FROM
THE PARISH REGISTERS
BAPTISM
On
19 November 2006 at St. Mary's, Offton. Kayla Kathleen NOBLE, second
daughter of Ian and Kim Noble of Somersham.
It is very satisfying that Offton Church serves to keep its link with
the Bowers family
Farewell
to:
Pauline Watkins, longtime resident of Flowton, who died on 4th
November 2006, aged 94 years. Her funeral took place on 13th November
in Flowton church, which was full of her family and many friends.
Joan Holly Plummer, longtime resident of Somersham, who died on
28th November 2006, aged 84 years. Her funeral took place on 11th December
in Somersham church, and the church was filled with family, friends, ex-pupils
and members of the youth club she used to run in Somersham.
Christine Sabin, who had only lived in Willisham a short while,
who died on 29th December 2006, aged 49 years. Her funeral took place
amongst family and friends, on January 9th 2007 in Somersham church and
then at Ipswich Crematorium.
May
they rest in peace
Bus
Transport-Flowton
You may have noticed that the bus run by Carters of Capel St Mary no longer
comes through the village details about the replacement service
are on David Hales noticeboard and on the Church stall. There are
also copies for you to take from the table at the back of the church.
The replacement service involves contacting Hadleigh Community Transport
but it will link to a bus to take you right to the centre of Ipswich.
It looks well worth investigating.
Ash Wednesday, February 21st
There is no service
in our 8 parishes on this day, but there will be Holy Communion at Bramford
at 9.15am, and at Needham Market at 7.30pm. At the time of preparing this
copy, there is an outline idea for something else at Needham Market during
the morning please contact Rev Diane Williams on 01449 720316 for
more details.
.
Womens World Day of Prayer 2007
Date: Friday 2nd
March 2007
Venue for the united service in Needham Market
is St John the Baptist Church.
Time: 2.00pm (Duration approx. 1 hour)
Leader: Reverend Diane Williams
Speaker: Reverend Jan Morley
The service is prepared
under the title United under Gods Tent by Christian
women of Paraguay.
Refreshments will follow the service and we welcome everyone to join us
and share in this service.
Flowton
Church news
Thank you to everybody who helped to clean, decorate and light the church
for Christmas. It gave a fantastic welcome to the well over 200 people
who came to the carol service on Christmas Eve. And then thanks also to
those who provided and served refreshments afterwards. All of you are
hard at work maintaining the church and churchyard throughout the year
and in welcoming folk who visit the church.
THANK YOU ALL once again.
A reminder
the Church Electoral Roll is being revised between February 11th and 25th
if you wish to be on the new roll and have not received a form,
please contact Judith Ewing who has a supply. Although everybody who is
resident in the village is entitled to take part in the election of the
Churchwardens at the meeting on Friday March 30th, only those on the Church
Electoral Roll may vote at the APCM which follows or stand for election
on to the Parochial Church Council.
PAULINE WATKINS died on Saturday 4th November 2006 aged 94. Pauline
was born Pauline Wyartt at Camperdown, Flowton, and lived there with her
family until she married. She attended school at Elmsett until the age
of 11 and was a member of the Girl Guides, meeting at Laurel Cottage.
After leaving school, Pauline worked for her mother and father on the
holding, looking after the animals, working in the orchard and driving
the lorries. She was also a mothers help to a family
in Aldham.
Pauline and Clifford
Watkins were born within a mile of each other and grew up as neighbours,
marrying in 1937 at Flowton church. They moved to The Priory, Flowton,
where they lived for nearly 50 years, bringing up their two children -
Margaret and Gordon - and running the family farm (Gate Farm). Pauline
devoted much of her time to her garden and her grandchildren, Helen and
Joe.
In 1986, Clifford,
Pauline and Margaret moved in to Elmsett. Clifford died in 1992 but Pauline
and Margaret stayed in the village. The arrival of her four grandchildren
was a great joy to Pauline and she enjoyed their visits.
Needing more care,
Pauline moved to a Care Home in Wherstead only a few weeks ago, where
she died peacefully.
Somersham Golden
Link
On behalf of
the Golden Link Club members I thank all those who gave so
generously to our Autumn Fayre which raised £304 for our funds.
