Village Voice Echoes

The Village Voice pages reflect a revised remit to allow, hopefully, a wider coverage of village events.

The weekly "Filby News" bulletin has been published on the Village Voice page from 20^th October 2009. Past bulletins can be viewed from this page.

There may be some duplication with activities regarding Filby in Bloom but it will still be worth checking the Filby in Bloom pages for the fullest coverage of those activities.

We are extremely keen for an opportunity to see and record your photographs covering Filby, its people, events and activities, both past and present. It is intended suitable material will, in time, become part of the Filby Collection to be housed in the proposed Community Centre.

To publicise your Filby related event please email the webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk

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Filby News

24^th August 2010

August Bank Holiday

Programs and raffle books are available at the Post Office.
The fun starts Friday evening with a bingo in the marquee at 7.30pm.
On Saturday, at 7.30pm, we have an audience with Ashley George, a Psychic Medium.
On Sunday at 9am we have a car boot and table top sale, followed at 7.30pm with a 'Norfolk Night of Squit and Music', with the very funny Pat Nearney and Danny Platton.
On the Bank Holiday Monday the 56th Annual Grand Fete starts at 1.30pm, finally at 8pm we have the Grand Finale firework display and Karaoke. Gates open at 6pm with special guests the girl band Evony are live on stage, they have been on the X Factor.
There is a Beer Festival from Midday onwards on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and a local history photograph exhibition and a lot of the Filby Archive material on display in the Clubroom, each day from 10am onwards.
If you like to book a stall or help in any way contact Adrian on 01493 369250

Church news

No service at Filby this Sunday, but there is a joint Benefice Service celebrating the Holiday Club at Runham Church at 10.30am.
There is also Holy Communion at Mautby at 9am for those who prefer that. All are welcome to join Morning Prayer which is said at 9am at Filby Church on Saturday mornings.

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 24^th September 10am in the Clubroom. Proceeds to be divided between cancer support and the New Hall Fund. Anyone wishing to help contact Adrian on 01493 369250

Palliative Care East

A Dinner and Dance is being held on Friday 24^th September 7.00 for 7.30pm till Midnight, at Filby Bridge Restaurant, in aid of Palliative Care. Live music by Even Keel and a raffle will be held.
Tickets £20 contact Filby Bridge on 0149368142

Extend Exercise

The next Classes are on the 10^th and 17^th September in the Clubroom at 10.15am. Contact Pam Redwood on 01493 748830 for more details.

Anglia in Bloom

The Awards Ceremony this year is at Sudbury on the 15^th September, if anyone would like to go contact 01493 369250

Book Sale

This is on the 18^th / 19^th September in the Church Hall. Donations of books and offers of help to Sue Smith on 01493 369291. All proceeds to Filby Church.

Alfred Nichols

The death has occurred of Mr Alfred Nichols, aged 94, of Alysham, formerly of Filby. He was the youngest son of Fredrick and Ruth Nichols ( nee Gaze ) and was the last of his generation.
He had two Brothers, George and Fred, and three sisters Ruth, Margaret and Mabel.
Alf died at home peacefully in his sleep.
He leaves a widow, Margaret, and two children Ian and Anne.

Tea Rooms and Toilets

The Tea Rooms and toilets on the Playing Field have been given a make over thanks to the efforts of John Cox and some help from the Saturday gang.
This has been completed in time for the Fete and hopefully they will see us through until the new hall is built.

Parish Council

The Council always meets in the Clubroom on the Playing Field and all meetings are open to the press and public.
It was printed incorrectly in last weeks Mercury and should have read Filby Parochial Church Council.

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17^th August 2010

August Bank Holiday

Programs of the weekend are now available at the Post Office.
These are free of charge, but raffle books are for sale, with some great prizes including a plane ride over Norfolk.
The weekend starts on Friday 27^th August with a Bingo at 7.30pm.
On Saturday at 7.30pm we have an Audience with Ashley George, a psychic medium.
On Sunday at 9am we have a car boot and table top sale, followed at 7.30pm with a Norfolk night of Squit and Music with the very funny Pat Nearney and Danny Platton.
On the Bank Holiday Monday the 56th Fete starts at 1.30pm, finally at 8pm we have the Grand Finale Firework Display with Karaoke.
Gates open at 6pm with Karaoke with special guests: the girl band Evony, who have been on the X Factor.
There is a Beer Festival running over the weekend from midday onwards and a Local History Photograph Exhibition in the Clubroom from 10am Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
If you would like to book a stall or help in any way contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but we shall be joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am.
There is an evening service at Billockby at 6pm.
Morning Prayer is said at Filby Church at 9am Saturday mornings.
Filby PCC meets on Tuesday 24^th at 11 Poplar Drive at 7pm.
On Thursday 26^th the Benefice Lunch Club takes place at Stokesby and is open to anyone who would like a hot meal.
If you need transport or further details ring Trish 368132 or Sally 369533.
The Pyramid Rock Holiday for children 5-11 is at Runham Church 23^rd-27^th August 10am-12.00.
We will be having lots of fun following the story of Joseph.
You need to book in advance by contacting Diane on 369439 or Rev Steel on 368210

Book Sale

This takes place in the Church Hall on 18^th and 19^th September 10am-4pm.
All proceeds to Filby Church.
Donations of books and offers of help to Sue Smith at Chapel Lea.

The Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 24^th September at 10am in the Clubroom, proceeds to be divided between Cancer Support and the New Hall Fund.
Anyone wishing to help contact 01493 369250

The Norfolk Village Games

If you are over 11 years old and would like to take part representing Filby the games take place on 12^th September at Cromer.
Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 or www.activenorfolk.org/villagegames.

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10^th August 2010

August Bank Holiday Fete

The weekend starts on Friday 27^th August at 7.30pm with Bingo.
On Saturday 28^th at 7.30pm we have An Audience with Ashley George, a Psychic Medium, Tickets £6 from the Post Office or £7 on the door.
On Sunday 29^th August at 9am we have a Car Boot and Table Top Sale and at 7.30pm we have a Norfolk Night of Squit and Music with the very funny Pat Nearney and Danny Platton.
On Monday 30^th August we have the 56th Annual Fete at 1.30pm, opened by the Mayor of Great Yarmouth.
Finally at 8pm we have the Grand Finale Firework Display, gates open at 6pm with Karaoke with special guests the girl band Evony who have been on the X Factor.
We have a Beer Festival running from midday on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday, also a Local History Photo Exhibition in the Clubroom from 10am each day.
For more information on any event or if you would like to book a pitch call Adrian on 01493 369250

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 24^th September 10am in the Clubroom. Proceeds to be divided between Cancer Support and the New Hall Fund. Anyone wishing to help call 01493 369250

The Norfolk Village Games

Are you are over 11 would you be interested in representing Filby at the First Inter Village Games in Cromer on 12^th September? Sports include archery, badminton, netball, rounders, short mat bowls, table tennis, tennis, tug of war and five a side football.
Call 01493 369250 or 0344800 8020 or www.activenorfolk.org/villagegames

Jumble Sale

Saturday 2^nd October 2pm in the Church Hall.
Proceeds to PACT Animal Sanctuary, Hingham, who are holding an Open Day on the 15^th August 12.30-4pm.
Clothes for jumble can be collected, phone Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley on 369536.
You can find out more about PACT by going to: www.pactsanctuary.org.

Church News

The Service this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, there is also an Evening Service at Thrigby Church at 6pm.
Morning Prayers are said at Filby Church Saturday Mornings at 9am.
The Pyramid Rock Holiday Club for children between 5 and 11 takes place between the 23^rd/27^th August 10am-12. at Runham Church.
We will be having lots of fun following the story of Joseph.
If you would like to come you need to book in advance, contact Diane 369439 or Rev Steel 368210

Book Sale

In aid of Church funds 18^th/19^th September 10am-4pm in the Church Hall.
Donations of books can be left with Sue Smith, Chapel Lea.
Any offers of help would be welcome.

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3^rd August 2010

Jumble Sale

Last week's Jumble Sale raised £226 for Foxy Lodge Wildlife and Rescue in Hemsby. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way.
Next Jumble: 18^th September. Clothes, bric a brac, books, etc. can be collected, phone Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536

For more information about Foxy Lodge go to www.foxylodge.yolasite.com.

Church News

The Service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am and Morning Prayer is said at 9am at Filby Church on Saturday Mornings.
Everyone is invited to the Benefice BBQ at the Rectory in Fleggburgh on Saturday starting at 6pm.
The Pyramidrock Holiday Club for children is on the 23^rd-27^th August at Runham Church between 10am-12. It is for children between 5-11, we will be having lots of fun following the story of Joseph.
You need to book in advance, call Diane on 369439 or Rev Steel on 368210

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 30^th August 1.30pm.
If you would like to donate a prize of any description please leave at the Post Office or phone 01493 369250 for collection. Also we are calling on your generosity to bake a cake or savouries for the Tea rooms.
These can be left at the Post Office or at the Playing Field on the 30^th August, phone Pat 01493 368262 for more information.

Extend Exercise

The next class is Friday 13^th August at 10.15 in the Clubroom, phone Pam on 01493 748830.

Filby in Bloom

We have been fortunate to get a grant from the Broads Authority Sustainable Development Fund for £1500.
This will go towards permanent planting throughout the Village.
The Anglia in Bloom Award Ceremony this year is at Sudbury on 15^th September.
Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 if you would like to attend.

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 24^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to be divided between Cancer Support and the New Hall Fund.

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27^th July 2010

Jumble Sale

This Saturday in the Church Hall at 2pm, in aid of Foxy Lodge Wildlife and Rescue at Hemsby. Clothes, Bric a Brac etc. can be left at the Hall 10am-12.
For more information go to www.foxylodge.yolasite.com.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 30^th August 1.30pm to be opened by the Mayor of Great Yarmouth.
If you would like to donate a prize of any kind, please leave at Filby Post Office or call 01493 369250.
Also we are calling on your generosity to bake a cake or savouries for the Tea Rooms, these can be left at the Post Office or at the Playing Field on the morning of the fete. Call Pat Bell 01493 368262 for more information.
Any charity or organisation who would like a stall at the Fete call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Extend Exercise

The next class is on the 13^th August 10.15am in the Clubroom, call Pam on 01493 748830 for more information.

