Village Voice Echoes January to June 2012

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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27^th June 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is The Filby Association Reunion service at 2.30pm, all welcome.

Open Gardens Weekend

Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th July 10am-4pm. Anyone wishing to help or open their garden call Adrian on 01493 369250. There will be a photograph exhibition in the Clubroom and a flower festival in the Church.

Olympic Torch Relay

This comes to Filby on Thursday 5^thth July starting at 8,20am at Filby Bridge. We would like everyone in place by 7.45am, also could Filby Residents delay putting the wheely bins out till 9.30am. Car parking is on the playing field and Filby School are having their Sports Day at 9am on the Field.

Anglia in Bloom Judging

Friday 6^th July at 12 midday, please make sure we look our best, Britain in Bloom judging is on August 3^rd 9.30 am.

Great Blooming Tea Party

Thanks to everyone who helped and supported this event, £469 was raised for Marie Curie cancer care.

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20^th June 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am. The church are having a book sale on Saturday 22^nd September 10am-4pm and Sunday 23^rd September 10am-12.Any books that you no longer need or would like to donate call Sue Smith on 369291 who will collect.

Jumble Sale

Saturday September 8^th 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall for the Humphry Walpole Memorial. Any items to sell call Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 .

Blooming Great Tea Party

Monday 25^th June 1pm-4pm in the Clubroom in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Please support and call Jenny on 369250 for more details.

Open Gardens

Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th July 10am-4pm. Anyone wishing to open their garden or help call Adrian on 369250

Bingo

The next Bingo is on Friday 13^th July in the Clubroom at 7.30pm. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 27^th August 1pm on Filby Playing Field. Anyone wishing to help or have a stall, call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders in for this Month by 27^th June. Call Sandie on 01493 369462 or email sandi.low2@btinternet.com

Stewards Needed

We need 25 stewards to marshal the Olympic Torch Relay through the village on Thursday 5^th July. A meeting has been called on Tuesday 26^th June 6pm in the Clubroom or call Adrian on 01493 369250 if you would like to help.

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12^th June 2012

Church News

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

Blooming Great Tea Party

Monday 25^th June 1pm-4pm in the Clubroom, raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Please support, and phone Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details.

Open Gardens Weekend

Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th July 10am-4pm. Anyone wishing to help or open their garden, call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Olympic Torch Relay

This is coming to Filby on Thursday 5^th July at 8.20am, starting from Filby Bridge, Filby School are then returning to the Playing Field for our Annual Sports day commencing at 9am.

Anglia in Bloom Judging

Friday 6^th July at 12.30pm. Despite unusual weather, the village is looking good. Please make sure we look our best in this Jubilee year.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders in for this month by 27^th June. Either leave the order at the Post Office or call Sandie on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com.

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5^th June 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.
The final amount raised from the recent concert was £728, and the plant sale £343, all help and support were much appreciated.
During a service of thanksgiving last Sunday for the Diamond Jubilee a short film of the Queen's Coronation was shown, afterwards tables were laid out in red white and blue for a shared lunch, which was much enjoyed.
The Jubilee Dance at Fleggburgh was attended by over 140 people. The fancy dress was won by Emily Moore, aged 4, and Connor Hipperson, aged 9, the quiz was a tie between Janet Laxon and Mrs Barker. Thanks were given to Fleggburgh Village Hall Committee who ran the bar. A profit of £1202 will be divided between Filby and Mautby Church.

Jumble Sale

This Saturday 9^th June 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Any items can be left at the Hall in the morning after 10.30am or ring Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 to collect. Norfolk YMCA is the charity the money is to be raised for.

Blooming Great Tea Party

Monday 25^th June 1pm-4pm in the Clubroom raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Please support, and phone Jenny on 369250 for more information.

Flower Festival

During Filby in Bloom Open Gardens Weekend 14^th and 15^th July, there is a flower festival in the Church. The theme is Hymns and anyone wishing to help contact Pam on 384004 or come to meeting at the Church at 10am on June 21^st for a chat.

Filby's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

The Chairman of Filby Playing Field, Mr David Thompson, would like to thank everyone who helped in any way over the weekend to make the event a great success. We were blessed with good weather and had a great turnout, we had over 160 children setting down to tea and received a Jubilee mug. The beacon, made by Peter Chapman, was lit at 10.15pm Mervyn Gibson to end a wonderful day, the planning and the day were recorded by Keith Johnson

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom for Bingo, great prizes, free refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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29^th May 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is at 10.30am, and is the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration service, everyone welcome to attend and join in after the service for a bring and share lunch, refreshments will be provided.

