This page was renamed to reflect a revised remit to allow, hopefully, a wider coverage of village events.
From 20th October 2009, we are publishing a weekly "Filby News" bulletin on this page. Past bulletins are available on 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. An opportunity for us to see and record your photographs covering Filby, its people, events and activities, both past and present, is also 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 are publishing, 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 and your message will be passed on.
Filby News
9th March 2010
Bingo
Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.
Proceeds to our New Hall fund.
All welcome.
Jumble Sale
Saturday at 2pm at the Church Hall in aid of Cats Protection North Walsham and District.
Clothes, bric-a-brac etc. can be left at the hall from 10am - 12.
Their website is at www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk
Wild Life Area
Work started by The Broads Authority on Monday 8th March to re-vitalize the area behind the clay pits car park.
This should become an asset to the school and village alike.
Easter Bonanza
This is Saturday 27th March in the Clubroom 10am-2pm.
We would appreciate raffle prizes, a home made cake or savouries, items for our basket raffle.
Please contact Jenny for further details 01493 369250.
Please support this event raising money for the New Hall fund.
Spiritual Development Classes
Due to the success and demand of our Wednesday night group, we are now starting a new group on Thursday evenings.
The first session will be Thursday 15th April 7.30pm-9pm.
Morning sessions to be available soon.
Call Dawn on 01493 369545 for more information or to book your place.
Visit the website at www.dawnchrystal.co.uk
Open Gardens Weekend
This is on Saturday and Sunday 17/18th July.
Please call Adrian if you would like to help in any way or open your garden, 01493 369250.
As well as teas on the Playing Field and a Local History Exhibition in the Clubroom there will be a Then and Now Photo Exhibition in the Church, as well as flower displays depicting our Broads Theme.
Has any one got a Pampas Grass that needs pruning?
We need Pampas Grass for our flower displays, call 01493 369250.
In Bloom Quiz
The third quiz at the Post Office counter was won by Jane Evans.
Thanks to all who bought a quiz and Derek Nicker for setting the quiz and Doreen Thompson for marking, £60 raised for In Bloom funds.
Mothering Sunday
Service at Filby 10.30am all welcome.
Lent Study Group
Monday 10am at Fleggburgh Rectory, Tuesday 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and Tuesday 7.30pm at Fleggburgh Rectory.
All welcome to come and take part, contact the Rector on 368210.
Morning Prayer
Each Saturday morning at 9am at Filby Church.
All welcome.
Filby and Runham Football Club
We would like to say a huge thank you to Hilary Searle and the Committee and helpers at Runham Village Hall for a great quiz night on Saturday 20th February.
A magnificent sum of £500 was raised for the club thanks to all who attended and supported our young team.
August Bank Holiday Fete
As well as all the usual attractions we are holding a Beer Festival on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12 midday onwards.
Contact Laura at the Kings Head for further details 01493 730992.
Filby & District Women's Institute News
8th March 2010
Next meeting 18th March at 2.00pm in the Club Room when the speaker will be Dr. Mark Barber talking about Natural Health Care.
Please pay £5 for the visit to the BBC Norwich on 21st March if you haven't already done so at this meeting.
21st February 2010
Vice President Stella Cotton welcomed 25 members to the February meeting.
Get well wishes have been sent to President Jan Howard after her recent operation.
Names were taken for the Federation Garden Party in the Bishop's Garden,Norwich on 16th May.
Also for the Harnser Group Meeting at Hemsby on 24th March when we are to provide refreshments.
Details of our Party in April were circulated.
Ella Slean and Olga Marsh have taken over the running our our Bring and Buy Stall.
Members were asked to bring any items which they think might sell on the stall.
An up to date financial report was given by the Treasurer.
Janet Laxon won the Lottery Bonus Ball Competition in January.
Birthday posies were for Ann Chapman and Pat Bean.
Presentations were made to Ella Slean celebrating her Golden Wedding in February and to Pauline Westgate celebrating her Golden Wedding in March.
The afternoon speaker was Mr. Geoffrey Hodson 'Germany Calling'. Vote of thanks was given by Valerie Brock.
Raffle prize was won by Doreen Thompson.
Valerie Brock - Secretary Filby WI
Phone 01493 720014
You May Have Missed
Christmas Card
Mystery Solved
You may, or may not, recall in the Village Voice of 21st December 2009 the following item:
Thank You
To the person who left the lovely Christmas card to the people of Filby on the village sign.
It is rewarding that the work that is done each week to make the village "A lovely place to be" is appreciated.
We thought you might like to see pictures of the card. Thank you again to the anonymous donor.
Go to http://festiveflourishment.blogspot.com to solve the story behind the card.
Filby in Bloom Meeting
On Wednesday 18th November a small number of residents gathered together to consider the disappointing outcome of our 2009 campaign and to plan for 2010. A link to pages for more information and copies of the Judges reports and the feedback from Anglia in Bloom and Britain in Bloom will be posted shortly.
35th Anniversary Concert
14th November 2009
Alright! I accept this concert was held in Norwich but Stone Angel is based in Filby and three members live in the village. They rehearse in the Village Club Room and they have given concerts in the church as the picture below shows.
