for transport on 368132.
Runham's Childrens Club is Thursday from 5.30pm-7pm for children between 5-11, call Sally on 369533.
On Friday 25^thMarch at Filby Church between 12 and 1.30pm come along for a warm welcome and a bowl of soup and donate funds for Christian Aid to support them in their fight against poverty.
Morning prayer said each Saturday at 9am

Fuel Syndicate

The new number to call for becoming a member or ordering is 01493 369906 or e-mail tony.rozier@virgin.net Remember orders must be in by the last Thursday of each Month as the co ordinator orders on the Friday for delivery on the following Monday/Tuesday.
We would all like to thank Karen Riches for the initial idea, work and commitment she has put in to the syndicate and we wish her well.
Looking forward we welcome Tony Rozier as our new coordinator and look forward to a good working relationship and some good savings.

Back

8^th March 2011

Bingo

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

Evening of Mediumship

with Ashley George at Filby Clubroom on Saturday 21^st May 7.30pm. Tickets £6, to reserve a place call Sandra on 01493 369336. Proceeds to the New Hall.

Clothes Collection

The next door to door clothes collection is Saturday 26^th March from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags in plastic sacks near your gate for collection.

Fuel Syndicate

We need a new co ordinator for the syndicate. Please call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am. Morning Prayer is said each Saturday at the Church at 9am. Lent Bible study begins this week on Mondays at 2.30pm at Bramley, Mill Road, Stokesby and Thursdays at 7.30pm at the Fleggburgh Rectory. All welcome, for further details contact the Rector on 368210.

Jumble Sale

The jumble on March 5^th raised £330 for Help for Heroes. Many thanks to every one who manned the stalls, for the donations and many supporters. The next Jumble is 9^th April with proceeds for "Nelson's Journey"

For more information about this charity why not visit their website at www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

In Bloom

Tree planting continues Saturday also anyone free on Saturday at 10am, the Yarmouth Rotary club would like to take photos of the crocuses at the Playing Field.

Back

1^st March 2011

Jumble Sale

Saturday 5^th March 2pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to "Help for Heroes". Clothes, toys, bric a brac etc can be left at the Clubroom from 10am-12 on that morning.

Bingo

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

Fuel Syndicate

We bought this month's diesel at 53.4p per litre. To join our syndicate call Karen on 01493 369033 or for more information call 01493 369250.

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but we will be joining Stokesby at 10.30am for Holy Communion with the Archdeacon of Norfolk, all welcome. Messy Church takes place at Filby on Thursday at 3.30pm. Come along for all age worship, crafts and then enjoy Messy Church Tea, finishing 5.30pm. It's for all the family, come and try it.
Morning prayer is said at Filby 9am every Saturday morning.

Back

22^nd February 2011

Jumble Sale

Saturday 5^th March in the Clubroom at 2pm. Proceeds to "Help for Heroes". Clothes and bric a brac can be collected, call Sue on 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536.

Reach out Bus

This is coming to Filby on Thursday 17^th March 1.45pm-2.15pm at the Post Office and 2.30pm-3pm at Pound Lane. The bus is packed with people representing different organisations, giving advice on housing and what help is available to you.

Bingo

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

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but we will be joining Fleggburgh at 10.30am for Holy Communion and learn about Fair Trade Fortnight. Morning Prayer said at Filby Church 9am Saturday mornings.

Fuel Syndicate

We are still looking for a co-ordinator for the syndicate. This is a voluntary position and involves negotiating price and ordering about 20,000 litres of fuel a month.
Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

Back

15^th February 2011

Bingo.

Last week's bingo raised £68 for the New Hall Fund. Thanks to Jenny for co ordinating the prizes and every one who attended. The next Bingo is on Friday 11^th March 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Computer Classes

These start Tuesday 1^st March in the Clubroom 10am-12 and each subsequent Tuesday. There is a small charge of £2 per person to cover the hire of the room. Thanks to Derek Nicker for organising this course, contact 01493 369145 for further details.

Yellow Pages

Please leave your old Yellow Pages at the Post Office or in the Recycling Bank. This is a valuable source of income for the New Hall.

Parish Council

There is a planning meeting starting at 6pm in the Clubroom on Thursday 24^th February. The only item on the Agenda is a planning application for a proposed change of use from a Church Hall to a residential property for the Filby Parochial Church Council. This meeting like all Parish Council meetings is open to the public, or if you have any comments please contact the Clerk on 01493 368264 or the Chairman of the Parish Council, David Thompson 01493 369250.

