Village Voice Echoes July to December 2012

27^th December 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this week,but there is a Benefice Holy Communion at 10.30am at Fleggburgh.

Bingo

The next playing Field Bingo is Friday 11^th January in the Clubroom.

Filby in Bloom Year Planners

These are available free of charge from the Post Office.

Re-cycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks. A sack is available in the entrance for Christmas cards. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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18^th December 2012

Church News

There is no service at Filby this Sunday, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am. On Monday 24^th December Midnight communion starts at 11.30pm.

Filby in Bloom Year Planners

These are now available free of charge from Filby Post Office, showing all the events for 2013.

Bingo

Thanks to Pat Bell for coordinating the prizes for the Christmas Bingo, the next Bingo is Friday 11^th January 2013.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper , glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office banks. A sack will also be available at the Post Office for Christmas cards.

Thank You

The Filby Mercury correspondent and Filby residents would like to thank Anne Edwards and all the Mercury team for their support in promoting events in Filby in 2012. Also wishing all the Mercury readers a Happy Christmas.

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12^th December 2012

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm for the Christmas special, free refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Angel Festival

Filby Church Saturday 15^th and Sunday 15^th December 10am-3.30pm, tombola and hot soup 10am-12 noon. Saturday 15^th Angel concert 7pm, £7 including a glass of wine, car parking on the playing field car park. Sunday 16^th an Angel Festival carol service at 10.30am. All proceeds to church funds.

Filby in Bloom Christmas Quiz

This is available from the Post Office costing £1, and to be returned by 2^nd January 2013.

Christmas Tree Festival

Thanks to Janet Laxon and everyone who decorated trees, thanks to everyone who helped on stalls, and supported the Christmas Fayre, £300 was raised for the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.

Recycling.

Please continue to leave all paper, glass, cans, clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks. A sack will be available at the Post Office to recycle Christmas cards.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by 19^th December for delivery after Christmas. Contact Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.low2@btinternet.com

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4^th December 2012

Church News

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

Christmas Tree Festival

Saturday 8^th and Sunday 9^th December 10am-4pm in the Clubroom on the Playing Field. Entry is free and refreshments available.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 9^th December 2pm-5pm in the Clubroom. Cards, crafts, jewellery, tombola. Bring the children along to meet Santa in his grotto amongst the decorated trees. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.

Bonfire and Firework Festive Spectacular

Filby Playing Field Sunday 9^th December. Gates open at 5pm, Bonfire lit at 6pm followed by Fireworks. Rides, hot food and refreshments. Adults £3 and Children £2, free car parking.

Christmas Bingo.

Friday 14^th December 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Angel Festival

Filby Church, Saturday 15^th and Sunday 16^th December 10am-3.30pm. Refreshments and tombola, home made soup and roll 12-2pm. On Saturday 15^th 7pm a Christmas Concert, tickets £7, including a glass of wine and refreshments on the door or from Trish 368132 or Sue 369291. On Sunday 16^th December a carol service is arranged for 10.30am.

Jumble Sale

The amount raised for the RBL Poppy Appeal was £405, next sale March 9^th for Alzheimers Society.

Filby in Bloom Christmas Quiz

Available from Filby Post Office, costing £1 and returned by Wednesday January 2^nd 2013.

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27^th November 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a Benefice service in the Millenium Barn, Stokesby at 10.30am, all welcome.

Christmas Bazaar

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way and supported the event. £450 was raised for the New Hall Fund.

Clothes Collection

Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags in plastic sacks near your gate for collection on Saturday 1^st December from 10am onwards.

Christmas Tree Festival

Saturday 8^th December and Sunday 9^th December 10am-4pm in the Clubroom Main Road Filby. Entry is free and refreshments available.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 9^th December 2pm-5pm in the Clubroom. Cards, crafts, jewellery, toys, prize every time Basket raffle and refreshments. Bring the children along to meet Santa in his grotto amongst the decorated Christmas trees. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.

Bonfire and Firework Festive Spectacular

Filby Playing Field Sunday 9^th December. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm followed by fireworks. Rides, hot food, roast chestnuts and refreshments. Adults £3 and Children £2, free car parking.

Christmas Bingo

Friday 14^th December in the Clubroom at 7.30pm. Great prizes, free refreshments.

Angel Festival

Filby Church Saturday 15^th and Sunday 16^th December 10am-3.30pm. There will also be a concert of Christmas music on Saturday 15th at 7.30pm. All proceeds to Church Funds.