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Filby Playing Field are holding a coffee morning on Friday 24^th September raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and the New Hall Fund.
Phone 01493 369250 if you would like to help or have any new ideas.

Recycling

Please continue to leave paper, glass, cans, clothes, handbags and shoes.
All money raised goes to the New Hall Fund.
From March to May 8 tons of paper and 11 tons of glass were collected.

New Hall Fund

Work has started on the site survey and detailed drawings are being prepared ready for a grant application in October.
In the meantime please continue to support all fund raising events.

Beer Festival

The First Filby Playing Field Beer Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend 12 midday-10pm on Saturday 28^th, Sunday 29^th and Monday 30^th August.
Numerous real ales will be available including the Filby in Bloom Ale from the Norfolk Square Brewery.
Contact Laura on 01493 730992

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20^th July 2010

Jumble Sale

31^st July 2pm in the Church Hall. All proceeds to Foxy Lodge Wildlife and Rescue, Hemsby. Phone SUE 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more information.

To find out more about the organisation go to www.foxylodge.yolasite.com

Church Notes

No Service at Filby this Sunday, but we will be joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Morning Prayer is said at Filby Church on Saturday mornings at 9am all welcome

Open Gardens Weekend

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make this weekend a success, especially the people who opened their gardens, the Tea Ladies in the tea rooms and Church, Janet Laxon for the flowers in the Church, Keith and Lesley Johnson for the Photo and Archive Display, everyone who made cakes and finally everyone who came along. A Bumper Attendance on both days, we raised £1346.37, which goes to Filby in Bloom, Filby Church and our New Hall Fund. Next year's Open Gardens dates 16^th/17^th July 2011.

August Fete Weekend

Friday 27^th August 7.30pm, Bingo.
Saturday 28^th 7.30pm: An Audience with Ashley George, a Psychic Medium.
Sunday 29^th 9am car boot and table top sale and at 7.30pm a Norfolk Night of Squit and Music featuring the very funny Pat Nearney and Danny Platton.
Finally on Monday 30^th 1.30pm the Grand Fete with Rob Chandler of Heart Radio and at 8pm the Finale Firework Display.

Anyone wanting to have a stall or help in any way contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for further information.
Draw books now available at the Post Office, prizes include an aeroplane flight over Norfolk.

Filby Archives

These will be on display in the Clubroom over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, contact Keith for more information on 01493 369536

Extend Exercise

The next class of this ever popular event is on Friday 23^rd July at 10.15 am in the Clubroom and then on the 13^th August 10.15am, phone Pam on 01493 748830 for more information.

Jam Jars Needed

and any surplus fruit produce to make our Filby Fayre Range of preserves, contact Jackie on 01493 369200.

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14^th July 2010

Open Gardens Weekend

This weekend 17^th/18^th July 10am-4pm. Car parking and refreshments at the Playing Field. Any one able to bake a cake or savouries please leave at the playing field or phone 01493 369250. There is also a flower display and a display of photos of old and new residents in the Church. Plus a Giant Garage Sale at Laburnum Cottage opposite the Post Office. There is also a Local Roots Exhibition in the Clubroom over the weekend, displaying various aspects of the history of the village.

Bingo

Last week's bingo raised £130 for New Hall Funds. Thanks to Paddy Hudson for collating the prizes and all who attended.
Next bingo 27^th August on Fete Weekend.

Church News

There is no Morning Prayer this Sunday, but there is a Filby in Bloom Service at 4.30pm at Filby Church to round off Open Gardens Weekend.
At 6pm on Sunday there is Holy Communion with a Minister of Healing at Thrigby Church.
On Tuesday 20^th at 10am the Open the Book team has a get together, and at 7.30pm a meeting for anyone interested in helping with the Holiday Club in August. Both meetings at Acorn Lodge.
On Thursday 22^nd the Benefice Lunch Club meets at Stokesby at 12noon, contact Trish 368132 or Sally 369533 for transport.
Also on Thursday 22^nd 5.30pm the Children's Club meets at Runham, for children 5-11, contact Rev Steel 368210 for more details.
Finally, Morning Prayer is said at 9am Filby Church, Saturday mornings.

Small Jam Jars

With lids needed for our Filby Fayre, contact Jackie 01493 369200 or leave at the Post Office.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 30^th August, any individual or organisation wanting to have a pitch at the fete contact Adrian 01493 369250.

Flegg Ladies Coffee Club

Meets the second Thursday of the month at Filby Bridge Restaurant 10am-12 noon for coffee, cakes and interesting speakers, all welcome.

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6^th July 2010

Anglia in Bloom Judging

This takes place on Friday 9^th July at 10am.
Please make sure the village is clean and tidy.

Bingo

Eyes Down Friday 9^th July at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments.
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am. everyone welcome.
On Tuesday from 10am-11.30am we welcome you to drop into Church for a coffee. It's a chance to come along for a friendly chat and refreshment
On Thursday at 3.30pm we are holding our first Messy Church and we would love to see some of our children and families come along and celebrate that.
It's a chance to use our lovely church to share time together, have some fun with the giant games and the quiet games on offer.
Be creative with the art and crafts and learn about the amazing adventures of Joseph then have our tea together.
Morning Prayer is said at 9am in the Church Saturday mornings.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 31^st July 2pm in the Church Hall.
Proceeds to Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue, Hemsby.
All clothes, books and bric a brac welcome.
Phone Sue 01493 369291 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more information.

To find out more about the organisation go to www.foxylodge.yolasite.com

Filby Folk Needed

If you once lived in Filby or you are presently living here, you can be part of the Church Exhibition to be held on the 17^th/18^th July.
All we need is two photos, one taken when you were young and a recent one, plus the years you lived in Filby.
Phone Lesley 01493 369536 for more information.

Open Gardens Weekend

17^th/18^th July 10am-4pm, anyone wishing to help or open their garden contact Adrian 01493 369250.
Proceeds to Filby in Bloom, Filby New Hall Fund and the Church.

August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 30^th August 1.30pm, anyone wishing to help or bring a stall or attraction contact 01493 369250

Extend Exercise

The next seated class is 16^th July at 10.15am in the Clubroom, this is open to all men and women over 60.
Contact Pam Redwood 01493 748830 for more information.

Nautical Items Needed

Buoys, nets, fishing rods etc needed for flower displays in the Church depicting the Broads for Open Gardens Weekend, Contact Janet 01493 368165 or leave at the Post Office.

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29^th June 2010

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

The Judges are visiting Filby on Friday 2^nd July at 3pm, please make sure we look clean and tidy, remember this is not a flower competition, but what Filby has to offer as a village.
The Anglia in Bloom Judges visit on Friday 9^th July at 10am.

Help for Heroes

Gordon and Margery Ward are holding a strawberry tea at their home: Humphreys, Thrigby Road, Filby on Saturday 3^rd July at 2.30pm. Tel 01493 369226 for further details.

Extend Exercise

The next seated class is Friday 2^nd July at 10.15am in the Clubroom.
This is open to men and women over 60.
For further details contact Pam Redwood on 01493 748830

Church Notes

No Morning Prayer at Filby this Sunday as this weekend is the Reunion of the Filby Association and there will be a Special Service in the Church at 2.30pm. Everyone welcome.
On Saturday evening the Lakefield Singers and The Wind in the Willows Clarinet Quartet will be performing at Filby Church at 7.30pm.
Tickets £5 from Pam Tel 384004.
On Tuesday Filby PCC will meet at Acorn Lodge at 7.30pm.
Morning Prayer is said at 9am at Filby Church on Saturday mornings.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th July at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Open Gardens Weekend

18^th/19^th July 10am-4pm. If anyone would like to open their garden or help in any way contact Adrian on 01493 369250

August Bank Fete

This is on Monday 30^th August at 1.30pm, anyone wishing to help or run a stall for their charity contact 01493 369250

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling point.
All proceed to the New Hall Fund.

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22^nd June 2010

Filby Folk Needed

Anyone who once lived, or presently lives, in Filby can be part of the Filby Church Exhibition to be held on the 17^th/18^th July, Open Gardens Weekend.
All we need is a photo of you as a child/young adult and one taken recently. For more information call Janet on 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 or go to www.filbyvillage.org.uk/filbyfolk.html.

Help for Heroes

Gordon and Margery Ward are holding a strawberry tea at their home, Humphreys, Thrigby Road, Filby on Saturday 3^rd July 2.30pm.
Telephone 01493 369226 for further details.

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

The Judges are visiting Filby on Friday 2^nd July at 3pm. Please make sure we look clean and tidy as this is the first time we have got this far in this competition.
The Anglia in Bloom Judges visit on the 9^th July at 10am

Extend Exercise

Following a successful trial class last Friday, the next class is on Friday 2^nd July 10.15am. This is mainly a seated class working at your own pace. This is open to men and women over 60.
For further details contact Pam Redwood on 01493 748830

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 9^th July 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Open Gardens Weekend

This is on the 18^th/19^th July 10am-4pm anyone wishing to open their garden or help in any way contact Adrian 01493 369250. The weekend finishes with a special Open Gardens Service at 4.30pm in the Church. The monies raised over the weekend goes to Filby New Hall Fund, Filby Church and Filby in Bloom.

August Bank Holiday Fete

The weekend starts with a Bingo at 7.30pm on Friday 27^th, on Saturday 28^th at 7.30pm we have 'An Audience with Ashley George', a Psychic Medium. On Sunday 29^th we have a car boot/table top at 9am followed at 7.30pm with 'A Norfolk Night of Squit and Music' with the very funny Pat Nearney and Danny Platton. Finally on Monday 30^th we have our Grand Fete at 1.30pm followed by the Grand Finale Firework Display at 8 pm.
For further details contact 01493 369250 or Sandra on 01493 369336

Church Service

No service at FILBY this week, but a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am

The Lakefield Singers

In concert in Filby Church, Saturday 3^rd July 7.30pm for 7.45pm.
Accompanist Peter Aldous, Conductor Pauline Willmott.
Interval music by Clarinet Quartet: "Wind in the Willows".
Tickets £5, call 731052 or 384004 or 368132.