Coffee Morning

The newly formed Patient Participation Group of Fleggburgh surgery are holding a coffee morning with guest speaker on Thursday 14^th June 10am at Fleggburgh Village Hall, all patients welcome.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 9^th June at 2pm. Fleggburgh village Hall in aid of YMCA Norfolk.

Bingo

Filby Playing Field Bingo. Friday 8^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom, proceeds to the new Hall Fund.

Jubilee Celebrations

Monday 4^th June on Filby Playing Field. Starting at 3pm with childrens' games organised by the school, at 4pm we have a childrens entertainer followed at 5pm with the Jubilee tea, all children booked in with receive a commemorative mug. Starting at 6pm, we have a picnic in the park, come along and bring your food and drink and BBQ's and have a relaxed free evening. Music all day with a live group at 6pm. Food stalls and bar available. Finally at 10.15pm the Jubilee Beacon is lit

Blooming Great Tea Party

Monday 25^th June in the Clubroom in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Nurses. Contact Jenny on 01493 368109 of 01493 369250 for more details.

Judging Dates

Anglia in Bloom judges will visit on Friday 6^th July at 2.30pm, and Britain in Bloom on Friday 3^rd August at 9.30am

Olympic Torch Relay

This is coming to Filby on Thursday 5^th July 8.20am, starting at Filby Bridge, then running through the village to Poplar Drive. Filby School are then having a Sports Day on the Playing Field at 9am.

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22^nd May 2012

Church News

There is no service at Filby this Sunday, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am, all welcome. On Sunday 3^rd June at 10.30am at Filby Church the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration service takes place, everyone welcome to attend and join in after the service for a bring and share lunch. Refreshments will be provided.

Coffee Morning

The newly formed Patient Participation Group of Fleggburgh Surgery are holding a coffee morning with guest speaker on Thursday 14^th June at 10am in Fleggburgh Village Hall, all patients welcome.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 26^th May starting at 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. If you need any items collected at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250, proceeds to Filby New Hall Fund.

Plant Sale

The annual plant sale for Church funds raised £330. Bargains were soon snapped up out of the large variety of herb, flower and vegetable plants and gardening tools. Much appreciated were the people who supported and donated cakes and items to sell.

Jubilee Celebrations

Monday 4^th June on Filby Playing Field. Starting at 3pm with childrens' games, at 4pm we have a childrens' entertainer followed at 5pm with the Jubilee tea, all children booked in will receive a commemorative Jubilee/ Olympic mug. Starting at 6pm we have a picnic in the park, come along and bring your food, drink and BBQ's and have a relaxed, free, evening. Music all day and a live group at 6pm. Food stalls and bar also available. Finally, at 10.15pm the Jubilee Beacon is to be lit.

Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch Relay is coming to Filby on Thursday 5^th July starting at Filby Bridge at 8.20am, running through Filby to Poplar Drive at 8.34am. Then back into convoy mode to Great Yarmouth. At 9am Filby School are having their sports day on Filby Playing Field. Car parking and toilets at Filby Playing Field.

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15^th May 2012

Church News

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

Plant sale

Saturday 19^th May 10am-12 in the Church. Any items can be left at the Church the evening before 6pm-7.30pm. All funds raised to the Church.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by 23^rd May. Either phone Sandie on 01493 369462, email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com, or leave an order form at the Post Office. Last month's price was 58.6p including VAT.

Jubilee Celebrations

Monday 4^th June on Filby Playing Field. Starting at 3pm with childrens' games, at 4pm childrens' entertainer followed at 5pm with tea, all children present will receive a limited edition mug. Starting at 6pm, we are having a picnic in the park, come along bring your food,drink and BBQs and have a relaxed free evening. Finally at 10pm the Jubilee Beacon will be lit.

Jumble Sale

Fleggburgh Village Hall, Saturday 9^th June 2pm in aid of YMCA Norfolk. Any items can be left at the Hall from 10.30am, or collected, call Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536.

Flower Festival

Filby Church 13^th, 14^th and 15^th July with a Hymns theme. If anyone would like to help,or do an arrangement call Pam Pritchett on 384004

Jubilee Dance

Saturday 2^nd June Fleggburgh Village Hall. £8 Adults, £4 children or £20 family (2 adults and 2 children), including buffet. Dancing to 'Beat Deluxe', there will be a childrens' fancy dress competition, bar, draw and tombola. Tel Vivian 733386, June 369471 or Richard 368224.
Proceeds to Filby and Mautby Churches and Fleggburgh Village Hall. Please obtain tickets as soon as possible to help with catering.