Filby in Bloom Christmas Quiz

The 2012 Christmas quiz is available from Saturday 1^st December from Filby Post Office. They cost £1 and have to be returned to the Post Office by Wednesday 2^ndnd January 2013.

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20^th November 2012

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 24^th November 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Christmas wreathes, cards, crafts, Basket Raffle, tombola and refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Call Jenny on 01493 369250 for more information.

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a joint service at Fleggburgh at 10.30am.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by 28^th November for deliveries to start Monday 3^rd December. Call Sandi on 01493 369462 or 07789633030, e mail sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com or leave the order at the Post Office.

Clothes Collection

Please leave any clothes, shoes or handbags, near your gate for collection on Saturday 1^st December. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Christmas Tree Festival

Saturday 8^th December and Sunday 9^th December 10am-4pm, in the clubroom, Main Road, Filby.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 9^th December 2pm-5pm in the Clubroom, bring the Children along to meet Santa in his Grotto amongst the Decorated Christmas trees.

Bonfire and Firework Festive Spectacular

Filby Playing Field Sunday 9^th December. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm, followed by Fireworks. Rides, hot food and soup, roast chestnuts and refreshments. Adults £3, children £2, free car parking.

Angel Festival

Filby Church Saturday 15^th and Sunday 16^th December 10am-3.30pm. Refreshments and Tombola. There will also be a concert of Christmas music on Saturday 15^th at 7.30pm. Proceeds to Church Funds.

Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree on the Pound was very kindly donated again by an 'old Filby boy', Roy Cumby. As part of our Britain In Bloom 2013, we would encourage people to put up lights and decorations not only to cheer people up but also make the village look festive.

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14^th November 2012

Church News

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

Jumble sale

Last week's Jumble Sale raised £376 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, thanks to everyone who supported and donated. The next Jumble will be in March for Alzheimers Research. The total raised this year for jumble sales is £1179.

Christmas Parcels

All the groceries that were on display for the Harvest Festival were taken to the Salvation Army to be given to families in need at Christmas. Thanks to the school and church who gave the items.

Angels Christmas Festival

This will be held in Filby Church on 15^th and 16^th December 10am-3.30pm, also a concert of Christmas music on Saturday 15^th at 7.30pm. Refreshments and Tombola available.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 24^th November 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Christmas wreaths, tombola, cakes and crafts. Call Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details. Prizes and small tombola items needed. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Fireworks.

Sunday 9^th December, on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, Bonfire lit at 6pm followed by Fireworks. This will follow the Christmas Fayre and Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas Fayre and Christmas Tree Festival

Sunday 9^th December 2pm-5pm in the Clubroom. Come and meet Santa in his Grotto amongst the decorated trees. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom. If any one would like a stall or help at the Fayre call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Garden Shed Needed

Filby Bowls Club needs a shed for the Green. Call John on 01493 369375.

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7^th November 2012

Bingo

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

Jumble Sale

Saturday 10^th November 2pm in the Club, in aid of British Legion. Any items can be left from 10am onwards or phone Lesley 01493 369536 of Sue 01493 369291.

Remembrance Sunday

At 10am a wreath will be laid on the FEPOW Memorial on the Pound. At 10.55am an act of Remembrance will take place at the War Memorial at the Church, followed by Morning Prayer in the Church. At 12.30 a service will take place at the Far East Prisoner of War Memorial on Marine Parade Great Yarmouth.

Fireworks

Due to the weather (32mm of non stop rain) and the road closure due to flooding our annual firework was postponed. The new date is Sunday December 9^th on Filby Playing Field, gates open at 5pm. This coincides nicely with our Christmas Fayre and Christmas Tree festival which takes place in the Clubroom 2pm-5pm on the same day. Come along to the Fayre, pick up a bargain, enjoy the decorated trees and meet Santa in his grotto.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 24^th November 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. All the normal attractions, proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Any further information call Jenny on 01493 369250.

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31^st October 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is at 3pm and is a special All Saints Tide service, all welcome.