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15^th June 2010

Bingo

Last week's bingo raised £95 for Playing Field Funds. Thanks to Pat Bell for collating the prizes and everyone who attended.
Next bingo Friday 9^th July 7.30pm

Church

The Service this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome.
On Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm we have an all age, friendly group enjoying a bike ride. If you would like to come along phone 369533 for more details.

Extend Exercise

A one off trial session will take place Friday morning at 10.15am.
This is mainly a seated class working at your own pace.
A regular class will follow if there are sufficient numbers.
For more details contact Pam on 01493 748830

Beer Festival

The Annual Beer Festival is being held at the Kings Head between the 18^th to 21^st June.
29 local Real Ales available and food served all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Bonus Ball

This is run at the Post Office and based on the Saturday Bonus Ball.
It costs £1 to guess the ball and in the last 23 weeks this has raised £522 for our New Hall Fund.
Thanks to all who take part and the girls at the shop for collecting the money.

August Fete Brochure

Anyone wishing to advertise or have a report for the magazine contact Adrian 01493 369250

Open Gardens Weekend 18^th/19^thJuly

10am-4pm anyone wishing to open their garden or help in any way contact Adrian 01493 369250, the monies raised go to Filby in Bloom, Filby Church and the New Hall Fund.

Help for Heroes

Gordon and Margery Ward are holding a strawberry tea at Humphreys, Thrigby Road, Filby on Saturday 3^rd July 2.30pm.
Telephone 01493 369226 for further details.

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

The Judges are visiting Filby on Friday 2^nd July at 3pm.
Please make sure the village looks clean and tidy.
It is the first time we have got this far in this competition.

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8^th June 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments.

Come and Meet your new MP

Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth will be at the Clubroom in FILBY on Friday between 10am-11.30am.
Come along and meet him and his team for an informal chat and a cup of coffee in the meantime, if you have an issue which you would like to discuss in a more formal situation please contact Maria on 01493 334004

Jumble Sale

Last Saturday's Jumble Sale raised £242 for Body Wellness, Helping to aid the recovery of Breast Cancer sufferers.
Thanks to everyone who helped in any way.
Next jumble sale July 31^st.

Filby Folk Needed

If you are over 40 and live or have lived in Filby we need photos of you when you were younger and a more up to date one.
These will be on display in the Church as part of our Open Gardens Weekend on the 17^th/18^th July.
Contact Lesley 01493 369536 or Janet 01493 368165 for more details or go to www.filbyvillage.org.uk/filbyfolk.html.

Extend Exercise

A one off trial session will take place in the Clubroom on Friday 18^th June at 10.15am.
This will be a mostly seated class, working at your own pace the cost is £2.50 and a regular class will follow if numbers are sufficient.
Contact Pam on 01493 748830 for further details.

Village Judging

In the EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards, Filby are in the Final Three in our 'Under 1000' Catagory and will be judged sometime in June.
The Anglia in Bloom judges will visit on Friday 9^th July at 10am.
For more information and how to get involved contact Adrian 01493 369250

Church Notes

The Service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am

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1^st June 2010

Jumble Sale

Friday 2pm in the Church Hall.
Open 10-12 in the morning to receive clothes, bric a brac etc.
Proceeds in aid of Body Wellness, which is a series of ten sessions aiming to improve the post treatment recovery of Breast Cancer sufferers in the area.
Call Lesley on 01493 369536 or Sue 01493 369291 for further details.

Church Notes

The Service this Sunday is at 10.30am and will be led by the Worship Group. All welcome.
There is a quiet day for the Benefice at South Walsham on Saturday, led by Ven. Michael Handley, formerly Archdeacon of Norfolk, from 10am-3.30pm.
If you would like to come please call Rev. Steel on 368210.
On Monday the Seeds Group meets at the Fleggburgh Rectory at 7.30pm.
New members welcome.
If you would like to join an all age, friendly group for a bike ride on Wednesday evenings, we meet at the Church at 6.30pm, for more information ring 369533.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 11^th June at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free refreshments and car parking.

Market Stall

The event organized by the Great Yarmouth Lions was well attended and Filby Playing Field had a stall.
£225 was raised for our New Hall, thanks to Joy Baldry, Jackie Green, Paddy Hudson, Steve Elderkin and Neville Litten for helping make the event a success.

EDP Pride in Norfolk Awards

For the first time Filby are in the final three in the under 1000 population award.
A team of judges will visit the village during June.
The time and date to be announced as soon as we know, but in the meantime please make sure the village is looking good and somewhere we can be proud of.
Anglia in Bloom Judging July 9^th 10am.

Quiz Night

Thanks to Jenny and the team at Filby Bridge Restaurant for the Quiz Night last Thursday.
£109 was raised from the raffle for Filby in Bloom.
Thanks to everyone who attended and Derek Nicker for organizing the raffle.

Come and Meet Your New MP

Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth will be in Filby on Friday 11^th June between 10am-11.30am at the Clubroom on Filby Playing Field.
Come and meet him and his team for an informal chat and a cup of coffee.
In the meantime if you have an issue you wish to discuss in a more formal situation contact Maria or Lewis in the Great Yarmouth Office on 01493 334004 or by emailing office@brandonlewis.org for an appointment.

Filby Folk Needed

Anyone 40 years and over who once lived or presently lives in Filby, can be part of the Filby Church Exhibition held on the 17^th/18^th July, all we need is a photograph of you as a child or young adult and one taken recently, together with dates, for more information call Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 or go to www.filbyvillage.org.uk/filbyfolk.html

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25^th May 2010

Filby People Needed

Anyone 40 years and over who once lived or presently live in Filby, can be part of the Filby Church Exhibition to be held on 17^th/18^th July.
We need a photograph of you as a child or young adult and one taken recently, together with the dates you lived in Filby.
For more information phone Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536.

Visit Filby People for more information.

Church Service

No service at Filby this Sunday, but there is a joint benefice service at Mautby at 10.30am, followed by a benefice celebration and lunch at Runham Village Hall. all welcome.

Bike Ride

Would you like to join an all age friendly group for a bike ride on Wednesday evenings?
Starting on 2^nd June meet at Filby Church at 6.30pm (weather permitting), for more information ring 369533.

Filby Playing Field

We are running a stall on Great Yarmouth Market Place Friday 28^th, raising money for our New Hall.
Please come along and support.
Ring Joy for further details 01493 369375

Recycling

Please continue to leave clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office Recycling Bank.
390kg collected in the last 2 weeks bringing £78 to the New Hall.
Thanks to Barbara for coordinating this scheme.

Anglia in Bloom

We are being judged on 9^th July at 10am, please make sure we are looking good.
Planting of the village starts this Saturday.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 11^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Fete Brochure

This is being collated at the moment.
Anyone wishing to advertise or has anything that might be of interest contact Adrian 01493 369250.

Spare Produce and Jam Jars

Needed by Jackie Green who is making preserves to sell in aid of the New Hall.
If you have any spare produce to donate please ring 01493 369200, she is happy to pick or collect.
Frozen fruit can also be used.
Glass jars are also wanted.
Various jams, marmalades and chutneys always available.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 5^th June 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Body Wellness, contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536

Safari Supper

Due to lack of interest this has been postponed.
Hopefully, if more interest is shown later, we will try to organize it again.
Thank you to those who did offer their help.

Plant Sale

The total raised for Church Funds was £242.
Much appreciated were the donations of plants which helped swell the variety and choice of plants on sale.
These plants were especially welcome due to the cold weather, which has put growing back for some weeks.
A big thank you was extended to customers old and new, Sue Smith would be grateful for any plant pots, which can be left at Chapel Lea, Main Road.

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18^th May 2010

Bingo

Last week's bingo raised £74 towards the New Hall.
Thanks to Noreen Tungate for collating the prizes and every one who attended.
Next bingo 11^th June 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Coffee Morning

Last Saturday's coffee morning raised £310 for the New Hall.
Thanks to Jenny, Ester, Paddy, Jackie, Pat, Pauline, Barbara and Margaret and every one who attended.

Filby Playing Field

are having a stall at a Petticoat Sale on Yarmouth Market on Friday 28^th May.
If you would like to help or have any items that can be sold contact Joy Baldry on 01493 369375

Church Notes

No service at Filby this Sunday, but we shall be joining Fleggburgh at 10.30am for Holy Communion.
All welcome.
This Thursday the Lunch Club will be held at Stokesby Village Hall at 12 noon.
This is for anyone in the Benefice who would like to come along for a tasty, home cooked, three course lunch in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
The cost is £3 and if you have no transport and would like to be picked up call Trish 368132 or Sally 369533.

Open Gardens Weekend

17^th and 18^th July. As part of Open Gardens Weekend we are holding a photo exhibition in the Church.
If you are over 40 and have lived, or currently live, in Filby and would like to take part, we need a photo of you when you were younger and a more recent photo.
Contact Janet 01493368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more details.
Also if you would like to open your garden or help in any way contact Adrian 01493 369250.

Visit Filby People for more information.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks, proceed's to the New Hall fund.

Fete Brochure

The August Bank Holiday Fete brochure is being put together.
If you would like to advertise or have anything you think might be of interest contact Adrian 01493 369250

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11^th May 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free refreshments and car parking.
All welcome. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Annual Plant Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-12 noon in the Church.
A good variety of plants and refreshments will be available.
Plants and garden accessories can be left at the Church on Friday evening from 6pm, where Martin Moore will be available to accept.
All proceeds to Church funds.
Contact Sue for further information on 01493 369291

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome.
This Thursday is children's club at Runham Village Hall at 5.30pm.
This is for all children within the benefice aged between 5-11 and the emphasis is on having fun, while learning stories from the Bible through games, songs, crafts, drama and puppets.
Come and try it! Call 369533 or 368210 for more details.

