This page was renamed to reflect a revised remit to allow a wider coverage of village events.
On the 20th October 2009, we started published a weekly "Filby News" bulletin on this page. Past bulletins are available by going to the Village Voice Echoes page.
There may be some duplication with activities regarding Filby in Bloom, it is always worth checking the Filby in Bloom pages for other coverage, but this page will be the main source of activities week to week.
Village Voice will reward regular visits as it is possible to include comments, reports and observations sent to the Webmaster using the email address shown below. This is also an opportunity for us to see and record your photographs covering Filby, its people, events and activities, both past and present, contributions are always welcome. It is intended that suitable material will, in time, become part of the Filby Collection to be housed in the proposed Community Centre.
From January 2010 we have published, month by month, the Victorian equivalent of Village Voice starting with January 1890. To see what our forebears considered worthy of record one hundred and twenty years ago. Why not go to the Voices from the Past page?
To publicise your Filby related event please email the webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk. You can also use this email address to make contact with the event organizers or if you require further information on items below your message will be passed on.
Filby events in more detail we've been told about can be found if you click We've been told about.
Filby News
1st February 2012
Church Notes
The service this Sunday is a Morning service at 10.30am, all welcome.
Clothes Collection
Thanks to everyone who left items out on Saturday. A total of 31 bags were collected, the proceeds going to our New Hall Fund. Next collection on 31st March or phone 01493 369250 for collection any time.
Fuel Syndicate
The price for January was 55.9p/ litre plus VAT. Thanks to Sandi Lowe and Tony Rozier for organizing and negotiating the price. To join this growing Syndicate and save call Tony on 01493 369906 or more information 01493 369250
Bingo
Friday 10th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Free refreshments and car parking
Filby Computer Club
The Computer Club meets each Tuesday morning at 10a.m. in the Clubroom. New members are always welcome.
Click on the email address at the bottom of the page.
Visit our web page, which is being written by our members, at: www.filbyvillage.org.uk/fcc.html
Anyone interested in joining this lively group can also email me or just turn up on Tuesday morning.
We're back meeting weekly. We look forward to possibly seeing you there.
Need More Information?
If you need further information on anything happening in Filby go to www.filbyvillage.org.uk/home.html and follow the links.
Filby & District Women's Institute News
Previous reports can be found at the Filby and District W. I. page.
23rd January 2012
President Jan Howard welcomed 2 guests and 29 members including Elaine Ellis and Diane Smith who had joined at our first meeting of the New Year. Diane is the daughter of our longest serving member, Monica Betts, and it is the first time in Filby WIs history that we have a daughter and mother as members at the same time. A change from previous years is the fact that we are having our Speaker at the start of the meetings. Mrs Wendy Bircham spoke about, and showed DVDs, of the work of The Morning Star Charity which was set up by her parents a few years ago for the street children of Nepal. Her talk was very interesting and we were pleased to be able to give her a donation from money given by members instead of exchanging Christmas cards between ourselves.
Vote of thanks was given by Lyn Ridpath.
After refreshments the Minutes of the previous meeting were read, approved and signed. Invitations from Sea Palling and Rollesby WI were accepted. Resolution voting forms were collected in and the result will be forwarded to Federation Office. Unwanted scarves are being collected for the 'Women reaching Water' project. These will be sold at a meeting at the UEA in March for this project.
Members were asked for their ideas for our fund raising during the year.
Daphne Newton was congratulated on winning the Federation Scrabble Singles Competition. Jan Howard has written a poem for this year's Rose Bowl Competition.
Lottery Bonus Ball Competition was a rollover.
Birthday posy was given to Rita Hill and a Birthday card sent to Angela Pacey.
50p draw winner was Daphne Newton.
8th January 2012
First meeting of the year is 19th January at 2.00pm in Filby Club Room. The Speaker is Wendy Bircham 'Morning Star' Charity. The Street children in Nepal.
Subscription £31.50 for the year is due as is £3 deposit for lunch at Ambitions on 1st March. Have you any scarves (in good condition) that you no longer want or fabric jewellery? These are needed by Fed.Office for a sale as part of the 'Women Reaching Water Global Action' Event.
Please bring your completed Resolution Form from latest addition of WI Life. Thank you.
19th December 2011
President Jan Howard welcomed members, guests and new member Angela Beeston to the Christmas Meeting on 15th December.
Minutes of the previous meeting were taken as read. A thank you letter had been received from Gill Pope for our donation to Denman College. A donation from members had been sent to the Marie Curie Nurses in memory of our dear friend Barbara Secker.
Lottery Bonus Ball Competition was a rollover.
Birthday posies were given to Lois Duncombe, Valerie Brock, Ella Sleen and Jackie Green.
Our next outing is to the Ambitions Restaurant for lunch on 1st March. Deposit of £3 required at the next meeting.
A lovely bring and share finger buffet was enjoyed.
The raffle was drawn and Ella, May and Lyn provided the afternoon entertainment which was good fun.
Vote of thanks was given by Mary Gay.
