Village Voice Echoes January to June 2015

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

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

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

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

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

23^rd June 2015
17^th June 2015
10^th June 2015
2^nd June 2015
27^th May 2015
19^th May 2015
12^th May 2015
6^th May 2015
5^th May 2015
28^th April 2015
22^nd April 2015
14^th April 2015
7^th April 2015
31^st March 2015
25^th March 2015
17^th March 2015
11^th March 2015
5^th March 2015
24^th February 2015
17^th February 2015
11^th February 2015
4^th February 2015
28^th January 2015
22^nd January 2015
14^th January 2015
7^th January 2015

23^rd June 2015

Recycling

Please continue to leave all clothes, shoes and handbags, paper and especially all glass in the recycling banks at the Post Office. This is a valuable source of income for our New Hall. If you put these items in the green bin we get nothing spent locally.

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you or family lived in Filby, Mautby or Thrigby in 1955 and have a family photo from about that time we would be pleased to hear from you If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493 369536.
Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250. All proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.

Filby in Bloom

Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250.
A new website for Filby in Bloom is up and running at www.filbyinbloom.org.uk.
Anglia in Bloom judging is July 8^th at 10am and Britain in Bloom 11^th August 10am.

Village Cinema

When the New Hall is completed next Month it is proposed to set up a village cinema club showing monthly feature films. We have trained a volunteer to run the Club. If you would like to help choosing the films, projecting, setting out the Hall etc. please contact Amanda on 01493 369728.

New Hall

Keys were handed over to our chairman Mr David Thompson MBE by the site manager Mark Alexander on Friday 19^th June.
One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the Hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.
We would welcome every one to come along on the 30^th June 1pm-4pm to have a look at the new hall, and on the 18^th July between 10am-4pm during open gardens weekend.
Keep up to date with events at the Hall on our new website www.filbyvillagehall.org.uk.

Jumble

Any items which can be sold, clothing, bric a brac, literally anything please contact Jenny for collection on 01493 369250. Once the new hall is running we are hoping to have regular sales to raise money for our new hall and village organisations.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 27^th June 2pm Fleggburgh Village Hall. Any items to sell can be left at the hall from 10am on the day or telephone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 for collection. Proceeds to International Animal Rescue.

Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party

Tuesday 30^th June 1pm-4pm in the New Village Hall. Anyone wishing to make cakes or savouries or provide tombola prizes call Jenny at Filby Post Office on 01493 369250.
Come along and see our new hall and support Marie Curie .

Short Mat Bowls

Two mats have been purchased and we are hopeful this will become a regular feature in the New Hall. A meeting will be set up in due course and there will be a general invitation to anyone who may like to take part. Details will be published.

Playing Field

No dogs policy. A reminder that dogs are not allowed on the playingfield apart from the Annual August Bank Fete and Dog Olympic Day organised by Faith Animal Rescue.

Broadlands Theatre Group

Presents The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe on Friday 31^st July 7.30pm and Saturday 1^st August at 2pm and 7.30pm at Thrigby Hall.
Tickets on sale from the Wildlife Gardens from Saturday 25^th July.

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17^th June 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also if you wish to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

Village Cinema

When the New Hall is completed later this month, it is proposed to set up a Village Cinema Club showing monthly feature films. We have trained a volunteer to run the Club. If you would like to help choosing the films, projecting, setting out the Hall, etc please contact Amanda on 01493 369728.

New Hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our New Hall. The completion date should be the 19^th June. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.
We would welcome everyone to come along on the 30^thth June 1pm-4pm and on the 18^th July between 10am-4pm, during open gardens weekend, to have a look at the new hall.

Jumble

Any items which can be sold: clothing, bric a brac, literally anything please contact Jenny for collection on 01493 369250. Once the new hall is running we are hoping to have regular sales to raise money for our new hall and village organisations.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 27^th June 2pm Fleggburgh Village Hall. Any items to sell can be left at the Hall from 10am on the day or telephone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 for collection. Proceeds to International Animal Rescue.

Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party

Tuesday 30^th June 1pm-4pm in the New Village Hall. Anyone wishing to make cakes or savouries or provide tombola prizes call Jenny at Filby Post Office on 01493 369250.

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10^th June 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250. A new website for Filby in Bloom is up and running at www.filbyinbloom.org.uk.
Anglia in bloom judging is July 8^th at 10am and Britain in Bloom 11^th August 10am. The baskets are hardening of outside ready for hanging towards the end of June.

