Wickham Skeith Fete Battle of the Bands
Are you part of a band, a duo or are you a solo act ? Would you like to battle it out against other acts to see who is most popular with a crowd? If you are interested in taking part on 22 June 2019, please contact Mark Little on
mark.little2020@gmail.com More Fete details and requests for help see back page
Wickham Skeith Newsletter June 2019
~ DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ~
All meetings in Village Hall unless stated otherwise
June 2019 Monday 3rd Tuesday 4th Wednesday 5th Thursday 6th Saturday 8th Monday 10th Tuesday 11th Wednesday 12th Sunday 16th Monday 17th Wednesday 19th Saturday 22nd Tuesday 25th Wednesday 26th
Monday Morning Group 10.15 for 10.30am FOSA Bingo 7.30pm Village Tea & Chat 2-4pm Mobile Library van 9.55-10.10am Haymead Hse, The Street Crafternoon 2-4.30pm Friends of St Andrews Church AGM 2pm; PCC @ 2.15pm Hilltop Women’s Group Garden Party Meet 6.30pm @ Hall Lunch Club 12 for 12 noon Advance Bookings please Wickham Skeith Open Gardens 1pm-6pm Maps @ Village Hall Monday Morning Group 10.15 for 10.30am Village Tea & Chat 2-4pm Village fete from 2pm on the Green Garden Club outing to Ardleigh. Departs 10am Village Tea & Chat 2-4pm
July 2019 Wednesday 3rd Saturday 6th Sunday 14th Saturday 20th
Village Tea & Chat 2-4pm Crafternoon 2-4.30pm Visit to Bawdsey Manor Radar Station Sports on the Village Green + BBQ
~VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE NEWS ~
We will try to provide more precise information on our committee members-where they are mentioned-so that you know who to contact for events. There is a committee list and details in the Village Hall on the notice board and also details of people to ask for help with the folding doors. They really are big and heavy and need careful handlingplease do not move them yourselves. On booking please indicate whether you need them open or closed. Thank you. The Unplugged Evening was a success with some talent being uncovered from surprising quarters. The Hall had a good feel to it and the families who came in for a quick drink-or just chat and a warm up - were most welcome and added to the community feeling. Thank you all for making this a worthwhile evening. The financial situation looks better this month but the bills keep coming in-just as they do for everybody so we are most grateful for the support which the Village Hall gets in so many ways. I am sure that there are items elsewhere about the fete and also table tennis which Leigh Wayman-opposite Hall- is organising. So that takes us to July 20th when there will be sports on the Green with a BBQ and bar. The start time is 5pm and there will be activities for all-cheering and loud applause in support are considered an event! Please bring a garden chair-or lounger-and blanket so we can make it a real picnic afternoon and evening. On 24th August the Garden Club are organising our Flower, Produce and Craft Show and I am certain that there will be great support for this with hopefully no weather related excuses available from a perfect growing season this year. A Music Quiz on Saturday 21st September kicks off the Autumn Season so please start to organise a team-and put the date in your diary! We really do hope to have a celebration of the end of the farming harvest year in October with a 'Horkey' of some sort. No date yet but certainly the start of the month-either 5th or 12th are most likely. The November Fair, provisionally on 16th, will run from 12 noon to 4:30pm with light lunches-in the form of soup and rolls-will happen again. The annual excitement of Nigel's Village Quiz on Saturday 7th December will be greatly anticipated by many. Monday 17th June 7:30 for Fete Stallholder's meeting, dropping of full bottles and cans (alcohol) for the wheelbarrow of delights, tombola and raffle prizes and perhaps plants if you can't make it on Saturday. With free glass of drink for all contributors! The committee meeting follows at 8 pm
~NEWS FROM THE CLUBS~ Hilltop Women’s Group Our traditional May Mystery Outing this year was a trip to the Dock viewing area at Felixstowe docks; folk enjoyed the café and sheltered outdoor seating. If you haven't been before, it's a great place to sit and watch the enormous ships coming into port, or the little ferry tracking between Harwich, Shotley and Felixstowe. We drove along the seafront before returning home. Thanks to all the drivers. It was a lovely evening. The Garden Party is the June event on Tuesday 11 th by kind invitation of Carol and Cliff Galsworthy. The hall will be open from 6:30 to leave your contribution for our sharing (knife and fork) supper and then to Carol's for a drink and to wander around the surprisingly spacious garden. If you are new to the village, or haven't been to Hilltops for a while, this is a good opportunity to meet up with neighbours and share a social evening. A table arrangement will be the competition entry and Jos will announce the cup winners for 2018/2019! Summer Outing bookings are now being taken. We are off to Holt and Wiveton on Tuesday 9th July, leaving Wickham Skeith -Chalet bungalows at 9:30am and returning by 6pm. Please contact Sue Merriam for further details and to book your place. 01449 766222
Village Afternoon Tea and Chat An informal gathering for tea and biscuits. Open to all, young and old; dogs welcome too. Afternoon tea at the village hall happens every Wednesday from 2-4pm except Lunch Club days. As much tea/coffee as you can drink for only £1. Don’t forget you can now drop in for Table Tennis practice too.