Members sang 'We wish you a Merry Christmas' and Jan ended a very enjoyable afternoon by reading 'The Spirit of Santa Claus' as follows; He's seen in the smiles the whole world is sharing. He's found where there's friendship, loving and caring, He's felt in warm handshakes when people are meeting. He's heard in the cheer of a Christmastime greeting. His spirits behind all the gifts we receive. He's everywhere, always to those who believe.
6th December 2011
15th December in the Club Room at 2.00pm we are having a Bring and Share Finger Buffet Party for members. Drinks and glasses will be provided, but please bring your own cutlery. Instead of exchanging Christmas Cards between ourselves a box will be available for donations to the 'Morning Star' Charity for the street children in Nepal if you so wish. Our speaker in January will be telling us all about this Charity. Please let Valerie know if you are not able to come to the Party. The knitted Teddies brought to last month's meeting were passed onto a Charity to make sure they would be loved by some little children at Christmas.
Valerie Brock - Secretary Filby WI
Phone 01493 720014
We've Been Told About .....
Thrigby Farmers' Market
A new farmers' market, started on Saturday March 19th 2011, 9am - 1pm at Thrigby Wildlife Park, is to be a regular event on the third Saturday of each month.
The stalls sell a wide range of high quality local produce which can include pork, beef, lamb, bread, pies, puddings, scones, vegetables, preserves, plants, herbs, bird food, handmade chocolates, honey, free range chickens, ducks & eggs, goats cheese & more. Of course some things are subject to seasonal availability.
Entry and parking are free.
The next market date is Saturday 21st January
For more information contact :-
Christine Boggis- surveysnplants@talktalk.net
or Dawn Travis- dawntravis58@hotmail.co.uk
Talk by Wing Commander Wallis
This popular event raised £104 for Hall funds. Thanks to everyone who attended and a special thanks to John Gaze and Sandra Webb for organizing the event.
John Gaze, Ken Wallis, Sandra Webb, Keith Johnson
We Were Told About .....
Church Re-ordering
An open meeting to discuss the Parochial Church Council's proposals for re-ordering All Saints Church, Filby was called for Friday 3rd June 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Clubroom and attended by 45 people. The changes proposed to the interior of the church included the provision of additional toilet facilities, which was agreed by the meeting, the creation of a new kitchen,, which was agreed by a majority, the removal of some pews, alterations to the Lady Chapel area, the resiting of the Vestry and the moving of the Font all of which were not agreed to at the meeting by large majorities.
The meeting also discussed a planning application, to be considered by the Parish Council on the following Tuesday, for the provision of a new car parking area the access for which would involve driving through the church yard, demolishing the right hand wall between the old and new burial areas, creating a right turn, removing trees and hedges and creating a 3.2m roadway along the footpath to the new site. This was voted against by the meeting with no one voting in favour.
Bat and Moth Evening, Rollesby Broad
Ever wondered what a bat sounds like and why moths are attracted to lights? You could have discovered these fascinating creatures of the night at our Bat and Moth Evening.
Tuesday 6th September 2011
8pm-11pm
The Waterside Restaurant
Cost - £7.50 (adult), £5 (child).
We started with a slide show presented by our bat expert then it was out into the night to watch and listen for bats from a boat on the Broad and to see what arrived at the moth trap with our local experts.
To book your place on similar future events call Hannah Gray, Project Officer (Trinity Broads & Lound) on 07711 439180.
Bat and Moth Evening 2011
Stone Angel - In Concert
We have, in the past, brought to your attention concerts being given by the village's own group of very talented musicians: Stone Angel.
These concerts are not always in Filby and this one was no exception.
A concert was held at St. Lawrence's Centre for Training and the Arts, South Walsham on Saturday 26th March 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
For more information on Stone Angel consult the angel.
Guided Walks in the Trinity Broads
The Trinity Broads are a beautiful group of shallow lakes, fringed by reedbeds and woodlands. Each year the Trinity Broads Partnership project runs two guided walks to show the general public some parts of the broads landscape which are not normally accessible.
Rollesby Ramble
On Tuesday 10th May 2011 you could have rambled through Rollesby to learn about the history of the village and visit the lovely wetland next to Lily Broad and seen the wonderful wildlife that has returned following restoration work by Broads Authority volunteers. Walk was led by Trinity Broads warden, length of walk approx. 3 miles, free event.
Marshy Meanderings
On Wednesday 11th May 2011 there was a meander through Burgh Common to learn more about the wildlife found in the fen and discover some of the history of Fleggburgh Common. Walk was led by Trinity Broads warden, length of walk approx. 3 miles, free event.
Limited places!
If you would like to attend future events please book your place by calling Hannah Gray, Conservation Officer, on 07711 439180.
These guided walks were part of the Broads Outdoor Festival, 7th to 15th May 2011. If you would like to find out about over 60 other events which took place across the Broads during the festival visit: www.outdoorsfestival.co.uk.
Guided Walks 2011
Other Things You May Have Missed
Where you can see older events you may have missed and, where possible, how an event fared.
To visit the Past Events pages.