Village cinema

When the New Hall is completed later this month, it is proposed to set up a village cinema club, showing monthly feature films. We have trained a volunteer to run the Club. If you would like to help choosing the films, projecting, setting out the Hall, etc please contact Amanda on 01493 369728.

New hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our new Hall. The completion date should be the 19^th June. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the Hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.

Jumble

Bingo

Eyes down on tonight Friday 12^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to furnishing the New Hall.

Jumble Sale

Marie Curie

Blooming Great Tea Party. Tuesday 30^th June 1pm-4pm in the New Village Hall. Anyone wishing to make cakes or savouries or provide tombola prizes call Jenny at Filby Post Office on 01493 369250.

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2^nd June 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250. Planting out bedding started Saturday on the Pound and Thrigby Road Corner.
A new website for Filby in Bloom is up and running at www.filbyinbloom.org.uk.
Anglia in bloom judging is July 8^th at 10am and Britain in Bloom 11^th August 10am.

Village Cinema

When the New Hall is completed next month, it is proposed to set up a Village Cinema Club, showing monthly feature films. We have trained a volunteer to run the club. If you would like to help choosing the films, projecting, setting out the Hall, etc please contact Amanda on 01493 369728.

New Hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our new hall. The completion date should be 12^th June. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.

Jumble

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 11^th June 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and furniture for the New Hall.
Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

Eyes down on Friday 12^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 27^th June 2pm Fleggburgh village Hall. Any items to sell can be left at the hall from 10am on the day or telephone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 for collection, Proceeds to International Animal Rescue.

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27^th May 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about that time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493 369536. Also anyone wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250. Planting out bedding starts Saturday on the Pound.
A new website for Filby in Bloom is up and running at www.filbyinbloom.org.uk.

Village Cinema

When the New Hall is completed next month it is proposed to set up a Village Cinema Club showing monthly feature films. We have trained a volunteer to run the Club. If you would like to help choosing the films, projecting, setting out the Hall, etc please contact Amanda on 01493 369728.

New Hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our new Hall. The completion date should be the end of May. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves, a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the Hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.

Jumble

Any items which can be sold: clothing, bric a brac, literally anything please contact Jenny for collection on 01493 369250. Once the New Hall is running we are hoping to have regular sales to raise money for our new hall and village organisations.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 30^th May from 10am, Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection at any time, proceeds to the new hall.

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19^th May 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Bowls Club

The new outside season starts in May. New players very welcome, just turn up at the bowls green any Saturday afternoon from 2pm. Flat shoes essential, but bowls can be provided.

Filby in Bloom

Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250. New three tier planters have been placed each end of the village, thanks to Tom Green and Mervyn Gibson. A general tidy up and chipping back is proposed for this Saturday, continuing on from Poplar Drive. New edging is in place at the Millenium Shelter.
Britain in Bloom judging is on August 11^th at 10am.

Village Cinema

When the New Hall is completed next Month, it is proposed to set up a village cinema club, showing monthly feature films. We have trained a volunteer to run the Club. If you would like to help choosing the films, projecting setting out the Hall, etc. please contact Amanda on 01493 369728.

New Hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our new hall. The completion date should be the end of May. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the Hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.

Jumble

Clothes Collection

Saturday 30^th May from 10am, Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection at any time, proceeds to the new hall.

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12^th May 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Bowls Club

The new outside season starts in May. New players very welcome, just turn up at the Bowls green any Saturday afternoon from 2pm. Flat shoes essential, but bowls can be provided.

Filby in Bloom

All the bedding plants are now home and pricked out. Beds and planters are being prepared for planting. The majority of verges and open spaces have been cut this week. The area around the playing field has been cut and litter picked. A general tidy up and chipping back is proposed for this Saturday, continuing on from Poplar Drive. Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250.
New three tier planters have been placed each end of the village, thanks to Tom Green and Mervyn Gibson. New edging is in place at the Millenium Shelter.
Britain in Bloom judging is on August 11^th at 10am.

New Hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our new Hall. The completion date should be the end of May. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the Hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.

Jumble

Any items which can be sold, clothing, bric a brac, literally anything please contact Jenny for collection on 01493 369250. Once the New Hall is running we are hoping to have regular sales to raise money for our new hall and village organisations.

