Village Voice Echoes July to December 2014

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

The weekly "Filby News" bulletin has been published on the main Village Voice page since 20^th October 2009. However, since the bulletin of Tuesday 20^th October 2015 no further bulletins or communications have been received.
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31^st December 2014

Recycle Christmas Cards

Please leave your Christmas cards in the sack at the entrance to the Post Office. The money generated goes to the New Hall Fund.
Also please continue to use the paper, glass and clothes banks at the Post Office.

Filby in Bloom Year Planners

These are available free at the Post Office. There is also a quiz running to be returned by 17^th January.

Coffee Morning

The first coffee morning of the year is Thursday 8^th January 10am-12 in the Clubroom.
The Coffee Mornings are sponsored by The Tea Junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

The first Bingo is Friday 9^th January 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments.

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23^rd December 2014

Filby in Bloom Year Planners

These are available free of charge at the Post Office.

Coffee Morning

The first coffee morning of the year is Thursday 8^th January in the Clubroom 10am-12. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.
The Coffee Mornings are sponsored by The Tea Junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

The first Bingo is Friday 9^th January 7.30pm in the Clubroom.

Christmas Cards

A sack is in the Post Office entrance for Christmas Cards. For other paper, glass, clothes, shoes and handbags: please continue to use the recycling banks at the Post Office

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16^th December 2014

Filby in Bloom

Free Year Planners will be available from 22^nd December.
In 2015 Filby is representing East Anglia in the Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions category. There are only six entries, from all over the UK, in this category. Donations to Filby in Bloom would be much appreciated in this special year.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, glass, and clothes, shoes and handbags at the Post Office recycling banks. This is a valuable source of income for our new hall.
Christmas cards can be left in the sack at the entrance of the Post Office.

New Hall

A progress meeting was held on 11^th December on site. Everything is going to plan, foundations have been excavated and 170 cubic metres of concrete poured. We are still on schedule for completion at the end of May 2015. Any donations towards this project would be much appreciated as it will benefit the area for years to come.

Coffee Morning

The first coffee morning of the New Year is Thursday 8^th January, 10am to 12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom. The Coffee Mornings are sponsored by The Tea Junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

The first Bingo of 2015 in in Friday 9^th January at 7.30p.m. in the Clubroom.
Thanks to Pat Bell for organising the Christmas Bingo and to all who attended. £251 was raised for the New Hall

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9^th December 2014

Bingo

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

Festival of Bells

Will be celebrated in the Church this Saturday and Sunday 10am-3.30pm. Home made soup and lunches are available from 11.30am. Preserves, chutneys, homemade cakes and a large tombola. On Saturday at 7.30pm there is a concert with Annette Jude on Keyboard and Suzie Turner vocalist, tickets £8.50 including a glass of wine and buffet.

Advent Window

The next advent window to be lit up is at Acorn Lodge, Thrigby Road, the home of David and Sally Shaw, on December the 18^th at 6pm, all welcome.

Stamps Needed

Sue Smith at Chapel Lea still collects stamps for Charity. They can be left at her home.

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3^rd December 2014

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 11^th December 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.

Bingo

The Christmas Bingo is Friday 12^th December in the Clubroom 7.30pm. Great prizes and free refreshments.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 10.30am, all welcome. A quiz held in the Church raised £200 for Christian Aid. Six teams took part and the winning team was Hells Angels.

Christmas Festival

A Festival of Bells will be celebrated in the Church over the weekend 13^th/14^th December 10am-3.30pm. Soup and lunches served from 11.30am-3pm, cakes, tombola and preserves also available.
A carol service will be held on Sunday at 3.30pm.
On Saturday13^th December 7.30pm there is a concert with Annette Jude on keyboard and Susie Turner vocalist. Tickets £8.50 including a glass of wine and Buffet.

