Clifton Campville
with teams of four invited to test their mental ability against each other. All very light hearted and with a Ploughman’s supper and raffle. Bar opens at 7pm and the quiz commences at 7.30pm. To book contact Caroline Jackson on 07957 579257 or Elaine Syratt on 07766 050952.
GARDEN: When I last wrote in January, we were experiencing heavy rain, flooding and moody grey skies and here we are in April and nothing has changed! The garden is a tiresome challenge at present with the ground waterlogged so we are behind with work on the vegetable patch and on the borders. I have three lovely pots of red tulips and I wasn’t about to see those flattened by Storm Kathleen so we moved them to the car port for shelter – that is a first! However, come rain or shine there is plenty of activity with the wildlife. Blue tits are busy eyeing up the nest boxes and there are plenty of takers on the bird feeders with flocks of goldfinch, and this year for the first time siskins. We are now looking forward to the return of the swallows.
Julie Smale ccvhall2018@gmail.com
Saturday, 8 June. This great village tradition is in danger of not happening this year. We are in desperate need of volunteers to help with marquees and also during the day. We also need helpers to marshall and direct cars for payment and parking. Please contact Lorna Robinson on 07977 125959 or lornarobinson45@ gmail.com.
We are also looking for cake makers and serving volunteers. The village hall Community Coffee Shop will be running this again, this year.
So we can provide cake and hot drinks we are asking for cake donations. A lot come from our star bakers who regularly bake for the Monday morning Coffee Shop but for the fair we need a lot of cakes to satisfy demand! If you can bake a cake (or two!) that would be great. We also need volunteers for two hour shifts (9.30am until 4pm). It’s really great fun and we ensure volunteers have time to enjoy all the fun of the fair too. If you can only manage an hour that would still be really helpful. We would love to welcome you as part of this lovely team. Email your name and contact details to mabur64@outlook.com. If you have any wine or chocolate/sweets that could be donated for Tombola prizes then please contact Lorna to arrange collection or if easier, drop into the basket at the coffee shop (every Monday between 9am – 12 noon). All donations gratefully received. MURDER MYSTERY: Saturday, 20 April. Tickets selling fast. ‘Sudden Death at Thornbury Manor’ - A murder mystery event in the style of an old-fashioned radio play by Chris Lewis and Carol Hutton. At St Andrew’s Church. Doors open at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start, with a buffet during the interval. Paid bar available before and during the interval. Ticket price:
Adults £20, child (under 15) £6, family ticket £40. Limited tickets so booking is essential. BACS payments preferred. For booking details contact Sarah Ennis 01827 898108 or sj_ennis@ hotmail.com.
TABLE TOP SALE: Saturday, 11 May (11am to 3pm). Doors open at 9am for table holders to set up. £10 small table or £15 large table or share with a friend. All mechanical/electrical items must be in working order unless stated.
All clothing must be clean and clearly priced. Tables are going quickly so book early as it’s on a first come first served basis. To book a table call Pat Green on 01827 373357.
SKITTLES: Saturday, 4 May and 18 May. The skittle league is going from strength to strength. Especially the fish and chip supper. We run a fully licensed bar so only alcohol purchased at the bar may be consumed on the premises. Book early with Pat Green (01827 373357) to avoid disappointment and ensure your team gets a place. MILLENNIUM GREEN: If you want to get more involved join Coneyberry Millennium Green Trust, either as a trustee, or volunteer. Contact Liz Ellis on 01827 373735 or email bif_ellis@ yahoo.co.uk. bif_ellis@yahoo.co.uk (NB: ‘_’ underscore between ‘biff’ and ‘ellis’) for more information. This green belongs to the community so let’s all work together on it.