Lunch Club The delicious cottage pie for the May lunch was prepared by Rosie Bassett and cooked by Jenny and Will Elphick who also prepared and cooked the veg. Ann West prepared a delicate lemon tart with ice cream for dessert. Sadly many diners were attending three funerals that day. The next lunch will be on 12 th June – 12 for 12.30pm as usual. Do phone me to book or to change a booking or if you had to cancel in May and didn’t book for June. Margaret J-E 01449 767121
~NEWS FROM THE CLUBS~ History & Film Group On Sun 14 July we are organising a trip to Bawdsey Manor Radar Station. Last October, Miriam Stead gave a talk on “The Bawdsey Story”. Between the wars Bawdsey Manor, at the mouth of the Deben, was the centre of research into the detection of aircraft using radio waves. By the outbreak of war in 1939 the first radar stations were in operation & radar was to have a crucial effect on the eventual outcome. We will meet at Bawdsey at 2 pm for an introductory talk followed by free time to view the exhibition in the transmitter block. The cost will be £6.50 or £6 (65+) & numbers will be restricted to 10 – 25. Please let me know if you are interested ASAP & by Wed 3 July. Two years ago we had a talk about the WWI aerodrome at Great Ashfield. The project researching this by Elmswell History Group is concluding with an exhibition in Great Ashfield Village Hall with guided tours of the aerodrome. This will take place on 20th & 21st July 2019 - 10am-4pm. Entry is free. Contact me if you need further details. Contact: Pete Davidson 766622 or pjdavidson42@gmail.com
Crafternoon The next session is Saturday 8th June Come along if you, or would like to, paint, draw, collage, felt, print, sculpt, make stained glass work, knit, sew, embroider, patchwork & quilt - in fact whatever your art or craft bring what you're working on at present. Share skills, ideas, techniques and tips. Inspire and be inspired in the company of other creative people. Any Art/craft items and books you'd like to sell bring them for the ‘bring and buy’ table. Entry £2.00 inc. tea and biscuits. Every 2nd Saturday in the month' 2.00-4.30p.m. but note the July session will be the first Saturday - 6th.
~NEWS FROM THE CLUBS &OTHER EVENTS~
Wickham Skeith GardeninG club tueSdaY 25 June 2019 – Green iSland GardenS, ardleiGh We will travel by coach, departing Wickham Skeith at 10am and leaving Green Island Gardens at 3pm. Cost, to include coach travel, £25 for members and £27.50 for non-members.
tueSdaY 23 JulY 2019 – mickField hOStaS 6Pm This evening we will be visiting Mickfield Hostas. After looking around the enormous array of plants at the nursery there will be an opportunity to buy something that has caught your eye! We will travel independently, but do ensure that you arrive by 6pm at the nursery. If anyone requires a lift please contact Rosie 01449 765908 or Eddie 01379 788504. Members £1/nonmembers £3.
FOSA AGM There will be a lightning-quick AGM of 'Friends of St. Andrew's' committee at 2pm in the Village Hall on Monday 10th June (immediately preceding a PCC meeting at 2.15 so there is no danger of the FOSA AGM over-running its time slot). Being a registered charity, FOSA must hold this AGM to retain charity status. Any support warmly welcome.
CARE GROUP – Our next meeting will be held at Kisumu Barn on Wednesday 26 th June at 7.30pm.
Afternoon Tea 14 July Put the date in your diary. There will be an afternoon tea held in Jenny Harvey’s garden at 6, Kitchen Close to raise funds for the defibrillator. More details in the July newsletter.