Jumble Sale

5^th June 2pm in the Church Hall.
Proceeds to Body Wellness, a new local project for women recovering from breast cancer.
This is a series of courses to give advice, help and exercise.
All shoes, bags, clothes, books and brica-brac always welcome.
Contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536.

Photo Exhibition

This is to be held in Filby Church on the 17^th and 18^th July, Open Gardens Weekend.
If you are 60 and over, currently live, or have lived in Filby in the past then you can take part.
All we need is a photo of you as a child or young adult and a photo taken recently together with the dates you have lived in the village.
Contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536.

Anglia in Bloom Judging

We are being judged this year on Friday 9^th July at 10am.
Please do your bit and ensure the village is looking its best.

Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale

Saturday 15^th May in the Clubroom 10am-1pm.
Drop in for a coffee and pick up a bargain.
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.
It is hoped to make these a regular monthly event, helping our grant applications.
Contact Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Computer Courses

Filby Playing Field Committee in conjunction with the Norfolk R.C.C. have an opportunity to hold computer classes for beginners in the Clubroom.
This would be 2 hour sessions over 6 weeks.
Contact David on 01493 369250 for further details.

Filby Playing Field

Are having a stall at a Petticoat Sale on Yarmouth Market Place on Friday 28^th May.
If you would like to help or have any items that can be sold contact Joy Baldry 01493 369375.

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4^th May 2010

Garage Sale

Last weekend's garage sale raised £527 for the New Hall Fund.
Thanks to Jenny, Barbara and Jackie Green for organizing the event and everyone who attended.

Annual Plant Sale

Is on Saturday 15^th May 10am to 12 noon in the Church.
There will be a good selection of many varieties of plants to buy, also homemade refreshments will be available.
All money raised is for Church funds.
Plants and garden accessories can be left at the Church on the evening before from 6pm.
Martin Moore will be on hand to accept any contributions.
Phone Sue Smith on 01493 369291 for any enquiries or offers of help.

Annual Parish Council Meeting

Will be held on Tuesday 11^th May 7.00pm in the Clubroom.

Church News

There is no service at Filby this Sunday. Instead everyone is welcome to come along for the Benefice Celebration of Rogation Sunday, which starts with Holy Communion at 9am at Fleggburgh Church.
We shall then journey around the Benefice by tractor and trailer, leaving Fleggburgh Church at 10.30am, stopping to ask God's blessing on the crop's, animals and farms all who work the land.
We will be stopping for a picnic (bring your own) at Runham Green for lunch (or in Runham Village Hall if the weather is bad).

Filby PCC

Meets on Monday 10^th May at Fleggburgh Rectory 7.30pm.

Ascension Day Communion Service

At All Saints, Filby on Thursday 13^th May 7.30pm all welcome.

Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm in the Clubroom.
If you have anything to sell or need further information contact Jenny on 01493 369250
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Filby Playing Field

Are having a stall at a Petticoat Sale on Yarmouth Market Place on Friday 28^th May.
This is organized by the Yarmouth Lions and we are raising money for our New Hall
If you have anything to sell or would like to help contact Joy Baldry on 01493 369375

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28^th April 2010

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am at All Saints, Filby, all welcome.

Rogation Sunday

Is 9^th May when we will be journeying around the Benefice by tractor and trailer leaving Fleggburgh Church at 10.30am.
Please sign up at Church as soon as possible if you would like to come.
We will be stopping for a picnic at Runham Green for lunch.

Extend Exercise

A seated exercise class will have a trial session on Friday 18^th June 10.15am to 11.45 am in the Clubroom costing £2.50 including tea/coffee.
Please come along or phone Pam Redwood on 01493 748830 to show support for this new venture which we would like to see a regular user at the Clubroom.

Garage Sale

A gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage (opposite Filby Post Office) at 10am on Saturday 1^st and Sunday 2^nd of May.
Plenty of car parking, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.
Call Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Bingo

The next Playingfield Bingo is Friday 14^th May 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments.

Plant Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-12noon in the Church.
Plants can be left at the Church the evening before from 6pm.
Proceeds to Church funds.

Recycling

Please continue to leave clothes, shoes and handbags in the brown Clothes Bank at the Post Office.
260kg has been collected in the last two weeks bringing in £52 for the New Hall.
Thanks to Barbara Secker for coordinating the collections.

Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm in the Clubroom.
If you have any thing to sell or need further information contact Jenny 01493 369250 or leave at Filby Post Office.
Proceeds to our New Hall Fund.

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20^th April 2010

Church

There is no service at Filby this week but we will be joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Filby PCC will be meeting on Tuesday 27^th April 7.30pm at 11 Poplar Drive, Filby and the Churchwardens meet Wednesday 28^th April 7.30pm at Fleggburgh Rectory.

Annual Plant Sale

Saturday 15^th May 10am-12 noon in the Church.
Refreshments and home made cakes available.
Any plants or donations can be left at the Church on the evening before from 6pm when Martin Moore will be there to receive them.
Proceeds to Church funds.

Stamps

These are collected by Sue Smith at Chapel Lea in aid of the Dogs Trust at Snetterton.
They can be left at her home in any quantity.
Several carrier bags full of stamps were recently delivered to Snetterton.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 14^th May 7.30pm all welcome.

Village Archives

Mrs Mary Nicely who used to live at Wrenbury Heath on the Main Road presented a framed map of the sale of the Filby Estate in 1922 to our New Hall Archive Section.
This is now available to any interested parties and the general public to see.
If you have, or you know anyone who has, anything that would be of interest to future generations or help present day research and would like it kept secure and available to all contact Keith 01493 369536 or Adrian 01493 369250.

Recycling

The Shoe Bank has been removed from the Recycling Point at the Post Office.
Could you now please place all clothes, shoes and handbags in the wooden container between the bottle and paper banks.
All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Garage Sale

A Gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage at 10am on Saturday 1^st May, plenty of car parking, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.
Contact Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Village Maps

These are available at the Post Office for anyone or company needing to find an address.

Allotments

Any Filby resident interested in an arable allotment at Thrigby Road please put your request in writing to the Parish Clerk, Filby Post Office.
The next batch will be available in October.

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13^th April 2010

Church Service

This Sunday will be Morning Prayer at 10.30am.
After the service the Annual Parishioners' Meeting and the Annual Church Meeting will be held in the Church starting at approximately 11.30 am.
All welcome

Benefice Lunch Club

Thursday 12.00 at Stokesby Village Hall.
The cost is £3 and is open to everyone to come along and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in a lovely friendly atmosphere.
Transport can be arranged for those who need it, call 368132 or 369533.

Children's Club

Thursday at Runham Village Hall 5.30pm-7pm which is open to all children throughout the Benefice aged between 5-11.
We have lots of activities and fun on offer, for more information call 369533 or 368210.

Bingo

Last month's bingo raised £184 for the New Hall Fund.
Thanks to Joy Baldry for collating the prizes and everyone who attended.
The next bingo is on Friday 14^th May 7.30pm.

Grand National Sweepstake

A Sweepstake ran at the Post Office raised £44 for the New Hall Fund.
The winners were Mrs Dolly Howlett and Mr John Gaze.
Thanks to all who took part.

New Hall Fund

A Gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage, Main Road (opposite the Post Office) at 10am Saturday 1^st May, plenty of car parking also a Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale is being held in the Clubroom on the 15^th May 10am-1pm.
For further information or if you have nearly new contact Jenny on 01493 369250

Photo Display

If you are 60+ and have lived in Filby and would like to be involved in a Photo Display in the Church on Open Gardens Weekend contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536.
All we need is a photo of you when you were younger and a more recent one.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all cans, glass, paper, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office Recycling Banks.
In January and February we collected 7.6 ton of glass and 6.5 ton of paper.
Thanks to everyone as this is a valuable source of income for our New Hall.

In Bloom

With the weather finally improving the young plants will be arriving over the next four weeks.
A lot of preparation work has taken place this year with all beds being mucked and fed meat and bone meal.
If you would like to get involved contact Adrian 01493 369250.
We meet every Saturday morning at 9am.
This year's colour scheme is a riot of summer colours concentrating on reds, orange and yellows.

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5^th April 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night in the Clubroom at 7.30pm.
Free car parking, free refreshments and great prizes.
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Quiz Night

Last Wednesday's quiz at Filby Bridge Restaurant raised £120 for In Bloom funds.
Thanks to everyone who attended, Derek and Caroline Nicker for doing the raffle, and Jenny and the Team at Filby Bridge.

New Hall Fund

A Gigantic Garage Sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage, Main Road (opposite the Post Office) at 10am Saturday 1^st May, and a Coffee Morning/Nearly New Sale is being held at the Clubroom on Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm.
Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for further details.

Fuel Syndicate

If anyone would like to join the Fuel Syndicate call Karen on 01493 369033.
The price for March was 42p / litre for heating oil

Open Gardens Weekend

Is on the 17/18^th July 10am-4pm.
Anyone wishing to help or open their garden contact Adrian 01493 369250.

Parish Council

At the meeting on the 1^st April at the Clubroom a presentation was given by Tania Fiddy and Peter Smith from the Norfolk Rural Community Council talking about future Parish Plans and grants.
A further meeting will be called looking at building renewable energy systems into the New Hall to keep running costs down.
The Parish Council will liaise with the School on the siting and type of light required on the school car park.
On planning there were no objection to the extension on Adelaide House, Main Road (formerly Mumtaz Manzil) and the bill was paid for the clearance of moles from the Church Yard.

