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DEADLINE August/|September edition Wednesday 18th July 9am

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BISLEY W.I. Admission £3.00

Meetings start at 7.30

Thursday 14th June Overcourt

Elizabeth Cowen MEMBERS ONLY

Thursday 12th July Pub Signs

Angela Panrucker Non Members Welcome

Printed by MDL Kelex 01453 791400

Bisley Friendship Club Weds 20th June &

Weds 18th July Village Hall 2.30 to 4.30

Friendship Club will continue in memory of all the hard work and

effort Barbara put in. Enquiries to Susie Bromley 770232

Guests and newcomers very welcome

Tickets £2.50 from George Stores

OPEN HOUSE Coffee 11am to 12 noon

Thursday 7th June Olive Burkett

Hartwell Cottage

Thursday 5th July Audrey & Roger Harding

The Scrubbs

Open house is a good way to meet your neighbours and catch

up with village activities

Flicks In The Sticks Tuesday 12th June

7.30 for 8pm

The ARTIST The highly acclaimed

silent film

Well worth watching

Tickets £3 on the night

Front cover courtesy of James Whitestone

Celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

June 2012

Welcome to all visitors, especially those from Plessala, our twin village in Brittany. Red, white and blue flowers in baskets, tubs or gardens would give the village a festive look. Flags and bunting too! There are many events around the village. The High Street will be closed for the Soap Box Derby on Monday morning, June 4th. If you normally park there please would you be kind enough to move your car/s—inconvenient but prudent!

Programme of Events Friday June 1st Bisley Bluecoat School - Oakridge School will be joining Bisley for a Jubilee Party with a dress theme of the last six decades. They will share a buffet lunch and enjoy fun and activities including a Punch and Judy Show and traditional games such as hoop-la and a tug-of-war.

Saturday June 2nd

9.00 - 6.00 All Saints’ Church. Display of Flowers, Royal Memorabilia and Children’s Art. Refreshments available. You can listen to a full recording of The Coronation from 2.00 - 5.00. 10.00 - 12noon Bell Tower Open. Bisley Bellringers welcome visitors to the Tower. 2.00 - 5.00 Behind ‘Greenacres’, Back Lane. It’s a Knockout. A life-sized version of the popular TV game. Eight teams of eight, plus children’s games. All welcome to cheer them on. To enter contact:

Vanessa Ridler-Dutton ( 01452 - 770353 ) 2.30 Pleasure Ground — Cricket. Bisley v. Slimbridge

Sunday June 3rd

9.00 - 6.00 All Saints’ Church. Display of Flowers,

Royal Memorabilia and Children’s Art. Refreshments available. You can listen to a full recording of The Coronation from 2.00 - 5.00 11.00 - 12.30 All Saints’ Church. Jubilee Café Church. An informal service for all the family. ‘Make your own crown’ - children’s prize. 2.30 Overcourt. Tennis Tournament. Mixed doubles tournament. To enter contact:

Philip Howard ( 01452 - 770776)

7.30 - 11.00 W.I. Village Hall. Mr. & Mrs. Bisley’s own version of the TV show. Tickets £5 (includes light supper) from George Stores.

Monday June 4th

9.00 - 6.00 All Saints’ Church. Display of Flowers, Royal Memorabilia and Children’s Art. Refreshments available. You can listen to a full recording of The Coronation from 2.00 - 5.00 10.00 - 12noon High Street to Wells Road. Soap Box Derby. Come and watch Bisley’s own Grand Prix. Races for youngsters and for older folk— who should know better. To enter contact:

Julian and Louise Painter ( 01452 - 770165)

2.00 - 5.00 W.I. Village Hall Grounds. Jubilee Lunch. Celebrate as the Queen has asked us to do - villagers and guests joining together to enjoy a great festive event. Tables, chairs, music and decorations provided. Just bring your own food and drink.

Tuesday June 5th

9.00 - 6.00 All Saints’ Church. Display of Flowers, Royal Memorabilia and Children’s Art. Refreshments available. You can listen to a full recording of The Coronation from 10.00 - 1.00 10.00 Sports Pavilion Pleasure Ground. Parish Walk. Choice of two walks, each approx. 5 - 6 miles. A chance for those who have over-indulged to burn a few calories. For further info. contact:

Lesley Greene ( 01452 - 770018 ) 2.00 - 4.00 Overcourt. Garden Party. A relaxing end to the celebrations with neighbours and friends. Music from the Cranham Orchestra, traditional children’s races with specially created Jubilee / Olympic medals. Finger food provided free. Bar available.

Enjoy the weekend and look forward to the next event.

Funds have come from winning the Vibrant Village of the Year, a grant from Stroud District Council, Quiz Nights at The Bear, the Big Brunch, paying to lock up two of our neighbours and from

private donations.

Special thanks to:

Peter and Carol Jeffries for the use of their field and to Ray and Marjorie Freemantle and Peter and Jane Moore for access John and Elizabeth Cowen for the use of their garden Jane Neighbour of ‘Pick a Pot’, Cirencester for creating the children’s medals The Cranham Orchestra Colin and Sue at The Bear for donating the proceeds of Quiz Nights Claire and Kevin at George Stores for advertising events and selling tickets All those who have given so generously of their time and effort to organize events, prepare food, spend the day in the Lock-Up and do the thousand and one other jobs that make celebrations successful

and to YOU. YOUR SUPPORT IS WHAT MAKES BISLEY

A VIBRANT VILLAGE