Advent Windows

Every weekday evening during Advent a window will be lit up somewhere in the Benefice at 6pm.On 11^th December the Advent window will be at Lintoft Lodge, the home of Geoff and Pam Pritchett, all welcome. On December 18^th the next advent window is at Acorn Lodge, Thrigby Road, the home of David and Sally Shaw.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans, clothes and especially glass bottles in the recycling banks at the Post Office, this is a valuable source of income for the New Hall. If you would like items collected call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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26^th November 2014

Church News

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

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is this Saturday 29^th starting at 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you would like items collected at ant other time call Adrian on 01493 369250.Proceeds to the New Hall.

Coffee Morning

Thursday 11^th December in the Clubroom at 10am-12. This is the last one of 2014, proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund. Come and enjoy real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The Christmas Bingo is Friday 12^th December 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free festive refreshments.

Christmas Bazaar

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way and everyone who attended the Bazaar. £485 was raised for the New Hall Fund.

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18^th November 2014

Church News

There is no service at Filby this week, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am.
Six teams took part in Quizaid last week raising £200 for Christian Aid. The winning team was Hells Angels.

Christmas Bazaar

This Saturday 22^nd November 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Cakes, gifts, toys and refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Call Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details. If you could bake a cake or savouries please leave at the Post Office or leave them at the Club on Saturday morning.

New Hall

Work continues on schedule and on Tuesday 18^th November at 12.30pm the ceremony of cutting the first sod of turf was carried out by the Playing Field Chairman: Cllr David Thompson MBE. Light refreshments were provided and all the committee could see, first hand, the progress made.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes collection is Saturday 29^th November from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags out for collection near your gate. If you would like items collected at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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11^th November 2014

Church News

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

New Village Hall

Work started on Monday 10^th November on the construction of the New Hall on the Playing Field. Please continue to support our fund raising events and recycling in order to keep our hire costs to a reasonable level.

Bingo

Eyes down this Friday at 7.30pm in the Clubroom for the next Playingfield Bingo. Great prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 22^nd November 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. If anyone has any prizes or could make a cake or savouries call Jenny on 01493 369250.

Clothes collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is Saturday 29^th November from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you would like any items picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250. Proceeds to the New Hall.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper and glass in the recycling banks at the Post Office. From January 2014 to September 2014 we collected 57.8 tonne of paper and glass, which is a valuable source of income for our New Hall. If you put glass and paper in your green bin we get nothing locally. If getting to the Post Office Banks is a problem call 01493 369250 to arrange a collection.

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5^th November 2014

Remembrance Sunday

A wreath will be laid at the FEPOW memorial on the Pound at 10am. At 10.55am, at the war memorial in the Church, an act of remembrance will take place, followed by Morning Prayer in the Church. At 12.30 a service will take place at the FEPOW Memorial Clock on Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 13^th November in the Clubroom. There will be ideas for Christmas decorations. Come and enjoy real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 14^th November 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments, proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Christmas Bazaar

Filby's annual Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday 22^nd November 10am-1pm in the Clubroom. Anyone wishing to donate prizes or tombola items or make a cake, contact Jenny on 01493 369250.

Clothes collection

The next clothes, shoes and handbag collection is Saturday 29^th November from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. If you would like anything picked up at any time, call Adrian on 01493 369250

Bonfire evening

Filby Playing Field Committee would like to thank everyone who helped in any way and everyone who attended this annual event. The rain held off and we had a net take of £3732. See you all next year on Sunday 1^st November 2015.

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29^th October 2014

Fireworks

The Annual Bonfire and Firework Display is Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm, followed by fireworks. Childrens rides, hot food , bar and refreshments. Adults £4 children £2 and free car parking.

Remembrance Sunday

9^th November. A wreath will be laid at the FEPOW Memorial on Filby Pound at 10am, followed by a service at the FEPOW Memorial Clock on Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth at 12.30pm.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is November 13^th in the Clubroom 10am-12. There will be ideas for Christmas decorations. Real tea and coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 13^th November at 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Filby in Bloom

On Friday 24^th November at the Town Hall, Filby won the Best Village in the Borough with a Gold Medal. The Post Office was also recognised with a Gold and the allotments a Silver Gilt. This rounds of a good year for Filby and work now starts for 2015.

