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Honington
& Sapiston Newsletter, October 2005. 416:
Parish Council
Following our meeting in September, Councillors are looking
at ways to improve the safety of the A1088 crossroads. This
is of paramount importance when parents are dropping off/collecting
children from the school. Please have consideration for others
when using this area at the relevant times. One other matter
concerning our roads is that from October PC Whittaker will
be patrolling the A1088 through Honington with her Speed Radar
Machine after undergoing specialist training. Your have been
warned! Finally, thanks to those who took the time to complete
the Housing Needs Survey - your input is much appreciated.
The Parish Council meets again on Monday 14th November in
the School Hall at 7.30pm. LP
Village Bus Stops and Bins: The village bus stop warden has
registered concern at dog waste being deposited in litter
bins. There are serious health risk implications in this practise,
especially to our children, so please ensure dog waste is
deposited in the Dog Waste Receptacles only. ST
Village Post Office
After a very great deal of soul searching and having reached
the age of 76 years last May, I have decided that it is now
time to retire and have, therefore, given notice to the Post
Office that the Post Office and Shop will close on or about
29th December 2005. (The Post Office will decide which is
a suitable date for them but not later than 29th December).
Therefore, from the 1st October, all greeting cards, wrapping
paper, stationery, medicines and cake decorations will be
sold at half price. Reg Sheppard
Neighbourhood Watch
Lindsey Whittaker's next police surgery will be in Ixworth
Village Hall on Saturday 1st October from 11.am until noon.
Anglian Water Company has been burgled and an ID card, 3 uniforms
and a jacket were stolen. We think these items will be used
in Distraction Burglaries. Be very cautious about anyone saying
they are from Anglian Water - don't let them in and dial 999
if in doubt. Foreign nationals are offering prints for sale
and while some may be genuine others are not and may be wishing
to gain entry to your house to carry out a reconnaissance
for a possible burglary. If in doubt dial 999. If something
strikes you as odd, unusual or suspicious, pass it on to me
straight away on 268165 or dial 999. Marilyn Williams
Honington School
We have welcomed a number of new pupils to school this term
and everybody has settled in well. We are pleased that Miss
Sarah Borrill has joined us to teach Birch Class and Mrs Diver,
Mrs Simpkin and Mrs Copeland will be working with us as Teaching
Assistants. We are holding a Jumble Sale in School on Saturday
8th October from 10.00am to 12 noon. There will also be a
Raffle and Refreshments. Please come along if you can. If
you have any jumble please bring it to school on Thursday
or Friday, 8th or 9th October. We are holding a Disco for
the children on Friday 14th October. The school will be closed
for half term from 21st to 28th October inclusive. BAB
Village Hall Diary & News
The End of War Anniversary Celebrations were well supported
and enjoyed by all with gestures of thanks and appreciation
to the Village Hall Committee and Organising Volunteers coming
in from many quarters. The Dig for Victory Village Show had
a record attendance and entries. Medal presentations and prizes
were given as follows:
Cookery: 1st Mary Taylor; 2nd Doreen Avenell; 3rd Netty Mendez
Flowers: 1st Syd Thurlow; 2nd Linda Howe; 3rd Sebastian Glen
Vegetables: 1st Syd Thurlow; 2nd Giles Smith; 3rd Sheldon
Jay
Craft: 1st Mary Taylor; 2nd Sebastian Glen; 3rd Syd Thurlow
Children's Competition: 1st Adam Jerrold; 2nd Ashley Jerrold
Overall Winners; 1st Syd Thurlow; 2nd Mary Taylor; 3rd Netty
Mendez
Street Party Balloon Race: the furthest balloon, verified
by an independent adjudicator, landed in Swaffham and was
owned by Cameron and his £5 postal order and certificate
are on their way in the post.
Flog It All: on Saturday 15th October. Viewing from 10.00am;
sale starts at 11.00am prompt. Licensed bar, teas/coffees
and refreshments available. Lots received for auction on Friday
14th between 6.30 and 9.00pm. 20% seller's commission will
go to Village Hall funds. This is an opportunity to clear
out all your saleables and make some cash and grab a bargain
at the same time! Table tops are available to local institutions
for £5. Programmes 50p on the day.
Key Holders' Register: our insurers have requested that we
have a key holders' register. If you have a set of keys for
the Village Hall please inform Committee Secretary, Sean Traynor,
on 269522. If anyone has a set that is not in regular use
now, please return it to a committee member.
Dates for your Diary: 5th Nov - Bonfire Night Celebrations;
26th Nov - Race Night ST
W.I.
We had a good attendance at our September meeting and were
pleased to welcome a visitor and a new member. Our speaker
was Christine Clark who showed us her skills which she uses
in film and TV make-up. Six members were made up during the
evening and Christine told us all about her career, starting
as a hairdresser with Vidal Sassoon to the present day. At
refreshment time we celebrated Jo Lynch's birthday with a
special cake. Next month on the 11th October, Alan Durand
is coming to show slides and speak to us about American and
Canadian National Parks. The competition is for a flower arrangement
incorporating wood and the Roll Call is the Park or Garden
I Like Best. 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
Events in Barnham
14th October - the play "See How They Run", produced
by Brian Robinson, will be performed in Barnham Village Hall,
doors open 6.45 for 7.00pm, with a Theatre Supper before the
show. Tickets are £15.00 inclusive.
