Village Voice Echoes July to December 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.
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28^th December 2011
20^th December 2011
13^th December 2011
7^th December 2011
30^th November 2011
22^nd November 2011
15^th November 2011
8^th November 2011
2^nd November 2011
25^th October 2011
18^th October 2011
11^th October 2011
5^th October 2011
28^th September 2011
21^st September 2011
14^th September 2011
6^th September 2011
31^st August 2011
24^th August 2011
17^th August 2011
10^th August 2011
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27^th July 2011
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28^th December 2011

Church News

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

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 14^th January 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant. Call David on 01493 369250 for tickets or more details.

Bingo

The first Bingo of the year is Friday 13^th January 7.30 in the Clubroom. Free car parking and refreshments.

Clothes Collection

The first clothes, shoe and handbag collection of the year is on January 28^th from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection.

Christmas Cards

These can be left in the recycling sack in the Post Office entrance. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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20^th December 2011

Church News

The service this week is on Saturday night at 11.30pm and is Midnight communion, all welcome.

Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre

This annual event raised £460 for New Hall and Bloom Funds. Thanks to everyone who supported and a special thanks to Janet Laxon and her helpers for decorating the trees.

Filby in Bloom Year Planners.

These are available at the Post Office Free of charge. These show all village events and dates when to order for the fuel syndicate. Also Filby Calendars available at £7.50 or phone Keith on 01493 369536.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 14^th January 2012 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant. Call David on 01493 369250 for more details.

Re cycling Christmas Cards

These can be left in the bag in the entrance to Filby Post Office.

New Hall Update

As part of our Lottery application an up to date survey is needed, so on 4^th January as short questioner will be delivered through your door, please take time to fill it in and return to the Post Office by the 22^nd January or phone 01493 369250 for collection.

Clothes Collection

The first clothes, shoe and handbag collection is Saturday 28^th January 10am onwards.

Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

The Mercury correspondent and the residents of Filby would like to wish the Mercury team and all its readers and Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year and a thank you for your support to Filby in 2011.

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13^th December 2011

Bingo

Last week's Bingo raised £166 for New Hall funds, thanks to Pat Bell for co ordinating the prizes and every one who attended. The next Bingo is January 13^th 2012 at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Church News

There is a Crib Festival this weekend Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, and on Sunday there is a Crib Festival Carol Service at 10.30am, all welcome.

Filby in Bloom Year Planners

These are available at the Post Office free of charge. Also Filby Calendars available at £7.50 or phone Keith on 01493 369536

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 14^th January 2012 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant. Call David on 01493 369250 for more details.

Re cycling Christmas Cards

Christmas cards, and any other occasion or anniversary cards can be left in the sack at the Post Office entrance, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Christmas Tree Festival

This is running in the Clubroom Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, come and see the decorated trees, admission is free, but donations would be appreciated, for our New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom 2012.

Christmas Quiz

This is running on the Post Office counter, £1 each and to be back by 30^th December 2011

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7^th December 2011

Bingo

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

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. On the 17^th/18^th December a Crib Festival is being held in the Church 10am-4pm. Cakes, tombola, jams and chutneys and refreshments, proceeds to Church Funds.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 14^th January 2012 at 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant. Call David on 01493 369250 for more information.

Christmas Tree Festival

This is being held in the Clubroom over two weekends 10^th/11^th and 17^th/18^th December 10am-4pm. Admission is free, so come along and enjoy the decorated trees. On Sunday 11^th December we have our annual Christmas Fayre 2pm -5pm. Basket raffle, tombola, jams and preserves. Bring the children along to meet Santa in his Grotto amongst the decorated trees. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.

Christmas Quiz

This is running on the Post Office counter, £1 each and back by the 30^th December.

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30^th November 2011

Church News

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

Christmas Bazaar

The Bazaar last Saturday raised £820 for New Hall funds, thanks to everyone who helped in any way and to everyone who supported.