Our thanks for all the draw prizes, to those who gave donations and to
those who came in and bought our goods. My thanks also to the members
who made and gave so generously.
Betty Game (Secretary)
Somersham U 10s
Sunday 12th November,
Gainsborough Sports Centre:
Somersham assembled with s strong squad of ten lads all eager to take
on a Whitton side that had just pipped them to the runners-up spot at
their first tournament some months earlier.
Somersham made a confident start, passing the ball well and using the
large space down the flanks to their advantage; this enabled Somersham
to take a 3-0 lead at half time, thanks to two goals from Samuel Lucock
and one from Tom Sheern.
After the break Somersham stepped up a gear and were camped in the Whitton
half; two goals from Jack Barnes, one each from Charlie Warner and Andrew
Rutter made the final score Somersham 7 Whitton 0.
Sunday 26th November,
Shotley:
Somershams under 10s took a trip to the seaside, and under the watchful
eye of Captain Cotterell the crew gathered.
Game 1 saw the A team cast their nets first against a strong Shotley side.
With ten minutes gone, and Somershams defence all at sea, Shotley
took the lead; half time 1-0.
The second half saw Somersham batter the oppositions defence but
it was to no avail; final score Shotley 1 Somersham0.
Next it was the turn of the B teams; Shotley were in buoyant mood and
took an early lead, but Somersham were determined to turn the tide and
two fine goals from Jack and Samuel left the Shotley defence marooned.
With the game drawing to a close Shotley equalized, but Somersham were
not sunk and another fine run from Samuel gave Thomas the bait to launch
home the winner; final score - Shotley 2 Somersham 3
CHURCH
SERVICES in our 8 linked parishes
If you think there
may be a mistake in the rota please contact your Churchwarden.
Please contact a Churchwarden
if you think that there is a mistake in the listing. Thank you.
4th
February 3rd Sunday before Lent
Holy Communion
|
9.30am |
Willisham
(with Offton) |
Holy
Communion |
11.15am |
Somersham
|
Morning
Prayer +Sunday School |
11.15am |
Battisford
|
Evening
Prayer |
3.00pm |
Barking
|
Holy
Communion |
6.30pm
|
Flowton
|
11th
February 2nd Sunday before Lent
Holy
Communion |
8.00am |
Flowton |
Family
Service |
10.00
am |
Somersham
|
Holy
Communion |
10.00
am |
Great
Bricett |
Family
Service |
11.15am |
Barking |
Evening
Prayer |
3.00pm |
Willisham |
Evening
Prayer |
6.30pm |
Offton |
18th
February Sunday next before Lent
Holy
Communion |
8.00am |
Somersham |
Family
Service & Holy Comm. by ext. |
10.00am
|
Offton |
Family
Service |
10.00am |
Bricett |
Holy
Communion |
11.15am |
Battisford |
Evening
Prayer |
6.00
pm |
Flowton |
25th
February 1st Sunday of Lent
Holy
Communion |
9.30am |
Ringshall |
Morning
Worship |
10.00am |
Flowton |
Holy
Communion |
11.00am |
Offton |
Morning
Prayer |
11.15am |
Barking |
Evening
Prayer |
3.00pm |
Somersham
|
4th
March 2nd Sunday of Lent
Holy Communion
|
9.30am |
Willisham
(with Offton) |
Holy
Communion |
11.15am |
Somersham
|
Morning
Prayer +Sunday School |
11.15am |
Battisford
|
Evening
Prayer |
3.00pm |
Barking
|
Holy
Communion |
6.30pm
|
Flowton
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Somersham Church Notes
The Christmas Bazaar made a profit of £430. Thank you to
all who helped make it a success by helping and contributing, and of course
to everyone who came to support the event.
The concert by the
Suffolk Constabulary Male Police Choir was a very enjoyable evening,
well supported by an appreciative audience. Special thanks to the ladies
who contributed food for the supper. Funds benefited by £300.
The presents brought
to the Toy Service were once again taken to the Womens Refuge,
to help make Christmas special for the children and mums. Thank you to
everyone who gave a gift.