For full Minutes see the Filby Village Website at www.filbyvillage.org.uk

Allotments

Any Filby resident requiring an arable allotment please put your request in writing to the Clerk of the Parish Council, Mr David Balls c/o Filby Post Office.
The next batch will become available in October.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

On Saturday 28^th August at 7.30pm we have 'An Audience with Ashley George': a Psychic Medium and on Sunday 29^th August we have 'A Norfolk Night of Squit and Music' with Pat Nearney and Danny Platton.
For further details contact Sandra 01493369336.
Also we have a Beer Festival running over the weekend.

Photo Display

Are you 60+ this year?
Do you live, or have you ever lived, in Filby?
Would you like to be part of the Flower/Photo Display on the 17/18^th July in Filby Church on Open Gardens Weekend?
All we need is a photo of you as a child or young adult and a more recent one together with dates of when you lived, or whether you are still living in Filby.
Contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more information.

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30^th March 2010

Easter Bonanza

£1020 was raised last Saturday for the New Hall Fund.
Many thanks to all the helpers and people who supported this event.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th April at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments, all welcome

Photo Display

Are you 60+ this year? Do you live, or have you ever lived, in Filby?
Would you like to be part of the Flower and Photo Display held on the 17/18^th July in Filby Church? All we need is a photo of you as a child or young adult, and a recent one together with dates of when you lived or began living in Filby.
Contact Janet 01493 368165 or Lesley 01493 369536 for more information.

Spiritual Group

Starting 22^nd April 10.30am in the Clubroom, call Dawn 01493 369545 for more details.

Playing Field Brochure

This is being collated at the moment.
If anyone wishes to advertise or has anything they think would be of interest call Adrian on 01493 369250

Extend Exercise

This gentle keep fit aimed at the over 60s with a Qualified Instructor.
Would you be interested in a class at Filby Clubroom?
There has been some interest shown but we need a few more to make the class viable, call 01493 369250.

Safari Supper

We still need people to travel round the village to enjoy the cuisine on offer.
If you are interested or would like more details contact Joy on 01493 369375.

New Hall Fund

A gigantic garage sale is being held at Laburnum Cottage, Main Road (opposite the Post Office) at 10am on Saturday 1^st May.
A Coffee Morning with numerous stalls and a nearly new clothes sale is being held at the Clubroom on Saturday 15^th May 10am-1pm.
Contact Jenny 01493 369250 for further details.

Church Services

On Good Friday we have a special children's workshop at Filby Church between 10.30am-12.
Lots of Easter themed activities going on and plenty of things to do for children and adults.
It's free.

Church Service at Filby this Sunday will be Morning Prayer at 10.30am all welcome.
Also on Sunday we are invited to join a Sunrise Communion at Billockby Church at 5.30am

Village Maps

Maps are now available at the Post Office showing house names and postcodes, thanks to Pat Bell and Luke Rumbelow for making this project work.

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23^rd March 2010

Easter Bonanza

Saturday in the Clubroom 10am-2pm in aid of the New Hall Fund.
Basket raffle with a prize every time, home made cakes and pickles, crafts, bring and buy, flowers and refreshments.
All welcome.
Contact Jenny for further information 01493 369250

Spiritual Group

Good news for those who expressed an interest in our spiritual group in the Clubroom but can't make the evenings.
On Thursday 22^nd April 10.30am we are starting a morning group.
Call Dawn for details on 01493 369545

Playing Field Bingo

The next bingo is Friday 9^th April in the Clubroom 7.30pm.
Free car parking and refreshments.

Extend Exercise

This gentle keep fit aimed at the over 60s with a qualified instructor.
Would you be interested in attending a class in the Clubroom, call 01493 369250 for further details.

Parish Council

A meeting has been called on Thursday 1^st April 7pm in the Clubroom.

School Car Park

The Filby in Bloom Crew met Saturday morning along with the Head Teacher and her husband and Wendy and Joshua Green to level the car park.
Thanks to Paul Bessey for organizing the material.

Playing Field Brochure

This is being collated at the moment and if any one wants to advertise or has anything that you think would be of interest call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Safari Supper

We have had a number of people expressed an interest in being a host, but we need people to travel round sampling the cuisine.
If you are interested or need more information call Joy on 01493 369375.

Church Service

Palm Sunday Procession starting at Runham Church 9.30 with the Blessing of the Palms and walking to Stokesby Church for the service.

Holy Week

Monday 29^th Compline at Mautby Church 8.30pm.
Tuesday 30^th Compline at Runham 8.30pm.
Wednesday31^st Compline at Stokesby 8.30pm. and on Maundy Thursday an opportunity to share in a Seder Meal to explore what might have happened on the first Maundy Thursday, the venue to be confirmed.
On Good Friday 10.30am Children's and family's workshop at Filby Church, at 2pm a Devotional Service at Mautby Church.
On Easter Sunday 5.30am Sunrise Communion at Billockby, 9am Holy Communion at Mautby,10.30am, Morning Prayer at Filby,10.30am, Holy Communion at Fleggburgh and 2.30pm Easter Egg Hunt starting at Stokesby Church and 4.30pm Easter Day Praise at Runham.

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16^th March 2010

Jumble Sale

The most recent Jumble Sale on 13^th March raised £172 for Cat Protection, North Walsham, many thanks to everyone who helped.
The next Jumble Sale at the Church Hall will be held on 5^th June in aid of a local Breast Cancer Charity.

New Kitchen at the Clubroom

This is nearly complete and the Playing Field Committee would like to thank the Craft Club for the generous donation of purchasing the cupboards, the Playing Field will pay the other costs.
This is an asset to the village and shows what can be achieved with groups working together.

School Car Park

The Parish has organized 20 ton of Type 1 to re surface the car park to be delivered on Friday 19^th March.
This will be spread on Saturday morning at 9am by the Filby in Bloom Team.
Anyone wishing to help please meet at 9am at the School Car Park.
If possible could no cars be parked on the car park Saturday morning to make spreading easier.

Type 1 is a crushed granite which, when compacted, will provide a firm base for future topping. It will also solve the problem experienced with the previous material which, when it was wet, would stick to the children's shoes and track into the school.

Church Service

This Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Lent Study Group

This continues to meet at Fleggburgh Rectory on Mondays at 10am.

Holy Week

A special Palm Sunday procession starting at Runham Church with the blessing of the Palms and walking to Stokesby.
Monday 29^th Compline at Mautby Church 8.30pm, Tuesday 30^th Compline at Runham Church 8.30pm, Wednesday 31^st Compline at Stokesby 8.30pm, and on Maundy Thursday an opportunity to share in a Seder Meal to explore what might have happened on the first Maundy Thursday.
On Good Friday at 10.30am a children's and families workshop in Filby Church, and at 2pm a Devotional Service at Mautby Church.
For more details contact the Rector on 01493 368210.

Easter Bonanza

Saturday 27^th March 10am-2pm in the Clubroom, we would appreciate any raffle prizes, home made cakes or savouries and smaller items for the basket raffle.
Contact Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details.
All proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Re cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks.
January/February we collected 7.5 ton of glass.
Proceeds to the New Hall fund.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th April 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

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9^th 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 can be found at www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk

Wild Life Area

Work started by The Broads Authority on Monday 8^th 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 27^th 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 15^th 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 17/18^th 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 20^th 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.

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3^rd March 2010

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am.

Lent Study Group

Continues this week on Monday 10am at Fleggburgh Rectory, Tuesday 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and 7.30pm at Fleggburgh Rectory.
All welcome to come and take part, contact the Rector for more details 01493 368210

Women's World Day of Prayer

A service will take place on Friday 5^th March at 2pm at Martham Parish Church.
Men, women and young people from our Benefice are invited to attend.
This service has been prepared by Christian women of the Cameroon.

Runham Church Club

Meet on Thursday 11^th March at Runham Village Hall 5.30pm to 7pm for 5-11 year olds.
All welcome.

Playing Field Bingo

Friday 12^th March 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Good prizes free parking and refreshments.
All welcome.

Jumble Sale

Saturday March 13^th 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Cat's Protection North Walsham contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536

Their website is at www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk

Wildlife Area

Representatives of the Broads Authority, Parish Council and the School met on Friday 26^th February to look at revitalizing the Wildlife Area at the back of the Parish Car Park.
A management plan is being prepared and it is hoped that the area will benefit the School and residents alike.

New Kitchen

Work has started on a new kitchen in the Village Clubroom.
The club is available to hire to village and outside organisations.
Contact Joy 01493 369375.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

Friday 27^th to Monday 30^th August.
With the sad news this week that the Worsted Festival will not go ahead this year, any charities or organisations looking for a weekend contact Adrian on 01493 369250.
We have a large playing field and plenty of car parking.
We have held a fete on this field since 1954 and would welcome additional attractions over the weekend.

Throughout the weekend selected photographs and other items from the Filby Collection will be on display each day in the Clubroom. The collection continues to grow, nevertheless we are always looking for new material. Contact us by email webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk or phone Lesley on 369536 if you can help.

Plants Ordered

This year's plants have been ordered from Pentland Plants in Scotland, they will start arriving early April and we will need extra help in pricking out.
Thanks to everyone who has helped to determine this year's colours.

You can visit Pentland Plants website by going to www.pentlandplants.co.uk

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23^rd February 2010

Church Service

No service at Filby this week.
We are joining Fleggburgh for Holy Communion at 10.30am.

Lent Study Group

Continues this week on Monday 10am at the Fleggburgh Rectory, Tuesday 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and Tuesday 7.30pm at the Fleggburgh Rectory.
All welcome to come and take part, for more details contact the Rector on 368210.

Playing Field AGM

This took place on Monday 22^nd February 7pm in the Clubroom.
David Thompson was re-elected Chairman, Adrian Thompson Vice Chairman and Joy Baldry Secretary / Treasurer.
The Chairman reported a good year with all the Committee working hard.
The New Hall fund stands at £72,000 and the plans are now being given additional detail for Building Regulations.
The Hire Rates this year will remain the same.

