Village Voice Echoes January to June 2014

25^th June 2014

Jumble Sale

Saturday 28^th June 2pm Fleggburgh Village Hall. Items can be left at the hall from 10am. Proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care. Telephone Lesley 01493 369536 or Sue 01493 369291 for details.

Brass Band Concert

Great Yarmouth Brass Band are at Filby Church Saturday 5^thth July. Tickets £8.50 with glass of wine or fruit juice and buffet. Tel Sue Smith 01493 369291 for any enquiries. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds to Church Funds.

Coffee Morning

Thursday 10^th July 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Real coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 18^th July 7.30 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Open Gardens Weekend

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July 10am-4pm. Car parking, maps, refreshments and toilets at Filby Playing Field. A photo and memorabilia display of the First World War is at the Clubroom and archives of the church and refreshments are available at the Church.

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18^th June 2014

Church News

There is no service at Filby this week, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am and an evening Sunday service at Thrigby at 6.30pm, all welcome.

Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party

Saturday 21^st June 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Sweets, cakes, Bring and Buy, raffle and much more. Please support this worthy cause, for further enquires call Jenny on 01493 369250.

Open Gardens Weekend

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July 10am-4pm. Car Parking, toilets and refreshments at the Playing Field. There is also a display of photos and documents in the Clubroom to remember those in Filby, Thrigby, Runham and Mautby who served in both World Wars and subsequently. If you have any information phone Keith or Lesley on 01493 369536.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 25^th August 1pm on Filby Playing Field. This year is the 60^th Annual Fete and if you would like a stall or help in any way call Adrian in 01493 369250.

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11^th June 2014

Bingo

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

Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party

Saturday 21^st June 10am-1pm in the Clubroom, everyone very welcome. Raffle, tombola and lucky dip items are needed, also clothes/handbags and any other saleable items which can be left at Filby Post Office or phone 01493 369250.

Brass Band Concert

A Summer Concert by Great Yarmouth Brass Band in Filby Church on Saturday 5^th July 7.30pm. Tickets are £8.50, including a glass of wine or fruit juice and buffet, from Sue Smith 01493 369291. Proceeds to Church Funds.

Open Gardens Weekend

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July. Car Parking, maps and refreshments available at Filby Playing Field.
There is also a display of photographs and documents in the Clubroom to remember those in Filby, Thrigby, Runham and Mautby who served in both World Wars and subsequently. If you have any information and photographs, we would be very interested to hear from you. For further information please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493 369536.
The Church is also open 10am-3pm both days with tombola and refreshments and a display of Church archives dating back to 1561. Owing to the age of the material it cannot be handled but viewed through a glass case.

Filby in Bloom

We now have the judging dates, which are Friday 18^th July 2.30pm for Anglia in Bloom and Friday 8^th August in the Morning for Britain in Bloom, please make sure we are looking our best.

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3^rd June 2014

Church News

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

Coffee Morning

Thursday 12^th June 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Photos of Filby will be on display, along with census records. Come and get help and practical advice on tracing your family tree. Come and share your photos and memories of Filby with us. A good selection of plants will also be on sale. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.

Bingo

The next playing Field Bingo is Friday 13^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Free parking and refreshments.

Farewell Meal

Margaret Crouch will be retiring as Church organist after 42 years. The PCC have arranged a meal at Filby Bridge Restaurant for Wednesday July 2^nd at 6.30pm. The cost is £11.50 and will be fish and chips and strawberries and cream. Any one wishing to attend call Trish 368132 or Vivien 733386.

Brass Band Concert

Saturday July 5^th 7.30pm Great Yarmouth Brass Band will be holding a Summer Concert in the Church. Tickets £8.50 including a glass of wine and buffet, available on the door or phone Sue Smith 369291 for enquires.

Jumble Sale

Saturday June 28^th 2pm Fleggburgh Village Hall in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Saleable items can be left from 10am on the day. Telephone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291

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27^th May 2014

Church News

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

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 12^th June 10am-12 in the Clubroom. This is to raise money for our New Hall and Filby in Bloom. The real coffee is sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 13^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is this Saturday from 10am onwards. Please leave any items out for collection, or you can leave them at the Clothes Bank at the Post Office or call 01493 369250 for collection anytime. Proceeds to the New Hall

Open Gardens Weekend

12/13^th July. As well as people opening their gardens, would you be interested in doing a yard/garage sale, as we have a lot of visitors in the village over the weekend? Call Adrian on 01493 369250 if you are interested.