The Trivia Quiz
made about £80 profit; it was a very enjoyable evening, with 8 teams
puzzling over the questions so ably set by our quizmasters Mary &
Richard Toone. A very big thank you to them for all the hard work involved.
See the separate ad for details of our next quiz on Friday March 23rd.
The answers to the
Christmas quiz sheet will be in next months Link. Thank you
to everyone who bought one, and especially to Old Barn Stores, Christines
hairdressers and Somersham Garage for having them on sale.
The Church was beautifully
decorated for Christmas, a specialt hank you to the ladies involved in
the arrangements, and also to Max Caston for once again providing the
Christmas tree.
Piano pupils of Mrs
Lynne Holton, Somersham have worked hard to gain the following examination
results in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exams:
In the Theory exams
Florence Cage, Jack Cripps and Marsha Dalby all passed Grade 1
with distinction and Deborah Moore passed Grade 2 also with distinction.
In the practical exams
Yasmin Picton and Hugo Douglas passed Grade 1 with distinction
and Rachel and Laura Dickerson passed Grade 1 with Merit. Danielle Chester
obtained a distinction in Grade 2 and Holly Fifield also passed Grade
2.
Well done to everyone,
especially to Deborah Moore for obtaining 100% marks in Grade 2.
World-class
dance tours villages in East Anglia
DanceEast will be
hitting the road this spring to bring a special childrens dance
adventure, performed by world-class dancers, to villages and towns throughout
Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk.
During March, families across the county will be able to experience dance
on their doorstep with digit01, an enchanting performance for children
aged 7 years and above. The show is a clever combination of live and virtual
dance with projected computer animation to create a magical fantasy world.
Performed by Random Dance, the associate company of DanceEast, digit01
is the creation of company founder and newly appointed Royal Ballet choreographer
Wayne McGregor, whose credits include Harry Potter The Goblet of Fire
and Andrew Lloyd Webbers West End hit, Woman in White.
DanceEast Director Assis Carreiro said: This is DanceEasts
seventh village tour and it promises of be one the highlights of our year.
digit01 gives children and their families the chance to experience world
class dance in a venue close to home which we hope will inspire them and
offer them a magical experience.
During the show, audiences will be taken on a fantasy journey through
a world where time and space is altered, to meet strange digital characters
and virtual personalities. The piece is inspired by Lewis Carrolls
Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Did There, the sequel to Alice
in Wonderland.
The 2007 Village Hall Tour kicks off in Ipswich on March 1st at the New
Wolsey Studio, before moving on to visit 18 other centres across East
Anglia and is complemented by an extensive workshop programme in schools.
To book tickets please call the New Wolsey Theatre box office on 01473
295900 (see schedule below). For information on schools workshops please
contact DanceEast on 01473 295 230.
Village Hall Tour Schedule 2007
Thursday 1 March New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich 7.00pm
Saturday 3 March Haverhill Arts Centre 7.00pm
Sunday 4 March Deben High School, Felixstowe 3.00pm
Wednesday 7 March Clare Town Hall 7.00pm
Thursday 8 March Kirkley High School, Lowestoft 7.00pm
Friday 9 March Constable Memorial Hall, East Bergholt 7.00pm
Saturday 10 March Roydon Village Hall, Nr Diss 7.00pm
Sunday 11 March The Cut, Halesworth 3.00pm
Wednesday 14 March Debenham Community Centre 7.00pm
Thursday 15 March Mildenhall Jubilee Centre 7.00pm
Friday 16 March Shotley Village Hall 7.00pm
Saturday 17 March Sudbury Upper School Arts Centre 7.00pm
Sunday 18 March Woolpit Village Hall 3.00pm
Thursday 22 March Stradbroke Sports & Community Centre 7.00pm
Friday 23 March Saxmundham Market Hall 7.00pm
Saturday 24 March Somersham Village Hall 7.00pm
Sunday 25 March Chamberlin Hall, Bildeston 3.00pm
Wednesday 28 March Horringer Community Centre 7.00pm
Thursday 29 March Langham Village Hall, Nr Colchester 7.00pm
For further information:
Rebecca Gillett, Press & Marketing Assistant, DanceEast
Tel: 01473 295242
Rachel Smith, Project
PR & Marketing .