August Fete Weekend

Plans were drawn up at the AGM for this year's Fete.
We start on Friday 27^th August at 7.30pm with a Bingo.
On Saturday 28^th we have a 'Spiritual Evening' and on Sunday 29^th August in the morning a car boot and table top sale followed, in the evening, with a 'Norfolk Squit Evening'.
Monday 30^th August at 1pm is our Annual Fete with fireworks and Karaoke in the evening.
For further information or if you would like a stall at the fete contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Throughout the weekend selected photographs and other items from the Filby Collection will be on display each day in the Clubroom. The collection continues to grow, nevertheless we are still looking for new material. Contact us by email webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk or phone Lesley on 369536 if you can help.

The Clubroom

This is available to hire for village and outside organisations.
It has internal toilets and disabled toilets, heating, electricity and crockery all inclusive in the price.
At the AGM the Committee decided to modernize the existing kitchen as this will continue to be used after the New Hall is built.
Contact Joy on 01493 369375.

Playing Field Bingo

The next Bingo is on Friday 12^th March 7.30pm in the clubroom.
Free car parking and refreshments, all welcome.

Jumble Sale

March 13^th at 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Cats' Protection, North Walsham and District.
Phone Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for further details.

In Bloom

The Theme this year is 'The Broads' and a lot of the displays will reflect this.
Throughout the village we hope to have a riot of summer colours: reds, oranges and yellows and we hope households will join in this celebration of colour.
We still need a small sailing boat contact 01493 369250

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16^th February 2010

Spiritual Development Classes

Starting in the Clubroom on 3^rd March 7.30pm till 9pm.
Call Dawn on 01493 369545 for more details.
There is a possibility of morning classes if there is enough interest.

Jumble Sale

March 13^th at 2pm in the Church Hall in aid of Cats' Protection, North Walsham and District.
Phone Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for more information.

Church Service

This Sunday 10.30am is Morning Prayer, everyone welcome.

Lent Study Group

Starts this week, Monday mornings at 10am at the Rectory in Fleggburgh, Tuesday afternoons at 2.30pm at Bramley, Stokesby and Tuesday evenings 7.30pm at the Fleggburgh Rectory.
Everyone welcome to come and take part.
For more details contact the Rector on 368210

Benefice Lunch Club

Thursday 12 noon at Stokesby Village Hall.
Come along for a three course, home cooked meal for only £3, if you need a lift call 368132

Children's Club

Runham Village Hall on Thursday 5.30pm to 7pm, fun and games for children aged 5-11.
For more details call 368210 or 369533

In Bloom

We meet every Saturday morning at 9am at the greenhouse opposite Filby Post Office.
This Saturday we are redesigning Thrigby Road corner bed.
Last week we re positioned three large planters from Filby Bridge to Poplar Drive and Filby Close.

We need a small sailing boat complete with sail, if possible, for one our summer displays.
Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 if you know where one is.

Bingo

A good bingo last week raised £105 for New Hall funds.
Next bingo Friday 12^th March 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Thanks to Paddy Hudson for getting the prizes.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, magazines and Yellow Pages at the recycling bank at Filby Post Office.
Money raised goes to the New Hall Fund.

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9^th February 2010

Bingo

Eyes down tonight for the Playing Field Bingo at 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free refreshments and car parking, all welcome.

Yellow Pages

With the arrival of the new Yellow pages, please leave your old one plus any waste paper at the paper recycling banks at Filby Post Office, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Quiz Results

The last quiz on the Post Office Counter saw 5 people getting 100% they were Judith & Geoff Brown, Mr & Mrs A Bull, Mrs P Francis, Mrs Jane Evans and Stanley and Becky Ward.
A customer in the shop then drew the winning ticket out of the bag which was Mrs P Francis.

A New Picture Quiz is now running to be back by 1^st March 2010, proceeds to Filby in Bloom 2010.

In Bloom Meeting

Was on Monday 8^th February in the clubroom.
The History of the Broads and the activities that take place on the broad will be used as our theme this year.
Finances stand at £1383.88.
A further meeting was called with Pentland Plants to finalize the colour scheme for this year.
The In Bloom Team and the school hope that the Broads Authority will help in the revitalization of the Wildlife Area behind the Parish Car Park.

Church Services

The Service this Sunday at Filby is Holy Communion at 10.30am everybody welcome.
On Ash Wednesday 17^th February there is a service of Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 7.30pm

Retirement of Mrs Enid Simonds from Filby School

Enid started at Filby School during the 1980's as a Mid Day Supervisor.
Also for many years she has come into the school on a Thursday morning listening to pupils read.
Enid has always supported the school in fund raising, sports days and school trips.
Enid has been a good and stalwart friend of the school over many years and she will be greatly missed.

Village Map for Emergency Services

Again thanks to the Mercury report last week our Village Map with all the house names is being collated by Mrs Pat Bell, we have also had an offer from a local Graphic Design Company to publish the final map thanks to both these people for volunteering their time on this important project.

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2^nd February 2010

Playing Field AGM

In the Clubroom Monday 22^nd February 7pm, all welcome to attend to see how the playing field is doing and an update on the New Hall Fund.

Community Orchard

Thanks to the Mercury News last week we have found a cultivator in Martham at Mr Cecil Sutton's.
This can now be used to prepare the ground for our extension on the orchard.

Extend Exercise

This is gentle keep fit aimed at the over 60s with a qualified instructor.
Would you be interested in attending classes at Filby clubroom? Phone 01493 369250.

Filby in Bloom

A meeting has been called on Monday 8^th February 7pm in the clubroom.
Every one welcome to attend to set out our stall for 2010.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 12^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
All welcome, free refreshments and car parking.

Fuel Syndicate

Last Friday we placed our biggest order to date of 22 700 litres at a price of 38.7p per litre.
If you are interested in joining, membership is free, call Karen on 01493 369033

Easter Bonanza

Is on Saturday 27^th March in the Clubroom.
Easter Eggs, baskets and raffle prizes needed, call Jenny on 01493 369250

Church Service

This Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30 am, everyone welcome.

Village Map

Recently an emergency service was called to Filby in the early hours of the morning and found it difficult to locate the property.
We have been asked to produce a detailed village map showing all the house names.
This can then be supplied to the relevant services and one displayed publicly at the post office.
Would anyone be interested in producing a map call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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26^th January 2010

Church Service

This is a joint Benefice Service and is Holy Communion 10.30am, every one welcome.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 12^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom

Filby and Runham U12 Football

After going down 4-1 at half time the team fought back in the second half and had plenty of chances, pulling two goals back to eventually lose 4-3.
Why not come along on Sunday mornings at 10am to support the team currently 6^th in the league

Filby in Bloom

The New Year started with a general tidy up and litter pick through the village.
A meeting has been called on Monday 8^th February 7pm in the clubroom.
Please come along and put your ideas forward to make Filby a Better Place.

Cultivator Needed

Do you know where a small cultivator is or know someone who has one?
We need the use of one for our Community Orchard, call Keith on 01493 369536.

Safari Supper

The Playing Field/New Hall Committee are organizing a Safari Supper where one of a three course meal is taken in three different host houses then meeting up for coffee in a final destination.
Would you be interested in this?
Call 369250 for further details to follow later.

Easter Bonanza

Is on the 27^th March in the Clubroom.
Baskets, Easter Eggs and any Easter bits and pieces, please leave at the Post Office or call Jenny 01493 369250

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19^th January 2010

Quiz Night

The quiz at the restaurant last Thursday made £340 for Filby in Bloom.
Thanks to Jenny and the team at the restaurant and everyone who supported the evening.

Calendars

There are still a few calendars available, either phone Keith or Lesley on 01493 369536 or call in the Post Office.

Church

No service at Filby this week, but Holy Communion at Fleggburgh 10.30 am, all welcome.

Filby PCC

Meeting at Acorn Lodge 7.30pm Wednesday 27^th January

Benefice Lunch Club

Thursday 28^th January 12 noon at Stokesby Village Hall £3. if you would like to come for a hot three course meal and some company and would like a lift call 369533 or 368132
Every one welcome.

Christmas Cards

Please leave all Christmas cards in the recycling sack in the Post Office entrance.
Also paper and any other cards from various occasions in the paper bank at the bottom of the PO car park.

Filby in Bloom Quiz

Running on the Post Office counter £1 entry, answers back by 30^th January 2010

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12^th January 2010

Church Service

This Sunday is a Special Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome.
The Seeds Group meets at the Rectory in Fleggburgh at 7.30pm on Monday.
On Wednesday the first 'Open the Book' team meeting will take place at the Rectory in Fleggburgh at 10am.
This is a project to take Bible stories into school assemblies and we are hoping to offer this to local schools later this year.
If you are interested in being part of this team, or helping, come along to the meeting or contact the Rector on 368210.
On Thursday the Children's Club is being held at Runham Village Hall 5.30pm-7pm.
This is for all children across the Benefice aged 5-11 and is a chance to meet new friends, have fun making things, playing games and learning.
Come along and try something a bit different or call 369533 for more details.

Playing Field Bingo

The next bingo is on Friday 12^th February 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Conservative Dinner

Over 80 people enjoyed a nice evening at Filby Bridge last Saturday.
The traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas" was sung to the normal standard.
After dinner Cllr David Thompson and Cllr Barry Coleman introduced Brandon Lewis the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Great Yarmouth who gave a short speech.
Thanks to Jenny and the team at Filby Bridge for an excellent evening, £220 was raised for party funds.

Filby in Bloom Quiz

The second quiz is running at the Post Office counter, answers back by 30^th January 2010.

Christmas Cards

Please leave all your Christmas card sacks in the recycling sacks in the Post Office entrance.

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5^th January 2010

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the clubroom.
Great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.
Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Christmas Cards

Please leave all your Christmas cards in the re-cycling sack in the Post Office entrance.
120kg already collected.

Christmas Decorations

As you take your decorations down, if you don't think that you will use them again, please leave them at Filby Post Office for next year's basket display or phone 01493 369250 for collection.
Thanks to every one who have already left items.

Parish Council

A full Parish Council meeting has been called on Monday 11^th January 7.00pm.
All welcome to attend.