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22^nd October 2014

Early Bird Christmas Craft Day

This Saturday 25^th October 10am-2pm in the Clubroom, craft stalls, cakes and refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Parish Council

There is a planning meeting at 6pm in the Clubroom on Wednesday 29^th October. An application has been submitted for 6 houses at Grange Farm, Main Road.

Church News

There is no service at Filby this Sunday, but there is Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am. On Saturday at 7.30pm there is a concert by Anglia Consort, playing 16^th to 21^st century music. This is a farewell concert to their musical director: Ron Skins. Tickets are £8 including a buffet and glass of wine.

Jumble Sale

Last week's jumble sale raised £623 for the British Legion Poppy Appeal, which was the best sum raised in almost 30 years of sales. Much appreciated were all the donations, the support of people attending, the dedicated team of volunteers and not forgetting our man with a van. The next sale in March.

Fireworks

The annual Bonfire and Firework Display is Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, the Bonfire is lit at 6pm followed by fireworks. Hot food and soup, bar, refreshments and Childrens' rides. Adults £4 children £2, push chairs free and free car parking.

Filbys New Village Hall

The Playing field committee are pleased to announce that we have been successful with our lottery bid, and the building of the new hall will start on November 10^th 2014. Thanks must go to Derek Nicker and Peter Chapman who have coordinated our application. Thanks also to all the committee and every one who has contributed in any way to make this a successful bid.

Britain in Bloom

Last Thursday in Bristol, Filby won an RHS Gold medal and been nominated for the Champions of Champions for 2015. We meet every Saturday morning at 9am at the farm opposite the Post Office. This Saturday we will be preparing the Bonfire and taking down some of the hanging baskets.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, glass and clothes at the recycling banks at the Post Office. Money generated by the recycling credits is used locally. If you put your glass in the green wheelie bin, there is no local benefit.

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15^th October 2014

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am, all welcome. A further £50 has been raised for the Smile Train making a total of £200.

Jumble Sale

This Saturday at 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall in aid of Royal British Legion. Call Sue Smith 369291 or Lesley Johnson 369536.
Items can be left at the Hall from 10am on Saturday.

Fireworks

Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm. Bonfire lit at 6pm. Call Adrian on 001493 369250 for more details.

Early Bird Christmas Fayre

Saturday 25^th October 10am-2pm in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall. Contact Pat Bell for more details 01493 369262

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8^th October 2014

Bingo

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

Quiz

A quiz is running on the Post Office counter, costing £1. The answers need to be back by 25^th October. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom. Thanks to Paul Smith for setting the Quiz.

Jumble and Book Sale

Saturday 11^th October 12-2pm in the Clubroom. Many designer items. All proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Call Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details.

Early Bird Christmas Fayre

Saturday 25^th October 10am-2pm in the Clubroom. Ring Pat on 01493 368262 for more details.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all jars and bottles in the bottle banks at the Post Office. This generates money for our New Hall and Playing Field. Collection can be arranged call 01493 369250.

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Those people who attended last weeks Harvest Festival admired the arrangements of flowers, fruit and vegetables displayed in the Church. Arranged around the Font were donations of tinned groceries from children at the school and parishioners. After the service lunch was enjoyed and £150 was raised and given to the Smile Train, a charity treating cleft lip and palate in 85 developing countries. The food donations from Filby and Fleggburgh Church were taken, on Monday, to the Salvation Army in Great Yarmouth.

Concert

Saturday 25^th October 7.30pm in the Church. Musical director Ron Skins will be hosting this farewell concert of Anglian Consort featuring music from the 16^th-21^st century. Tickets £8 including a glass of wine and buffet, from Vivien Moore 733386 and Sue Smith 369291.

