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Honington
& Sapiston Newsletter, August 2005. 414:
Parish Council
At last month's Parish Council meeting Councillors agreed
to fund the cost of the Welcome leaflet, a copy of which you
have received with this Newsletter. You will find more information
about this below. Councillors congratulated those responsible
for such an informative document. They also welcomed the new
Youth Activity Evenings which will be taking place on the
RAF base. The Community Development Officer, Lyn Kennedy,
will be giving us more information about this scheme in next
month's Newsletter, so watch out for details. The next meeting
of the Parish Council will take place on the 19th September
at 7.30pm in Honington School Hall. LP
Welcome Leaflet
Every house should be receiving a Welcome Letter with this
Newsletter. It is primarily to help newcomers to the villages
but should also be of use to everyone as the back page contains
emergency information. Please let me know if you have a new
neighbour in your vicinity or if you would like a copy in
large print, or know of a neighbour or relative who needs
one, please ring and I will deliver one. Rob Williams, 268165
5th November
Bonfire Party
Once again we have been given permission from Euston Estate
to use the field behind the Village Hall for a bonfire and
fireworks party on Saturday 5th November. Combustible items
may be put on the bonfire from the 1st September, but PLEASE,
NO MATTRESSES. Any profits from this year's event will be
used to buy fireworks for next year.
Neighbourhood
Watch
Distraction burglary and opportunist thefts are both things
to be aware of in the summer. The latest scam for distraction
burglary is Water Board Officials claiming there is a problem
along the street and they need to check all the houses. Always
check identification and be aware that most organisations
only send one person. If there are two or more tell them to
come back another time then phone Ixworth Police on 01284
774222, or dial 999. Opportunist thieves will take advantage
of an open window or items left unguarded outside. If you
would like a shed alarm for £8 call me on 268165. Our
vigilance may help to solve or even stop a crime. Marilyn
Williams, 268165.
Village Hall
Diary & News
Don't forget the Committee Meeting on the 2nd August at 7.30pm
in The Fox Inn Lounge Bar. There are important issues to discuss
so please all try and make it.
It is time to start preparing your exhibits for The Village
Show on the 17th September. There will be categories for both
adults and children and we will be looking for plenty of entries.
The programme will be on your doormat soon!
End of War 60th Anniversary Celebrations Garden Party and
Big Band Dance on Saturday 3rd September. The Committee have
applied for funding to stage these events and final details
are not quite complete yet but watch out for posters around
the villages. The Committee are intending to hold an exhibition
so if anyone with any wartime memorabilia and photographs
of the time suitable for showing would consider lending them,
please drop them into The Fox Inn - it would be much appreciated.
ST
Transport to
Bury
Is there a need for transport to Bury on Friday and Saturday
evenings, particularly for teenagers? If it was available
would it be used and by how many? If you are interested in
using such a service or helping to organise it, please telephone
me. Rob Williams, 268165
W.I.
Celebrations! This was the theme of our splendid supper held
at the home of Avery and John Triggs. Members and guests also
enjoyed a look at photos, scrapbooks and records of our WI
stretching back to the 1940's and some poignant wartime memorabilia.
A quiz and raffle concluded a really enjoyable evening.
At our meeting in July, Meg Browne delighted members and 3
visitors with her collection of patchwork quilts. Some she
had made herself and others, dating back to the 1920's, she
had been able to obtain from the USA. Her collection gave
us a real insight into the history of the patterns and fabrics
used throughout the years.
Our August meeting, on the 9th August, will be held at Richmond
House, Ixworth Road, Honington, home of Dawn Lees, at the
earlier time of 7.00pm. DA
Good Neighbours
This scheme is to benefit people of all ages in our two villages.