Bingo

The next Bingo is the Christmas Special on Friday 9^th December 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Christmas Tree Festival

This is being held in the Clubroom over two weekends on Saturday 10^th, Sunday 11^th, Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th December 10am-4pm. On Sunday 11^th December we have our annual Christmas Fayre from 2pm-5pm, come and meet Santa in his grotto amongst the decorated trees. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 14^th January 2012 at 7.30pm, at Filby Bridge Restaurant. Call David for more information on 01493 369250

Crib Festival

This is being held in the Church on 17^th/18^th December 10am-4pm. Cakes, tombola, chutneys and jams and refreshments. Proceeds to the Church funds.

Bingo

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

Church News

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 14^th January 2012 at 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant. Call David on 01493 369250 for more information.

Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas Quiz

This is running on the Post Office counter, £1 each and back by the 30^th December.

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22^nd November 2011

Christmas Bazaar

This Saturday 26^th November in the Clubroom 10am-1pm. Christmas wreathes, tombola, pickles and preserves, cakes and Basket Raffle, with a prize every time. For further details, contact Jenny on 01493 369250

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is the Christmas Special on Friday 9^th December at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Clothes Collection

Last Saturday's collection brought in 50 bags. Thanks to everyone who left items out. If you missed the collection, bags can be collected at any time or left at Filby Post Office or contact 01493 369250

Church Notes

No service at Filby this week, but there is an Advent Sunday Benefice Holy Communion at the Millenium Barn in Stokesby at 10.30am, all welcome.

Olympic Torch

The Olympic Torch Relay is coming to Filby in the Morning on Thursday 5^th July. Only 1018 communities have been picked in the UK, and we are proud to be chosen. We would like to see as many people out to witness this once in a lifetime event. More details to follow any further information contact David on 01493 3639250.

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

At a packed meeting on Monday night, in the Clubroom, the framework for Filby's Diamond Jubilee celebrations was planned. Our celebrations will take place on Monday 4^th June 2012 on Filby Playing Field. It is proposed to have a children's party in the afternoon, with games, tug of war and possibly a rounders game. In the evening we are having an open air picnic with people bringing their own food and drink and listening to local groups. The beacon will then be lit between 10pm and 10.30pm. Some sort of commemorative mug or coin will be presented to all children present. More detail in the New Year. For more information or offers of help contact Adrian on 01493 369250

Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre

This is being held in the Clubroom on Saturday 10^th, Sunday 11^th, Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th December 10am-4pm. On Sunday 11^th December we have our annual Christmas Fayre from 2pm-5pm, come and meet Santa in his grotto amongst the decorated Christmas Trees. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.

Filby Calendars

These are available at Filby Post Office or phone Keith or Lesley on 01493 369536.These make unique Christmas gifts, and show some great views of Filby throughout the year.

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15^th November 2011

50/50 Auction

The auction held on Friday 28^th October at the playing field raised £859 for New Hall funds. Thanks to everybody who gave items and everyone who helped and attended. A special thanks to Brian Prime who came up with the idea and John Baldry and Victor Tungate for helping the evening run smoothly.

Bingo

Last week's Bingo raised £108.15, thanks to Noreen Tungate for collating the prizes. The next one is the Christmas special on December 9^th 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Clothes collection

This Saturday 19^th November from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. If you need a collection at any other time, call Adrian on 01493 369250

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 26^th November 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. We need prizes, large or small for the tombola and anyone to fill a basket for the basket raffle. Also at this busy time of year any cakes or savouries would be appreciated. For further information or offers of help contact Jenny 01493 369250.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10,30am, all welcome.

Parish Council

The next Parish Council meeting is Tuesday 22^nd November 7.00pm in the Clubroom. Public and press most welcome to attend.

Christmas Tree Festival

This is being held in the Clubroom, and is open to the public on Saturday 10^th, Sunday 11^th, Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th December 10am-4pm. On Sunday 11^th December from 2pm-5pm we have our Christmas Fayre, come and see Santa in his Grotto amongst the decorated trees. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund, contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details or offers of help.

Filby Playing Field

Have called an open Public meeting on Monday 21^st November 7pm in the Clubroom to discuss arrangements for the Queen's Jubilee in June 2012 and the Olympic Torch coming to Filby on 5^th July. If you cannot make the meeting but have any comments call 01493 369250.