Bonfire and Firework Display

Filby Playing Field, Sunday 4^th November. Gates open at 5pm, Bonfire lit at 6pm followed by Fireworks. Hot food, children's rides, bar and teas. Admission £3 adults, children £2 and free car parking. We would like the children to make a guy and paint a firework picture to be displayed on 4^th November. There will be two categories, 4-7 years and 8-11 years old. All guys and pictures to be left at Filby Post Office by Saturday 3^rd November, phone Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 9^th November in the Clubroom at 7.30pm. Great prizes, proceeds to the new Hall Fund.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 10^th November 2pm in the Clubroom, in aid of the Royal British Legion. Any items can be left from 10am onwards. Call Lesley 01493 369536 or Sue 01493 369291.

Broadlands Theatre Group

presents "Candleford "at Filby Church on Friday 2^nd and Saturday 3^rd November in Filby Church. Adults £7.50 and children £5, tickets available at the Church. Proceeds to the Church and the New Hall.

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24^th October 2012

Church News

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

Bonfire and Firework Display

Filby Playing Field, Sunday 4^th November. Gates open at 5pm, the Bonfire is lit at 6pm followed by fireworks. Hot food, children's rides, bar and teas. Admission Adults £3, children £2 and free car parking. We would like the children to make a 'Guy' and paint a firework picture to be displayed on the 4^th November. There will be two categories: 4-7 years old and 8-11 years old. All Guys and pictures to be left at Filby Post Office by Saturday 3^rd November, please phone Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

Bingo

The next playing field Bingo is Friday 9^th November at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great Prizes, free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 10^th November 2pm in the Clubroom, in aid of The Royal British Legion. Any saleable items can be left from 10am onwards. Call Lesley 01493 369536 or Sue 01493 369291 for more details.

Broadlands Theatre Group

Presents 'Candleford' at Filby Church on Friday 2^nd November and Saturday 3^rd November at 7.30pm. Tickets on sale from Filby Church from 27^th October. Proceeds to the Church and the New Hall Fund on the Playing Field.

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17^th October 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Harvest Festival at 10.30am, all welcome.

Bonfire and Firework Display

Filby Playing Field on Sunday 4^th November. Gates open at 5pm, Bonfire lit at 6pm followed by Fireworks. Hot Food, children's rides, bar and teas. Admission adults £3 and children £2, free car parking.

Bingo

Next Playing Field Bingo is on Friday 9^th November 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Thanks to Joy for getting the prizes last month and everyone who attended.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 10^th November in the clubroom in aid of The Royal British Legion. Any saleable items can be left from 10am on the day. Call Lesley 01493 369536 or Sue 01493 369291 for more details.

Britain in Bloom

We now have the Judges' Report and we now know we came a close second in our group with a silver gilt. Thanks to everyone who helped during the year and giving their time on 3^rd August to make the judges welcome.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders in by 24^th October. Either phone Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com or leave at the Post Office.

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10^th October 2012

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Church News

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

Firework Display and Bonfire

Filby Playing Field on Sunday 4^th November. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm followed by fireworks. Hot food, children's rides, bar, and teas. Adults £3, children £2. Free carparking.

Filby's Biggest Coffee Morning

Wendy Green would like to say a massive 'Thank You' to every one who helped, attended, donated and supported this event. £675 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 10^th November at 2pm at the Clubroom. Any items can be left from 10am on the day, proceeds to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, Telephone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291.

Fish and Chip Supper

Over 50 people attended the supper, after which Colin Smith gave a humorous talk on his working life from the age of 15 to the present day. Margaret Crouch spoke about her recollections of Humphry Walpole who played the organ at the Church for over 50 years and taught Margaret to play the piano. £291 was raised for the Humphrey Walpole Memorial Fund.

Survey Forms

If you haven't already, please return you forms to the Post Office by 13^th October. If you need a replacement or need a form picking up call 01493 369250.

Britain in Bloom

Filby picked up a Silver Gilt Award in Guernsey on Saturday, Thanks to Derek and Caroline Nicker for representing Filby at these National awards. With all the results now in a meeting will be called shortly to plan for 2013.

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3^rd October 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Morning Service at 10.30am, all welcome.

Bingo

The last Playing Field Bingo had a net take of £187, giving a profit of £67 to the New Hall Fund and £120 for prizes in October. Thanks to all who supported and Pauline Barnard for co ordinating the prizes, the next Bingo is on the 12^th October 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Book Sale.

The Book sale raised £312 for Church Funds, much appreciated were all the donations of books.

Jumble Sale

.Saturday 10^th November in the Clubroom 2pm, in aid of the Poppy Appeal, any items can be left at the club from 10am.

New Hall Survey Forms.

