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January.
407, February.
408, May
.411 June
.412 July.
413 August
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September. 415, October.
416 , November.
417 December.
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January 2006.
419 February.
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Honington
& Sapiston Newsletter, March 2006. 421.
Honington &
Sapiston Parish Council
This is to remind you that the next Parish Council Meeting
is on Monday 20th March at 7.30pm in Honington School Hall.
LP
Over Sixties Club
Our Bangers & Mash Supper on the 26th January was a very
successful and sociable evening for around 95 members and
guests who were able to attend. Our thanks to all who worked
so hard to give us such an enjoyable supper, followed by a
raffle organised by Albert. On the 2nd February 21 members
gathered at The Fox for a roast beef lunch, our first of two
meetings this month. Despite The Fox's chef, Dee, having sustained
a broken leg, Sean and his merry band of helpers cooked us
a lovely meal which we all enjoyed, followed by a game of
bingo and our usual draw with the first prize, a bottle of
Bells, donated by Sean. It was nice to see Ada, Dorothy and
Doug with us again after their recent spell of ill health.
We met as usual at the Village Hall on the 16th for a very
sociable afternoon of cards, bingo and dominoes, followed
by afternoon tea and the usual chat. KK
Good Neighbours
We are still an active organisation, so if you need any help,
however small, don't hesitate to call us on: 07950 930981
Neighbourhood Watch
Distraction burglaries are still occurring in our area. Please
be on your guard when an unknown caller comes to your door.
Petty theft from garages and sheds is on the increase with
the lighter nights. Thieves are very active at Knettishall
again. Don't leave anything on view in your car when you go
for a walk. Leave your valuables at home. Report any suspicious
activity, secure your property and we will make it difficult
for the criminals.
Marilyn Williams 268165
W.I.
It was a great pleasure to welcome Mr Horry Parsons as our
guest speaker on St. Valentine's Day, accompanied by his wife.
Horry spoke to us about his last project before retirement
- building the St Edmundsbury Cathedral Tower. As team leader
for the main contractors he had many anecdotes and interesting
facts and figures to tell us about. Josie Goddard gave the
vote of thanks on behalf of the members. At next month's meeting
on the 14th March at the Village Hall, we will be welcoming
our speaker, Michael Bentinck who will be talking about Wartime
Women of Suffolk. We have heard that this is a very interesting
talk so anyone who would like to come along as a visitor would
be very welcome. The competition is for Suffolk Rusks, to
a recipe given out at the last meeting, and the roll call
is to name a wartime hero or heroine. DA
WI Annual Quiz
It was wonderful to see so many people at the Quiz - we had
21 tables in all! We hope everyone who came enjoyed the questions,
the tricky marathon and the refreshments. It was a very close
fight with the We Three team from Fakenham Magna emerging
as triumphant winners. Thank you to all the helpers and we
do hope you keep a free slot in your diaries for next year.
MR
Honington School News
Children from Year One recently braved the weather to visit
Thornham Field Centre and Year Four spent time in Church with
Canon Fogden learning about Christian celebrations and services.
Many of our children also enjoyed another of the very popular
Discos just before half term. Cambridge City Football Club
will be coming to school on the 6th March to oversee a sponsored
Penalty Shootout Competition and on Saturday 25th March we
will be holding our Annual Easter Fayre in school from 10.00am
to noon. There will be the usual games and attractions for
children, refreshments, cake stall and a raffle. Do please
come and join in the fun - we usually have glorious weather
so let's hope we are lucky again this year! BAB/MR
The Fox Inn News
We are again holding our St Patrick's Night Hooley on Friday
17th March at the Village Hall. Tickets £8.00 to include
Boiled Bacon and Colcannon Supper, vegetarian option and soda
breads. Music will be from 'Spit & Polish'. Doors open
at 7.30pm with dancing from 8.00pm - carriages at midnight.
Numbers are expected to be restricted due to demand so please
reserve on 269522. There will be a prize for the best 'Irish'
costumes. The proceeds of the prize draw will go to Village
Hall Funds.
