No. 407

Parish Council News:
The parish Council will meet on Monday 10th january in the School Hall. The meeting will begin at 7.15pm with an open forum. Do come and have your say. The Parish Council wishes all villagers a happy and prosperous 2005. LP

Village Hall Diary & News:
Dates for the diary: Monday 24th january, 7.30pm - Committee meeting at The Fox. Thursday 17th February, 7.30pm - WI Quiz. Friday 18th March, 8.00pm - St Patricks Night Hooley with the Hookey Band.
Please ensure you have enrolled for the Computer and Internet course at The Fox. The training programme will be provided by The Keystone Development Trust and is a community initiative as a direct result of The Parish Plan. The Community Internet facility, housed at The Fox, is available for all to use at a nominal charge of £1.00 per hour. Introductory guidance is available at the bar.

The Fox Inn News:
By invitation, Sally Fogden has nominated The Broadway Charity for the Homeless as the recipient of proceeds from The Fox Grand Christmas Draw. Zuzie Poskitt has arranged to collect a cheque on behalf of the Charity for the £150.00 raised and also supply information on the work the Charity undertakes. The draw took place on Christmas Eve and winners were:

• 1st Prize of Digital Camera - Martin Jones, Sapiston
• 2nd Prize of George Foreman Grill - Roger Leitch, Honington
• 3rd Prize of Cordless Telephone - Peter Hammond, Hopton
• 4th Prize of a Litre of Famous Grouse - Susie & Joe Drew, Bardwell
• 5th Prize of Cross Country Tonka Car - Netty, Sapiston
• 6th Prize of Cream Liqueurs - Chriss Moss, Euston
• 7th Prize of Big Meat Christmas Hamper - Wendy Jones, Thetford
• 8th Prize of Big Christmas Breakfast hamper - Emma, Honington
• 9th Prize of South African Cape Hill Wine - Eileen Donovan, Honington
• 10th Prize of Stones Ginger Wine - Mandy Peet, Honington
• 11th Prize of Bottle of Chardonay - Susan Hammond, Hopton
• 12th Prize of Friexenet Champagne - Bill & Jill Birch, Honington
• 13th Prize of Chateau Arnould Champagne - Wendy & Helen Jones, Thetford
• 14th Prize of Moet Champagne - Bill & Jill Birch, Honington
• 15th Prize of Boxed Pool Cue - Elaine for Dean, Sapiston
• 16th Prize of Continental Cheese Selection - Chris & Sarah, Honington Camp
• 17th Prize of fourpack of John Smith's Original - Gerry Moyse, Bardwell

Thanks go particularly to Bill & Jill Birch, Margaret and Rip and Mr & Mrs Croft for prize donations. Also, Bill & Jill Birch for re-donating won prizes for auction, raising an additional £30.00, and to Chris moss for helping with the draw.
New Years Eve if the "F" Party. Doors open at 7.30pm with a £3 door charge, which includes buffet and party extras.
Home cooked food is now available seven days a week, between 12 midday and 6.00pm, including Sunday Roasts. Reservations or pre-orders can be made on 01359 269522.
Every Monday is now "Senior Citizens' Special Day" with a two-course lunch available for £4.00. During food service hours, the dining room is non-smoking, but we will be prepared to serve food in the public bar on request, if prefered.
Saturday 22nd January see's our Burns Night Celebrations with a Scottish verse and song night at The Fox, with a reception Piper, Haggis and Neeps Supper by a log fire or an alternative finger buffet. Three course dinner will be £8.00 per person - Please visit our website www.honingtonfox.co.uk. ST

W.I:
Several members enjoyed the traditional visit to St Edmundsbury Cathederal early in December for the WI Carol Service - such a lovley way to start the Christmas festivities. We followed this a week later with our christmas meal at The Gardener's Arms in Tostock which was delicious. Our January meeting starts 2005 off with a return visit from a very popular speaker, Doreen Whitelock, who will be talking about Musical Boxes. The Roll Call is My Favourite Singer and the competition is to Bring a Pretty Trinkett Box. We are very much looking forward to our meetings in 2005 with lots of interesting speakers and the usual mix of friendly company, entertainment, education and outings. Please join us on the second Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. You are welcome to come along as a guest to try us out! - There will soon be copies of our yearly programme available in the Post Office to tempt you. If you would like to come with a current member please phone Doreen Avenell on 269527 to arrange this. MR