If you haven't already, please leave your forms at the Post Office by 13^th October. If you need a new form call 01493 369250

Fireworks and Bonfire

Sunday 4^th November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, Bonfire lit at 6pm followed by Fireworks. Rides, bar, hot food and free car parking. Adults £3 children £2.

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26^th September 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a Benefice Service and Harvest Festival at Billockby at 10.30am.

Clothes Collection

This Saturday from 10am onwards, please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

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

August Bank Holiday Fete

The final figure raised over the weekend was £2834. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make the weekend a success.

Bonfire and Firework Display

Sunday 4^thth November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, hot food, teas, bar and children's rides.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Today Friday in the Clubroom 10am-12. Homemade cakes, crafts, tea, coffee and a friendly chat. If you would like to help in any way or contribute call Wendy on 01493 369080.

Broadland Theatre Group

Presents a sequel to ' Larkrise': 'Candleford' from Flora Thompson's trilogy 'Larkrise to Candleford', a community theatre project in Filby Church on Friday 2^nd and Saturday 3^rd November 7.30pm. Proceeds to Filby Church and the New Hall Fund on the Playing Field. Telephone Peter on 01493 369206 for more details.

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18^th September 2012

Church News

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

Book Sale

Saturday September 22^nd 10am-4pm and Sunday 23^rd 10am-12, in the Church. Homemade refreshments available, proceeds to Church Funds.

Jumble Sale

the Jumble sale 0n the 8^th September raised £267 for the Humphrey Walpole Memorial Fund, thanks to everyone for their support. The next Jumble Sale is on Saturday 10^th November at 2p.m. in Filby Clubroom. Proceeds to the Royal British Legion.

Fish and Chip Supper

Friday 5^th October, 7p.m. for 7.30 in the Clubroom. Tickets are £8 and Colin Smith, a local stonemason, will be giving a talk on his working life. Money raised will go to the Humphrey Walpole Memorial Fund. Telephone Lesley on 369536 or sue on 369291.

Coffee Morning

Filby's Biggest Coffee Morning, Friday 28^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom, all proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support. Homemade cakes, local crafts, phoenix cards, tea, coffee and a friendly chat. If you would like to contribute a prize, cake, donate or help in any way, contact Wendy on 01493 369080.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 29^th September from 10a.m. Please leave any clothes, shoes or handbags near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund or call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection any time.

New Hall Survey Forms

These need to be back to the Post Office by 13^th October. If you have mislaid your form call 01493 369250 for a replacement. It is vital we have a good return of these forms.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for October delivery need to be in by Wednesday 26^th September, call Sandi on 369462, or email sandilowe2@btinternet.com or leave the order at Filby Post Office.

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12^th September 2012

Church News

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

Bingo

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

Book Sale

September 22^nd 10am-4pm and Sunday 23^rd 10am-12, in the Church, proceeds to church funds. Call Sue on 369291 for any books to collect.

Filby's Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 28^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom, all proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support. Homemade cakes, local crafts, phoenix cards, tea, coffee and a friendly chat. If you would like to contribute a prize, cake, donate or help in any way, contact Wendy on 01493 369080.

Filby in Bloom

Filby won the Best Small Village in East Anglia with a Gold Medal at the Award ceremony at St Ives on Tuesday. We are now awaiting the Britain in Bloom results on 5^th October in Guernsey. In the mean time work continues with watering and we have secured 450 trees from the Woodlands Trust commemorating the Queen's Jubilee.

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5^th September 2012

Church News

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

Jumble Sale

Saturday 8^th September 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall, raising money for the Humphry Walpole Memorial Fund. Any items can be left at the Hall after 10am or call Sue 369291 or Lesley 369536 for collection.

Book Sale

September 22^nd 10am-4pm and Sunday 23^rd 10am-12, in the Church, proceeds going to Church funds. Call Sue on 369291 for any books to collect.

New Community Centre

You will know our first submission for a grant from the BIG lottery was unsuccessful. We have been preparing a second attempt but were told recently of changes to their rules. In order to comply with these changes, we must conduct another village survey. Residents will be receiving Survey forms shortly. An accompanying letter will explain arrangements for their return. We need a good response as this may be our last chance at getting a grant for the foreseeable future. Thank you in anticipation of your help.

Tour of Britain Bike Race

This is coming through Filby Sunday 9^th September at 12.50. Please support the riders as they pass through from Caister to Tower Road, Fleggburgh.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 14^th September 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Filby's Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 28^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom, all proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support. Homemade cakes, local crafts, phoenix cards, raffle, tombola, tea and coffee and a friendly chat. If you would like to contribute a prize, cake, donate or help in any way contact Wendy on 01493 369080.