~OTHER EVENTS & OFFERS~
Mobile Library Service Suffolk County Council’s mobile library van calls in the village every four weeks for you to collect, return and renew books and DVDs. It has been agreed that an extra stop will be provided in the layby by the Chalet Bungalows. This stop will be additional to the usual stop in The Street and will be introduced from the July visit on 4 th. The timetable will be as follows: 6th June – 9.55am-10.10 outside Haymead House, The Street From 4th July and every four weeks:7AA 7B
Layby, Chalet Bungalows Haymead House, The Street
9.45 - 10.00 10.05 - 10.20
Free to Good Home King size cream velour padded headboard, v.g.c. Free & 6 white dining chairs with padded seats. Free. Please phone Jac on 0777 565 3740.
Free to Good Home Beko "A Class" white fridge-freezer, in good condition - dimensions 170cm high, 54cm wide, 55cm deep. The fridge section is approx 82cm high and the freezer section is approx. 62cm high. Call John or Sharon on 07968 545 077 or 07968 545 069
JIGSAW FESTIVAL The Friends of St George’s, Wyverstone are holding a Jigsaw Festival on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June from 10am-4pm with over 450 jigsaws, including many famous brands. There will be a 1,000 piece jigsaw of St George’s to be raffled. All takes place at Park Farm, Wyverstone, IP14 4SP. Entry is £1.50, children under 16 years of age free. More information, call Penny Black on 01449 781913.
~ C O M M U N I TY PAG E ~
Fly tipping in Jessie’s Wood - again! Round about Friday 17th May a load of rubbish was dumped in Jessie’s Wood. It consisted of 3 mattresses, 3 large armchairs, a divan base, some MDF and glass. This is the second time this has happened in the last six months. Many of you will know what a special place Jessie’s Wood is - especially to us, her family. It is therefore quite upsetting to see it abused like that. We would like to thank all of you who offered to help clear it away and especially to Andrew Stringer for finally getting it disposed of. Sadly we are having to think about getting gates erected at both entrances to the wood to prevent it happening again. We will of course always leave enough room for walkers and riders to get through and to continue to enjoy it’s beauty Joy and Geoff Homan.
Richard Dance Avril, Louise, Emma, Martin and Tim would like to thank people for all the kind messages and beautiful flowers. Richard was a kind and loving man who will be deeply missed by friends and family and will be forever in our hearts.
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CAT? Tabby and white 2 year old male, last seen Monday 13th May. Very much loved family pet. If you have any information please contact 07843314755
~ W I C K HAM S K E I T H PAR I S H C O U N C I L ~ MINUTES of ANNUAL PARISH MEETING held MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019 at WICKHAM SKEITH VILLAGE HALL Present: Cllrs T Thorogood (Chair), M Blair, M Wade, T Goodacre (Clerk), R Warboys (BMSDC) and 11 members of the public. Apologies: from Cllr H Bowes, M Knights, P Davidson, R Bassett, K Durrant, M Paine 1. Chair’s Welcome: The Chair opened the meeting, welcoming all those in attendance and congratulating Cllr Warboys on his recent election. 2. Minutes of Meeting held 14 May 2018: The Minutes were approved by all Councillors and signed by the Chair. 3. Village Forum: 3.1. SID: Negative comments were received on visibility of Community Speed Watch SID recently erected. The positioning of device on the Wickham Road towards Finningham was felt to be too close to Speed Limit Sign. Painted speed limit signs on the road were requested (which have already been requested via Cllr Stringer – see Minutes of Meetings 11.02.19 and 11.03.19). 3.2. Consideration was requested for parts of the Village Green to be left uncut for native plants/insects. Item to be raised at next full Parish Council Meeting. 4. Reports: 4.1. Chair’s Report: The Chair reported on the Parish Council’s activities throughout 2018/19, with thanks given to Parish Councillors, S McKie, R Bassett, P Baker, S Goodacre and Parish Clerk. Special thanks were also given to Cllr Stringer for his support and allocation of funding throughout the year. 4.2 Village Groups: Hilltop Women’s Group – report received from M Knights and read by K Knights Gardening Club – report received from R Bassett and read by the Chair Village Hall Committee – report presented by N Merriam Village Fete Committee – update presented by J Bryant Parochial Church Council – report received and read by the Clerk Lunch Club – update presented by R Elsden History & Film Group – report received and read by the Chair Crafternoon– update presented by J Bryant 59 Club – update presented by J Mason Care Group – no report received Friends of St Andrews Church (FOSA) – no report received Tea and Chat – no report received Thanks were given to all those who had contributed reports (copies of reports received to be published on village website). 