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8^th November 2011

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night in the Clubroom at 7.30pm, great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.

Remembrance Sunday

At 10am a wreath will be laid at the FEPOW Memorial on the Pound, this will be followed by an act of Remembrance at 11am at the War Memorial in the Church Yard, followed by a service of Morning Prayer in the Church. A Service will then be held at 12.30pm at the FEPOW Memorial on Marine Parade Great Yarmouth.

Filby in Bloom

Filby is back in the Britain in Bloom 2012 finals, representing the Anglia region in the village catagory.

Clothes Collection

The next door to door clothes collection is Saturday 19^th November starting at 10am, please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags in plastic sacks near your gate. For collection at any other time, call 01493 369250.

Church Crib Festival

A meeting has been called on 16^th November at 10.30am in the Church for anyone interested in helping on the festival 17^th/18^th December.

Parish Council

The next meeting is on Tuesday 22^nd November 7pm in the Clubroom.

Firework Evening

Thank you to everyone who helped in any way, and everyone who attended, £2322 was raised for New Hall Funds.

Diamond Jubilee

Filby Playing Field have called an Open Meeting on Monday 21^st November 7pm to discuss ideas to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June. Everyone welcome to attend, but if you can't make the meeting but have some thoughts, call Adrian on 01493 369250.

The Olympic Torch

Great news this week that Filby is one of the 1018 locations on the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. Filby will be visited on Thursday 5^th July 2012, there will be more details to follow, but preliminary ideas can be talked about on the Jubilee meeting on Monday 21^st November 7pm in the Clubroom.

Jumble Sale

The Jumble Sale last week raised £360 for the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal. Much appreciated was the support given by people who donated items, gave draw prizes and donations. Next jumble in March.

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2^nd November 2011

Church News

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

Jumble sale

Saturday 5^th November, 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall, proceeds to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Bonfire and Firework Display

Sunday 6^th November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm followed by fireworks. Hot food and refreshments available, free car parking.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 11^th November 7,30pm in the Clubroom

Clothes collection

The next door to door collection is Saturday 19^th November starting at 10am.

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25^th October 2011

Church News

The service this Sunday is a special All Saints Tide service of Remembrance at 3pm, all welcome.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 5^th November 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall, proceeds to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Bonfire and Firework display

Sunday 6^th November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm, followed by fireworks. Hot food, teas and fairground rides, free car parking.

50/50 Auction

6pm Friday night in the Clubroom on Filby Playing Field. Come along and pick up a bargain. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

Clothes Collection

The next door to door collection of clothes, shoes and bags is on Saturday 19^th November from 10am, please leave any items near your gate for collection.

Bingo

The next playing field Bingo is Friday 11^th November 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Diamond Jubilee

A meeting has been called for Monday 21^st November 7pm in the Clubroom, to discuss ideas for commemorating the Jubilee. If you cannot make the meeting, but have some suggestions, call 01493 369250

Crib Festival

A meeting has been arranged in the Church on November 16^th at 10.30am for anyone who would like to provide and decorate a crib or help on the weekend of 17^th/18^th December at the Christmas Crib Festival. Proceeds to the Church.

Remembrance Sunday

At 10am a wreath is to be laid at the FEPOW War Memorial on the Pound, by the Family of the late Kibby Stanley Tennant FEPOW.

Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre

In the Clubroom 11^th December 2pm-5pm. Come and meet Santa in his grotto amongst the trees, contact Janet on 01493 368165, proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.

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18^th October 2011

Church News

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

Jumble Sale

Saturday 5^th November at Fleggburgh at 2pm, proceeds to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Bonfire and Firework Display

Sunday 6^th November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, the Bonfire will be lit at 6pm, followed by fireworks. Hot food, soup, teas, bar and fayre ground rides. Admission £3 adults and children £2. Car parking is free.