Phone us if you need help with any task, large or small. The
number is 07950 930981. MW
Over Sixties
Club
Twenty-two members visited the Dun Cow at Bardwell on the
7th July where we all enjoyed a splendid roast beef lunch
followed by a choice of pudding. Alan, our host, donated a
bottle of wine for our draw, which was followed by games of
bingo. We are so fortunate to have the choice of so many excellent
venues for our pub lunches in our local area. On the 21st
July we met as usual in the Village Hall and on the 4th August
we have our special tea and reminiscing afternoon, which is
always entertaining and much enjoyed by us all. Our meeting
on the 18th August will be in the Village Hall at 2.30pm.
KK
The Fox Inn News
We are delighted to announce that Paul & Dee Thomas and
their son Buddy, along with their St Barnard, Mollie, have
joined us at The Fox. They arrive having previously run a
successful Village Inn in Dolton, North Devon. Dee brings
with her a pedigree of home cooking and will soon be extending
the menu. The kitchen is now open from midday to 8.00pm seven
days a week. We will also be extending our outside bar provision
and the event organising and function hosting side of the
business. Paul and Buddy are both pool players and are keen
to promote the pool teams, competitions and the Sunday evening
pool knockout. Mollie has quickly established herself as a
celebrity and seems to be thriving on all the attention.
We are sorry to announce that Lisa is leaving us as Gary has
been posted to RAF Bovington. We are having a BBQ and garden
party as a bit of a send off for them and their boys on Sunday
7th August when there will also be a prize draw with the proceeds
going to the Honington Foxes Under 12's Junior Football Team.
All are welcome.
On August Bank Holiday Sunday, 28th August, we are again holding
the Brian Bird Memorial Trophy Pool Competition with a BBQ,
garden party, stalls and charity auction. All proceeds will
be going to the St Nicholas Hospice. Please register to play
in the competition at the bar - fee £3.00. Play starts
at 2.00pm. All community organisations in the locality are
invited to hold a stall - please contact Sean or Ian on 269522.
ST
Honington Church
Draw
In the July Draw, first prize went to Mr & Mrs A Moore,
second prize to Mrs Juliet Morley and third prize to Mrs Joyce
Kemp. The next Draw will take place at the Over Sixties Meeting
on Thursday 18th August. MC
Church News
Thank you everyone who contributed to our Church Fete in any
way - it was a lovely afternoon - a real village fete with
people enjoying first of all the BBQ and then the lovely strawberry
teas, taking part in the games and buying from the stalls.
We are grateful to be able to use the playing field at our
school and for the help we are always given.
It was a great delight to welcome the Wymondham Abbey Choir
to sing evensong at Sapiston Church - it was so good to hear
this splendid choir in that lovely setting and to enjoy a
picnic in the barn at Foxborough House - thank you Giles and
Clair.
Some of us were privileged to be at the dedication of the
newly-built tower of St Edmundsbury Cathedral - a truly memorable
and once in a lifetime occasion, as it must be a long time
since a cathedral tower was last completed!
It's a holiday month for the children, but time can begin
to hang heavily as the month goes on, so look out for various
activities on offer in the last week of the month - a picnic
and balloon race for the younger ones; a children's challenge
for the older ones; and, if there is enough interest, a "play
in a day" for all ages. I need to know if you are interested
or would like to help, so please ring me on 269265 for more
details.
Don't forget the Sponsored Bike Ride on the 10th September
- details from Clair Smith. Sally Fogden
The Calendar
Sunday 7th 9.15am, Morning Prayer
Sunday 14th 9.15am, Holy Communion
Sunday 21st 9.15am, Family Service
Sunday 28th 9.15am, Holy Communion
AUGUST DIARY
2nd - Village Hall Committee Meeting, Fox Inn, 7.30pm
4th - Over Sixties Meeting, Village Hall, 2.30pm
7th - BBQ & Garden Party, Fox Inn
9th - WI Meeting, Richmond House, 7.00pm
18th - Over Sixties Meeting, Village Hall, 2.30pm
28th - Pool Competition, BBQ & Village Stalls, Fox Inn
This cost of this Newsletter is borne by the Parish Council
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