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8^th May 2012

Church News

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

Bingo

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

Clothes, Shoes and Handbag Collection

Our next collection is on Saturday 26^th May from 10am onwards. Please leave any items for collection near your gate.

Plant Sale

In the Church Saturday 19^th May 10am-12. Any items can be left at the Church the evening before from 6am-7.30pm. All funds raised for the church.

Filby Church Hall

The PCC, have gone to appeal on the refusal for the conversion of the Church Hall to residential property and a detached garage. Anyone wishing to comment should do so in writing to Ann Edmonds, The Planning Inspectorate, Room3/09, Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2, The Square, Bristol, BS1 6PN, by the 14^th May.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders should be in by the 23^rd May. Phone Sandie on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com, or leave an order form at the Post Office. Last Month our price was 58.6p/litre including VAT.

Filby Playing Field Meeting

Thursday 17^th May 7pm in the Clubroom. As well as the routine committee items the Jubilee Party on the 4^th June and the Olympic torch will be on the agenda, public and press are warmly invited.

Concert

A concert presented by the Gorleston Community Choir was a great success and raised £700 for church funds. Songs included the Beach Boys and from the shows Hair and Sister Act, finishing with the Rhythm of Life. Refreshments and nibbles were enjoyed.

Book Sale

Sue Smith is collecting books for a sale in September. They can be left at Chapel Lea or phone 369291 for collection, Proceeds to Church Funds.

Bikers Group

Anyone wanting good company, fresh air and gentle exercise meet at the Church on 16^th May at 6.30pm and join the cycle group. There will be a stop for refreshments and exercise at your own pace. Call Ivor on 07867541185 for more details

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1^st May 2012

Church News

A concert by the Gorleston Community Choir on Saturday 5^th May at 7.30pm in the Church. Tickets £6.50,including a glass of wine and nibbles. Tickets available from PCC members or on the door, proceeds to Filby Church. The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Bingo

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

Public Meeting

A meeting has been called on Wednesday 9^th May 7pm in the Clubroom for any one concerned with the news last Saturday that the Parochial Church Council still want to remove all the Church pews on the North and South aisles, to create a flexible open space. This meeting is open to all, not just Filby residents.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for May need to be in by 23^rd May. Either phone Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com or pick up an order form from the Post Office. Last month the price was 58.7p per litre including VAT.

Plant Sale

Saturday 19^th May 10am-12 in the Church. Any plants can be left at the Church the evening before 6pm-7.30pm. Proceeds to Church funds.

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24^th April 2012

Church News

There is no service at Filby this week, but there is the Benefice Holy Communion at Mautby at 10.30am,all welcome. On Saturday 28^th April at 10am in the Church, a meeting has been called to hear the Parochial Church Council's plans for the alterations in the Church,everyone welcome to attend

Pie and Veg Supper Night

Unfortunately, due to lack of support, this event has been cancelled. Our thanks to those who bought tickets, all monies will be refunded.

Parish Council

The Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting and the AGM is on Thursday 3^rd May at 7pm in the Clubroom. All Public and press are warmly invited to attend.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 11^th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church Concert

Saturday 5^th May 7.30pm in the Church, by the Gorleston Community Choir. Tickets £6.50, including a glass of wine and nibbles. Tickets available from PCC members or on the door. All funds raised for the Church.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 26^th May starting at 10am. Please leave any clothes,shoes and handbags out for collection or phone 01493 369250 for collection any other time.

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16^th April 2012

Church Notes

No service at Filby this week, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am, all welcome. A public meeting has been called on Saturday 28^th April at 10am in the Church, to hear the Parochial Church Council's plans for the alterations in the Church, everyone welcome to attend.

Colin Smith, Monumental Mason,

will give a talk on "Stories Behind the Stones", at a Pie and Veg Supper Night, Filby Bridge Restaurant, Wednesday 2^nd May. All profit to the Humphrey Walpole Memorial Fund. For more information and tickets phone Lesley 369536, Sue 369291 or Joan 369021.

Church Hall

The Parochial Church Council has gone to appeal on the refusal to build a residential property and detached garage on the Church Hall site. Any one wishing to comment on this should write to Ann Edmonds, The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/09, Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square Bristol BS1 6PN by the 14^th May 2012.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for April need to be in by 25^th April. Either leave an order in the Post Office, or call Sandie 01493 369462 or e mail sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com

Re Cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office re cycling banks. If you have any amount collection can be arranged 01493 369250.

