Shouldham Volume 2 No. 4 Autumn 2004

Village Weekend reapsgrand rewards

This year’s Village Weekend was another splendid success. Despite the odd downpour moistening passengers on the tractor ride, and the occasional gust of wind threatening to relocate proceedings to Barton Bendish (or thereabouts), all the events passed off smoothly and enjoyably.

An added benefit from all this year’s activities is a profit of approximately £1,000. Of this, £500 is being donated to the Daniel Everett Mobility Fund. Village organisations requiring financial support from the remaining £500 are invited to apply in writing, outlining their need to the Village Weekend Committee (c/o the Old Rampant Horse, The Green) by 31st October 2004.

How does your garden grow?Once again there will be a Shouldham Open Gardens day in summer 2005. If you would like to be involved in organising the day and/or are prepared to open your garden, please contact Jan (347919) or Jenny (347420).

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Write on If you’ve any gossip, suggestions, views or news of forthcoming events that you’d like to share with the rest of the village, please contact Phil Harriss (347244 or 01865 463257 /www.philip.harriss@ntlworld.com ). Or pop a note through the door of ‘Dunromin’ on the Green.

Next issue’s deadline: Sunday, 28th November, 2004

FoundA large umbrella was found in Pearce’s Barn following the summer barbecue. To claim, please ring 347919.

Photograph & Craft Exhibition

It is hoped to hold a Photograph & Craft Exhibition in the Village Hall on Sunday 21st November. So if you have any photographs of village events, old and new, views of the village, the school, the football club etc, please can we borrow them to display?

Also, we hope to exhibit crafts, either just for show or to buy. So we want paintings, woodwork, embroidery – in fact any kind of craft. We will take great care of all your items. Proceeds for Village Hall funds. Please ring Jenny Malby on 347420.

Bright sparks neededfor Village Weekend

CommitteeThe continued success of village activities is dependent upon both the support of villagers and the energy and enthusiasm of the organising committee. Hence we are looking for new members and fresh ideas to help maintain the impetus. Committee meetings are informal and friendly, and occur about six to eight times per year. They are held in the convivial surroundings of the King’s Arms.

Why not come along to the next get-together on Tuesday 16th November for a short meeting at 7.30pm followed by the annual pub supper (partners invited). If you’d like more information, please ring 347919.

Thursday 2nd December, 10am-1pm, Shouldham Village Hall:

COFFEE MORNINGWith raffle, stalls and refreshments. Tables for hire (£4

each); please apply to Ann Hullah (347814)Proceeds to All Saints’ Church

Sunday 19th December, 6pm, All Saints’ Church, Shouldham:

SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS

A traditional Christmas service, held by candlelightEveryone most welcome

Thursday 23rd December, 7pm,The Green, Shouldham:CAROLS AROUND THECHRISTMAS TREEChristmas Eve, Friday 24th December, 5.15pm,All Saints’ Church, Shouldham:CRIB SERVICELast year’s innovative service was a huge success.This is for the whole family, so do please make every

effort to attend as space may be limited!

Christmas Eve, Friday 24th December, 8pm-midnight, Shouldham Bowls Club:

DISCOSee the next edition of Shouldham News for prices.

New Year’s Eve, Friday 31st December, 8pm-1am, Shouldham Bowls Club:

DISCO & BUFFETSee the next edition of Shouldham News for prices.

Dates for your diaries

Saturday 2nd October, 7.30pm, Shouldham Bowls Club:DISCOProceeds going to the Daniel Everett Mobility Fund

Saturday 16th October, 7pm for 7.30pm,Shouldham Bowls Club:MEDIEVAL BANQUET &DANCING TO MIKE MAXFour-course meal plus four glasses ofwine. Tickets £10.50, phone 347636

Saturday 13th November, 7.30pm, Shouldham Bowls Club:

MARK STEEL (solo artist)Meal at 8pm of sausages, mash, peas, onion, and

cheese melt, plus dessertTickets £6.50 at the bar, or ring 347636

Tuesday 16th November, 7.30pm, King’s Arms:VILLAGE WEEKEND COMMITTEE

MEETING & ANNUAL PUB SUPPERAll welcome to come and make preparations for next

year’s events. Phone 347919 for details (please give plenty of notice if you’re coming to the supper).

Sunday 21st November, Shouldham Village Hall:PHOTOGRAPH & CRAFT EXHIBITIONProceeds to Village Hall fundsPlease ring Jenny Malby (347420) for details.

Kicking off the new seasonShouldham Football Club is fielding four sides this year: U8, U9, U11 and U12. We welcome any new players at all age groups, with girls being allowed to play at league level until the end of primary school. Games are played locally.

Could any parent who wants to get involved please contact the club. Committee members are also needed. Information about the club can be found on our website: www.shouldhamfc.com.

Finally a plea from Shouldham FC to all dog lovers. While it is nice to see dogs running around, it is not nice to have to pick up the doggy mess from the pitches. Unfortunately we are having to do this on a regular basis.

Racing certaintyAnxious owners, inveterate gamblers and enthusiastic connoisseurs of chicken suppers all descended on the Bowls Club the other Saturday for ‘A Night at the Races’.

True to form, the race-card contained a compendium of village events, mishaps, characters and curiosities, all wrapped up in a horse’s name. Race No.2, the Ghetto Gallop, was especially fiercely contested, with Sulkey Susan sprinting home ahead of the rather gloomy Wet Harvest, both out of the Hipperson stable.

The event is a major fundraiser for both the Village Weekend and Shouldham Youth Club. Thanks go to all the organisers and to those who helped with the food and ran the Tote through the evening. In particular, Keith Matthews with his spanking new spreadsheet shone as the bookmaker. A new career, perhaps…

Many thanks from the Village Weekend Committee and Shouldham Youth Club for the massive £725 raised at this very popular event.

All Saints’ ChurchFlower Festival

This event, held over the August Bank Holiday, was again a great success despite the variable weather. The ‘TV Favourites’ theme allowed our local flower arrangers to exercise their skills and imagination to the fullest extent, and the church was a blaze of colour. Our sincere thanks to all the arrangers, helpers, and – above all – those who visited and made the festival another memorable event. It raised just over £1,500 in aid of church funds, for which All Saints’ PCC is extremely grateful.

Brian Hullah, Churchwarden