Honington School News:
All our Christmas festivities were much enjoyed by the children and we would like to thank all those who were able to come and watch the Christmas Plays and join us for the Coffee Morning. Spring term starts on Wednesday 5th January. MR

Over Sixties Club:
The tables for our Christmas party looked very attractive and the meal was excelent - thanks to Mr & Mrs Williams and their helpers. We all had a Christmas card from the school children and the table decorations were raffled off to the members. After lunch we enjoyed listening to the Pearlies singing all the old-fashioned songs and ending with Christmas Carols. On Monday we had a preview of the school childrens Christmas plays which were very good, followed by tea and mincepies. Our meetings for January 2005 are on Thursday the 6th and 20th in the Village Hall at 2.00pm. On Thursday 27th January there is a bangers and Mash Supper - details available from Marion Cusworth on 269492. AS

W.I. Village Quiz:
Yes, it's that time of year again - the annual WI Quiz will be held on Thursday 17th February at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The cost is £10.00 per table of four (£2.50 per person), which includes refreshments. If you would liek to bring your own drink you are very welcome, and tea or coffee will be served in the interval. The evening is lots of fun so why not book a table for your family, organisation or group of friends, or neighbours - the rivalry is stiff so don't let the side down by not being there! Tables can be booked by ringing Margaret Ridgwell on 01842 763180, Jo Lynch on 269648 or Trish Fojut on 268442. Don't forget to think of a name for your team on the night! MR

Neighbourhood Watch:
Our new Community Police Officer is WPC Lindsey Whittaker. As well as being out and about in our area she is holding a 'Surgery' at ixworth Library on Sunday 9th January between 11.00 and 12 noon. Do call and see her if you have a problem. Many of you will have recieved a mobile phone for Christmas. Did you know that if your phone is lost or stolen it can be rendered useless? You will find a fifteen-digit IMEI number by dialling into the phone *#06# or sometimes by looking behind the battery. Make a note of this number and if your ohone is stolen or lost ring your provider quoting your IMEI number. Once this is done the phone cannot be used, even by changing the SIM card. Have a safe and Happy New Year. MW

Honington Church Draw:
Prize winners in the special December Draw were as follows: first prize to Winifred Brewitt, second prize to Mr & Mrs John Byford, third prize to Ken and Joan Nicholas, fourth to jo Lynch, fith to Sue Reeve, sixth to Robin and Linda Howe, seventh to Bobby Robertson, eighth to David Thrower, ninth to Mr & mrs Taylor and tenth to John Balaam.
Wishing everyone a very Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. MC

Dried Herbs & Spices:
Due to a generous, anonymous donation of some catering sized pack, I have available small jars of some herbs and spices for sale at 30p each. There are dried mixed herbs, sage, thyme, ground white pepper and caraway seeds. Also, if anyone has any empty spice jars, I would be very pleased to have them as I shall soon run out! Please contact Claire Smith on 269658. All proceeds will go to church funds. CS

Church News:
Thankyou to everyone who made our churches look so wonderful for the very special festival of Christmas. The churches were much admired by the many who shared in the Christmas Services - there was such a great feeling at all the celebrations.
Thankyou to everyone who helped and came to the wonderful party that was organised to celebrate my MBE - a very special day followed by such a lovely party.
As we come to the end of the year so our thoughts are overshadowed by the terrible disasternin the Indian Oceam - words cannot describe the horror - there seems little we can do but there will be a special collection on the first two Sundays of January for the Disaster Appeal. Sometimes we feel our little bit won't help but put all those little bits together... Sally Fogden

The Calendar:

Sunday 22nd - 9.15am, Matins
Sunday 9th - 9.15am, Holy Communion for Epiphany
Sunday 16th - 9.15am, Family Service for Plough Sunday
Sunday 30th - 10.00am, Team Service at Fakenham Magna

JANUARY DIARY

6th - Over Sixties, Village Hall 2pm
9th - Police 'Surgery', Ixworth Library, 11.00am
10th - Parish Council Meeting, School Hall, 7.15pm
11th - WI meeting, Village Hall, 7.30pm
20th - Over Sixties, Village Hall, 2.00pm
22nd - Burns Night Celebration, The Fox
24th - Village Hall Committee Meeting, The Fox, 7.30pm
27th - Bangers & Mash Supper, Village Hall