Church Concert

Saturday 5^th May 7.30pm in the Church by the Gorleston Community Choir. Tickets £6.50 including a glass of wine, or juice, and nibbles. Tickets available from any PCC member or on the door. Funds raised will be for the Church.

Diamond Jubilee Dance

Saturday 2^nd June 7pm in Fleggburgh Village Hall. Tickets £4 children, £8 Adults and £20 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. A buffet included in the price, a bar is available and red, white and blue dress optional. Tickets from Viv 733386, June 369471 and Richard 368224. Proceeds to Mautby and Filby Church and Fleggburgh Village Hall.

Plant Sale

Saturday 19^th May 10am-12 in the Church. It would be appreciated if any one has any spare plants to sell. These can be left at the Church the evening before 6pm-7.30pm. All funds to the Church, call 369291 for enquiries.

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9^th April 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. An open public meeting has been called for Saturday 28^th April at 10am in the Church, to hear the Parochial Church Council's proposed alterations to Filby Church, everyone welcome to attend.

Bingo

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

Pie and Veg Supper

Filby Bridge Restaurant ,Wednesday 2^nd May at 7.30pm. Guest speaker Colin Smith on "The Stories Behind the Stones". Tickets £7.50, proceeds to the Humphry Walpole Memorial Fund. Call Lesley 369536, Susan 369291 or Joan 369021.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders in by 25^th April. Either leave orders in the Post Office or call Sandie 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com.

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3^rd April 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is an Easter Day Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. A public meeting has been called for Saturday 28^th April at 10am in the Church to share the Parochial Church Council's proposed alterations in Filby Church, everyone welcome to attend.

Easter Bonanza

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way, and everyone who supported. £500 was raised for New Hall Funds.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is 13^th April 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.

Pie and Veg Supper

Filby Bridge Restaurant 7.30pm 2^nd May. Guest speaker Colin Smith on "Stories Behind the Stones". Tickets £7.50. Proceeds to the Humphry Walpole Memorial Fund. Call Lesley 369536, Susan 369291 or Joan 369021.

Allotments

The Parish Council has a few spare allotments, any resident who is interested, please leave a written request in the Post Office.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for April need to be in by 25^th April. Either leave the order in the Post Office or call Sandie on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com

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27^th March 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this week. However after the Blessing of the Palms at 9am at Stokesby Church we will walk across Burgh common to Fleggburgh Church for a Palm Sunday communion at 10.30am. A public meeting has been called on Saturday 28^th April at 10am in the Church to share the Parochial Church Council's proposed alterations to Filby Church. All welcome.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 31^st March 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Crafts, wine, raffle, cakes, Easter Basket Raffle (prize every time). Tea, coffee and hot cross buns, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 31^st March starting at 10am, please leave any items of clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection, or call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection at any other time.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is 13^th April in the Clubroom at 7.30pm.

Allotments

In consultation with the Unitarians, Filby Parish Council have provided a combination lock and car parking at the allotments. The Parish Council is also hiring the jam shed and all allotment holders are welcome to use it. We have a few allotments vacant at the moment, and anyone in the village requiring a plot please leave a letter in the Post Office or call 01493 369250

Pie and Veg Supper

Filby Bridge Restaurant 2^nd May 7.30pm. Guest speaker Colin Smith on "Stories Behind the Stones". Tickets £7.50 and proceeds to the Humphry Walpole Memorial Fund. Call Lesley 369536, Sue 369291 or Joan 369021

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20^th March 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am, all welcome. A concert in Filby Church May 5^th 7.30pm. Singing for the evening will be the Gorleston Community Choir. Tickets are £6.50 can be purchased from any PCC member or on the door, which include a glass of wine or orange juice and nibbles. All profit to go to the Church Fund.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 31^st March 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Cakes, savouries, easter eggs and prizes needed. Call Jenny on 01493 369109 or 01493 369250.

Pie and Veg Supper

Filby Bridge Restaurant 2^ndnd May 7.30pm. Guest speaker Colin Smith on "Stories behind the Stones", proceeds to the Humphrey Walpole Memorial Fund. Tickets £7.50. For more information call Lesley 369536, Sue 369291 or Joan 369021.