5. Next Meeting: 11 May 2020 ******************************************************************************************************************************** MINUTES of PARISH COUNCIL MEETING (AGM) held MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019 at VILLAGE HALL Present: Cllrs T Thorogood, M Blair, M Wade, T Goodacre (Clerk), R Warboys (BMSDC) and 7 members of the public Apologies: Accepted from Cllr H Bowes 1. Election of Chair: The Clerk opened the meeting, inviting nominations for the position of Chair. Cllr Blair proposed Cllr Thorogood, seconded by Cllr Wade. Cllr Thorogood accepted the position of Chair and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office. 2. Election of Officers: The Chair invited nominations for the position of Vice-Chair, proposing Cllr Bowes, seconded by Cllr Wade (Cllr Bowes had advised that this position would be accepted if proposed). With only nomination of election papers being submitted for Cllrs Thorogood, Bowes, Blair and Wade, K Knights, B Kemp and R Palmer were asked if they wished to be co-opted. All were in agreement and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office. The Chair invited nominations for the position of Treasurer, proposing B Kemp, seconded by Cllr Wade
~ W I C K HAM S K E I T H PAR I S H C O U N C I L ~ 3. Chair’s
Welcome: Cllr Thorogood opened the AGM, which followed on from the Annual Parish Meeting. 4. Declaration of Interest: Cllrs Wade and Knights declared a non-pecuniary interest for Item 8. 5. Minutes of Meeting held 11 March 2019: The Minutes were approved by all Councillors and signed by the Chair. 6. Reports: 6.1. Treasurer’s Report 2018/19: Cllr Kemp presented the Treasurer’s Annual Report, giving thanks to R Bassett, Internal Auditor, and Clerk. 6.1.1. Internal Accounts Audit & Control Review 2018/19: Cllr Kemp confirmed that review documentation agreed at meeting of 11.03.19 had now been formally signed off by R Bassett, Internal Auditor. 6.1.2. Annual Governance Statement 2018/19: Cllr Kemp presented proposed Statement, Section 1. All Councillors were in agreement to adopt proposed Statement, which was then signed by Chair and Clerk. 6.1.3. Final Accounts Approval 2018/19: Cllr Kemp presented end of year Accounts as at 31 March 2019, which showed a balance of £2,898.74. All Councillors were in agreement to adopt Final Accounts. 6.1.4. Accounting Statements 2018/19: After initially signing Accounting Statement, Cllr Kemp presented cross check of Receipts and Payments Summary against Accounting Statements, Section 2. All Councillors were in agreement to adopt the completed Accounting Statements, which were then signed by Chair. 6.1.5. Invoices for Approval: The following invoices were approved for payment: Village Hall Hire (Jan/Feb/Mar meetings) £36.00 Suffolk.Cloud (Website Hosting/Support 2019/20) £100.00 6.2. SCC: Cllr Stringer – no report received. 6.3. BMSDC: Following the recent elections, Cllr Warboys was elected, representing the Gislingham Ward. Cllr Warboys gave a brief introduction about himself and gave reassurance that a neutral position representing interests would be advocated within BMSDC. 6.4. Suffolk Police: No crimes were reported on website. 6.5. Parish Clerk: 6.5.1. Pot Holes: The condition of the road around The Grimmer/Village Green had been reported and confirmation of works agreed received. 6.5.2. CAS Membership: Free membership was renewed in March, giving access to advice for community sectors. 6.6. Parish Councillors: 6.6.1. Cllr Wade gave an update on funding received for the defibrillator (£2,400 from National Lottery, £1,000 from Tesco Bags of Help Scheme, £300 from coffee morning) and presented model options/proposed training. The Chair advised that Village Hall Committee had offered to fund electrical socket/installation within Village Hall. Cllr Warboys advised that the provision of a telephone box may be available for housing of defibrillator. 6.6.2. Cllr Blair questioned delay of BMSDC Joint Local Plan. Cllr Warboys has meeting next week and will advise update following. 6.6.3. Cllr Blair advised of Septic Tank registering requirement. 6.6.4. Cllr Blair/Wade questioned possibility of Parish Council purchasing land for sale in Daisy Green Lane. Members of the public felt that this land was already under offer. 