50/50 Auction

Friday 28^th October 6pm in Filby Clubroom. You can sell any items, large or small and earn some extra cash before Christmas. Come along and pick up a bargain, call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

Diamond Jubilee

Filby Playing Field have called an open meeting on Monday 21^th November 7pm in the Clubroom, to discuss ideas to commemorate the Queens Diamond Jubilee in June 2012. Everyone welcome to attend, if you can't make the meeting but want to help in anyway or have suggestions call 01493 369250.

Clothes Collection

There will be a house to house clothes collection on Saturday 19^th November from 10am. Any clothes, shoes and handbags can be collected, towels and bed linen also needed.

Bingo

The next playing field Bingo is Friday 11^th November 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

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11^th October 2011

Bingo

Eyes down tonight at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

This event raised £310, thanks to everyone who helped with the stalls and everyone who attended.

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Harvest Festival at 10.30am, all welcome. A meeting has been arranged on November 16^th at 10.30am in the Church for any one who would like to help or decorate a crib for the Crib Festival.

Jumble Sale

The last sale raised £188 for Sparks4Hearts. Lesley and Sue are now collecting items for the next sale on November 5^th at Fleggburgh, proceeds to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Electric Blanket Safety Check

Wednesday 2^nd November 9am-12, at Great Yarmouth Library. Call 0344 800 8020 to book a free appointment.

50/50 Auction

Friday 28^th October 6pm on the Playing Field and Clubroom. Details are now available at the Post Office and when you can leave your items to sell. This is a great way to earn some money before Christmas and benefit the New Hall Fund, call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

Bonfire and Fireworks

Sunday 6^th November, Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, and the Bonfire lit at 6pm followed by Fireworks. Rides, bar and hot food available. Call 01493 369250 for more details.

Talk by Wing Commander Wallis

This popular event raised £104 for Hall funds. Thanks to everyone who attended and a special thanks to John Gaze and Sandra Webb for organizing the event. See the picture below.

Home Watch

Coordinators and general public are asked to be vigilant. The new number to call the local police on a less urgent crime or disorder is 101.

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5^th October 2011

Church News

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

An Illustrated Talk by Wing Commander Ken Wallis MBE

Sunday 9^th October 2.30pm in the Clubroom. Come along and listen to the experiences of a war time bomber pilot, and the inventor of the James Bond 007 'Little Nellie' and stunt man in the film "You Only Live Twice". Admission £3, contact Sandra on 01493 369336 for more details.

50/50 Auction

Friday 28^th October 6pm at Filby Playing Field and Clubroom . Details are now available at the Post Office and when you can leave your items to sell. This is a great way to earn some money before Christmas and benefit the New Hall Fund, contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details

Home Watch

Home watch co-ordinators and general pubic are asked to be vigilant as we have had at least one burglary and one attempted this last week. Call 01493 336200 with anything suspicious.

Bingo

Friday 14^th October in the Clubroom 7.30pm.

Fireworks and Bonfire

Sunday 6^th November, gates open at 5pm, fairground rides, bar and refreshments. Call 01493 369250 for more details.

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28^th September 2011

Church News

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

Jumble Sale

The jumble sale held last Saturday raised £183 for sparks4hearts, the support given is much appreciated. The next sale is 5^th November 2pm at Fleggburgh for the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Friday 30^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom, Main draw, cards, jams and preserves, chocolates for chocoholics, pampered chef and refreshments. Please come along and support, proceeds to be shared with the New Hall Fund.

50/50 Auction

Friday 28^th October 6pm in the Clubroom. Any items can be sold, with the New Hall benefiting 50%. More detailed information out this week, already, we have a telescope and bikes to auction. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more detail.

Filby Calendars

These are now available at Filby Post Office or contact Keith on 01493 369536. These make great gifts or Christmas presents.

Parish Council

The next meeting is Thursday 6^th October 7pm, in the clubroom. All public welcome to attend.

In Bloom

Filby was awarded a Gold in Yarmouth in Bloom, a gold in Anglia in Bloom and the Best Kept village, and a Gold in Britain in Bloom. Filby Post office also were awarded gold in Yarmouth and Anglia, and won the Best Commercial premises. Work continues on Saturday mornings, making Filby a great place to be.

