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Six weeks to go! The Fair Needs YOU!
This year is on the 19th July. Please remember that the fair is the major source of income for our village and is also FUN. What’s not to like? If you don’t do anything else, get involved in this. All the usual things – Church Bells, Maypole dancing, Fabulous Teas, Nearly New, Cake stall, Bottle Stall, Book Stall, Duck Race, Dog Show, Plants and Produce, Bric-a-Brac, Raffle, Hill Run (up Easdon – join in this year!). The Ring of Bells will be making a special effort to join in with sheep shearing (weather permitting) and there will be music in the evening. There will be competitions and exhibitions in the church, particularly…
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Military Wives Choir – concert in the church
Ticket sales are going well, just a few tickets left or if you’re lucky, you may get one at the door on the night. Don’t miss out – bar and hog roast available in the church yard from 6pm. We also have a raffle with some superb prizes Concert starts at 7.30, so look forward to seeing you there!
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Nice Work
Walking through Sillet’s Wood today we came across some very sympathetic drainage/repair work. Lower edge near Langstone Hill road, towards Luckdon. Behind Katherine & Paul Smith. Who’s work is this I wonder? Nice job!
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New NHS chief Simon Stevens backs more local hospitals
Smaller community hospitals should play a bigger role especially in the care of older patients, the new head of the NHS in England has said. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27631081
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Suggestion
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We will remember them
August 4th 2014 is the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of The First World War. At 9.30pm we will be holding a commemoration of all those who served during the war and particularly remembering the five men from our own parish who did not return. The evening will commence with refreshments and end with a candle lit vigil at 11pm – all welcome. if anyone has any photographs or other memorabilia, particularly of the immediate area, we would be grateful for contributions towards a display in the church.
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Rogation Sunday
Sunday 25th May at 4pm Join us as we walk around the village asking for God’s blessing on the land. Help plant seeds in the allotments, visit the Jacob sheep and the bees and finish with a picnic tea. Meet at the church for a 4pm start. Everyone welcome, come dressed for the weather!
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Special – Duck à l'Orange
This week’s special at the Ring of Bells is Duck à l’Orange. This classic french dish will be served as half a duck and as it is a special it comes with a Pint or 175ml glass of wine. The meal price is just £12. The offer begins on the evening of Tuesday 20th May and will run until stocks last. So don’t miss out!
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Village visitors
These lovely creatures came to visit yesterday … (Photo: Dominic Hilton)
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First cuckoo?
I know there have been other sightings and hearings of cuckoos, but has anyone heard one in the village? I just want to put it on record that I heard my first cuckoo in the village just now – around 2.00pm on 14th May. No idea whereabouts it was, but will go and see if I can see it too!