6.6.5. Cllr Knights advised that BSMDC have advertising that a 5 year land supply can be demonstrated. 6.6.6. Community Speed Watch: Consideration for the purchase of additional brackets to ease removal and reerection of SID were considered, however, costs were too high to proceed. 6.6.7. Cllr Kemp advised that the Treasurer’s Manual was nearing completion. 7. Correspondence Received: 7.1. Correspondence received from concerned resident in The Street regarding speeding (received prior to SID being erected along Wickham Road). 7.2. St Andrews Close: Orwell Housing has advised of tree works involving removal of 3 silver birches on 28/05. 8. Planning Matters: DC/19/02223 – Outline planning permission applicaton received for erection of two detached dwellings with garages and contruction access on land south of The Grange, Grange Road. Following mixed discussions, it was agreed to support application, but raise concerns for the development to be in keeping with character of location/neighbouring properties and for consideration to be given to the orchard/trees. 9. Matters for next Agenda and Any Other Business: Village Green (consideration of areas to be left uncut) 10. Next Meeting: 8 July 2019
~ S T. A N D R E W ’ S C H U R C H ~ Rural Dean: Rev Canon Diane Williams 720316, mobile 07714016554 diane.rev@btinternet.com Readers: Helen Matter 780379, Elaine Miller 770337, Sheila Wright 768644 Elders: Peter Paine 767897, Janice Shea 781263, Jean Willoughby 766621
Services for June 2019 Every Sunday morning at 9.30am unless otherwise stated, 2nd & 9th in the village hall, 16th onwards in church 2nd – Sunday after Ascension, Holy Communion – Rev Canon Barbara Bilston 9th – Pentecost, Morning Worship - ‘The Home Team’ 15th, Saturday 3pm, Wedding 16th, 10am - Trinity Sunday, Benefice Family Communion at Wickham Skeith – Rev Canon Barbara Bilston 23rd – Trinity 1, All-Age Family service - ‘The Home Team’ 30th – Trinity 2, Extended Communion – Sheila Wright We will continue to avoid using the church for the first 2 weeks of June to allow uninterrupted work by the builders while the dustiest tasks are completed, so the services on 2nd & 9th will be held in the village hall. The builders have promised us that the church will be made ready for the wedding on 15 th and we can then use the church on Sundays though there will still be plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other final jobs to be finished in the gallery area. The next PCC meeting will be on Monday 10th June, immediately after the FOSA AGM. If anyone has anything they want the PCC to discuss, please notify the Secretary, Mary Paine (767897) so it can be included on the agenda. The Monday Morning Group continues its usual pattern this month meeting at the Village Hall on Mondays June 3rd & 17th. Do consider joining us, you will be welcome. Gift Aid - if you are a tax payer any money you give to the church, whether it is regular or occasional, a small or large amount, can benefit the church even more if you sign a simple form to enable the tax to be claimed back. This doesn’t cost you, the giver, anything extra. Our envelope system can be used for regular Sunday collections or more occasional gifts. You can sign each envelope as you use it or, for more anonymity, sign one of our gift aid forms and then put the number on the form on each envelope you use without any need for a name. This enables our Treasurer, Philip Cutting, to maintain a traceable record for the tax man but only you and he know the amounts involved. It is particularly helpful for maintaining cashflow if you are able to set up a standing order from your bank account so that there is known amount of income into the church account, whether or not you are able to attend the service each week, to help in planning budgets. It costs at least £200 - £300 a week just to keep the church going in order that we can hold regular services and be available to everyone in the village who wants a baptism, wedding or funeral service. Gift Aid forms are available from Liz D who will be happy to explain the system in more detail and receive completed forms to pass to Philip. Flower & Cleaning Rota 16th Mrs E Davidson 23rd & 30th Miss R Elsden & Mrs J Evans
~ F U N D R A I S I N G for S T. A N D R E W ’ S C H U R C H ~
Mary and Peter Paine treated us to an amazing selection of photographs from their Uganda trip this year. Because the country is so poor we kept the refreshments simple but monkey nuts and fresh pineapple went down very well. The open bar helped – thank you Leigh and thanks to Dave, too, for operating the dishwasher. Mary and Peter have been asked to repeat their talk in Bacton – that’s how good it was.