Tel: 01473 232365
FRENCH
CONNECTION
SOMERSHAM/CHALLAIN LA POTHERIE
VILLAGE LINK
**************
Our friends from our
link village from the Loire Valley in France will be visiting us in Somersham
in the spring. They have fixed the date as:
NEXT VISIT TO SOMERSHAM
17th 20th MAY 2007
We welcome new people to join with us on our exchanges. If you are interested
in hosting a family or being involved in any way with the village link
then please contact one of the following:
Gill Fordham: 831529;
David Haughton: 831511;
Janet Hodge: 832296; Pat Woolhouse: 831080
Somersham
Football Club
November saw both
Somersham teams continuing in the same manner as for most of the season
so far. The first team won one of their four matches and the reserve team
saw another month pass without a win.
Then between the 2nd
and 9th of December there was another corporate reshuffle within the club.
For a number of personal reasons Derek Ottaway has had to call time (for
the moment) on his promising managerial career. All at the club understand
his decision and thank him for his time as manager of the reserve team.
Dereks assistant, Matty Whitton, has also had to take a step back
from the running of the reserves due to work reasons. Again thanks to
Matty from all at the club and hopefully both will be in a position to
manage again in the future. I am delighted to say that Derek has agreed
to continue in his role as Secretary so that the club is still being run
behind the scenes in the right way.
Derek and Matty stepping
down left a quandary for the club as to who might manage what! It was
decided that Quinny Warner would take over the reserve team with Keith
Lawrence continuing as manager of the first team with assistance from
me! Hopefully we will be able to see this season out with no further changes,
but Im making no firm predictions!!
The 1st Team
Saturday 11th November
Parkside United Div 3 (A) Lost 3-1
The management decided to try a new formation for this match. Unfortunately
Somersham conceded 2 soft goals in the first half due to teething problems
with this system. Parkside added a third in the second half and Dale Poole
scored a consolation.
Saturday 18th November
Sporting 87 Div 3 (H) Lost 4-0
I missed this game but have been told that this was Somershams best performance
of the season so far. Sporting 87 are a good team and Somershams failure
to take their chances cost them dearly again.
Saturday 25th November
Alstons Div 3 (H) Won 4-3
After beating Alstons 3-1 at their ground Somersham felt confident of
completing the double. Stef Nielsen and Dale Poole put Somersham into
the lead, but Alston fought back to level the match. In a stroke of managerial
genius, Quinny put the young Al Chester on up front, a move which paid
dividends with the youngster rifling home from 21 yards to restore Somershams
lead. Alstons equalized again, but Kieran Cotterell came up with the winner
to secure 3 much needed points and the double over Alstons.
Saturday 2nd December
Elmswell Div 3 (A) Lost 4-0
With a new goalkeeper, last seen heading for Bury, and an injury ravaged
side things werent ideal at the beginning of this match. Stef Nielsen
started between the posts until the keeper found the ground and that was
Somershams best part of the afternoon. Although the new keeper Bruce
had an outstanding game, Elmswell demolished Somersham in this match.
Saturday 9th December
Tacket St BBOB Div 3 (H) Won 5-1
This game heralded the beginning of the new management of the first team.
After a steady start Somersham found their feet and I believe were 2-0
up at half time, with goals from Dale Poole and Stef Nielsen. The second
half saw Somersham add to the lead before Tacket St scored to briefly
relight their belief in their chances, before the match was closed out.
The second half scorers were Kieran Cotterell, Stef and Adam English.
Saturday 16th December
Parkside United - Div 3 (H) Won 3-0
Again Somersham started steadily but a deflected own goal and towering
header from Jason Brame saw Somersham 2 up at half time. Dale Poole added
a third in the second half.
Saturday 23rd December
Albion Mills - Div 3 (H) Won 1-0
The last game before the Christmas break found a determined Albion Mills
at the playing field. Kieran Cotterell scored the valuable only goal to
leave Albion doubled and Somersham with another 3 points.
November and December
have seen the first team win more than they have lost and the self belief
I mentioned in the last notes is beginning to return to the players. The
3 wins on the trot at the end of the year seem, at time of writing, to
have galvanised the team. Lets hope that this change of fortune
will continue long into 2007!