Bonfire and Firework Display

Sunday 6^th November 5pm Filby Playing Field, Telephone 01493 369250 for more details

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21^st September 2011

Church News

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

Jumble Sale

Saturday 24^th September 2pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds will go towards purchasing equipment for the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. This would allow patients with abnormal or rapid heart rhythms to receive treatment locally rather than travel to Papworth Hospital, over 70 miles away. This appeal is called Sparks4Hearts. Clothes, bric a brac, books etc. can be brought to the Clubroom from 10am- 12 Midday. For more information call Sue on 369291 or Lesley on 369536.

August Fete.

The total raised over the weekend for the New Hall Fund was £3138. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make the event a success.

Road Closure

The road is only closed between 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. At Weekends and after 5pm it is open as usual. During the closure times access to residents and businesses will be maintained.

Filby Childhood Reunion

Sunday 25^th September 2.30pm in the Clubroom. Contact John Gaze on 01493 369336 for more details. The road will be open as usual on Sunday.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Friday 30^th September in the Clubroom 10am-12 Midday. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details. The proceeds of the morning will be shared with the New Hall Fund.

50/50 Auction

Friday 28^th October 6pm in the Clubroom. Any items can be sold with the New Hall benefiting 50% and the seller 50%. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250, more details to follow

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14^th September 2011

Church News

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

Anglia in Bloom

At the award ceremony in Colchester, attended by Derek Nicker and David Thompson, Filby won the Best Kept Village in East Anglia, with a Gold Medal, and Filby Post Office won the Best Commercial Premises. The allotments also got a nomination in the Grow Your Own catagory. This is a good result to take to Scotland on the 25^th September, when Britain in Bloom results are announced.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

In the Clubroom on Friday 30^th September 10am-12, the proceeds will be shared with the New Hall Fund, raffle prizes and home made cakes needed, contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Road Closure

With the roadworks on the Main Road starting on the 19^th September, for 15 working days, access will be maintained one way at all times and all businesses will be open as normal.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 24^th September 2pm in The Clubroom. Contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for more information or collection of items.

50/50 Auction

Friday 24^th October at the Playing Field. Anything can be sold, proceeds to the New Hall, contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

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6^th September 2011

Church News

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

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom, free refreshments and car parking, proceeds to the New Hall fund.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 24^th September in the Clubroom. The charity will be Sparks4Hearts, their aim is to purchase equipment to enable the Norfolk and Norwich hospital to offer treatment for patients with abnormal or rapid heart rhythms, rather than have them travel to Papworth. Items can be collected or brought on the day. For more information phone Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

In the Clubroom Friday 30^th September 10am-12. Any offers of help, please contact Adrian on 01493 369250. The proceeds will be shared with the New Hall Fund.

Tomatoes Needed

We need Tomatoes, red or green, for the Filby Fayre range, please leave at the Post Office or contact Jackie on 01493 369200.

An Illustrated Talk by Wing Commander Ken Wallis MBE

Sunday 9^th October 2.30pm in the Clubroom. Come along and listen to the experiences of a war time bomber pilot and the inventor of the James Bond 007 'Little Nellie' and stuntman in the film "You Only Live Twice". Admission is £3 on the door. Contact Sandra on 01493 369336.

Filby Childhood Reunion

Sunday 25^th September 2.30pm in the Clubroom. Contact John Gaze on 01493 369336 for more details.

50/50 Auction

Friday 28^th October at the Playing Field. It's time to start looking for items to sell at our first 50/50 auction. Anything can be sold and we have a professional Auctioneer coming along. Its a win win situation with the New Hall benefiting 50% and the owner 50%. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

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31^th August 2011

Filby News

Church News

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

Jumble Sale

Saturday 24^th September in the Clubroom, in aid of Sparks4Hearts, enabling equipment to be purchased at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for people with abnormal or rapid heart rhythms. Jumble, bric a brac, can be collected or brought on the day. Contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for more information.

