Normanton on Soar
Ross Aston aston.ross@gmail.com
CHURCH FÊTE. Do come along to the Church Fête in the beautiful grounds of St James’ Church on Saturday 14th September, from 2pm to 4pm, on the banks of the River Soar.
We provide a large selection of stalls and games, boat trips on the river, tea in the church, barbeque etc; and those over 18 will be able to buy a glass of Pimms, with a non-alcoholic version available for children/young people and for those driving.
During the afternoon, Ken Godfrey’s Central Jazz Band will be entertaining us and to give the jazz band a break, Normanton-on-Soar Village Choir will be singing a few songs.
All proceeds will go towards our proposal to build a small extension to house a toilet and kitchen facilities at the church. Donations for the Raffle and Tombola are much needed and may be taken to The Willows, Butt Lane or to the Village Shop in the month before the Fête.
Items for the White Elephant stall and other stalls (cakes, books, plants etc) may be brought to the Church on the Saturday morning.
The fête will be opened at 2pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Please note that the Fête appears to be a little later in the month this year but it is our usual second Saturday in September!
LADIES WALKING GROUP. On Friday 20th September, Normanton-on-Soar Ladies Walking Group will be meeting for a 4 miles circular walk from Staunton Harold to Southwoods.
Meet 9:30am at Sutton Bonington playing fields for car sharing or 10:00am at the starting point at Staunton Harold car park, Melbourne Road, LE65 1RU.
For further information, please see the website - www.normanton-on-soar.co.uk/ladies-walking-group.
LUNCH CLUB. Remember ladies and gentlemen that a lunch club is held at the village hall in Sutton Bonington the second Thursday of each month. Upcoming dates include 12th September, 10th October, 14th November.
NORMANTON ON SOAR MEN’S ASSOCIATION. On the evening of Tuesday 24th Sept, we shall be returning to the White Lion at Rempstone for a social evening in this lovely little pub, including a fish and chip supper from the chippy van that calls there.
Last year’s visit was a great evening and we look forward to it again.
We do have to pre-book the numbers for supper and need to know who will be travelling on the bus so if you wish to join us please let me know by Friday 20th September, 01509 646240. No need to do so if you have already informed Neil Blythe. Bus leaves The Plough at 7.30pm. Cost all-in is £8 members, £10 non-members.
All seniors are welcome or if you have retired early and want to join us please do. Cost is £3 for our two course meal and this includes tea or coffee from 11.30am with lunch being served at midday. For more details, ring Sue James (673460)
Why don’t you also try making this easy and delicious dessert, which was enjoyed over the summer by our diners.
Lemon Surprise, 1 tin condensed milk, half pint double cream, juice and zest of two lemons, 6oz crushed digestive biscuits, 3oz melted butter.
Mix biscuit crumbs and melted butter, press into loose bottom tin to form base. Beat the cream until it becomes thick and add milk and lemon zest and juice. Beat to combine and pour into base before leaving in the fridge to set.