The Reserves
Saturday 11th November
Tattingstone United Div 4 (H) Lost 4-1
Somershams closest rivals for bottom spot came out the victors with Neil
Meekings scoring a consolation goal.
Saturday 18th November
Great Blakenham Div 4 (H) Lost 2-1
Some pride was restored after going down 8-0 in the away fixture. Somersham
were unlucky not to gain their first point of the season and new signing
Martin Booth notched his first goal for the club.
Saturday 25th November
No Game
Saturday 2nd December
Walsham Le Willows A Div 4 (H) Lost 6-1
A strong Walsham team took the points in this fixture, but at least it
was no white wash, with Craig Fordham getting the home teams consolation.
Saturday 9th December
Tacket St BBOBHarpers Intersport Cup(A) Lost 2-1
Tacket St are a couple of divisions below the reserves, but were still
difficult opposition who wanted to progress to the next round. This was
Quinnys first game in charge of the team and he was pleased with
their performance. A few spurned chances cost Somersham the match with
Ben Hurrell scoring the only Somersham goal. The referee also disallowed
a late Somersham equaliser on the grounds that it would be too dark for
extra time! When youre at the bottom everything goes against you.
Saturday 16th December
Tattingstone United Div 4 (A) Lost 6-3
Somersham hoped for revenge in this fixture and it seemed revenge and
the first points of the season had been achieved with less than 10 minutes
left. Somersham lead 3-2 with goals from Lee Beckley, Martin Booth and
Craig Fordham. However, in a catastrophic final few minutes Somersham
conceded 4 times to the bewilderment of all concerned.
Saturday 23rd December
Ipswich Exiles Reserves Div 4 (A) Lost 4-2
Signs of an improvement to Somershams fortunes continued with them again
scoring more than one goal, through Martin Booth and Damon Crick, but
they still couldnt stop conceding.
Although, as 2006
closed the reserves had still not gained any points, there were signs
of improvement in the team. By all accounts a lot of the goals conceded
are through poor decisions made throughout the team and there are signs
that the goals scored column will improve a bit now. Quinny will endeavour
to the last to gain as many points as possible and I am expecting to report
the first points and first win for the reserves in my next notes.
The club have organised
a race night for 31st March at the village hall. Full details will be
on display around the village and within The Link. Please come and join
in with what is always a great night. Anybody wishing to sponsor a race
is more than welcome. Contact myself, Ray Smith, Dill Sillett or any member
of the club for further details.
As ever, let me be
the first to wish you a Happy Easter!
See you on Saturday!!!
DONT FORGET ANYTHING!!
Al Chester
St
Marys Church Somersham
Trivia Quiz
on
Friday 23rd March
in
Somersham Village Hall
at 7.30pm.
Teams
of up to 6, £2.50 per person
Bring own drinks, glasses and nibbles
(Tea / Coffee provided)
Book
your teams place by contacting
Christines Haircare, Somersham Garage or Pat Woolhouse (831080).
10%
of profit will go to nominated charity
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Somersham Parish Council
February 2007
2007 Schedule of
Planned Somersham Parish Council Meetings
Wednesday 7th February 2007 Committee Room, Village Hall
Wednesday 7th March 2007 Committee Room, Village Hall
Wednesday 4th April 2007 Committee Room, Village Hall
(Annual Parish Meeting)
Wednesday 9th May 2007 Committee Room, Village Hall
(Annual Parish Council Meeting)
Wednesday 6th June 2007 Playing Field Pavilion
Wednesday 4th July 2007 Playing Field Pavilion
Wednesday 5th September 2007 Playing Field Pavilion
Wednesday 3rd October 2007 Playing Field Pavilion
Wednesday 7th November 2007 Playing Field Pavilion
Wednesday 5th December 2007 Committee Room, Village Hall
Any unplanned Parish Council Meetings will be notified on the Parish Notice
Boards.
Emergency Response
Plan for Somersham
The last edition of the Link Newsletter contained a reply form relating
to the Somersham Emergency Plan. A few forms have been returned and it
is not too late to return yours. If you would like to offer help, or feel
you might be particularly vulnerable in the event of an emergency please
let us know.