Bingo

The next Playing field Bingo is Friday 9^th September 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Tomatoes Needed

We need tomatoes, red or green for the Filby Fayre range of chutneys and relishes, contact Jackie on 01493 369200 or leave at the Post Office.

Filby Childhood Reunion

Sunday 25^th September 2.30pm at the Clubroom. Contact John or Sandra on 01493 369336 for more details.

50/50 Auction

Friday 28^th October at Filby Playing Field. Its time to start looking for items to sell at Filby's First 50/50 Auction. Anything can be sold, 50% to the owner, 50% to the New Hall Fund. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

Filby Fete

Filby Playing Field Committee would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make the weekend a success. Thanks to everyone who attended, figures will be available next Friday.

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24^th August 2011

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a Holiday Club celebration service at Runham at 10.30am, all welcome.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

Events start Friday night with a Bingo in the Marquee at 7.30pm, there are some great prizes to be won.
On Saturday 27^th at 7.30pm, there is a Norfolk Nite of Squit and Music, with Danny Platton and Pat Nearney.
On Sunday 28^th we have a Tabletop and Carboot Sale at 9am. In the evening at 7.30pm there is a 50's night with DJ Rockin Roland of the Starfighter RNR Club.
On Monday, we have our Annual Fete at 1.30pm, with Rob Chandler of Heart Radio live on stage. Finally at 8pm we are setting light to a Pirate Ship, followed by a Finale Firework Display. Bar and Food available all over the weekend.
For further details, contact Adrian on 01493 369250 or John and Sandra on 01493 369336.

Filby Archives

Photographs and documents of Filby in the past, will be on display in the Clubroom over the Bank Holiday 10am-4pm. Come along and help add to this ever growing collection with any knowledge you have. Contact Keith or Lesley on 01493 369536.

New Hall

In order for the New Hall to benefit all age groups, Filby Playing Field committee are looking at starting up a group for our older residents. Is anyone interested in running such a group? Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 or Pat on 01493 368262

Cakes Needed

Please don't forget to leave any cakes or savouries in the Tea Rooms on the Monday 29^th or at the Post Office before hand. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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17^th August 2011

Church News

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

Cakes and Savouries Needed

We need your help in providing home made or bought cakes for our cake stall on Monday 29^th August at the Fete. Items can be left at the Post Office or at the tea rooms on the day. Contact Pat Bell on 01493 368262 for more details.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 29^th August 1.30pm on Filby Playing Field. Any one wishing to bring a stall contact Adrian on 01493 369250. Raffle books for the Main Draw are now available at the Post Office, along with a free commemorative brochure.

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10^th August 2011

Church News

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

Cakes and Savouries Needed

We need your help in providing cakes etc for our cake stall on August 29^th at the Annual Fete. Items can be left at the Post Office or the tea rooms on the day. Contact Pat Bell on 01493 368262 for more details.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 29^th August 1.30pm on Filby Playing Field. Any organisation wishing to come along and have a stall please contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Re-cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office re-cycling banks. All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

The next Bingo is on Friday 26^th August at 7.30pm and starts our Bank Holiday weekend.
On Saturday there is a Norfolk Nite of Squit and Music at 7.30pm with Pat Nearney and Danny Platton.
On Sunday we have a tabletop and car boot sale at 9am, on Sunday evening we have a 50's night at 7.30pm with DJ Rockin Roland of the Starfighter RNR club.
For more details contact Sandra on 01493 369336.

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3^rd August 2011

Church News

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

Judging

Both Anglia in Bloom and Britain in Bloom judging went very well. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make the visit an enjoyable experience. The results will be in September at Colchester and St Andrews in Scotland. Anyone wishing to attend, contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

August Bank Holiday Fete

This great annual event is on Monday 29^th August at 1.30pm. Anyone wishing to help or run a stall for their own charity or organisation, call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Cakes and Savouries Needed

We need your help in providing cakes etc for our cake stall on Fete day. Items can be left at Filby Post Office or at the tearooms on the day. Contact Pat Bell on 01493 368262 for more details. We also need prizes for the weekend.

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27^th July 2011

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a Benefice Holy Communion at Runham at 1030am, all welcome.