Open Gardens Sunday 16th June 1 to 6pm Maps will be on sale at the Village Hall for you to find the many gardens that are kindly opening. Margaret Horne, at Twynings, will have lunches and teas for sale, there will be music in the garden at Kisumu, plants for sale in some gardens and there will be lots to inspire budding gardeners too. Do give the afternoon a try. The fundraising group of four will take a break over the summer but get yourselves ready for a rejuvenated group in the autumn. Our project is progressing well, looks as if it will be completed on time at the end of June and then we’ll have a grand opening by Bishop Mike to which everyone will be invited. A totally re-built gallery, accessible toilet, servery, water laid on and a cess pit too – wonderful! While this work has been going on we’ve decided on our next couple of projects – be prepared! With thanks to everyone for all your help and support for many years Margaret Jones-Evans
Open Gardens 16th June 1 - 6pm Refreshments for this year's Open Gardens will be available at The Twynings, The Green. If anyone is able to provide either a cake or scones for this would you kindly let me know. I am also holding a Garden Themed Tombola so would appreciate any new garden themed prizes, eg tools, seeds, plants, gloves, etc. Thank you for any support you are able to give. Margaret 766398 margaret.horne1234@btinternet.com
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This newsletter is kindly sponsored by Richard and Alice Palmer. It is produced by the Village Hall Committee.
Business Adverts Adverts are £5.00 per month, £25 for 6 months and £50 for one year. Cash or cheque (payable to “Wickham Skeith Village Hall”) to Melinda Appleby at Haymead House, The Street, in advance of the advert being placed please.
All bookings of the Village Hall and its equipment should go to: Denise Carle, 9, Grange Road, IP23 8NE. Telephone 01449 767838 or Email denise.alexander63@yahoo.co.uk Hourly rate: £8.00 The rate is per hour or part thereof. Minimum booking period 2 hrs. Day rate (24 hour period): £85.00. 25% reduction in rate for Wickham Skeith residents and Wickham Skeith village groups and organisations. Official bodies (e.g. elections): £200.00 per day. A 30 minute "warming up" period will be allowed in cold weather.
And finally... Please send all your village news and adverts for next month’s newsletter to: mappleby@tiscali.co.uk or call 01449 766879 By 25th July 2019
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WICKHAM SKEITH VILLAGE FETE On THE GREEn FROM 2PM SATURDAY 22 JUnE 2019 On Monday 17th June at 7:30pm there will be a Fete Stallholder's meeting. You can drop off full bottles and cans (alcohol) for the wheelbarrow of delights, tombola and raffle prizes and perhaps plants if you can't make it on Saturday. Or just come along and see what help you can offer on 22nd. See back page for help still needed. Free glass of drink for all contributors!
Draw Tickets You should have received an envelope with this newsletter containing three books of draw tickets for the Grand Draw. Could we please ask that you return any ticket stubs and money, or unwanted tickets, in the envelopes to us by 22nd June. They can be given to any of the committee members (Katie, Jocelyn, Mark or Joy) or a member of the village hall committee. They can also be put in the post box on the front of the village hall or returned on the day. If you would like to buy tickets but are unable to return them please inform one of us
Help Needed For The Fete Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to help. Anyone wishing to bring any tombola prizes, bottles or crockery, or any stall holders who want to clarify anything, we will be at the village hall on Monday 17th June between 19.30 and 20.00: a glass of wine will be available. The fete committee still needs help in several ways: For the stalls: Cakes and savouries for the tea tent and cake stall. Prizes for the tombola. Drink (bottles and cans) soft and alcoholic for the barrow of booze. Any prizes for the grand draw. Crockery for the crockery smash. Contact Katie Durrant for storage or take to the Grimmer on the day or the night before please. Set up and take down teams: From 6.30pm on Friday 21st June – meet Nigel Merriam by the Grimmer From 9am on Saturday 22nd June – meet by the Grimmer After the fete - Saturday evening: take down and clear away & Sunday morning. If you are available to help please let Katie Durrant know. Stall holders Stalls need to be set up and ready to go when the fete is opened at 2pm. If you can volunteer to look after a stall Email Katie Durrant with queries Kdurrant.cd@googlemail.com Or phone 766574 We hope that you will all have a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and Thank you for your help. The fete committee