It seems a long time since Feast Week but what a wonderful week it was! All the events were thoroughly enjoyed, the weather was glorious and the enormous effort all the volunteers kindly put in was well rewarded. There was a fantastic costumed turn out for the Saturday circus parade and fete and Charlie the stilt-walking circus artist certainly helped bring the theme alive. Games Afternoon and the Fun Run were very well attended, the Pimms, Puddings and Purchases night raised enough to buy every child an ice cream on the school trip to Hunstanton (I have it on good authority that this was much appreciated!), Saturday breakfast was a hit as ever, and a good time was had by all at the Real Ale, Quiz and Bingo nights. On top off all that, about £1300 was raised for the S&VA – a great result from a week which is about celebrating our community.
Many thanks and congratulations to all the organisers, helpers and participants. Particular thanks to the Feast Week committee – Lorna, Karen, Georgina, Ali, Ilektra, Jenny, Marie, Chris and Jane – and S&VA event coordinators Diane, Trevor, Rob, Roger, Neil, Ian, Ash, Danny and Aaron and The Black Horse, Rosemary Scambler and team and Pam Ducker and team. Thanks also to the School and staff, Marquee and bunting teams, Jason for the PA system and Phillip our MC, our quizmaster, the Church for again providing the children’s supper at Games Afternoon, Springhill Equestrian Centre for the pony rides, the Methodist Church for their facilities, St Giles Cricket Club for various assistance and all the very generous raffle prize donors. So many people pitched in to help barbecue, run fete stalls and Games Afternoon activities, do teas, bake cakes, scones and puddings, donate bottles, marshal the parade and fun run, judge the fancy dress, sell raffle tickets etc etc - I know that the committee would very much like to thank you and your families most warmly (not to mention pencil you in again for next year)!
Anyone new to the village do take note that Feast Week is around June 29th, the Church Feast Day, and volunteers are always much appreciated.
The next Bag2School collection in aid of the S&VA is on Thursday October 14th. All good quality second hand bedding, clothes, shoes, belts, bags, curtains and soft toys much appreciated – the heavier the better. Please bag them up and bring them to the village hall coffee morning as usual.
The next termly meeting is on Monday October 18th, 8pm at the school. All school parents and village residents are invited. Please do come along.
Finally, back by popular demand, we are holding a Hoe Down on Saturday 25 September to celebrate the start of the new school term and gather people together. It will be in the marquee on the school field with a hog roast and puddings and Black Horse ale, cider and wine will be available. We are delighted to have secured The Cambridge Crofters to play and do hope you will join in – tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment! (See separate ad. Help also appreciated – please contact Georgina)
Fleur Clegg
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