Filby in Bloom Quiz

The second quiz is now running at the Post Office counter.
Answers back by 30^th January 2010.
Thanks to everyone who supported the last quiz.

New Hall Fund

Please recycle every scrap of paper, and leave at the recycling bank at the Post Office.
Thanks to Jan Taylor this week for helping to get more paper into the fund.

Mercury News

Any local organisation or club who would like to have news in the Filby News ring 01493 369250 or email adrian.thompson1@btconnect.com

Church

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Also at 3pm on Sunday there is a special service of "Blessing the Plough" at Herringby Hall,
all welcome to either or both of these services.

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28^th December 2009

Filby in Bloom Quiz Results

The winner of the first quiz of the season was Mrs Jan E Evans 95%, second was John Coulson 90% and third Mr S Mather 87%.
The full list of the answers and the returned quiz sheets are available at the Post Office.
The second quiz is now available at the Post Office, to be back by 30^th January 2010.

Playing Field Bingo

The next bingo is on Friday 8^th January 2010 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
All welcome, free car parking and refreshments.
Proceeds to the New Hall fund.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 9^th January 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant.
Contact David 01493 369250 for further details.

Christmas Cards

Please leave your Christmas Cards in the recycling sack in the Post Office entrance.
Proceeds to the New Hall fund

Christmas Decorations

As you start to take the decorations down and if you dont think that you will use them again, please leave them at the Post Office for next year's basket and light display or phone 01493 369250 for collection.

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21^st December 2009

Filby in Bloom Year Planners

These are available at the Post Office free of charge, also Filby calendars are still available from the Post Office or phone Keith on 01493 369536

Playing Field Bingo

The next bingo is on Friday 8^th January in the Clubroom 7.30pm.
All welcome.
Free parking and refreshments.

Special Christmas Quiz

Running on the Post Office counter over the festive season.
£1 entry, answers back by 30^th January 2010
Proceeds to Filby in Bloom 2010.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Is on Saturday 9^th January 2010 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant.
Contact David 01493 369250 for further details.

Recycling

Please continue to leave bottles, paper, clothes & shoes at the Post Office Banks.
Also Christmas cards can be left in the recycling sacks in the Post Office entrance.
This will benefit the New Hall Fund and the craft club.

New Hall Fund

We would like to thank everyone who has supported this project in 2009.
Fund raising will continue at a pace in 2010 to make this project happen, to benefit everyone in the village and local organisations.
If you have a fund raising idea contact Adrian 01493 369250.
The first event is a bingo on 8^th January 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Fuel Syndicate

Contact Karen on 01493 369033 to become a member.
Membership is free and orders need to be in by the last Friday of the month.

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.

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15^th December 2009

Playing Field Bingo

The Christmas Bingo raised £154.50 for the New Hall Fund.
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the Bingos through the year.
The next Bingo is in the New Year on Friday January 8^th.

Christmas Fayre

Thank you to everyone who supported this event. £883.25 was raised to be divided equally between Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund.
Also a big thank you to the people who ran stalls and gave up their Sunday afternoon.

Filby in Bloom Year Planners

These are available free at the Post Office giving advance notice of events in the village.
To avoid events clashing please enter any events on the planner near the Post Office door.

Special Christmas Quiz

Hot on the heels of the December Quiz which has to be back tomorrow 19^th December, a special Christmas Quiz is available at the Post Office to keep your mind active over Christmas.
Preparing for a Christmas party, a secretive DJ has coded his playlist using the keys on his mobile phone.
From the 'Forties' to the 'Noughties' all are seasonal tracks from this year's top selling Christmas Compilation CDs.
Decode both the title and artist.
£1 entry and answers back by Saturday 30^th January 2010.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Is on Saturday 9^th January 2010 at Filby Bridge Restaurant, 7 for 7.30pm
Contact David 01493 369250 for tickets and further details.

Recycling

Please continue to leave glass, cans, paper, clothes, handbags and shoes at the Post Office Recycling Banks.
In October and November 5.7 tons of paper and 7.0 tons of glass were recycled with the proceeds going to the New Hall Fund.

Church Service

At Filby this Sunday at 10.30am and is a carol service.

Filby and Runham U12 Football

After a good win against Shrublands we are at home again this Sunday.
Kick Off 10.30am, please come along and support us on the last game in 2009.

Filby Calendars

These are available at the Post Office or phone Keith on 01493 369536

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8^th December 2009

Bingo

Eyes down Friday 11^th December at 7.30pm in the clubroom for the Christmas Special.
Free car parking, free refreshments and great prizes.

Bake to Build & Bloom

For the last time this year, we are calling on your generosity to make a cake or savouries for our Christmas Fayre on Sunday 13^th December at 2pm in the clubroom.
You can either leave any items at the hall or Filby Post Office or call 01493 369250 for collection.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 13^th December 2pm in the clubroom.
Locally made jams, preserves and pickles, Christmas decorations and wreathes, bring and buy, wine hamper draw, refreshments and grand draw.
The draw is at 6pm by the Mayor of Great Yarmouth.
Come along and see some great light displays through the village and our festive hanging baskets.
Proceeds to our new hall fund & Filby in Bloom.

Fuel Syndicate

For this month only can orders be into Karen 01493 369033 by 14^th December to get a delivery before Christmas.

Caring About Rural Speed

(C A R S) Slow Down in Our Village stickers for wheelie bins are available at the Post Office.

Church Service

The service this Sunday is at Filby church and is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Christmas Rectory at Home

Graham and Mandy invite you to the rectory in Fleggburgh on Thursday 10^th from 7pm.
Everyone welcome.

The World Vision Alternative Christmas Card

An opportunity to send your Christmas greetings on a large card in Filby church, and donate the money saved on buying individual cards to World Vision, to help fund life saving work among the world's poorest communities.

Filby Calendars

And six types of Christmas Card, including a view of the church at Filby are available at the Post Office or phone Keith on 01493 369536.

Filby in Bloom

The quiz is running on the Post Office counter.
The cost is £1, answers back by 19^th December.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 9^th January 2010 7pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant.
Call David on 01493 369250 for further details.

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1^st December 2009

Filby and Runham U12 Football

We played St Benet Wasps at home last Sunday in what was a very even game. After missing some good chances we eventually lost 5-2.
The next game is at home on Sunday 6^th December against Sole Bay United. Kick off 10.30am.

Church Service

Is at Filby Church this Sunday at 10.30am and is Morning Prayer.
The World Vision Alternative Christmas Card is an opportunity to send your Christmas greetings on a large card at the church and donate the money saved on individual cards to World Vision, to help fund their life saving work amongst the world's poorest communities.

Benefice Christmas Lunch

Held on Thursday at Stokesby Village Hall at 12 noon. There will be a special Christmas menu plus a bit of fun and a few games for £2.50.
Contact Trish 368132 or Sally 369533 for further details.

Fuel Syndicate

To join call Karen on 01493 369033.
For December only can you order before Thursday 17^th December due to Christmas.

Christmas Bazaar

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make this a success.
A big thanks to everyone who attended, £1100 was raised for the New Hall fund.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 9^th January 2010 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant.
Contact David 01493 369250 for tickets and further details.

Filby in Bloom

A quiz is running on the Post Office counter with 100 questions.
The cost is £1.
Answers back by 19^th December.
proceeds to 2010 campaign.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 13^th December 2-6pm in the Clubroom.
Draw books now available at the Post Office.
Please come along and support.
Proceeds going to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.
If any one would like to decorate a hanging basket, we can provide the basket and some materials, the rest is up to you.
Contact Adrian 369250 for more detail.

Recycling

With Christmas fast approaching please leave all your bottles, cans and paper at the Post Office recycling banks.
Also looking ahead please leave all the Christmas cards that you receive in the sacks at the Post Office entrance.
helping our New Hall fund.

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24^th November 2009

Christmas Bazaar

This Saturday, 28^th November, 10am-2pm in the clubroom.
Christmas wreaths, tombola, gifts, cards, toys, books, pickles, preserves and cakes.
Plus a basket raffle with a prize every time.
If you would like to reserve a wreath or need more information contact Jenny on 01493 369250.
Proceeds to the new hall fund.

Church Service

No service at Filby this week, but there is the joint benefice Advent Sunday service at the Millenium Barn, Stokesby at 10.30am

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 9^th January 2010 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant, contact David 01493 369250 for tickets.

Playing Field Bingo

The next bingo is on Friday December 11^th which is the Christmas Special.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 13^th December, 2-6pm in the clubroom.
Raffle books available at the Post Office.
Would anyone interested in decorating hanging baskets contact Adrian 369250.
We can supply the basket and some materials the rest is up to you.
Also we would like as many people as possible to put up Christmas lights and decorations to help make the village look festive.

Fuel Syndicate

With winter upon us have you joined the Filby Fuel Syndicate?
If you are interested contact Karen on 01493 369033.
Our last price, in October, was 32.8p / litre for diesel.
Also any interest in forming a gas syndicate?

Filby in Bloom

At last week's meeting Adrian Thompson was re elected Chairman, Paddy Hudson Secretary, Derek Nicker Press and Portfolio Co-ordinator and Keith Johnson Webmaster.
The 2009 results were discussed at length and the comments taken forward to our 2010 campaign.
The community orchard is being doubled in size and a species count recorded with an information board.
The wildlife area at the school car park is a possible project this year.
More emphasis is to be made of the Broad as a natural asset.
The theme of Anglia in Bloom this year is again "Local Roots".
Has anyone got information or photographs of Filby Broad?
It could be shooting, sailing, fishing or even ice skating! Contact Adrian 01493 369250 or Keith 01493 369536.
A quiz is running on the Post Office counter, £1 entry, answers back by 19^th December.
Prizes to win, raising money for our 2010 campaign.

Church Bingo

Thursday 3^rd December 7.30pm Filby School.
Proceeds to Filby church.

Caring About Rural Speed

"Slow down in our village" posters for wheely bins are available at the Post Office.
This is a joint venture between Norfolk County Council and Filby Parish Council.

