SHARRINGTON News
SAXLINGHAM News Contact: Bridget Watson 01328 830248
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JAZZ IN JUNE Tickets are now available for our renowned concert, to be given by a band of splendid musicians fromGresham’s School on Friday, 9th June at 7.30 pm in St Margaret’s church. Tickets, priced at £7.50, to include wine and finger food during the interval, are available from Rosemary Beeson (01485 825233) and Bridget Watson (01328 830248)
Two little Chinese girls were guests of honour in Sharrington just before Easter when Emily Buchanan from the BBC was invited by old friend Anne Sloman to speak at her coffee morning. Emily and her husband adopted Jade and Rose a few years ago and now she has written a book about their experiences with the Chinese authorities. ‘From China With Love’ tells their story and highlights the problems of unwanted babies in the Far East.
RACE NIGHT
Emily addressed a mixed audience from across Norfolk in the garden of All Saints’ Cottage and afterwards signed copies of her book. She spoke movingly of her long and painful journey to motherhood and the joyful outcome of finally bringing up her two Chinese daughters.
A very convivial evening was spent at the village Hall recently when a ‘Race Night’, ably organised by John Rayner, was held. Enthusiastic ‘punters’ cheered on their selected horses, enjoyed an excellent supper, had a hugely entertaining evening and helped to raise a respectable sum for St Margaret’s Church Fabric Fund. Our grateful thanks go to all who helped or supported us in this event.
The Easter sunshine encouraged people to wander around the flower and vegetable beds admiring the spring growth as well as enjoying coffee and homemade biscuits. Business was brisk at the plant stall, while cakes and books also enjoyed a steady trade. The raffle kept a team of ticket writers busy right up until the moment when Bishop James was invited to draw the winning numbers.
BILL AND BETTY BROWN Dear Bill and Betty, what a loss to the communities of Field Dalling and Saxlingham their deaths have been. First Bill and then, suddenly, Betty. It seems inconceivable that they both should have been taken from us so swiftly, and we are now bereft of two very special people who brought so much to church and village life. They gave unstintingly of themselves, supported all our events at St Margaret’s and were true friends of Saxlingham and its people. ‘Noble spirits yield’, as eventually they must, but Bill and Betty will live long in our hearts and memories.
Several donations supplemented the generosity of our visitors and the hard work of a team of cheerful helpers to push the total raised for church funds to over £700.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES Sharrington Fete will be on July 22nd in the gardens of Church Farmhouse, starting at 2.00 pm. Come and listen to a live jazz group whilst enjoying your tea.
E. & M. Grimes
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