Our Easter Hat Parade at The Fox will be on Easter Sunday
16th April at 1.00pm. Prizes for the Best Traditional Easter
Bonnet. The Best Gentleman's and Children's sections will
be Brightest, Most Natural, Best Easter Presentation and Fairy
Tale on a Hat. ST
Village Post Office
On Tuesday March 28th at 11.00am we are holding an informal
Coffee Morning to officially open the new Post Office. There
will be a short blessing and dedication of the Post Office.
Should anybody like to contribute some homemade cakes or savoury
nibbles, that would be lovely. ALL WELCOME. Sean &
Ian
Village Hall Diary & News
The next Committee Meeting is at the Village Hall on Tuesday
28th March at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. *All attend please*
There will be a children's craft workshop at the Village Hall
on Sunday 2nd April. Volunteers to assist please to Linda
Howe on 269701. Further details in the April Newsletter.
The Village Hall AGM is on Tuesday 25th April at 7.30pm. This
if your opportunity to contribute to what goes on in your
Village Hall. All are welcome to attend. The election of Officers
and selection of Committee Members will take place and we
would welcome some new volunteers to assist with the general
running of the Village Hall and the organisation of events.
A light Cheese & Wine Social will follow.
We are planning a Village Summer Weekend Party of Midsummer
Madness with a Mad Hatter's Party Dance & Supper Evening
on Saturday 24th June. On the Sunday there will be a Family
Party Day with an Alice in Wonderland theme. This will include
activities in the Hall for children and a Bar and entertainment
along with a Pork Bap Bar in the gardens. ST
Honington Church Draw
The February Draw took place during the Over Sixties meeting
at the Village Hall. First prize went to Trevor Jay, second
prize to Mr & Mrs Alan Moore and third prize to Michael
Stock. This month will be the last draw from the current subscriptions.
We were able to pay out £650 in prize money and £632.50
was raised for our Church, so a big thank you to everyone
who took part. It would be a great help, should you want to
join in next year's draw, if you could let me have the subscription
of £13, along with your name and address, sometime during
the month of March. I will leave a box in our new Post Office
adjoining The Fox, or you could put it through my letterbox
at Boreham House, Sapiston. Many thanks. MC
Church News
The Parochial Church Council and parishioners wish you, Sally,
a very happy retirement after 21 years of devoted and unstinting
work amongst all your parishes, and we wish you and Tim many
years of happiness.
We have a busy two months ahead of us as Lent and Easter approach.
On 1st March, Ash Wednesday, Holy Communion Services are at
Bardwell at 10.00am, Barnham at 6.30pm and Troston and Ixworth
at 8.00pm. On Friday 3rd March the Women's World Day of Prayer
Service at Honington is at 4.00pm - do come along and join
us, it is for men too!
Lent Lunches will be held as follows: 6th March Gt Livermere,
13th March Troston, 20th March Ixworth, 27th March Ixworth,
3rd April Euston, all beginning at 12.30pm. There will be
Quiet Services on Wednesdays during Lent at 7.30pm at Honington.
Full details are on the noticeboard and in the Church.
The Church Annual Meeting will be held in the Church at 7.30pm
on Tuesday 28th March. Gill Farrow
The Calendar
Sunday 5th - 9.30am, Matins
Sunday 12th - 9.30am, Holy Communion
Sunday 19th - 9.30am, Holy Communion
Sunday 26th - 9.30am, Family Service for Mothering Sunday
Please note new time of 9.30am
MARCH DIARY
2nd - Over Sixties, Village Hall, 2.00pm
14th - WI Meeting, Village Hall, 7.30pm
16th - Over Sixties, Village Hall, 2.00pm
17th - St Patrick's Night Hooley, Village Hall, 7.30pm
20th - Parish Council Meeting, School Hall, 7.30pm
25th - School Easter Fayre, 10.00am
28th - Post Office Coffee Morning, 11.00am
28th - Church Annual Meeting, 7.30pm
28th - Village Hall Committee Meeting, Village Hall, 7.30pm
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