15th October - the play as above but without the Supper, doors
open at 7.30pm for curtain up at 8.00pm. Tickets £10.00.
There will be a Bar available and proceeds will go to Barnham
Church, the Village Hall and the School. Tickets can be obtained
from Debbie Dunning on 01842 890610.
18th November - "Vocal Vivacity" with the Voice
Squad at Barnham Village Hall at 7.30pm. This is a large adult
choir with invited junior festival winners from all parts
of Suffolk. The programme will include show songs and spirituals,
with classical to contemporary tunes - a light-hearted evening
for all. There will be a light finger buffet and wine cup
in the interval. Tickets are £6.50 adults, £3.00
children, available from Sarah Rush on 01842 890095 or Olive
Deeley on 890586. In aid of Barnham Church.
20th November - Euston & District Conservative Association
Autumn Lunch at Sapiston Village Hall, starting at 12.30pm.
Tickets are £7.50, children under 16, £4.00 from
Ruth Borley, 01842 765233, M Gray, 01359 268192 or Nigel Rush
01942 890095. A licensed bar will be available. Sarah Rush
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 but PLEASE, NO MATTRESSES. RW
Over Sixties Club
About 20 of our members lunched at the Troston Bull on the
1st September, enjoying a roast dinner and sweet, followed
as usual by games of bingo and a raffle. On the 10th there
was a visit to Felixstowe in the company of Barnham 060s,
where all our members who were able to make the trip had a
lovely day in the sunshine and a good time at the show Putting
on The Ritz, especially as Syd's son, Bryan, was part of the
troupe performing in the show. Our meeting on the 15th was
the usual mix of good company, games of whist and bingo and
our club raffle. On the 29th of September there is a talk
on Ely Cathedral at the Barnham 060's Club to which we have
been invited, starting at 2.30pm. The meetings in October
on the 6th and 20th will start at 2.30pm in the Village Hall
but from the beginning of November meetings will start at
2.00pm due to the change from British Summertime. Would Committee
members please make a note in their diaries that there is
a meeting at Marion's on the 9th November at 3.00pm. KK
The Fox Inn News
We are saddened at the loss of Bill Birch, our A Team Pool
Captain and keen advocate of our efforts to re-establish The
Fox Inn. An annual Memorial Summer Knockout Pool Competition
is planned in Bill's memory, acknowledging the amount of support
he gave to us personally in the time that we have been in
Honington: Sean & Ian.
The Brian Bird Memorial Trophy Day on Bank Holiday raised
around £980 on the day and the total for the St Nicholas
Hospice has now reached over £1,000.
We have introduced a new menu for the autumn available from
midday till 8.00pm every day. We are pleased to recommend
table reservation on 269522, especially at peak times. Pensioners'
Specials are now available on Thursdays at £4.50 for
two courses.
Saturday 28th October sees another Halloween Special with
the Rocky Horror Picture Show Karaoke Special with Little
Nell. Starts at 8.00pm till L8. Buffet and Fancy Dress competition
and Charity Fundraising Draw. ST
Honington Church Draw
The September Draw took place at the Village Hall on the 15th.
First prize went to Avery Triggs, second prize to Harvey Harris
and third prize to Mr & Mrs A Moore. The next Draw will
be on the 20th October at the Over Sixties' meeting. MC
Church News
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who made our churches
(Sapiston and Honington) look so wonderful for their Harvest
Thanksgiving Services and to everyone who came, made things
or helped in any way with our Harvest Supper - a wonderful
village for getting on with what needs doing. Thank you very
much, it was a really great evening which I know everyone
enjoyed.
We are all saddened by the death of Joyce Kemp - we shall
miss her so much and the Church will feel strange without
her presence Sunday by Sunday - may she rest in peace.
A date for your Diary - the Autumn Fair will be on Saturday
12th November in the Village Hall. Sally Fogden
The Calendar
Sunday 2nd 9.15am, Morning Prayer
Sunday 9th 9.15am, Holy Communion
3.30pm, County Harvest Service at the Cathedral
Sunday 16th 9.15am, Family Service
Sunday 23rd 9.15am, Holy Communion
Sunday 30th 10.00am, Group Service at Troston
OCTOBER DIARY
6th - Over Sixties Meeting, Village Hall, 2.30pm
8th - Jumble Sale, School Hall, 10.00am
11th - WI Meeting, Village Hall, 7.30pm
14th & 15th - Play in Barnham Village Hall
15th - Flog It All Auction, Village Hall, from 10.00am
20th - Over Sixties Meeting, Village Hall, 2.30pm
28th - Halloween Special at The Fox Inn
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