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29^th August 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Morning Service at 10.30am, all welcome.

Filby Bowls Club

On Sunday 19^th August, the Bowls Club held the Annual BBQ in memory of Terry Payne, the trophy this year was won by Dave Morley. Thirty members then enjoyed a social evening and fun quiz at the Fox and Hounds and a lovely buffet provided by licensees Liz and Chris. The ladies singles was won by Jean Rose, the gentlemens singles trophy by Peter Burman and the doubles was won by Beryl Payne and Peter Burman. The trophies were presented by chair person Jean Rose.

Flegg and District Disabled Club

A coffee morning has been arranged for Wednesday 5^th September at 10.30am at Fleggburgh Village Hall.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 8^th September 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall raising money for the Humphry Walpole Memorial Fund. Any items can be left at the Hall after 10am, or call Sue on 369291 or Lesley 369536 for collection.

Book Sale

September 22^nd 10am-4pm and Sunday 23^rd 10-12 in the Church, proceeds going to Church funds. Call Sue on 369291 for any books to collect.

Fish and Chip Supper

Friday 5^th October 7 for 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Colin Smith will give a talk on his working life as a stone mason. Tickets £8 available from Lesley 369536, Joan 369021 and Sue 369291. Proceeds to the Humphrey Walpole Memorial Fund.

Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 28^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 if you would like to help.

Tour of Britain Bike Race

This is coming through Filby on Sunday 9^th September at 12.50. Please support riders as they pass through from Caister to Tower Road Fleggburgh.

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22^nd August 2012

Church News

There is no service at Filby this week, but there is a Holiday Club celebration service at Runham at 10.30am,all welcome.

Books and Cakes Needed

Please leave any books at the Post Office for the book stall on Monday or call 01493 369250 for collection. We also require cakes and savouries for the tearooms, these can be left at the playing field Monday morning or call Pat on 01493 368262 for more detail.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

We start Friday night in the Marquee at 7pm with an auction, over 100 lots, so come along and pick up a bargain. On Saturday 25^th at 7.30pm we have an evening with Chris North a professional mind reader, he will have you laughing in one breath and amazed in the next. On Sunday at 8am, we have a carboot sale and table top, and at 8pm «An Evening with Nigel Boy Syer», a natural comedian with hilarious stories. Call Sandra on 01493 369336 for more details. On Monday 27^th at 1.30pm is the 58^th Annual Fete with Rob Chandler from Heart Radio, Razz the clown, dog display, model boats and much more. The weekend concludes at 8pm with the Grand Finale Firework display, with live music by Hankbemarvin. Over the weekend there is a photo display of past celebrations in Filby. Contact Adrian for more details or to book a stall.

Tour of Britain Bike Race

This is coming through Filby on Sunday 9^th September at 12.50. Please support riders as they pass through from Caister to Tower Road Fleggburgh.

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15^th August 2012

Church News

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

Bingo

Eyes down Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubroom for the August Bingo. Great prizes, free refreshments and car parking.

Books and Cakes Needed

Filby Playing Field needs books for the Book Stall for the Fete on 27^th August. Please leave at the Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection. We also need cakes and savouries for the tearooms, these can be left at the Post Office or at the tearooms on the Playing Field on the Monday 27^th August, contact Pat on 01493 368262 for more details.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

We start on Friday 24^th at 7pm with an Auction in the Marquee.
On Saturday 25^th at 7.30pm, we have an evening with Chris North a professional mind reader, he will have you laughing in one breath and amazed in the next.
On Sunday 26^th at 8am there is a car boot and table top and at 8pm «An Evening with Nigel Boy Syer», a natural comedian with hilarious stories, call Sandra on 01493 369336.
On Monday 27^th at 1.30pm is the 58^th Annual Fete with Rob Chandler from Heart Radio, Razz the clown, dog display, model boats and much more. The weekend concludes at 8pm with the Grand Finale Firework Display, with live music by Hankbemarvin.
Over the weekend in the Clubroom there is a photo exhibition of past and present celebrations in Filby. Contact Adrian for more information or to book a stall 01493 369250.

Macmillan Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 28^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Call 01493 369250 if you would like to help.