Recycling

Please continue leaving paper, cans, glass, clothes, handbags and shoes at the Post Office recycling banks.
In the last 2 weeks 350kg of clothes collected raised £70.
Proceeds to our new hall fund.
Looking ahead please leave all Christmas cards in the sacks in the Post Office entrance.
This not only helps our waste paper collection but can become material for the craft club.

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17^th November 2009

Coffee Morning

Despite the wind, rain and a thunder storm, £304 was raised for the Carla Saunders Garden Appeal - Palliative Care East.
Special mention to Tremaine Saunders who ran from his home in Bradwell to Filby Church, to be greeted by his children, Kyle and Star, and mother in law, Gladys and helpers and supporters of the appeal.
Many thanks to everyone involved.

Church Service

No service at Filby this week but you are invited to join the Holy Communion Service at Fleggburgh at 10.30 am.

Church Bingo

Thursday 3^rd December 7.30 pm at Filby School.
Proceeds to Filby church.

Benefice Lunch Club

Takes place at Stokesby Village Hall on Thursday at 12 noon.
The cost of the three course lunch is £2.50, if you need transport ring Trish on 368132 or Sally on 369533.

Playing Field Bingo

Next bingo is the Christmas Special on Friday 11^th December 7.30pm in the clubroom.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 9^th January 2010 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant.
Please contact David 01493 369250 for tickets and additional information.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 28^th November 10am-2pm in the Clubroom.
Christmas wreaths on sale as well as with many seasonal stalls contact Jenny for further details or to reserve a wreath 01493 369250

Recycling

Please continue to leave paper, clothes, glass and cans at the Post Office recycling banks as these provide much needed funds to our new hall.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 13^th December 2pm-6pm in the clubroom.
Raffle books now available at Filby Post Office or any playing field committee member.
We would like as many people as possible to put up Christmas lights to compliment our Christmas hanging baskets and make the village look festive.
Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the new hall fund.
The village Christmas tree was put up Saturday morning, thanks again to Mr Roy Cumby for the gift of the tree.

Caring About Rural Speed (C A R S ) Campaign

Filby Parish Council in conjunction with Norfolk County Council are looking at speed in the villages.
One project is to issue posters for your wheely bins saying "Slow Down in our Village".
Car stickers and information leaflets are also available for collection at Filby Post Office; or phone 01493 369250

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10^th November 2009

Playing Field Bingo

Eyes down tonight, Friday 13^th at 7.30 pm in the clubroom.
Free refreshments and free car parking. Proceeds to the new hall fund.

Coffee Morning

This Saturday at Filby church 10am-12pm.
All proceeds will be for the Carla Saunders Garden Appeal for Palliative Care East.

Church Service

This Sunday at Filby Church is Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Everyone is most welcome.

Children's Club

Thursday 19^th November, Runham Village Hall.
This is for children aged 5-11 years, it's a chance to meet new friends, play games, make things, sing songs, play instruments and watch puppet shows telling bible stories.
For further information call Sally 369533.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 9^th January 2010 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant.
Contact David for further information 01493 369250

Filby and Runham U12 Football

We played Waveney D for the second week running but this time in the league.
Despite playing some good flowing football we lost 4-2 against a motivated Waveney team, putting last weeks defeat squarely behind them.
The next game is on 22^nd November away to St Benet Wasps.

Clothes, Shoes and Handbags Needed

Please continue to leave these at the Post Office recycling banks.
In the last two weeks 420 kgs have been recycled and as well as helping other countries £84 raised for our new hall fund.
Thanks to Barbara for co ordinating this project.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 28^th November 10am-2pm in the clubroom.
All the normal seasonal stalls.
Contact Jenny 369250 for further details.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 13^th December 2-6pm in the clubroom.
Raffle books are now available at Filby Post Office or playing field committee members.
Plus we would like as many people as possible to put up Christmas lights to make the village look festive.
Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the new hall fund.

Church Bingo

Thursday 3^rd December 7.30pm at Filby school.
Proceeds to Filby Church.

Filby in Bloom

There will be a meeting on Wednesday 18^th November 7pm in the clubroom.
This is the first meeting of the new season.
All welcome to come along and have an input on the 2010 campaign.
Contact Adrian 369250 for further details.

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3^rd November 2009

Jumble Sale

Thanks to everyone who helped and supported last Saturday's jumble sale.
£310 was raised for the Royal British Legion.

Coffee Morning

Saturday 14^th November 10-12 at Filby Church in aid of the Carla Saunders Garden Appeal - Palliative Care East.
Refreshments, raffle, tombola, books, cakes and produce.
Donations of prizes and produce welcome.
For more information phone Sue on 369291 or Lesley on 369536

Remembrance Sunday

8^th November at Filby Church starting at the War Memorial at 11am with an act of Remembrance, followed by Morning Prayer in the church.
Also the F.E.P.O.W. service at 12.15 at the F.E.P.O.W. memorial on Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth.
If anyone from Filby would like a lift please call Adrian on 369250

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 13^th November at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Free refreshments and free car parking.
Proceeds to the New Community Centre fund.

Christmas Raffle Draw Books

Now available at the Post Office or from Playing Field Committee members.
Draw to take place at 6pm in the clubroom following our Christmas Light and Basket display on Sunday 13^th December 2pm-6pm.
We would like as many people as possible to put up lights and decorations this year not only to celebrate but to raise funds for our new hall and Filby in Bloom.

Conservative Christmas Dinner

Saturday 9^th January 2010 from 7.30pm at Filby Bridge Restaurant.
Call David 01493 369250 for tickets.

Fireworks

Thanks to everyone who helped and attended our display.
Despite a wet morning, the weather was kind and the event was well supported £324.40 was raised for our new hall.

Filby and Runham U12 Football

Despite the worst conditions we have played in at home we came through 7-1 winners against Waveney D in a cup game.
Next match is this Sunday at home against Waveney D.
Kick off 10.30am.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all glass, cans, paper, clothes, and shoes at the Post Office recycling banks.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 28^th November 10am-2pm in Filby Clubroom.
Small prizes are still needed for the basket raffle.
Call Jenny on 369250

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27^th October 2009

Fireworks

Our Annual Bonfire and Firework Display is on Sunday 1^st November on Filby playing field.
Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm followed by fireworks.
Bar and hot food and children's rides available.
Adults £3.00, children £2.00. Car parking free.

Bingo

The next playing field bingo is on Friday 13^th November from 7.30pm in the Clubroom.
Free refreshments and car parking, all welcome.

Benefice Advent Study Group

Wednesday 4^th November 7.30 pm at Fleggburgh Rectory. All Welcome.

All Saints Tide Service of Remembrance

Filby Church, Sunday 1^st November 3pm.
At this service we remember our departed loved ones and have an opportunity to light a candle of remembrance.
Refreshments served at the end of the service.

Quiz Night

Last Thursdays quiz at Filby Bridge Restaurant the raffle, auction and a donation from the restaurant raised £360.50 for church funds.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 31^st October) at the church hall. Clothes, bric a brac, Raffle and teas. Entrance 20 pence.
Jumble can be brought to the hall between 10 and 12 on the day.
Proceeds to the Royal British Legion.

Remembrance Service

Sunday 8^th November 11am. starting at the war memorial at Filby Church.
The FEPOW Service is at 12.15 at the FEPOW memorial on Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth. If any one from Filby would like a lift call 369250.

DNA Marker Kits

We had a good response on Saturday morning with a large number of households now protected using this idea.
Thanks to PC Pat Bailey and PCO Judith Ward for their time and advice.
If you were unable to get there last Saturday and would like a free marking kit call in to Filby Post Office.
New signs are to be placed at each end of the village advising that the area is now DNA protected, but we still need to remain vigilant and call 0845 456 4567 if anything unusual is seen.

Filby & Runham U12 Football

After a close fought first half we went in at the interval one nil down.
We had our chances in the second half but eventually lost 6-1 to Kirkley and Pakefield.
This Sunday we have a cup match at home against Waveney Youth.
Kick off is at 10.30am please come and support.

Small Prizes Needed

Small items are needed for the basket raffles at the Christmas bazaar on 28^th November 10am-2pm and the Christmas basket and light display on Sunday 13^th December 2pm-6pm
Please contact Jenny 01493 369250 or leave at Filby Post Office.

Buy a Brick

This initiative is still running at the Post Office.
For £1 your name or the name of a friend or family member will be recorded in the new hall.
This is a good way to help our hall funds and also to remember past friends and family.

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20^th October 2009

Filby Home Watch

On Saturday 24^th October between 10am & 12pm the local police will be at Filby Post Office issuing free DNA marker kits and security advice.
Please come along and get you free kit to protect your property.

Filby and Runham U12 Football

After going a goal up, following a hard, physical match, we lost 6-2 to Swindell B.
This Sunday we are away at Kirkley & Pakefield.
The next home match is on 8^th November against Waveney Youth D.

Fireworks

Our Annual Bonfire and Firework Display is on Sunday 1^st November.
Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm followed by fireworks, children's rides; bar and hot food available.
Adults £3.00, children £2.00. Free car parking.

Fete Results

At Mondays Playing Field meeting the final figure for the August fete was a profit of £4761.47.
A donation of £546 was also given to the Air Ambulance. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make this a successful weekend.

An update of the new hall fund was given by Graham Brown and Derek Nicker with the fund now standing at £53,000

Christmas Bazaar

This is on 28^th November 10am &2pm in the clubroom.
Small items are needed for the basket raffle and draw prizes.
These can be left at Filby Post Office or phone Jenny 01493 369250

Christmas Light and Basket Display

Sunday 13^th December 2pm to 6pm in the clubroom.
As well as Christmas basket displays we would like as many people as possible to put up Christmas lights.
A basket raffle, Christmas fayre and refreshments in the Club Room.
Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the new hall fund.
Contact Adrian 01493 369250

Jumble Sale

31^st October 2pm in the Church Hall.
Contact Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536.
Proceeds to the Royal British Legion

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