Parish Council

Filby Parish Council meets 7pm on Monday 26^th March in the Clubroom. Public and press are welcome to attend.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is Saturday 31^st March starting at 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection or phone Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection at at any other time.

Jumble Sale

The last Jumble Sale raised £319 for the Great Yarmouth Gateway Club. Much appreciated were the items given, prizes and donations. The next sale is for the YMCA Norfolk on Saturday 9^th June 2pm at Fleggburgh village Hall. Lesley 369536 and Sue 369291 will be happy to collect.

Stamps Needed

Stamps are being collected by Sue Smith, just leave at Chapel Lea.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by 28^th March, for delivery commencing 2^nd April. Call Sandi on 01493 369462 or call in the Post Office.

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13^th March 2012

Church News

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

Bingo

The last Bingo raised £70 for New Hall Funds. Thanks to Joy Baldry for co-ordinating the prizes and everyone who attended. The next Bingo is 13^th April in the Clubroom.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 31^st March 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Cakes, savouries and prizes needed. Call Jenny on 01493 368109 or 01493 369250.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is from 10am on Saturday 31^st March. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you need anything picked up at any other time call 01493 369250

Playing Field AGM

Monday 19^th March 7pm, followed by an open committee meeting to discuss forthcoming events, all welcome

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for this month to be in by March 28^th. Order forms can be obtained and left at the Post Office or call 01493 369250. Alternatively call Sandi on 01493 369462 or Email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com, who is the new co-ordinator. The members of the syndicate would like to thank Tony Rozier for his work and help over the last year whilst he was our co-ordinator.

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6^th March 2012

Bingo

Eyes down tonight at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Free refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 10^th March at 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Proceeds to Great Yarmouth Gateway Club.

Church News

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

Playing Field AGM

Monday 19^th March 7pm in the Clubroom, followed by a committee meeting to discuss forthcoming events.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for this month to be in by Wednesday 28^th March. Leave the order form at the Post Office or call 01493 369250.

Ladies Night

Thursday 15^th March 7pm at Filby School. Tickets £5 in advance from the School or £7 on the door, including a glass of wine and nibbles. Call Wendy on 01493 369080 or Emma on 01493 731441. Proceeds to School Funds.

Filby in Bloom

Plants are now ordered and start arriving here the end of March. Colours this year will embrace the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. A reminder our Jubilee celebrations are on Monday 4^th June, and the Olympic torch is coming through Filby on Thursday 5^th July.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday March 31^st in the Clubroom 10am. Any donations, cakes, offers of help, call Jenny on 01493 368109 or 01493 369250. Proceeds to the New Hall.

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28^th February 2012

Church News

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

Jumble sale

March 10^th at Fleggburgh Village Hall at 2pm in aid of Great Yarmouth Gateway Club. Lesley and Susan are happy to collect anything saleable, call 369536 or 369291

Fuel Syndicate

February price was 58p per litre. Orders for March need to be in by 28^th March. Call Tony on 01493 369906 between 7pm and 9pm or Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details or to order.

Bingo

The next playing field Bingo is on Friday 9^th March in the Clubroom at 7.30pm. Free refreshments and car parking.

Clothes Collection

The next scheduled clothes, shoe and handbag collection is on Saturday 31^st March from 10am. If you need collection at any other time call 01493 369250.

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21^st February 2012

Church News

No service at Filby, but joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am. All welcome.

Quiz Night

Friday night at Filby School, 7 for 7.30pm. Maximum 6 people per team. Please contact Wendy on 369080 or Emma on 731441. Proceeds to school funds, all welcome.

Jumble Sale

March 10^th at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Lesley and Susan are happy to collect anything saleable, call 369536 or 369291, Proceeds to the Great Yarmouth Gateway Club,

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday March 9^th in the Clubroom at 7.30pm. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Waste Paper

Please continue to leave waste paper, magazines and old yellow pages in the Post Office paper bank or phone Adrian on 369250 for collection. From October to December 13 ton was collected, with proceeds to the New Hall.

Oil Tank Alarms

Norfolk PACT can now supply tank alarms to monitor your oil level, it also sounds an alarm in the event of theft. Contact 01953 424727 for more details.

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14^th February 2012

Church News

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

Bingo

The last Bingo raised £51 for New Hall Funds. Thanks to Jenny for getting the prizes and everyone who attended. The next Bingo is on March 9^th in the Clubroom.

Jumble Sale

March 10^th at Fleggburgh in aid of The Gateway Club in Yarmouth. Lesley and Sue are happy to collect clothes, shoes, books, bric a brac in fact anything saleable, call 369291 or 369536

Oil Tank Alarms.