Sponsor needed

Filby Playing Field are looking for a sponsor for the Quilt Raffle tickets. Please contact Pat Bell on 01493 368262. We are looking at selling tickets early in the Year, with the draw being on August Bank Holiday Monday, so a sponsor will get plenty of advertising coverage.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am. On Monday there is a SEEDS meeting at the Fleggburgh Rectory at 7.30pm, all welcome. On Thursday at 12 noon the Benefice Lunch Club takes place at Stokesby village hall. Come along and have a home cooked lunch, transport can be provided, call Trish on 368132.
There is a half term children's club at Runham village hall on Thursday 3pm-5pm,for children of the Benefice between 5-11, contact Sally on 369533.
Morning Prayer is said at Filby each Saturday morning at 9am.

Jumble Sale

March 5^th in the Clubroom at 2pm. Proceeds to "Help for Heroes". Clothes, bric a brac can be collected call Sue on 01493 369291 or Lesley on 01493 369536.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans etc at the Post Office Recycling Banks. In December and January we collected 11 ton of glass and 7 ton of paper.

New Hall Update

We have a meeting on 23^th February to discuss and finalize our Lottery Application. In the mean time, the "Buy a brick" board is out again at the Post Office. You can purchase a brick for £1, with someone's name attached to it. When complete a board will be made showing all the sponsor names to be placed in the New Hall. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for further details.

Back

8^th February 2011

Bingo.

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

Jumble Sale

March 5^th in the Clubroom, proceeds to "Help for Heroes". Clothes, bric a brac, books etc. can be collected, call Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536.

Filby in Bloom Quiz

This was won by Jane Evans with 99% correct. Thanks to Derek Nicker for compiling the quiz. Answers available at the Post Office, £80 raised for Bloom Funds.

Gritting Petition

Please add your name to the petition at the Post Office to see if we can get our bye roads and cul de sacs gritted. This petition will be handed in at the next Parish Council meeting.

Re cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the recycling banks at the Post Office, this is a valuable income for our New Hall Fund.

Church Notes

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. Morning Prayer is said each Saturday at 9am.

Back

1^st February 2011

Church News

The service this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome. On Thursday it's Messy Church at Filby Church. Come along from 3.30pm to join in with our celebration and then stay for Messy Church tea, finishing at 5.30pm. It's all age worship for families, it's fun, come and try it.
Morning Prayer is said at the Church each Saturday at 9am.

Sponsor needed

We are looking for a sponsor for our 2011 Quilt raffle. Your name or company name would be on our raffle tickets. We are looking in the region of £50, please contact Pat on 01493 368262, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Fuel Syndicate

The January order achieved a good price of 51p per litre. To join the syndicate call Karen on 01493 369033 or for further details 01493 369250.

Bingo.

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

Allotments.

Any Filby resident requiring an allotment, please contact Adrian on 01493 369250 or drop a letter into the Post Office. Please note these plots are for arable use only and no livestock.

Clothes Collection

Thanks to everyone who left items out last Saturday, a total of 43 bags was collected, proceeds to the New Hall.

Tree Planting

The first wave of planting was completed on Saturday, with trees being planted at the top of Pound Lane/Green Lane and Rowans on the Main Road near the Pond. The Orchard was also doubled in size. Thanks to the Broads Authority for sponsorship of £1500, it should be pointed out only £450 of this was spent at the Orchard.

Back

25^th January 2011

Clothes collection

The first 2011 door to door collection of clothes, shoes and handbags takes place on Saturday morning 29^th January starting at 10am. Please leave any items in plastic sacks near your gate for collection. If you require items picked up any other time call 01493 369250. All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo.

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

Active Norfolk

We are looking for a co-ordinator to organize teams for this year's Active Norfolk Village Games, to be held in Yarmouth during the Summer. Please contact Adrian on 01493 369250 or www.activenorfolk.org

Tree Planting

Tree planting continues on Saturday Morning at 9am, as part of our Britain in Bloom campaign. Thanks go to our sponsors: the Broads Authority and the Woodlands Trust. Also thanks to Edward Wharton for his support and allowing us to plant on his land.

Fuel Syndicate

With fuel going up, why not join our syndicate and get a better price. Call 01493 369033 to register your details. We are also looking for a person to eventually run the syndicate as our present coordinator works full time and has a young family and the syndicate has grown bigger than we anticipated, buying 15000 litres a month. Call 01493 369250.