Judging

The Britain in Bloom Judges will visit Filby on Tuesday 2^nd August at 4pm. Please make sure we are looking our best.

August Bank Holiday Fete

All starts on Friday 26^th August at 7.30pm with a Bingo.
On Saturday 27^th August at 7.30pm we have a "Norfolk night of Squit and Music".
On Sunday 28^th August at 9am we have a table top and carboot sale and at 7.30pm there is a "Dreamboat and Petticoats" 50's night.
On Monday 29^th August 1.30pm is the 57^th Annual Grand Fete with Rob Chandler of Heart Radio. At 8pm we are lighting a Pirate ship, followed by the Grand Finale Firework Display. We would like as many people as possible to come along dressed as pirates.

Prizes Needed

Filby Playing Field needs prizes for draws over the holiday weekend. Please leave at the Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Quilt Draw Tickets

are available for this great Quilt from the Post Office, Pat Bell on 01493 368262 or Theresa the Postlady. The tickets were kindly sponsored by Morse Opticians, Caister.

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20^th July 2011

Church News

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

Open Gardens Weekend

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way, and everyone who visited. Despite the weather, we had a good turn out on the Sunday. Thanks to everyone who opened their gardens, the financial report should be out next week, as there are still some small amounts to come in.

Judging.

The Anglia in Bloom judges visited last Thursday, everything went well and the school put on a marvellous show. The next big date is Tuesday 4^th August, when the Britain in Bloom judges visit.

August Fete

On Saturday 26^th August we have a Norfolk Night of Squit and Music, with Pat Nearney and Danny Platton at 7.30pm.
On Sunday 27^th we have a car boot and table top sale at 9am and in the evening starting at 7.30pm we have a 50's Night with DJ Rockin' Roland.
On the Monday at 1.30pm, is the Annual Fete with all the normal attractions, and we finish at 8pm with a firework display and lighting a pirate ship. We would like as many young people to come along dressed as pirates as possible.
Anyone wishing to run a stall or for any more information please call Adrian on 01493 369250

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12^th July 2011

Open Gardens Weekend

This weekend 16^th/17^th July 10am-4pm. Maps are available from the Post Office or the Playing Field. The cost is £2.50 per person. As well as some great gardens to see in this award winning village, there is a flower festival in the clubroom, along with a photo exhibition of Filby People Remembered. The community orchard and allotments are well worth seeing. In the Church our heritage is being celebrated with the 400th anniversary of the King James version of the Bible, refreshments, lunches, tombola, film, music, readings and an art exhibition. On the Sunday at 4pm a special celebration service in traditional 1662 worship, all welcome. Car parking for the weekend is on the playing field along with refreshments and toilets.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 29^th August 1pm, on the Playing Field, with all the normal stalls and attractions for this great day out. Anyone wishing to bring a stall contact Adrian on 01493 369250. The day concludes with a firework display, gates open at 8pm.

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6^th July 2011

Church News

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

Jumble Sale

Last week's jumble sale raised £291 for Parkinsons Research UK. Thanks to everyone for donations, draw prizes and items to sell. The next sale is 24^th September for the Norfolk Heart Trust. Telephone Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for any enquiries.

Bingo

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

New Hall Update

A £13,000 grant has been secured from the NRCC, thanks to work carried out by Peter Chapman. Also this week the main Lottery application has been submitted, and we should know in 20 days if we have passed phase one.

Open Gardens Weekend

This is the 16^th/17^th4 July 10am-4pm. Maps are available at the Post Office or the Playing Field. The cost is £2.50 per person. As well as some great gardens open, there is a flower festival in the Clubroom along with photographic exhibition of Filby People Remembered. The community orchard and allotments are well worth seeing and there is a celebration of our heritage in the church, with the 400^th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible.

57^th August Bank Holiday Fete

This is on Monday 29^th August 1pm, on the Playing Field, with all the normal attractions, anyone wishing to run a stall for charity or an organisation please call Adrian on 01493 3639250. This is a great annual event ending with a firework display at 8pm.

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