Plant Sale

The Plant sale raised £644 for Church Funds. Much appreciated were the donations of plants and cakes and all the help given to make the event a success.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 28^th June 2pm in Fleggburgh Village Hall, in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Sue 369291 and Lesley 3639536 are happy to collect any saleable items.

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20^th May 2014

Church News

There is no service at Filby this week, but there is Holy Communion at Billockby at 9.30am, all welcome.

Filby in Bloom

All the bedding is growing on in the greenhouses, and all the baskets are made up. Planting out should start on Saturday with Thrigby Road corner and the geraniums on the Pound. If you would like to help in any way call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Coffee Morning

The next Coffee Morning, raising money for the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom, is Thursday 12^th June 10am-12, in the clubroom. The real coffee is sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 13^th June 7.30pm in the clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is on Saturday 31^st May from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. You can also leave items in the clothes bank at the Post Office or call 01493 369250 for collection at any time. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Removal of Church Pews

The Parochial Church Council are applying for a Faculty, which if granted gives them permission to remove all the Church Pews from the North and South aisles of Filby Church. This is your last chance to comment or object as replies have to be back by 27^thth May. If you wish to object you must write to the Diocesan Registrar, Kingfisher House, 1 Guilder Way, Norwich NR3 1UB.

Open Gardens Weekend

12/13^th July. As well as people opening their gardens to the public, would you be interested in doing a yard/garage sale, as we have a lot of visitors in the village over the weekend. Call 01493 369250 if are interested.

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14^th May 2014

Plant Sale

Saturday 17^th May 10am-12 in the Church, home made cakes and refreshments available. The Church will be open Friday night from 6am-8pm where Martin will be there to receive any donations. Proceeds to Church funds.

Church News

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

Farewell Meal

Margaret Crouch, organist at the Church for over 40 years, will play her last service at the end of June. To mark her retirement the PCC have arranged a meal at Filby Bridge Restaurant on Wednesday 2^nd July at 6.30pm. The meal is Fish and Chips and strawberries and cream costing £11.50. Telephone Vivien 733386 or Trish 368132 if you wish to attend.

Evening with Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman

was much enjoyed by over 100 people in the Church. Much appreciated were the offers of help and draw prizes, £911 was raised for church funds. The next concert is Saturday July 5^th 7.30pm, with Great Yarmouth Brass Band with tickets at £8.50.

Removal of Church Pews

The Parochial Church Council are applying for Faculty, which if granted gives permission to remove all the pews from the North and South aisles of Filby Church. If you wish to comment or register an objection you must write to Diocesan Registrar, Kingfisher House, 1 Guilder Way, Norwich NR3 1UB, by the 27^th of May. Please include your name and address and remember the last post is Saturday 24^th May because of the Bank Holiday.

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6^th May 2014

Bingo

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

Church News

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

Plant Sale

Saturday 17^th May 10am-12 Filby Church. Home made refreshments, jams and chutneys available. Plant donations can be dropped of at the Church from 6pm Friday 18^th May. All money raised is for the Church. Telephone Sue Smith 369291 or Martin Moore 733386.

Parish Council

The annual Parish Meeting and the Parish Council AGM is Friday 16^th May 7pm in the Clubroom. The public and press are warmly invited to attend and minutes of previous meetings are available on the Parish website.

Re-Cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the recycling banks at the Post Office. If you would like anything collected at any time, call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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30^th April 2014

Coffee Morning

Thursday 8^th May 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Real coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.

Bingo.

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th May at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Church News

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

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the recycling banks at the Post Office. The money this generates is used locally on our New Hall Fund. If you would like anything collected call Adrian on 01493 369250 anytime. The next clothes collection is Saturday 31^st May from 10am onwards.

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22^nd April 2014

Church News

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

Music and Mardling Evening

This Saturday 26^th at 7.30pm in the Church, featuring Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman. Tickets £10 including a buffet and a glass of wine and locally brewed beer. Tickets available on the door, proceeds to Church funds.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 8^th May 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Plants for sale, Raffle and Tombola. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom. Real coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Plant Sale

Saturday 17^th May 10am-12 in the Church. If any one has any plants or seedlings they can be left at the Church on Friday 16^th after 6pm. Contact Martin Moore 733386 or Sue Smith 369291, proceeds to Church Funds.

Clothes Shoes and Handbag Collection

Saturday 31^st May from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. Alternatively you can leave them in the Clothes Bank at Filby Post Office or ring Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection at any time. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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15^th April 2014

Church News

The service this Sunday is Easter Day Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. On Saturday 26^th April at 7.30pm Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman will be providing a Mardling and Musical evening. Tickets are £10, including a finger buffet plus a glass of wine or real Norfolk Ale. For tickets and information call Vivien Moore 01493 733386.