If you missed the concert, and you probably did, you missed a treat with music from their first 'gig' in Great Yarmouth right up to date.
If you were there and would like to submit a review, or to add your thoughts, please email the Webmaster from the link at the bottom of the page.
You can find more information on Stone Angel if you consult the angel.
Coffee Morning - Update
14th November 2009
We held a coffee morning at Filby Church from 10.00 to 12.00 on Saturday 14th November 2009 in aid of the 'Carla Saunders Garden Appeal - Palliative Care East'.
Despite the dreadful weather, with storm force winds, driving rain and even some thunder and lightening, a number of hardy souls turned out to support the event and £300 was raised in support of the appeal.
Special mention should be made of Tremaine Saunders who ran from his home in Bradwell to Filby church, through the inclement weather, to be greeted by his children, Kyle and Star, and his mother in law, Gladys, and helpers and supporters of the appeal.
Many thanks to everyone involved.
Jumble Sale
31st October 2009
The last Jumble Sale of 2009 was held on Saturday 31st October 2009 at 2.00 p.m. in the Church Hall, Church Lane. A tradition has grown up in recent years that the proceeds of our October jumble sale go to benefit the Royal British Legion. This year was no exception.
Thanks are due to all those who came and supported the event. A very creditable £310 was realised. Again many thanks to you all.
For more information on the Royal British Legion click on the picture
Money Changes Hands in Filby
9th October 2009
Money, taken at Filby’s recent August Bank Holiday Weekend activities, changed hands at the village’s Club Room, on the evening of Friday 9th October.
Members of Filby’s Playing Field Committee met to receive a cheque for £630 from representatives of Norfolk Broads Lions' Club. This donation to the village’s New Community Centre Fund was made from the proceeds of the Lions’ food and bar sales at events over that weekend.
left to right, Stephen Pyzer: President of Norfolk Broads Lions, Joy Baldry: Secretary of Filby’s Playing Field Committee, Barbara Secker: Committee Member, David Richardson: Secretary of Norfolk Broads Lions and Tony Taylor also representing Norfolk Broads Lions.
A feature of the Sunday of that weekend was ‘Filby Rocks’, a festival of rock, skiffle and country music, on the village Playing Field. Six local bands played throughout the afternoon and evening, a first for the village. The event was organized by residents Carl & Theresa Proctor and put on in joint support of the East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Community Centre Fund.
A cheque for £560 was presented to David Webb representing East Anglian Air Ambulance by the Playing Field Committee.
left to right, Joy Baldry, Secretary of Filby’s Playing Field Committee, Esther Ward who regularly assists at Playing Field events and David Webb of East Anglian Air Ambulance.
It is anticipated that both organisations will be present at the 2010 Grand Fete to be held on August Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August 2010.
Jumble Sale
5th September 2009
The Jumble Sale held on Saturday 5th September 2009 at 2.00 p.m. in the Church Hall, Church Lane raised a creditable £215. The charity chosen to benefit from the sale was "Grapevine": The Great Yarmouth and District Talking Newspaper Association.
Annual August Bank Holiday Fete
28th - 31st August 2009
- Friday August 28th Bingo
- Saturday August 29th From 3 p.m. Filby Reunion
- Sunday August 30th a.m. Car Boot followed by Filby Rocks, music from 3 p.m. for New Hall/Air Ambulance
- Monday August 31st Fete and Fireworks
The Filby Collection, photographic exhibition, was held in the Clubroom over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday to Monday inclusive from 10.00am to 4.00 pm.
Open Gardens
18th - 19th July 2009
This year's open gardens weekend was held on Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th July 2009. The village was at its summer best.
Other events over the weekend included the "Village Roots" exhibition at the Church Hall, visited by over 165 people, and a display of wedding photographs in the Church itself. There was also an art exhibition and antiques roadshow event in the Clubroom.
The new FEPOW Memorial was opened at 2 p.m. followed by a service at the church at 4.30 p.m.
Wedding photographs continue to be collected and now form part of the "Filby Collection". They were on show at the Village Roots Exhibition in the Clubroom over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
If you have any Filby related wedding photographs or indeed any photographs of Filby or its residents, past or present, please contact Lesley or Keith on 01493 369536 or via this website, as we continue to try to tell the story of Filby and its people.
The Filby Association Reunion Sunday
5th July 2009
People from around the world sharing the name of Filby, all spellings, again gathered in the village on Sunday 5th July 2009 for their annual reunion and church service.
The Association's Annual General Meeting took place in the Church Hall in the morning after which a several members visited the Community Orchard, on Thrigby Road, to see the progress of the two trees adopted by the Association.
Filby Association A.G.M. 2009, The committee at work.
Visiting the Community Orchard.
The service in the afternoon was followed by refreshments provided by members of the parish.
2009 reunion
The 2010 Reunion will be a triennial international event and we look forward to welcoming Filbys from all over the world.
Other Events You May Have Missed
Where you can see older events you may have missed and, where possible, how an event fared.
To visit please the Past Events pages.