Tour of Britain Bike Race

This is coming right through Filby on Sunday 9^th September at 12.50. Please support the riders as they pass through from Caister to Tower Road in Fleggburgh.

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8^th August 2012

Church News

The service this week is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome.

Bingo

The next playing field Bingo is Friday 17^th August in the clubroom at 7.30pm. Great prizes, free car parking and refreshments.

Books and Cakes Needed

Filby Playing Field needs books for the book stall at the fete on 27^th August. Please leave at the Post Office or call Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection. We also need cakes and savouries for the tea rooms. These can be left at the Post Office or the tea rooms on Monday 27^th contact Pat on 01493 368262 for more details.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

We start on Friday 24^th August at 7pm with an Auction in the Marquee.
On Saturday 25^thAugust at 7.30pm we have an evening with Chris North a professional mind reader, he will have you laughing in one breath and amazed in the next.
On Sunday 26^that 8am we have a car boot and table top sale and at 8pm an «Evening with Nigel Boy Syer», a natural comedian with hilarious stories, tickets £7 call Sandra on 01493 369336.
On Monday 27^thAugust at 1.30pm is the 58^th Annual Fete with Rob Chandler from Heart Radio, Razz the Clown, dog display and much more.
The weekend concludes at 8pm with the Grand Finale Firework Display.
Over the weekend, in the Clubroom from 10am-4pm each day, there is a photo exhibition of past celebrations in Filby including the recent Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Torch Relay. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details or to book a stall.

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1^st August 2012

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Morning Service at 10.30am. At 3.30pm at St Bennets Abby there is the St Bennets Abby Annual service with the Bishop of Norwich.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 17^th August 7.30 pm in the Clubroom.

Britain in Bloom Judging.

This takes place on Friday from 9.30am, please make sure we look our best as we are down to the last five villages in the UK.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

We start on Friday 24^th August 7pm with an Auction in the Marquee. On Saturday 25^th August at 7.30pm, we have an evening with Chris North a professional Mind Reader and mentalist, he will have you laughing in one breath and amazed in the next. On Sunday 26^th at 8am we have a table top and carboot and at 8pm «An Evening with Nigel Boy Syer», a natural comedian with hilarious stories £7, call Sandra on 01493 369336.
On Monday 27^th August is the 58^th Annual Fete at 1.30pm. All the normal attractions, Rob Chandler from Heart Radio, Razz the Clown, archery and dog display. We conclude the weekend at 8pm with the Grand Finale Firework Display. In the Clubroom over the weekend there is a photo exhibition of past celebrations in Filby, including the recent Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Torch relay. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

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25^th July 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this week, but there is a Benefice service at Runham at 10.30am.

Bingo.

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 17^th August 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is Saturday morning starting at 10.30am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection or phone Adrian on 01493 369250 for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Britain in Bloom Judging

Filby is being judged on Friday 3 August at 9.30am, please make sure we look our best.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

We start at 7pm on Friday 24^th August with an Auction in the Marquee, come and pick up a bargain. On Saturday 25^th August at 7.30pm we «An Evening with Chris North» a professional mind reader and mentalist, he will have you laughing in one breath and amazed in the next. Admission: £5
On Sunday 26^th August starting at 8am, we have a table top and car boot sale, £3 a pitch. In the evening at 8pm we have «An Evening with Nigel Boy Syer» a natural comedian using daft poetry and hilarious stories. £7 call Sandra on 01493 369336.
On Monday 27^th August is the 58^th Annual Fete at 1.30pm. All the normal attraction plus Rob Chandler from Heart Radio, Razz the Clown and Auntie Pearl, Archery, and dog display. In the Clubroom throughout the weekend there is a photo exhibition of past celebrations in Filby, including the recent Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Torch relay. Come and see all the torch relay through Filby on film plus, on Monday afternoon, have your photo taken with an Olympic Torch.
The weekend concludes at 8pm with the Grand Finale Firework Display. The Bar and BBQ will be run by the Norfolk Broads Lions all over the weekend. For further information or to book in a stall or attraction call 01493 369250

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17^th July 2012

Church News

No service at Filby this Sunday, but there is a Joint Holy Communion at 10.30am at Fleggburgh, all welcome.

Concert

Helen Ashton, entertained over fifty people on Friday in the Church, combined with the preview of the flower festival. Helen sang some old favourites such as «Evergreen» and «Roses are Red». A buffet with wine or juice was enjoyed. Mary Hart gave a vote of thanks and presented flowers to Helen, £205 was raised.