In Bloom

Work continues this Saturday with the last of the bedding coming in. The Pound beds were rotavated and blood, fish and bone added. Thanks to Mr Brian Prime for donating 16 Rose bushes. Work continues on restoring the wetland area on the Clay Pits and thanks to Percy Hudson for making 4 new wooden planters for the Clay Pits. If you would like to donate or help in any way contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Re cycling

Please continue to leave paper, glass and cans at the Post Office recycling banks. Also clothes, shoes and handbags can be left in the clothes bank, or if you would like them collected call 01493 369250. All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 23^rd April. Either leave the order form at the Post Office, call Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com

Open Gardens Weekend

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July 10am-4pm. If you like to open your garden or help in any way call 01493 369250.

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9^th April 2014

Bingo

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

Easter Bonanza

Last Saturday's Bonanza raised £455 for new Hall Funds. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way and everyone who attended.

Church News

The Blessing of the Palms will take place at Fleggburgh at 9.30am, we will then walk across the Fields to Filby Church for a Palm Sunday Communion at 10.30am. Refreshments will be served before the Service. Monday 14^th April at 8.30am is Compline and Friday 18^th April at 10am is Messy Church Easter Service, all welcome.

Recycling

Please continue to leave glass, paper, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks, this is a valuable source of income for our new hall. If you need anything collected call Adrian 0n 014963 369250.

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1^st April 2014

Easter Bonanza

This Saturday 5^th April 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Basket raffle, prize every time tombola, home made cakes, crafts and much more. Could you make a cake or savouries? Contact Jenny on 01493 369250. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church news

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

Coffee Morning

Thursday 10^th April 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Photos of Filby, including weddings, families and census records will be available. Also you can get help and practical advice on your Filby family tree. Share your photos and memories of Filby with us. Also help and advice on plants for hanging baskets with a practical demonstration. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund.

Bingo.

Friday 11^th April 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Jumble Sale

Last week's Jumble at Fleggburgh raised £454 for Caister Youth Club. Thanks to every one who helped in any way. The next sale is June 28^th at Fleggburgh in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

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25^th March 2014

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is Holy Communion at Mautby at 10.30am and a Mothering Sunday Family service at Runham at 10.30am, all welcome.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 5^th April 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Tombola, basket Raffle, crafts and refreshments. Call Jenny on 01493 369250 if you have any prizes, bake a cake or would like to help in any way.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 29^th March 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Items can be left at the Hall from 10am on the day. Call Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for more information. Proceeds to Caister Youth Centre.

Plant Sale

Saturday 17^th May 10am-12 in the Church. Refreshments, bedding, herb and vegetable plants, call Sue 369291 or Martin Moore 733386. Proceeds to the Church Funds.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 29^th March from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. If you would like items picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250 or leave in the clothes bank at the Post Office.

Bingo

The next playing Field Bingo is Friday 11^th April 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Filby in Bloom

Bedding and Basket plants started arriving last week, along with the frost! The next four Saturdays will be spent pricking out and making baskets. If you would like to help on Saturday mornings or at any time, call in the Post Office or phone 01493 369250.

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19^th March 2014

Church News

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

Jumble Sale

Saturday 29^th March 2pm, Fleggburgh Village Hall. Items can be left at the hall from 10am, or phone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 for collection. Proceeds to Caister Youth Centre.

Playing Field Fete

This year is the 60^th Annual Fete on Monday 25^th August at 1pm, if you would like a stall for your charity or business call Adrian on 01493 369250. We are also running an anniversary brochure if you or your business would like to advertise.

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11^th March 2014

Bingo

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

Church news

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

Concert

Tickets are still available for the Mardle and Music evening on Friday April 26^th 7.30pm in the Church. Tickets are £10 including wine, beer and buffet, can be purchased from Vivien Moore 01493 733386 or any PCC member. Proceeds to the Church.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 29^th March 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Any items for sale can be left at the Hall from 10am on the day or phone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 who will be happy to pick items up. Proceeds to Caister Youth Centre.

Book Sale

Final total for the book Sale raised £620 for Church Funds. Thanks to all who helped in any way.