Norfolk PACT(partners against crime taskforce) can now supply and fit alarms for your oil tank. These can monitor your oil level, sounds an alarm in case of theft and has an optional low level alarm. Call 01953 424727 for prices and more details.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders in for February by Wednesday 22^nd February. Either phone Tony on 01493 369906, Filby Post Office on 01493 369250 or email tony on tony.rozier@virgin.net

Jubilee

Celebrations Monday 4^th June. Just a reminder to let us know of any children who will be attending the party, in order to help with catering arrangements.

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7^th February 2012

Bingo

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

Church News

The service this week is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. The final sum raised at the Crib Festival was £361. There was a good turn out of people and it was gratifying to welcome so many people from outside the Benefice.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for February need to be in by 22^ndFebruary. Call Tony on 01493 369906 between 7pm and 9pm or pick an order form up at the Post Office or phone 01493 369250

Recycling.

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

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1^st February 2012

Church Notes

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

Clothes Collection

Thanks to everyone who left items out on Saturday. A total of 31 bags were collected, the proceeds going to our New Hall Fund. Next collection on 31^st March or phone 01493 369250 for collection any time.

Fuel Syndicate

The price for January was 55.9p/ litre plus VAT. Thanks to Sandi Lowe and Tony Rozier for organizing and negotiating the price. To join this growing Syndicate and save call Tony on 01493 369906 or more information 01493 369250

Bingo

Friday 10^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Free refreshments and car parking

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23^rd January 2012

Church News

The service this week is a Benefice communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Clothes Collection

This Saturday 28^th January from 10am onwards, please leave any clothes, shoes or handbags near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Defibrillator Training

Acle Young Farmers have installed a Defibrillator at Filby Post Office, training on how to use the machine is being given on Saturday 28^th January 9am -1pm in Filby Clubroom. All welcome phone Sophie on 07500 223718 to book a place.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all cans, paper and glass at the Post Office recycling bins

School Notes

Friday 24^th February 7pm Quiz Night, maximum 6 people per team, and Thursday 15^th March 7pm is Ladies Night, tickets £5 in advance or £7 on the door. Please call Wendy on 01493 369080 or Emma on 01493 731441 for more details.

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17^th January 2012

Church News

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

Clothes Collection

Saturday 28^th January from 10am onwards. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection, or phone 01493 369250 to arrange a collection time.

Defibrillator Training

Acle Young Farmers have installed a Defibrillator at Filby Post Office. Members of the public, phone the emergency services, who will issue a code to access the machine 24 hours a day. Training to use the machine is being given on Saturday 28^th January in the Clubroom 9am-1pm.

New Hall

Please return the survey forms to Filby Post Office by 22^th January. This is important as this is part of our lottery application. Phone 01493 369250 to arrange collection or if you have mislaid your form.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders in for January by 25^th. Forms can be left at the Post Office or phone Tony on 01493 369906 between 7.30pm and 9pm or email tony.rozier@virgin.net

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11^th January 2012

Bingo

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

Church News

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

Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Torch Relay

A open meeting has been called for Monday 16^th January at 7pm in the Clubroom to continue planning for the two events. If you can't make the meeting but have a comment to make, call Adrian on 01493 3639250

Fuel Syndicate

Orders in for January by the 25^th. Contact Tony on 01493 369906 or e mail tony.rozier@virgin.net for more information.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 28^th January from 10am onwards. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection or phone 01493 369250 to arrange a collection.

Christmas Quiz

This was won by Jane Evans and Winnie Fosike, each scoring 99%. Thanks to Derek Nicker for compiling the Quiz and everyone who took part, £82 was raised for In Bloom funds.

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3^rd January 2012

Church News

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

Bingo

Friday 13^th January in the Clubroom at 7.30pm, free refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

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

Public Meeting

No. 2, Monday 16^th January 7pm in the Clubroom. To discuss plans for the Diamond Jubilee on Monday 4^th June and the Olympic Torch relay on 5^th July, all welcome.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 28^th January from 10am onwards. Please leave any clothes, shoes or handbags near your gate or phone 01493 369250 for collection.

Recycle Christmas Cards

Please leave in the sack in the Post Office foyer.

New Hall

All Filby residents should have received a short survey form to help our Lottery application, please return this completed form to Filby Post Office by 22^nd January or phone David or Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection or if you have misplaced your form.

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