Bonfire and Firework Display

Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm. Bonfire lit at 6pm followed by fireworks. Adults £4 and children £2 with free car parking. Teas, hot food and childrens rides. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

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1^st October 2014

Church News

The Harvest Festival Service is at 10.30am, followed by lunch at 12.30. The cost of lunch, which is cottage pie and a choice of deserts, is £6 and £3 for children. Please put your name on the list in the church to help catering.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 9^th October 10am-12. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom. The Coffee Mornings are sponsored by The Tea junction, Castle Mall, Norwich.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 10^th October 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes and free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Jumble, Bric a brac and book sale

Saturday 11^th October 12-2pm in the Clubroom. Many designer items, every thing must go. All proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Call Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details.

Glass recycling

Please continue to put all your glass in the recycling banks at the Post Office. The money generated goes to our New Hall Fund. We can also pick up your bottles, paper and clothes. Call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Bonfire and Fireworks

The annual display is Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm followed by fireworks. Adults: £4, children: £2. Free car parking. Teas, bar and childrens' rides. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

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24^th September 2014

Church News

There is no service this Sunday at Filby, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am. The Harvest festival service is at 10.30am on Sunday October 5^th, after the service lunch is at 12.30. The menu is cottage pie and a choice of deserts. The cost is £6 and £3 for children. Please put your name down on the list in the Church to help catering.

Concert

Anglian Consort are holding a concert in the Church on October 25^th at 7.30pm playing music from the 16^th to the 21^st century. Tickets £8, including a glass of wine and buffet, from Vivien Moore 733386 and Sue Smith 369291.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is on Saturday from 10am. Please leave any items near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund. If you would like any items collected at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 9^th October 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to the New Hall and Filby in Bloom.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 10^th October 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments.

Jumble, Bric a Brac and Book sale

Saturday 11^th October 12-2pm in the Clubroom. Many designer items, everything must go. All proceeds to the New Hall Fund. Call Jenny on 01493 369250 for more details.

Jumble sale

Saturday October 18^th, 2pm at Fleggburgh Village Hall. Proceeds to the Royal British Legion. Any items can be left at the hall from 10am or phone Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291.

Bonfire and Fireworks

The annual display is Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm and bonfire lit at 6pm. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

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17^th September 2014

Church News

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

Parish Council

The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 22^nd September at 6pm.
The public and press are warmly invited to attend.

Clothes Collection

The next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is Saturday 27^th September from 10am.
Please leave any items near your gate for collection. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bonfire and Fireworks

The Annual Firework Display is on Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm, Bonfire lit at 6pm, followed by Fireworks. Call Adrian on 01493 369250 for further information.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, cans and glass in the recycling banks at the Post Office. All the money raised is spent locally.

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11^th September 2014

Bingo

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

Church News

The service this Sunday is Holy Communion at 10.30am

Filby in Bloom

On Tuesday, at the Ocean Rooms in Gorleston, Filby retained its Best Kept Village in East Anglia with a Gold Medal. Also we achieved the Best Overall Entry in East Anglia. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way.
If you would like to help or have some ideas, come along on a Saturday morning or call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Recycling

Please continue to leave all paper, clothes, shoes and handbags and especially glass at the Recycling banks at the Post Office. The money this generates is all spent locally. If you would like any items collected call 01493 369250.

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2^nd September 2014

Church News

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

Pilates

Every Thursday evening in the Clubroom 7.30pm-8.30pm starting 18^th September. Improve posture, balance and flexibility and relieve stress. Fully qualified experienced instructor with 24 years experience. Please book your place call Teresa Hurren on 01493 728065.

Give Bowls a Go

A bowls open day is being held at Acle Indoor Bowls Club at the Recreation Centre 10am-4pm, all welcome to come and have a go.

Annual Fete

Thank you. We would like to thank every one who helped and attended the Playing Field fete on August 25^th. Despite the worst weather in our 60 year history the fete went ahead and people were very generous.