Filby in Bloom

Last Saturday we finished the pruning, weeding and mulching of the Golden Jubilee bed on the Playing Field. Thanks to Jamie of Ormesby Garden Machinery for the donation of the mulch. This Saturday's job is to trim round the edges of the Playing Field and roadway. Thanks to Ian Richardson for the donation of grass seed and the work he did during the week on the Pound, also thanks to Tom Green for the mending and cleaning of the Filby Flyer during the week.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is Saturday 29^th March 10am. If you would like items picked up at any time call Adrian on 01493 369250. There is a lot of publicity at the moment about textile recycling. The money generated for all the items we collect goes to our New Hall Fund.

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4^th March 2014

Church News

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

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 13^th March 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Plants and nearly new clothes will be on sale. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom. The tea and coffee is kindly sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 14^th March in the Clubroom at 7.30pm. Great prizes and free refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans and clothes shoes and handbags at the recycling banks at the Post Office. In December 6.7 tons of paper were collected and in January 7.1 tons of glass.

August Bank Holiday Fete

The 60^th August Fete is Monday 25^th August 1pm on the Playing Field. If you would like a stall or help in any way at this very well attended attraction contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Book Sale

The book sale was well attended and raised £608 for Church funds. Much appreciated were all the books, cakes and donations given, the people who supported the event and the hard work of the volunteers who sorted through the books and classified them.

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25^th February 2014

Church News

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

Book Sale

Saturday 1^st March 10am-4pm and Sunday 2^nd March 11.30am-4pm in the Church. Refreshments and preserves will be available. All proceeds to church funds.

Filby Remembers

This year we will be commemorating the 100^th anniversary of the start of World War 1. Filby, Thrigby, Runham and Mautby will be remembering their men who served, indeed all serving men and women of these parishes, over the past 100 years. If you have any information, memorabilia, photographs etc, we would be very interested to hear from you. Every thing will be copied and returned. Copies will be kept in the proposed new Community Centre for future generations.
As part of Open Gardens Weekend, on Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July, there will be a display in the Clubroom, to remember those that have served. For further information please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493 369536.

Coffee Morning

The next Coffee Morning is Thursday 13^th March 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Plants and nearly new clothes will be available. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby In Bloom. Coffee and Tea kindly sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 14^th March 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

August Bank Holiday Fete

The 60^th Annual Fete on Filby Playing Field is Monday 25^th August 1pm. If you would like to book a stall or help in any way, contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

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18^th February 2014

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am. There is a Book Sale Saturday 1^st March 10am-4pm and Sunday 2^nd March in the Church. Home made refreshments and preserves available. Contact Sue Smith 369291, all proceeds to the Church.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 29^th March 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Money raised will go towards Caister Youth Centre. Telephone Lesley on 369536 or Sue 369291 if items need picking up.

Mardle Evening

An evening of Mardling and Music with Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman on Saturday 26^th April 7.30pm in the Church. Tickets £10 including a buffet, wine, fruit juice and local brewed beer. Tickets available from Vivien Moore 01493 733386 or any PCC member.

Open Gardens Weekend

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July. If you would like to open your garden or help in any way contact Adrian on 01493 369250. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund.

Filby In Bloom

Work continues at apace. This Saturday the Jubilee bed on the Playing Field will be pruned and the area around the Playing Field trimmed and cleaned up. The next Coffee Morning is Thursday March 13^th 10am-12 in the Clubroom.

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11^th February 2014

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. There is a Book Sale in the Church Saturday 1^st March 10am-4pm and Sunday 2^nd March 11.30am-4pm. Proceeds to church funds.

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. This is a Valentine special with great prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Quilt Raffle

As part of Filby Playing Fields 60^th Fete celebrations, Pat Bell has made a fantastic quilt 80 inches by 90 inches on a theme "Go Wild Garden". Tickets cost £1 and are available from Pat, Filby post Office and the Coffee Mornings in the Clubroom. Draw to take place at the 60^th Fete on Monday 25^th August.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 26^th February for delivery commencing 3^rd March. Either leave an order form at the Post Office, phone Sandi on 01493 369462 or email Sandi on sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com

Filby in Bloom

All the beds have been mucked this year. Work continues Saturday constructing the seat in the New English Country Garden and the Rose Arbour on the Pound. We still need bulbs, shrubs and seeds if you have any spare. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 if you would like to get involved. Plants are all ordered and start coming in for pricking out week commencing 17^th March.

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4^th February 2014

Coffee Morning

Friday 13^th February 10am-12 in the Clubroom on the Playing Field. Eilish Rothney from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be talking about conservation projects in the area. A map of the village will be available to identify present and new projects in the village to increase bio diversity. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details. The coffee is sponsored by the Tea Junction in the Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

A Valentine special Bingo is on Friday 14^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. Future dates for your diaries are Saturday 26^th April 7.30pm an evening with Keith Skipper, tickets £10 and on Saturday July 5^th 7.30pm the Great Yarmouth Brass Band present a Summer Concert, tickets £8.50.