Re cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass and cans at the Post Office recycling banks. Between August and November we collected 22 ton of glass and 8 ton of paper. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church news

The joint Benefice service this Sunday at Filby is Holy Communion at 10.30am. All welcome. On Tuesday the Parochial Church Council meets at Lintorf Lodge at 7pm. Morning prayer is said at Filby each Saturday at 9am.

Jumble Sale

March 5^th in the Clubroom. Proceeds will go to "Help for Heroes". We collect clothes, Bric a brac, books etc. Please phone Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536.

Back

18^th January 2011

Church News

There is no service at Filby this week, but we will be joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Morning Prayer is said at Filby each Saturday at 9am.
The Benefice Lunch Club is on Thursday at Stokesby Village Hall at 12 noon. We welcome anyone who would like to come along for a home cooked, three course lunch, and meet others in a friendly warm atmosphere. If you would like transport or more details call Trish on 368132.

Bingo

Last month's Bingo raised £70 for the New Hall Fund. Thanks to everyone who attended and Paddy Hudson for co-ordinating the prizes. The next Bingo is on 11^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Craft Club

This club meets on Monday afternoons from 1pm-4pm. New members always welcome, £1 entry with free tea and coffee. For more details contact Jenny on 01493 369250.

Clothes Collection

Another door to door collection of clothes, shoes and handbags will take place in Filby on Saturday 29^th January from 10am. Please leave anything out in plastic sacks for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall.

Allotments.

Any Filby resident considering having an allotment, please put your request in writing to Filby Post Office. Please note these plots are arable only.

Tree Planting

As part of our Bloom entry this year we are planting hundreds of trees and shrubs throughout the village starting this Saturday. If you would like to get involved call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Back

11^th January 2011

Church News

The service this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome. Morning Prayer is also said each Saturday morning at 9am. On Thursday it's Runham Church Club from 5.30pm-7.00pm at Runham Village Hall. This is open to all children aged 5-11 and is packed full of stories, games, crafts and fun. If you would like more information call Sally on 369533.

Christmas Cards

Please continue to leave cards in the sack in the Post Office entrance, also clothes, paper and glass at the recycling banks at the bottom of the car park.

Bingo

Eyes down tonight at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Good Prizes, free refreshments and car parking. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Conservative Dinner

Seventy six people sat down to a great Christmas dinner at Filby Bridge. Thanks to everyone for attending, Jenny and the team at the Restaurant for an excellent evening. Local councillor, David Thompson, welcomed everybody and Cllr Barry Coleman, leader of the Borough Council, and Brandon Lewis MP gave short speeches. The evening concluded with singing the traditional twelve days of Christmas. £300 was raised for the local conservative funds.

Computer Courses

If you are interested in joining a group in Filby call 01493 369250 to register your interest, plus pick up a survey form from the Post Office or e-mail Derek on derek.n@virgin.net.

Quiz Night

The last quiz at Filby Bridge was for Filby in Bloom 2011. Thanks to all who attended, Jenny and the team at the Restaurant and John Clarke for coordinating the raffle. £266 was raised for Bloom funds.

Clothes Collection

Another door to door collection of clothes, shoes and handbags will take place in Filby on Saturday 29^th January at 10am. Please leave anything out in plastic bags for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Back

5^th January 2011

Church News

The service at Filby this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am. This Sunday is Plough Sunday and there will be a service of blessing at Billockby Hall Farm at 3pm.
Messy Church takes place at Filby Church on Thursday at 3.30pm. All welcome to come along and join in this all age family worship.
Morning Prayer is said at Filby on Saturday at 9am.

Christmas Cards

Please leave all your cards in the recycling sack just inside the Post Office door.

Bingo

The next Bingo is on Friday 14^th January in the Clubroom.

Pub Quiz

A quiz is running on the Post Office counter, back by 23^rd January. Proceeds to the 2011 Bloom campaign.

Filby in Bloom

As we are back in Britain in Bloom this year, we have the opportunity to plant hundreds of trees and shrubs between now and the 26^th March. The Broads Authority, RHS and the Woodlands Trust, have sponsored the event. If anyone has an idea where planting could take place please contact Adrian on 01493 369250.
For more details please go to Britain in Bloom Launch.

New Hall Fund

As a new fundraising event for 2011, we have had the offer from a local resident to run a 50/50 auction.
Would you be interested in supporting or helping with such an event? Please contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Free Year Planners

Every house should receive a planner plus a copy of the January Flyer. Filby Calendars are still available at the Post Office or contact Keith on 01493 369536.

Back

Return to the Village Voice pages.