Plant Sale

This raised £610 for the Church Tower repair fund, thanks to all who supported and donated.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 30^th May from 10am, Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection at any time, proceeds to the New Hall.

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6^th May 2015

Annual Parish Meeting

Monday 11^th May 7pm in the Clubroom. Public and press are warmly invited to attend.

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5^th May 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also anyone wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Bingo

The next Playing field Bingo is Friday night 8^th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great Prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to New Hall equipment.

Bowls Club

The new outside season starts in May. New players very welcome, just turn up at the bowls green any Saturday afternoon from 2pm. Flat shoes essential, but bowls can be provided.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 14^th May 10am-12 in the Clubroom, raising money for the new hall and Filby in Bloom. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Filby in Bloom

All the bedding plants are now home and pricked out. Beds and planters are being prepared for planting. The majority of verges and open spaces have been cut this week. The area around the playing field has been cut and litter picked. Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250. New three tier planters have been placed each end of the village, thanks to Tom Green and Mervyn Gibson. A general tidy up and chipping back is proposed for this Saturday.

New Hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our new Hall. The completion date should be the end of May. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the Hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.

Jumble

Foxy Lodge Collection

Total raised at the last Jumble is £582. This was presented to Tonia and John by Lesley and Sue, whilst there they looked at the animals needing help from hedgehogs to a fox cub that had been rescued.
The next jumble is June 27^th 2pm at Fleggburgh for International Animal Rescue. Items can be left at the hall from 10am on the day or call Sue or Lesley for collection.

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28^th April 2015

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Bingo

The next Playing field Bingo is Friday 8^th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great Prizes and free refreshments. proceeds to New Hall equipment.

Bowls Club

The new outside season starts in May. New players very welcome, just turn up at the bowls green any Saturday afternoon from 2pm. Flat shoes essential, but bowls can be provided. On Saturday 2^nd May at 2pm we have an open day, all welcome.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 14^th May 10am-12 in the Clubroom, raising money for the new hall and Filby in Bloom. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Filby in Bloom

All the bedding plants are now home and pricked out. Beds and planters are being prepared for planting. The majority of verges and open spaces have been cut this week. The area around the playing field has been cut and litter picked. Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250. Permanent planting with the idea of colour all year round has taken place this week in our new tiered planters, thanks to Caroline Nicker and Kate. Baskets will be started to be made this Saturday, along with clearing the Millenium Shelter.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 29^th April to Filby Post Office, call Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com.
Deliveries start Tuesday 5^th May.

New Hall

Work continues on time and on budget for our new Hall. The completion date should be the end of May. One of our initial fundraising ideas was to buy a brick for £1 which was extremely well supported. A lot has changed since then and we are having one final push for anyone wanting to buy a brick for themselves or a friend or in memory of someone. Call in at Filby Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250. A photo of the the Hall and the names of all who donated will be on display in the New Hall.

Jumble

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22^nd April 2015

Recycling

Please continue to leave all clothes, shoes and handbags, paper and, especially, all glass in the recycling banks at the Post Office. This is a valuable source of income for our New Hall. If you put these items in the green bin, we get nothing spent locally.

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536.
Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Jumble Sale

Last Saturday's sale at Filby raised £265 for the New Hall equipment. Much appreciated were the people who supported the event and gave donations. We are still collecting Jumble and any items that can be sold. Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for collection.

Bingo

The next Playing field Bingo is Friday 8th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great Prizes and free refreshments. proceeds to New Hall equipment.

Bowls Club

The new outside season starts in May. New players very welcome, just turn up at the Bowls green any Saturday afternoon from 2pm. Flat shoes essential, but bowls can be provided.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 14^th May 10am-12 in the Clubroom, raising money for the New Hall and Filby in Bloom. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Filby in Bloom

All the bedding plants are now home and pricked out. Beds and planters are being prepared for planting. The majority of verges and open spaces have been cut this week. The area around the playing field has been cut and litter picked. Work continues every Saturday morning from 9am. If you would like to help or get involved at any other time call Adrian on 01493369250.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 29^th April to Filby Post Office, call Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com.
Deliveries start Tuesday 5^th May.

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14^th April 2015

Start Spreading the News

We are having a Bring and Buy Sale/ Jumble Sale on 18^th April 9am-2pm in the Clubroom raising money for New Hall Equipment. Anything and everything accepted, food, cakes, bric a brac and good clothes and handbags. In fact anything saleable to add to the generous donations already given. Please attend we need you all. Phone Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Jenny 01493 369250.