Open Gardens Weekend

12^th and 13^th July 10am-4pm. As part of Open Gardens there will be a photographic exhibition in the Clubroom of Filby people past and present. If you are over 21, live or have lived in Filby and would like to take part, we need a photo of you when you were younger and a more recent one. If you took part last time and wish to update your entry and for other questions please contact Lesley and Keith on 01493 369536. If you would like to open your garden or help in any other way call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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28^th January 2014

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Morning Service at 10.30am, all welcome. There is a book sale on March 1^st 10am-4pm and March 2^nd 11.30am-4pm. Home made refreshments available, all proceeds to the Church. Call Sue Smith on 01493 369291.

Coffee Morning

Thursday 13^th February 10am-12 in the Clubroom on the Playing Field. Eilish Rothney from the Broads Authority and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust is talking about conservation projects in the area. A map of the village will be available to identify present and new projects in the village to increase bio diversity. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details. The coffee is sponsored by the Tea Junction in the Castle Mall, Norwich.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 29^th March 2pm Fleggburgh Village Hall. Proceeds to Caister Youth and Community Centre. Call Lesley on 369536 or Sue 369291.

Filby in Bloom

Work started last Saturday on redesigning the Pound. Thanks to Barry Forsdyke for the design and John Doyle and Phillip Key for the donation of a trailer load of cow manure. Work continues this Saturday on the Pound, If you would like to get involved call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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21^st January 2014

Church News

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

Clothes Collection

This Saturday from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. If you would like anything collected at any other time, call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

Ground works are now complete on the English Country Garden in front of the Clubroom. If anyone has any spare plants, bulbs etc they would be much appreciated Tel 01493 369250. Work starts Saturday on redesigning the Pound with new larger beds, new seating in partnership with the Filby Association and some permanent planting.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 29^th January for delivery week commencing 3^rd February. Leave the order at the Post Office or call Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com. New members always welcome.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 13^th February 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Eilish Rothney, the Trinity Broads Warden and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, will be present to talk about conservation projects in the area. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund. Thanks to Keith Johnson the coffee is being sponsored by the Tea Junction in the Castle Mall, Norwich. Come along, get involved and try some real coffee. Tel 01493 369250 for more details.

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14^th January 2014

Church News

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

Recycling

Christmas cards can be left in the sack just inside the Post Office door. Glass, paper, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags can be left at the recycling banks at the bottom of the Post Office car park. All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Filby in Bloom

The Christmas Quiz was won by Jane Evans with 98%. Thanks to everyone who supported the quiz and Derek Nicker for setting the Questions. The Quiz raised £60 for Bloom Funds. The garden in front of the Clubroom is coming on nicely. The idea is to develop a traditional English Country garden and if any one has any spare plants, bulbs etc we would be most grateful. Call Adrian on 01493369250.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

The annual Christmas dinner was well attended, with 87 people sitting down to a great dinner. Brandon Lewis MP said a few words, and the traditional twelve days of Christmas was sung well. Thanks to all the staff at Filby Bridge Restaurant and everyone who supported the event. £200 was raised for the Flegg Conservative Branch.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 25^th January from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. If you want anything collected at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Have you got time to sell on e-bay?

Filby Playing Field Committee are looking for someone to sell items on ebay to raise money for our New Hall Fund. If you are interested call the Secretary Joy on 01493 369375 or 01493 369250.

Restaurant Quiz

The Quiz at Filby Bridge raised £260 for Filby in Bloom Funds. Thanks to Jenny and all the team for your continued support.

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7^th January 2014

Bingo

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

Filby in Bloom

All the Christmas decorations have been taken down and stored away for next Christmas.
The plants have been ordered and start coming home in 12 weeks.
Thanks to Caroline Nicker and Nigel Stevenson from Pentland Plants for some great new ideas on this year's selection. There will be a riot of colour this year with reds, oranges and yellows prevalent in the displays.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am.
There is a book sale in the Church on March 1^st 10am-4pm and Sunday 2^nd March 11.30am-4pm. All proceeds to the Church, call Sue Smith on 369291 for any enquires.

Soft Toy Tombola

The tombola in aid of Age Concern at the Turkey and Tinsel weekend in Great Yarmouth, raised £194.70. Vivien Moore was very grateful to every one who donated toys.

Clothes Collection

The first collection this year is Saturday 25^th January from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. If you want any clothes picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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