Firework Display

The Annual Playing Field Bonfire and Firework display is Sunday 2^nd November. Gates open at 5pm. Bonfire lit at 6pm, followed by fireworks. Hot food, teas and rides for the children. Tel 01493 369250 for more details.

Jumble Sale

The next Jumble Sale at Fleggburgh Village Hall is 18^th October at 2pm in aid of the RBL Poppy Appeal. Contact Lesley 369536 or Sue 369291 for details or collection.

Coffee Morning

The next Coffee Morning is Thursday 11^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to our New Hall Fund and Filby in Bloom.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 12^th September 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments.

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27^th August 2014

Church News

The service this Sunday is the Benefice Cafe Church. At 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Family service followed by Holy Communion at 11am. Bacon Baps available from 9.15am and tea, coffee, donuts and papers available all morning. Come when you like, stay as long as you like and leave when you like.

Anglia in Bloom Awards

The ceremony this year is at the Ocean Rooms in Gorleston. Any one wishing to attend call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday 11^th September 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

The next Bingo is Friday 12^th September in the Clubroom. Great Prizes and free refreshments.

Fireworks

The Annual Bonfire and Firework Evening is Sunday 2^nd November on Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 5pm. Ring Adrian on 01493 369250 for more details.

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20^th August 2014

Church News

There is no service at Filby this week, but there is a Benefice Holiday Club Celebration service at Runham at 10.30am.

Broads Music Festival

Filby Playing Field, Saturday 23^rd August. Gates open at 1pm, UK Beach Boys 4pm and the Rolling Stones Now at 8pm. DJ playing throughout the day. Bar, hot food tea and coffee. Tickets £15 available at Filby Post Office, on the gate or phone David on 07810 866862. Proceeds to Filby New Hall and Stokesby Village Hall Roof Fund.

Playing Field Fete

The 60^th Annual Fete is Monday 25^th August at 1.30pm on Filby Playing Field. Free entrance and free car parking. Rob Chandler from Radio Norwich, is live on stage. Razz the Clown and Auntie Pearl giving a Childrens' show in the Marquee, Dog Display and many stalls, rides and attractions. A great family afternoon. At 8pm we have the 60^th Anniversary Firework Display, Bar, Hot Food and music by Hank be Marvin. If you would like a pitch or a stall call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Anglia in Bloom Awards

The awards ceremony this year is at the Ocean Rooms in Gorleston. Any one wishing to go contact Adrian on 01493 369250. Tickets are £23 including lunch.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders for this Month need to be in by Wednesday 27^th August. Contact Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.low2@btinternet.com or leave the order form at the Post Office. New members always welcome.

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13^th August 2014

Broads Music Festival

Saturday 23^rd August Filby Playing Field. Gates open at 1pm, UK Beach boys 4pm and Rolling Stones Now 8pm. DJ playing during the day. Bar, food, tea and coffee available. Tickets £15 from Filby Post Office or call Dave on 07810 866862. Proceeds to Stokesby Village Hall Roof Fund and Filby New Hall Fund.

Filby Playing Field Fete

The 60^th Annual Fete is Monday 25^th August 1.30pm. Rob Chandler from Radio Norwich is live on stage, Razz the Clown and Auntie Pearl, Dog Display, Egyptian Dancers, Dog Display, rides and much, much more for all the family. Car parking and entrance free. At 8pm we have the 60^th Anniversary Firework Display. Bar, Food and refreshments.

Anglia in Bloom Awards

Both Britain in Bloom and Anglia in Bloom judging went very well. The first results are for Anglia in Bloom on 9^th September at the Ocean Rooms in Gorleston. For anyone wishing to attend the tickets are £23. Call Adrian on 01493 369250.

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5^th August 2014

Britain in Bloom

Judging takes place Friday at 9.30am, please make sure we look our best.

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.