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955. We are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536. Also anyone wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Jumble Sale

Last Saturday's sale at Fleggburgh raised £580 for Foxy Lodge Animal Rescue. Much appreciated were the people who supported the event and gave donations.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 8^th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great Prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to New Hall Equipment.

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7^th April 2015

Start Spreading the News

We are having a Bring and Buy sale on 18^th April 9am-2pm in the Clubroom raising money for New Hall equipment. Anything and everything accepted, food, cakes, bric a brac and good clothes and handbags. In fact anything saleable to add to the generous donations already given. Please attend we need you all. Phone Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Jenny 01493 369250.

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955. We are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493 369536. Also anyone wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Bingo

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

Jumble Sale

Saturday 11^th April 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Proceeds to Foxy Lodge Wildlife Centre. Any items can be left at the Hall from 10am. Entrance fee is 20p and raffle and refreshments available. Telephone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291.

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31^st March 2015

Start Spreading the News

We are having a Bring and Buy sale on 18^th April 9am-2pm in the Clubroom raising money for New Hall Equipment. Anything and everything accepted. Food, cakes, bric a brac and good clothes and handbags. In fact anything saleable to add to the generous donations already given. Please attend we need you all. Phone Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Jenny 01493 369250.

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is «Filby in 1955», we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536. Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Easter Bonanza

The event raised £427 on the day for furnishing the New Hall with money still coming in from the Sweet Cart, now located in the Post Office. Thanks to everyone who baked cakes and those who helped on the day.

Coffee Morning

This month's coffee morning is Thursday 9^th April 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Please come along and enjoy the filter coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich. We also have homemade cakes and a bring and buy stall.
Photos of Filby including wedding, family and census records from the Filby Collection will be available. Also if you or your family were living in Filby in 1955 would you share your photos and memories with us? Please contact Lesley and Keith on 01493 369536.
The coffee morning in May is Thursday 14^th May 10am, not on May 7^th because of the General Election.

Filby in Bloom

The beds on the Pound were mucked and rotavated thanks to Mervyn Gibson. The back bed was redesigned and the hard edging removed by Kate and Caroline. Climbing and rambling roses kindly donated by Gordon and Marjory Ward were planted to cover the back pergola. Percy Hudson is making trellis out of recycled pallets from the New Hall to screen the pumping station. Plants have arrived for pricking out this weekend. If anyone is available to help on Saturday call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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25^th March 2015

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 28^th March in the Clubroom 10am-1pm. There will be craft stalls, sweet cart and homemade cakes. Contact Jenny 01493 369250 if you can help in any way. Proceeds to new hall equipment. Any tombola prizes and Easter baskets please leave at the Post Office. Anyone wishing to bake a cake or savouries, please leave at Filby Post office or at the Clubroom on the day.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is from 10am on Saturday 28^th March. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you would like any items picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250. This is a valuable source of income for furnishing our new hall.

Start Spreading The News

We are having a Bring and Buy Sale on 18^th April 9am-2pm in the Clubroom raising money for New Hall Equipment. Anything and everything accepted, food, cakes, bric a brac and good clothes and handbags. In fact anything saleable to add to the generous donations already given. Please attend we need you all. Phone Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Jenny 01493 369250.

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is 'Filby in 1955', we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536. Also anyone wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

At Monday night's meeting Mr Brian Thornton, President of Anglia in Bloom, presented the neighbourhood awards. The 2014 results were analysed and progress for 2015 was reported on. A brochure is to be produced showing the walks, places of interest, wildlife and why Filby is a lovely place to visit. As well as the Filby Village website we are developing one for our New Hall and one for Filby in Bloom connected to Facebook, Twitter etc. Work continues on Saturday mornings preparing the village for this year's challenge in Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions.

Neighbourhood Awards

The neighbourhood awards were made to:

Filby Close
Ormesby Lane
Pound Lane
Filby Heath
Poplar Drive
Filby Allotments
Main Road, from Filby Bridge to Thrigby Road

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17^th March 2015

Filby in Bloom

Meeting called on Monday 23^rd March 7pm in the Clubroom. Plans for 2015 will be on show and Brian Thornton, President of Anglia in Bloom, will be in attendance. All welcome. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for further details.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 28^th March in the Clubroom 10am-1pm. There will be craft stalls, sweet cart and homemade cakes. Contact Jenny 01493 369250 if you can help in any way. Proceeds to New Hall equipment. Any tombola prizes and Easter baskets please leave at the Post Office.

