Village Voice Echoes 2009

Filby News

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