Unfortunately due to technical problems it has not yet been possible to
add the Emergency Response Plan to the Parish Councils website,
but it is hoped this will be rectified shortly when you should be able
to view the plan on www.onesuffolk.co.uk/somershampc
Parish Council
Elections
The Parish Council elections will take place on 3rd May 2007. Nominations
forms will be available in early March either from the Returning Officer
at Mid Suffolk District Council, or the Parish Clerk. This is your opportunity
to become involved in the heart of the community and to influence the
future of Somersham. If you feel this is a role you would enjoy, then
you would be very welcome. The first step is to obtain and return the
nomination form. Further details on the election will appear in next months
edition.
Precept 2007/8
The Parish Council has approved an increase in next years precept
from £11,000 in 2005/6 to £11,495 in 2007/8, which is in line
with Government recommendations for local authorities. The precept is
the income received by the Parish Council from its electorate which is
collected on our behalf by Mid Suffolk District Council as part of the
Council Tax. It is then paid to the Parish Council over two payments during
the year. From the precept payment the Parish Council is committed to
a long-term loan of £6500 per year, so the monies available to spend
in the community are currently under £5000.
The Parish Council aims to support as many local organisations and initiatives
as possible and is always pleased to consider requests for support.
How to contact your
Parish Councillor
If you have any concerns or information you would like to discuss with
one of your Parish Councillors, they can be contacted as follows: -
Janet Hodge
Chairman - 832296
Richard Browne Vice Chairman 831321
Terry Fordham 831529
Geoff Kelly 07852 928902
Chris Mills 831667
Penny Pearson 831436
Vic Pryke 831436
Paul Stokes - 832413
Janet Clarke
Clerk to the Council
Tel. No. 01473 830398
E-mail: janetinclaydon@aol.com
Somersham Baptist Church
On 4th February we
have a visit from Richard Underwood as we mark the 12th anniversary of
this Church being re launched. We are greatly encouraged with way the
Church has grown, both in congregation, membership, and ministry. We thank
the Lord for this blessing.
On 18th February Paul Davies of the Albanian Evangelical Mission brings
us up to date on the work of sharing the good news of Jesus in Albania.
Regular Sunday Morning
Programme (You are welcome to join us for all or part of the morning).
10.00-10.30 Prayer Meeting (Communion 1st Sunday)
10.45-11.15 Bible Study
11.30-12.00 Worship
12.00-12.30 Sermon
Other Meetings
Children and Young People (During term time); Wednesday Club 6.30-7.30pm
for primary school children, 14+ Fridays 8.00-9.30pm Year 9 upwards.
Meetings for Ladies;
Womens Fellowship Friday 9th February 2.30pm. Contact Mark if you
need transport.
Friends and Neighbours 7.45pm 19th February.
All events are held at the Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane, Somersham IP84
QE, and Transport is always available.
Contacts: Mark Newcombe (Pastor) 01473 831940. Mobile 07930 543583. mark.newcombe@btinternet.com
Edwin Mayhew 01473 658100
OFFTON & WILLISHAM VILLAGE HALL
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Future Events
The
Nightingale Quintet
Concert by Candlelight
in Offton Church
Saturday 24th February 2007 at 8.30p.m.
Tickets £10.00 including refreshments
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Quiz
in the Village Hall
on Saturday 23rd March 2007 at 7.30pm.
Bring your own food and drink, tea and coffee provided.
Tables of 6
For tickets
or to book a table please contact 658547 or 657431
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Please note the new
contact number for hiring the Village Hall 01473 658547
Alan Munson, Piano
tutor at Flowton would like to congratulate the following pupils on their
achievements in the ABRSM Autumn Music Exams:
Alice Downie passing
Grade 1 practical with a merit, Megan Dade who passed Grade 1 practical
and also to William Taylor and Henry Cutting both of whom passed their
Grade 2 practical examinations.
Tel: 658425 email:alan@priory-pioneers.fsworld.co.uk
Offton
Church
A big thank you to all the Church flower arrangers and cleaners who have
put in time and
effort to maintain the appearance of Offton Church throughtout 2006.
