The Friends celebrate 10 years

Our summer event

Champagne & Strawberries

Picture this. A balmy summer's evening in a lovely English garden, bathed in fading sunlight. Lovely. However, that wasn't quite the setting for our Midsummer Soiree. In reality it was a bit chilly and the sun forgot to come out until three-quarters of an hour before we closed. Ah well, that's what happens when you plan a summer event; but it didn't stop us all having a very enjoyable evening. The strawberries, champagne and other goodies went down well and Frank Wood and the vicar gave us musical entertainment. Indeed one of our members was inspired to dance to "Singing in the rain". The event was well attended and we all had fun. It was suggested that in future the ticket should recommend bringing not only a garden chair and a cushion but a hot water bottle and a blanket! This has been noted. Thanks to all who joined us. Social events are very important to the Friends and we hope you will all be able to join us for our next. It's the Tenth Birthday on November 29th and we are holding a Celebration Tea Party in the parish centre. Please join us.

Quiz Night

On October 17th we held a quiz night. It was light hearted with questions for all. Ranging from nursery rhymes to geography, history and everything in between. If you couldn’t answer the questions there was also a guess the advert section. Adverts were around the walls with ‘bits’ missing. Once more a wonderful evening with lots of laughter and a sumptuous supper. Another one next year? I hope so. Sorry I forgot to take any photographs. I was having too much fun.

At our committee meeting on 1st October Wendy Jotcham kindly offered to become our new secretary. Thank you very very much Wendy, especially from Margaret Walker. A big thank you to Margaret for all her hard work over the years.

Diary

November 28 Christmas Market in the Church
November 29 Celebration Tea
February 7 Friends' Sunday
Spring time We are planning a visit to Kelmscott Manor, Nr Lechlade, the home of William Morris
A Music Night is also being planned so look out for details.

Calendar

By popular demand the calendar is back. Local photographs, a must have. A wonderful gift for homesick friends and relatives. Local friends & family will appreciate one too. They can be obtained from The Forge, Sixways Newsagents, The Vine and, of course, the Christmas Market. Also on sale at the Market will be our Christmas Cards, Diaries, Notelets and Noteblocks.