Playing Field Fete

The 60^th Annual Fete is Monday 25^th August at 1.30pm. Rob Chandler of Radio Norwich, Razz the clown and Auntie Pearl, Dog Display, crafts and rides.
At 8pm is the 60^th Celebration Firework Display, bar, food and music by Hank be Marvin.
If you would like a stall for your charity or business call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Broads Music Festival

Saturday 23^rdrd August, Filby Playing Field 1pm onwards. Bands are the UK Beach Boys and Rolling Stones Now plus DJ. Tickets at Filby Post Office or call Dave on 07810 866862. Proceeds to Stokesby Village Hall Roof Fund and Filby New Hall Fund. All Welcome.

Coffee Morning

The next Coffee morning is Thursday 14^th August 10am-12 in the Clubroom. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall.

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30^th July 2014

Church News

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

Annual Playing Field Fete

Monday 25^th August 1.30pm on Filby Paying Field. Rob Chandler from Radio Norwich, Razz the Clown, Dog Display and much more. A great family afternoon out, free admission and free car parking. At 8pm is the 60^th anniversary firework display. If you would like a stall for your business or Charity call Adrian 0n 01493 369250.

Britain in Bloom Judging

Friday 8^th August 9.30am. Please make sure we look our best after coming runners up three years running, lets hope we can make it fourth time lucky.

Filby Remembers

To commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the start of World War 1 there will be a display of photographs, memorabilia and information in the Clubroom, Main Road, Filby from Saturday 23^rd August for three days from 10am-4pm each day. As well as Filby, the Parishes of Caister, Runham, Mautby and Thrigby are also included, remembering those men and women who have served, and those still serving, their country.

Broads Music Festival

Saturday 23^rd August 1pm onwards Filby Playing Field. DJ playing from 3pm, UK Beach Boys from 4pm and the Rolling Stones Now from 8pm. Food, beer tent, tea and coffee. Tickets £15 from Filby Post Office or phone Dave on 07810 866862. Proceeds to Stokesby Village Hall Roof Fund and Filby New Hall Fund.

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23^rd July 2014

Church News

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

Clothes Collection

The next clothes collection is on Saturday from 10am. Please leave any clothes, shoes and handbags near your gate for collection. If you would like any items picked up at any other time call Adrian on 01493 369250. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

Bingo

The next playing field Bingo is Friday 8^th August 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments.

Britain in Bloom Judging

This takes place Friday 8^th August from 9.30am. Please make sure we look our best, as we have been runners up for three years running.

August Bank Holiday Fete

The 60^th Annual Playing Field Fete is Monday 25^th August from 1.30pm on Filby Playing Field. There are all the normal rides and attractions, plus Rob Chandler from Radio Norwich, Razz the clown, dog display. If you would like to help or would like a stall call Adrian on 01493 369250. At 8pm we have a massive firework display celebrating 60 years of Filby Playing Field.

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16^th July 2014

Anglia in Bloom Judging

Takes place Friday at 2.30pm. Please make sure we look our best. Britain in Bloom Judging is on Friday 8^th August at 9am.

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.

Open Gardens Weekend

A great weekend enjoyed by many people. £1350 was raised with the Church, New Hall and Filby in Bloom each receiving £450. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way, the people who opened their gardens and every one who attended.

Playing Field 60^th Anniversary Fete

Monday 25^th August 1.30pm. Razz the Clown, Dog Display, Rob Chandler from Radio Norwich and much more. Free entry and free car parking. A great value afternoon for all the family.
At 8pm we have a massive Firework Display to mark 60 years of Filby Playing Field.
If you would like to run a stall for your business or charity call Adrian on 01493 369250.

Clothes Collection

Our next clothes, shoe and handbag collection is on Saturday 26^th July from 10am, please leave any items near your gate in plastic bags for collection, all proceeds to the New Hall Fund. If you would like anything collected at any other time call 01493 369250 or leave at the clothes bank at the Post Office.