Clothes Collection

Start Spreading the News

Recycling

Open Gardens

18^th and 19^th July 10am-4pm. The theme for the photo exhibition in the Clubroom this year is Filby in 1955, we are looking for photos of the families living in Filby, Mautby and Thrigby at about this time. If you can help please phone Lesley or Keith on 01493369536. Also any one wishing to open your garden or hold a garage sale call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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11^th March 2015

Bingo

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

Start spreading the news

We are having a Bring and Buy sale on 18^th April 9am-2pm in the Clubroom raising money for New Hall Equipment. Anything and everything accepted, food, cakes, bric a brac and good clothes and handbags. In fact anything saleable to add to the generous donations already given. Please attend we need you all. Phone Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Jenny 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

On Sunday 15^th March at 10.30am the Norfolk Wildlife trust are planting Hedging and primroses along the Main Road, meet at the Parish car park on Thrigby Road at 10.30am.
Also Filby in Bloom are holding a meeting on Monday 23^rd March 7pm in the Clubroom to finalise plans for this years competitions. Mr Brian Thornton, President of Anglia in Bloom, will be in attendance. All welcome call Adrian on 01493 369250 for further details.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 28^th March in the Clubroom 10am-1pm. There will be Craft stalls, sweet cart and homemade cakes. Contact Jenny 01493 369250 if you can help in any way. Proceeds to New Hall equipment. Any tombola prizes and Easter baskets please leave at the Post Office.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes,shoe and handbag collection is from 10am on Saturday 28^th March. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you would like any items picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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5^th March 2015

Parish Council

The next Parish Council meeting is Monday 9^th March 7pm in the Clubroom. Public and press are most welcome and the minutes are available on the village website.

Coffee Morning

Thursday 12^th March 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom. Come along and see the progress of the New Hall first hand. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

Friday 13^th March 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 28^th March in the Clubroom. Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for further details or if you have a prize or can help in any way.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 28^th March from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection, or you can leave them at the Post Office clothes bank or call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection.

Filby in Bloom

Work continues apace. The new four tier planters are in place and the green house is being prepared for plants. The Pound has had some attention exposing thousands of bulbs which have never been enjoyed before. The Golden Jubilee bed has been pruned and is nearly ready for some new plants. The 420 mixed hedge plants from the Woodland trust are home and will be planted on the Main Road, the Pound and Filby Common on 15^th March.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 11^th April 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall in aid of Foxy Lodge Animal Welfare Rescue. Refreshments and raffle available and the entrance fee is 20p. Items for sale can be left at the Hall from 10am on the day. Further information call Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291

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24^th February 2015

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 12^th March 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

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

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 28^th March in the Clubroom. Contact Jenny 01493 369250 if you can help in any way.

Clothes Collection

New Hall

The steel frame work is now in place and the roof and brick work should commence this week. At the site meeting on 12^th February we learned the works are on time and on budget. The completion date is set for 29^th May. As a committee we still need to furnish the building, ie table cloths, cutlery etc. If any one would like to make a donation, cheques can be made to Filby Playing Field fund. We are registered for gift aid. Call David on 01493 369250 for further information.

Filby in Bloom

All the new four tier planters are in place and are being stained. Mrs Lesley and Mr Mike Smith of Burghwood Landscapes are kindly sponsoring the new bed at the Kings Head, and the barrels are being painted. The Jubilee bed is pruned and some new planting is to take place as this bed will become prominent beside the New Hall. Plants start coming home from Pentland Plants the week commencing 6^thth March. If any one would like to help in any way call 01493 369250.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 11^th March 2pm Fleggburgh Village Hall, in aid of Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue. Saleable items can be left at the Hall from 10am on the day. Telephone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 for enquiries.

Start Spreading The News

We are having a Bring and Buy sale on 18^th April 9am-2pm in the Clubroom raising money for New Hall equipment. Anything and everything accepted, food, cakes, bric a brac and good clothes and handbags. In fact anything saleable to add to the generous donations already given.
Please attend we need you all.
Phone Pat Bell 01493 368262 or Jenny 01493 369250.

