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a great year we had in bringing the village together with all sorts of
events. Here are some of the highlights documented for prosperity.
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During
the festive period (which seems a long time ago now), we had a very cold
spell and even some snow. The picture below was taken in Church Lane -
kids and Mum having great fun.
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9th December
Christmas
bazaar in the Village hall,
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Christmas
bazaar in the Village hall, always well worth a visit, there will be
cake stalls, crafts, books, toys, raffle and tombola. Any
contributions for the various stalls would be much appreciated.
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25th of November
Chine Supper
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Chine Supper - Not to be missed! 7pm. for
7.30pm. In the Village Hall. Tickets are available from Liz Drayton, Jean
Henson and Len Hodson priced at £5. Highlights include Sheep
racing, stories by Les Gostick and music by Walt Drayton. Bring your own
drinks.
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20th November
Bingo in the
Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm
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Bingo in the
Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm. All welcome! Refreshments available.
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Art Exhibition
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The art exhibition held at the Ewerby Reading Room saw some
wonderful paintings. This was well attended and raised money for the
Millennium fund. Pictured below is Les Gostick (Ewerby historian) with
an oil painting of Ewerby Church by local artist John Grove. Click here
to see one of Les' own paintings from 1967.
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Annual church garden fete
Saturday, 8th of July
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Last entry for the diary (so
far) is the annual church garden fete. It is hoped to make the
millennium fete an event to remember. Again, details nearer the time. |
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Mid-summer
hog roast & disco
Evening - Saturday, 24th of June
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By
kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. M Scott, there will be a mid-summer
hog roast & disco at Ewerby Thorpe, involving tractor rides, picnics and
for those who wish, camping over night for fun. Details to follow. |
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Street Party
Day Time - Saturday, 24th of June
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A wonderful way to spend a
summer’s afternoon would be to come along to the village street party.
Details to follow. |
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Flower
Festival
Saturday & Sunday, 17/18th of June
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To be held at the parish church
Kirby La Thorpe between 1.30 pm and 6pm. Tickets £5 with wine and
nibbles for preview on Friday night. |
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Angora
Rabbit Show
Sunday, 18th of June
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Come and see the rabbits in the
village hall from 11am until 2pm. No admission fee. |
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Haverholme
Park Clay Pigeon Shoot
11am to 4pm - Sunday, 28th of May
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Organised by Adrian and Sarah
Whitehead of Haverholme Park farm in aid of charity and Ewerby Mother
& Toddler group. Should be a great summers day (weather permitting),
so bring your friends and try your hand at clay pigeon shooting. Tickets
£7.50 entrance from Adrian, please call 01526 833705. |
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Bingo Night
Monday, 8th of May - 7 for 7.30pm start
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The earliest Bingo session.
There will be no Bingo in April due to Easter break. |
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Quiz Night
Saturday, 29th of April - 7.30pm
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A must for
your diary following last years success! £3.50 per person or £10
a family, includes Bangers and Mash supper. Tickets available from
committee members. Last time it was all sold out, so buy your tickets
early. |
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Meet & Greet
Thursday, 30th March 8pm
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This is your chance to see the plans of the Lych Gate and meet your
neighbours. Refreshments will be available, and the old village
photographs will be on display. 50p entrance. Village Hall. |
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Church Concert
Saturday, 11th of
March 7:30pm
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Grantham and Sleaford Schools Wind Band will
be performing in the Church .
Cost £2 adults and £1 concessions payable on the door. Details from Rev
Richard Abrahams, tel. 304804.
Proceeds to Sleaford and Grantham Wind Band and donation to Charity. |
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Tapestry meeting
Tuesday, 29th February 7.45pm
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Liz Rance's house. |
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Bingo
Monday, 28th February 7 - 7:30pm
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Village hall. |
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Tapestry fund raising craft fair
Saturday, 26th February 1 - 4.30pm
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Village hall. Anybody who would
like to be involved in either the tapestry or the craft fair, should
contact Liz Rance or Liz Drayton. |
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Bingo
Monday, 31st January 7 - 7:30pm
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Village hall. |
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Burns Night
Saturday, 22nd January, 7 - 7:30pm
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Tickets £6.50 to include supper
followed by dancing to Higgledy Piggledy - village hall. |
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Church Service Bell Ringing & Village walk
New Year’s day 11.45am
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Celebrations will begin with a
short church service at approximately 11:45am followed by ringing of the
bells at noon, performed by our own village campanologists (who have
been practicing fervently each Thursday evening these past months!)
After this, commencing at 1pm there will be a brisk group walk around
the village footpaths - weather permitting - to blow away any remaining
cobwebs from the last century! Afterwards meeting in the village hall
between 2 and 2:30pm for a hot toddy and refreshments. Anyone not able
to walk is welcome to the village hall to join the hikers. |
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