Flower Festival

Thirty two flower arrangements with the theme of «Hymns Ancient and Modern» decorated the Church. The School and Messy Church also took part in the displays. Great imagination went into the arrangements with one which had knitted caterpillars, bees and birds incorporated with flowers. A steady stream of visitors called in for lunch and £610.91 was raised.

Open Gardens Weekend

A big thank you to everyone who opened their garden or helped in any way in the tearooms, in the church or in the 5th Annual Photographic Exhibition. Good weather helped and we had a steady stream of visitors both days. With the concert, flower festival and open gardens £1602 was raised which will be equally split between the Church, Filby New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom, each receiving £534.

Jumble Sale

Saturday 8^th September at Fleggburgh. Lesley 369536 and Sue 369291 are always ready to accept or collect anything sellable. Proceeds to the Humphrey Walpole Memorial Fund.

Book Sale

Saturday 22^nd September 10-4 and Sunday 23^rd September 10-12 in the Church. Books can be left at Chapel Lea or phone Sue on 369291

Bingo

The August Bingo is on Friday 17^th August 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great Prizes and ample carparking.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

We start of on Friday 24^th August 7pm in the Marquee with an Auction, on Saturday 25^th at 7pm we have a mind reader and mentalist show, Sunday 26^th Car Boot and Table Top starting at 8am and in the Evening a show with Nigel Boy Syer, Monday 27^th at 1.30pm is the 58^th Annual Playing Field Fete with the Grand Finale Firework Display at 8pm. Any enquiries or anyone wanting to bring a stall or attraction call Adrian on 01493 369250. Books, crockery and prizes large and small needed please.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 28^th July starting at 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes or handbags near your gate for collection, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by Wednesday 25^th July, either leave your order at the post Office or phone Sandie on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com.

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10^th July 2012

Bingo

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

Church News

Tonight in the Church at 6.30pm for 7pm, local professional singer Helen Ashton will provide light entertainment.Tickets at the door £5 include a glass of wine and light refreshment.
The service this Sunday is at 4pm and is Songs of Praise.

Flower Festival

In the Church Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th July 10am-4pm with a theme of «Hymns Ancient and Modern». Refreshments, Ploughman's Lunches and tombola are available.

Fuel syndicate

Orders for this Month need to be in by 25^th July, either phone Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandilowe2@btinternet.com or leave the order at the Post Office.

Open Gardens Weekend

This weekend 14^th and 15^thJuly 10am-4pm, come and see this Gold Award Britain in Bloom winning village and much more. Parking and toilets are at the Playing Field along with refreshments. In the Clubroom the 5^thAnnual Photographic Exhibition is to be held. The main display will be Filby People in 1911, those who were living here at the time of the 1911 census and their houses. Also featured will be "Filby Celebrates", as well as past celebrations, a selection of pictures of the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Torch relay will be displayed. A giant garage sale is also taking place at Laburnum Cottage opposite the Post Office 10am onwards on both Saturday and Sunday.

Annual August Bank Holiday Fete

Monday 27^th August 1pm on the Playing Field. Anyone wishing to bring a stall or help contact Adrian on 01493 369250.

Clothes Collection

Saturday 28^th July 10am onwards. Please leave any clothes, shoes or handbags near your gate for collection, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

The Filby Collection

We are continuing to develop the Filby Collection, recording Filby's events and people for future generations to look back upon. Anyone with photos of the Olympic Torch Relay to share please send them to webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk or phone Keith on 01493 369536 or, for the recent Diamond Jubilee celebrations, send to pottingshed@filby-in-bloom.org.uk or phone Keith on 01493 369536, share your pictures, help to record history and become part of the Filby Collection.

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3^rd July 2012

Church News

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

Anglia in Bloom

Judging takes place on Friday starting at 12 midday. Please make sure we look our best. Britain in Bloom judging is on August 3^rd at 9.30am.

Open Gardens Weekend.

Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th July 10am-4pm. Anyone wishing to help or open their garden call Adrian on 01493 369250. There will be a photograph exhibition in the Clubroom and a flower festival in the Church.

Blooming Great Tea Party

Thanks to everyone who helped and supported this event. £582 was raised for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Computer Club

We meet every Tuesday at 10am in the Clubroom covering a wide spectrum of using a computer. After a few slow weeks our internet connection speed is now back up and running at a good speed.

Bingo

Friday 13^th July at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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