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17^th February 2015

Filby in Bloom

Permanent planting continued last Sunday with a new hedgerow mix along the Main Road, thanks to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. A further 420 plants are coming from the Woodlands Trust in March, making this one of the largest permanent schemes we have done. This is great this year as we are in Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions.
The Christmas quiz was won by Mrs Ada Sumpter with 100%, 2nd Fay Kyriacou 98% and 3rd Rebecca Ward 93%. Thanks to all who bought the quiz and Derek Nicker for compiling the questions.

Recycling

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

Open Gardens Weekend

The dates for your diary is Saturday 18^th and Sunday 19^th July. We would like as many gardens as possible open or running a yard or garage sale. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom. For further details call 01493 369250.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 12^th March 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Real Tea and Coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 13^th March at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great Prizes, free refreshments.

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11^th February 2015

Bingo

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

Filby in Bloom

Permanent planting continued last Sunday with a new hedgerow mix along the Main Road thanks to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. A further 420 plants are coming from the Woodlands Trust in March, making this one of the largest permanent planting schemes we have done, which is great in this year as we are in Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions.
The Christmas quiz was won by Mrs Ada Sumpter with 100%, 2nd Fay Kyriacou 98% and 3rd Rebecca Ward 93%. Thanks to all who bought a quiz and Derek Nicker for compiling the questions.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office Recycling Banks, proceeds to the New Hall. If you would like any items collected call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Open Gardens Weekend

The dates for your diary this year is Saturday 18^th and Sunday 19^th July. We would like as many gardens as possible open or running a garage sale. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall. Call 01493 369250 for further details.

Bee Keepers

Are there any Bee Keepers in the area? Filby in Bloom are interested in having bee hives at our community orchard. If you think you can help contact Keith Johnson on 01493 369536.

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4^th February 2015

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 12^th February 10am-12 in the Clubroom.
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be in attendance to give the results of mapping the village. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

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

Filby in Bloom

Preparation work continues for the new season. Ten new three tier planters have been made out of recycled boardwalk. Thanks to WT Skips and East Coast Waste for the donation of soil. Permanent planting continues at Church Lane and the Main Road on Sunday 8^th February at 10.30 with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. We also have 420 plants of all year round colour from the Woodlands Trust on 6^th March. If you would like to help or donate call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Book Sale

Saturday 14^th March 10am-4pm in the Church. Refreshments and tombola available. Tel Sue Smith 369291 for enquiries and happy to pick up books, all proceeds to the Church.

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28^th January 2015

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is Saturday morning from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you would like any items picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 12^th February 10am-12 in the Clubroom.
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be present to present the results of mapping the village.
Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.
The Coffee Mornings are sponsored by The Tea Junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

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

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22^nd January 2015

Clothes Collection

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

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 12^th February 10am-12.
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be in attendance to give the results of the Mapping of the village project.
Would you consider baking a cake or Savouries? Please call Jenny on 01493 369250. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.
The Coffee Mornings are sponsored by The Tea Junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

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

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper and glass in the recycling banks at the Post Office. This is money generated for our New Hall. If they go in the Green bin we get nothing. Collection of bottles and paper can be arranged. Call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

All the plants for 2015 have been ordered and work continues this Saturday on the Thrigby Road Corner bed. The Woodlands Trust have give us 420 hedging plants with theme all year colour, these should arrive 6^th March. If you would like to help or make a donation call 01493 369250.

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14^th January 2015

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 12^th February 10am-12 when the Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be present to present the results of the mapping of the village. Proceeds to The new Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.
The Coffee Mornings are sponsored by The Tea Junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 31^st January from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. If you would like any items picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Bingo

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

Filby in Bloom

Last Saturday we started cleaning and chipping back pavements. This Saturday this work will continue and Thrigby Road corner bed is to be redesigned. Call 01493 369250 if you would like to get involved or make a donation.

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7^th January 2015

Bingo

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

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags in the recycling banks at the Post Office. The recycling credits generated goes to the New Hall. We get nothing for any glass or paper that goes in the green wheelie bin.

Filby in Bloom

We continue to meet on Saturday mornings at 9am. Last week the village Christmas tree and decorations came down and the remaining flower barrels were emptied and stored away. As well as competing in Anglia in Bloom we are in the Champion of Champions in Britain in Bloom in 2015.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes collection is Saturday 31^st January from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you would like any items picked up at any time call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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