It is understood that some residents did not receive their copy of the flyer last month. Therefore items which are still relevant are being repeated.
VE/VJ Commemoration
Filby Parish Council, have been awarded £5400 from the Home Front Recall and we aim to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE/VJ Day as follows:
Saturday 27th August In the marquee on the Playing Field
12.00 noon Exhibition of life 1939 - 45
2.00p.m. Children's Party FREE
7 00 p m. Jonathan Wyatt and his Big Band /Buffet FREE
The children's party is for all children who live in Filby, or have some connection with Filby. To help us with the catering, please book a place for your children at the party by completing the slip, details below, and returning it to Filby Post Office by 1 August.
IMPORTANT
We need veterans to be our VIPs for the day to present mugs, release balloons and share memories. Please telephone Adrian if you can help 01493 369250
August Bank Holiday Weekend
Programme
Friday 26th August Bingo 730p.m.
Saturday 27th August VE/VJ Celebration 12.00 noon
Sunday 28th August Car Boot Table Top Sale
Monday 29th August Fete 1.30p.m.
Followed by Karaoke and Firework Display 8.00pm
Prizes are needed for the Grand Draw and Bric-a-brac for Jenny's Playing Field stall
Application slips for places at the Children's Party are available from the Post Office to be returned by 1st August 2005
Anglia in Bloom Judging
Friday 15th July 10 - 11.30 a.m.
Judging went well. Thank you to all who helped to make it an enjoyable day. Please keep things looking good - lots of people come to look at our village.
Award Ceremony
At St Andrews Hall in Norwich on 22nd September at 10.30 a.m.
£16 per person. Anyone wishing to attend please contact David Thompson 369250
We need a volunteer to run a stall for Filby in Bloom at the fete. Anyone interested please contact Adrian.
New Notice Board
The need for another notice board was identified by the Parish Plan. A new board has been provided at the lay-by near the Council Houses. It was constructed by SOLD (Special Objectives for Local Disabled) and erected by P Hudson, K George and D Shaw. Notices can be left at the Post Office.
Open Gardens
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July l0a m - 4.00 p m
Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make the weekend a success.
We will need a new person to co-ordinate the refreshments in the pavilion next year. Anyone interested in taking on this job, please ring Barbara on 369615
Watch your speed!
New 30mph SLOW DOWN signs have been installed in the middle of the village. These were funded with part of the 106 money (for the provision of community facilities for the benefit of the residents of Filby)
Waste Paper
Please continue to leave papers at the Post Office or in the blue paper bank opposite the post office.
Filby School
After another busy year at school the term ended on 22nd July. The new school year starts on 6th September. Have a good holiday!
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