EXTRACTS FROM THE
VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2000
Webb Ivory
There is still time to order Christmas cards, etc., from
the Webb Ivory catalogue. Contact Diana Kesterton, tel 01908
372434.
Church News
Just a reminder that during the Family Service on 5
November the Rector will be dedicating all the kneelers that have so far
been completed. The Rector and Churchwardens invite all those who
made or donated kneelers to attend this service. All the kneelers
completed so far look splendid and enhance the interior of the church.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the service
which is at 11 am.
Autumn Bazaar
The Bazaar will be held in the Pavilion on Saturday 18
November from 2 pm to 4 pm. Please give your donations to the
appropriate stallholders below, or they will be happy to collect.
Large items for the bric-a-brac stall require advance notice and cannot
be accepted on the day. Items for the Tombola will be collected by
the Brownies on Wednesday 8 and Wednesday 15 November. Mike Parker
will also be collecting for raffle prize items during the week of the
Bazaar.
Tombola (Brownies) - Sally Robinson, 60 Station Road.
Tel 374851.
Jigsaw Pazzles - Joan Varney, 11 Station Road. Tel
370407.
Bric-a-Brac - Wendy Mills, 52 Station Road. Tel 374745.
Raffle (Soft Toys & Christmas Hampers) - Mike and
Shirley Parker, 20 The Nortons, Caldecotte. Tel 649223.
Cakes - May Butcher, 25 Station Road. Tel 642555.
Plants - Barbara Smith, 67 Station Road. Tel 373339.
Books - Stuart Leeming, Driveside. Tel 372032.
Craft & Photo Albums - Jenny Woods, 48 Normandy Way,
Bletchley. Tel 366124.
Christmas Decorations/Flower Arrangements - Sandra
Paulger, 3 London End Lane. Tel 378849.
There will also be village greetings cards, games, face
painting and teas available. Entrance is still only 20p and all
are welcome.
Bow Brickhill WI
The AGM will be on Thursday 16 November at 7.30 pm in
the Pavilion. All members should attend. Competition:
'Figurine'.
Mobile Library
The mobile library will be in the village by the War
Memorial on Friday 3 and Friday 17 November from 11.20 am to 11.40 am.
The Wheatsheaf
Dates for your diary:
Saturday 7 November - Singer entertainer 'Eddie R'
Saturday 11 November - Karaoke with Damien Fuller
Saturday 25 November - by popular demand, Jan's Karaoke
Friday 1 December - Eddie R's back
Saturday 2 December - Karaoke with Damien Fuller
Saturday 9 December - New band 'The Crow People'.
Let's give them a warm welcome to the village!
26 December - Boxing Day - open all day with
entertainment by Eddie R from 1 pm.
New Year's Eve - ticket only, numbers limited, £10
each. First come, first served. Buffet and entertainer Eddie R.
Prize raffle.
Poppy Appeal
Poppies will be on sale in the bar of The Wheatsheaf.
Bow Brickhill First School
Fireworks Display - 4 November
Bow Brickhill First School will be holding its annual
Firework Display on 4 November. Gates will open at 5 pm when
refreshments and barbecue will be available. Display begins at 6
pm. Tickets can be purchased on the gate with reduced prices for
children. See posters around the village for details.
Silver Millennium Coins
The school has a stock of commemorative silver
millennium coins available depicting an engraving of the school with the
dates 1878-2000. They cost £15 each and are a very nice idea for
a Christmas present or keepsake for anyone who has attended the school
or lives in the village. They are available in a presentation box
detailing issue number, etc. Contact Mrs Law at the school on
373672 to order.
School Christmas Bazaar
The school will be holding a Christmas Bazaar in the
Pavilion on Saturday 2 December from 2 pm to 4 pm.. There will be
a variety of stalls with something for everyone, including a Father
Christmas Grotto.
Bow Brickhill Club
The annual general meeting of the club took place on
Tuesday 3 October at the Pavilion. Twenty six members were
present. Acting Chairman, Christine Loak, welcomed the members and
reported on a very successful year. An audited sheet was
circulated and approved. The Acting Committee was re-elected en
bloc. Christine Loak was elected Chairman and Betty Barden
Treasurer. Any Other Business: a request was received for a
donation to the Parish Magazine and it was agreed that the sum of thirty
pounds should be given. A most interesting talk on Brickmaking
followed. This was given by Jack Bromfield and a long question and
answer session followed. Rosemary Guess and Shirley Parker ran a
very successful raffle. This was followed by tea and cakes served
by lady members. A welcome was given to Bill Billings MBE who is a
to be the speaker at the November meeting. His subject ' Comics'
will include memories of Beano, The Eagle and The Adventures of Sexton
Blake. The meeting closed at 4 pm. The next meeting will be
on Tuesday 7 November.
Parish Council
The next Parish Council meeting is Thursday 8 November
at 7.30 pm in the Pavilion, Rushmere Close. (Meeting
subsequently postponed until 29 November).
Again we have to report vandalism at the Pavilion when
the walls were daubed with white paint. We believe the culprits
were also marked with paint on their clothes. Someone must know
who they are. The cost of these repairs prevents us spending money
on other projects.
Recyling Calendar for November
Blue weeks: Wednesday 1 November, 15 November, 29
November
Red weeks: Wednesday 8 November, 22 November.
Electricity Work
We are advised that the electricity company will be
replacing some overhead electricity cables and poles and putting cables
underground. This is only for part of the village, roughly from
Downs View to Drakewell. It means that once again the road will be
dug up. Work is scheduled to begin in November.
Congratulations!
Our heartiest congratulations to Bernard and Kath Goode
on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary and we wish them many more happy
years together.
Doris Rogers
Many will be saddened by the sudden death of Doris
Rogers. Doris was a well known figure in the village, particularly
when she walked her dog. Latterly she was to be seen at her gate,
willing to talk to anyone. Every month she contributed £1 to the
cost of the village newsletter. She will be sadly missed.
Items for the August newsletter should reach
Norman Causer - 14 Downs View, Bow Brickhill - by Friday 24 November.
Tel 01908 372884.
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