Fuel Syndicate

Orders need to be in by July 23^rd. Either leave the order form at the Post Office, phone Sandi on 01493 369462 or email sandi.lowe2@btinternet.com. On behalf or all the members we would like to thank Sandi for the work she does each month negotiating prices and ordering. New members always welcome.

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9^th July 2014

Church News

There is no service at Filby this Sunday morning, but there is a joint Holy Communion at Fleggburgh at 10.30am.
A celebratory meal was enjoyed at Filby Bridge Restaurant for the guest of honour Margaret Crouch and her family. She has retired after playing the organ at Filby for 43 years. Over 50 people attended and Margaret was presented with 2 large books of the sheet music of Beethoven, a planter and an orchid and flowers donated by parishioners. After the meal a retirement cake was enjoyed.

Concert

Great Yarmouth Brass Band performed at Filby Church last Saturday, playing a variety of music from marches to musicals, with music to match the weather, singing in the rain was not lost on the audience. The musicians and Colin, the conductor, were given tremendous applause. Much appreciated were draw prizes anyone who helped in any way. £301 was raised for Church funds.

Open Gardens Weekend

This Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July 10am-4pm. Car Parking, Maps, toilets and refreshments at Filby Playing Field. A number of gardens are open and well as garage sales at Laburnum Cottage and Hollydene near the Post Office. The Sailing Base is open, along with the orchard and Thrigby Mill. A display of photos and memorabilia is on display in the Clubroom commemorating local people who served from World War 1 to the present. Plants will be on sale at the Playing Field and 6 Filby Close. Contact Adrian on 01493 369250 for further details.
The Church is open for lunches, soup and refreshments. Church archives from 1561 will be on display. A folder documenting those men from the village who died during World War 1 will be on view, and a tombola. At 4pm on Sunday a celebration service of Filby in Bloom will be held in the Church.

Bingo

The next Playing Field Bingo is Friday 18^th July 7.30pm in the Clubroom. Great prizes, free refreshments. Proceeds to the New Hall Fund.

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2^nd July 2014

Church News

The service this Sunday is a Morning Service at 10.30am, all welcome.
Organist Margaret Crouch retired last Sunday after 43 years service. Marion Filby led the tributes and presented her with two orchid plants from the Filby Association. Margaret recalled one of her first services was for the Filby Association. She felt nervous but enjoyed the service and never looked back. Afternoon tea was then enjoyed.

Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party

Thank you to every one who supported and came to this event at the Clubroom £307.30 was raised.

Coffee Morning

The next Coffee morning is Thursday 10^th July 10am-12, real coffee sponsored by the Tea Junction in Norwich. Proceeds to Filby in Bloom and the New Hall Fund.

Brass Band Concert

Great Yarmouth Brass Band are holding a Summer Concert on July 5^th in the Church at 7.30pm.Tickets £8.50 including a glass of wine or fruit juice and buffet. Tickets on the door or call Sue Smith on 01493 369291.

Open Gardens / Garage Sale Weekend

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July 10am-4pm. Car Parking, refreshments, toilets and maps available at the Playing Field. Numerous Gardens and garages open, a chance to see behind the scenes of this award winning village. A display of photos and memorabilia commemorating World War 1 and since in the Clubroom. Contact Adrian for further details on 01493 369250.

Filby Association

Members met on Sunday at 11am for their AGM in the Church. This was followed by a dedication of a seat on the Pound by the vicar to the late Mary Filby, who did much, along with her late husband, to further the aims of the Association. A Church service followed at 2.30pm.

Jumble Sale

The most recent Jumble Sale at Fleggburgh raised £550 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Much appreciated were the items donated to sell and the donations of cash. Trish, who has been a supporter at the jumble sale for 10 years, was thanked for her help and commitment and good wishes sent for her move in her new home.

Filby in Bloom

Anglia in Bloom Judging takes place on Friday 18^th July 2.30pm, please make sure we look our best, any offers of help or useful comments call Adrian on 01493 369250. Britain in bloom judging is on August 8^th.

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