We are short of a cleaner for the month of May, it only takes an hour
or two. If any
reader is interested, please contact me. Janet Dickson 658637.
Magical
Musical Moments
Concert by Candlelight in Offton Church
(last in this series)
Saturday
24 February 2007 at 19.30 hrs
in aid of Offton & Willisham Village Hall
The Nightingale Wood Quintet
Stephanie
Wingham - Flute
Judith Weale - Oboe
John Helleur - Clarinet
Karen Bainbridge - Bassoon
Marion Hellen - Horn
Kate Helleur - Poetry readings
The
Nightingale Quintet are experienced local players, of whom four
teach their instruments locally, and three have a long relationship
with the Wolsey Orchestra. The programme includes a mix of classical
and light music & poetry readings.
Tickets
£10 including wine & nibbles
enquiries mmmconcert@aol.com or 01473-658024
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F.O.S.S.
On behalf of all the members of FOSS, may we wish you all a very Happy
New Year.
As we begin 2007, we usually have one of our quieter months before starting
to arrange things for the children and the local community to raise much
needed funds for our school.
December is always a particularly busy time at the school and one of great
excitement for all the children. We had the traditional Christingle services
at Somersham Church which were well attended. After the evening service
we all returned to the school for some lovely mulled wine and some delicious
mince pies that were kindly baked by Leita Minns. We are sure that all
parents and grandparents etc will join us in congratulating ALL the children
and staff at the school for their wonderful production of Jack and
The Beanstalk which was performed from 11th to 14th December. Our
sincere thanks must go to all the staff who worked so hard in preparing
costumes and the backdrop for the pantomime as well as all their hard
work in training the children in a short period of time. The performances
were fantastic and we very much look forward to any future productions.
FOSS also purchased a Christmas present for each child at the school.
We have booked a disco for the children for Friday 23rd February at Somersham
Village Hall. Last year we had a beach party and this year we thought
the children may like to have a pyjama party!
We are also hoping to organise another Archive Film Evening for Friday
27th April. Negotiations are currently in progress and we hope to make
an announcement in next months Link magazine as to whether this evening
can go ahead and if it does, information about ticket sales etc.
Thank you to all those people that continue to send us the various tokens
from box tops or Tescos and Sainsburys vouchers etc. Can we remind you
that we still collect and recycle ink cartridges from printers and copiers,
as well as mobile telephones.
We will notify you of all our forthcoming events next month.
WILLISHAM CHURCH NOTES
.
Christmas Services
We were delighted to see so many of you at our Carol Service, and thank
everyone who helped to decorate the church. The church was unlocked early
on the Saturday morning, and when I came to lock up again in the evening,
everything was in place
Willisham Church Cook Book
Now is the time to start sending in your recipes for inclusion in the
new Willisham Church Cook Book to:
Frances Gilson, 9 North Acres, Willisham 658387 or by e-mail
to ivan.gilson@btinternet.com Dont forget our taste-in on the 20th
April.
Unicef Jars of
Grace
You should find details of the above with this issue of The Link Newsletter.
If you would like to take part during Lent, please put the appropriate
part of the form onto a small jar and put a coin into the jar before each
meal. The money saved, can be returned to any member of the PCC, or taken
to a church service, during Easter.
Church Roof
We are able to report that our application has been recommended for further
consideration by English Heritage, and an inspection will be carried out
as soon as possible.
Church Electoral Roll
The collation of the new Roll has been brought forward a year to 2007.
This means that every one at present on the Electoral Roll will be asked
to complete a new form, prior to our Annual Meetings on the 26th March.
This is also the time to invite new members to come onto the Roll, so
if you are interested please contact Frances Gilson for further details.
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Poppy Collection
2006 Offton and Willisham
The Offton collection amounted to £107.50. Many thanks to Mr. R.
Holloway.
The Willisham collection
amounted to £88.71. Many thanks to Mrs. L. Ruffles
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Poppy Collection 2006 Somersham
The amount collected for Somersham was £364.38. Many thanks to Mesdames
Bridger, Marsburgh, Southgate and Messieurs Barr, Houghton and Mason.
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