Tree Identification Wednesday 4th August
A family orientated activity – guided walk will start from Willow Brook Farm at 10.30am and last approx 2 hours. Suitable for children over 5, not suitable for buggies or dogs.Booking essential Adults £4, Children £2.50 Call Jo Fane on 01780 749483 for more details
Harvest Trailer Rides Tuesday 10th August Trailer rides through John Clare country – taking in the harvest & wildlife which John Clare visited as a young man. 6pm to 8pm, burger supper to follow Booking essential £6.50 per person, £24.00 family of four Call Jo Fane on 01780 749483 for more details
Beer Festival Saturday 14th August Ruddy Duck Peakirk. 1pm ‘til late, real ales, ciders and BBQ, live music
St Andrew’s Harp Concert Sunday 29th August Contact Polly 01733 253088 or Andy 01733 253068
Flower Festival 28th, 29th & 30th August St Bartholomew’s Church, Newborough. Variety of stalls and fundraising events.
Peakirk Harvest Festival and St Benedict’s Heritage Open Days Saturday Sept 11th & Sunday Sept 12th Churchyard stalls, exhibition of old photos (in the church) and more
A taste of Zimbabwi Saturday Sept 11th Try new tastes and recipes! Cookery demonstration and a chance to sample Zimbabwian food cooked at Clare Cottage. For more information contact the Events Manager on 07515288606
Open Day at Korea Wood Sunday Sept 12th There will be Tractor & Trailer rides from Glinton & Peakirk via the wood & local wildlife experts will be on hand to explain its development. We also hope to provide teas at the village churches to help refresh weary travellers & all donations will go to these village churches. If you would like to be involved in this village venture please contact Sally Jackson jackson.sallyann@gmail.com or 01733 253483
Northborough Family Praise Sunday Sept 12th 10.30am Northborough Village Hall Come and join us for a lively start to Northborough’s Family Day
Northborough Village Fete Sunday Sept 12th Circus theme. Contact 07767 698652 for more details
Glinton Horticultural Society Annual Show Saturday Sept 18th At AMVC, open to the general public 2.00-5.00pm
Nature Detectives Sunday 19th September A family orientated activity – guided walk will start from Willow Brook Farm at 10.30am to and around Southey Woods. and last approx 2 hours. Suitable for children over 5, not suitable for buggies or dogs. Call Jo Fane on 01780 749483 for more details
The Great Teddy Bear Parachute Jump Sunday 26th September (after the Harvest Praise Service at 10:30 a.m.)
Children welcome to bring Harvest Produce to the Service. Teddy will need parachute and sponsor form.
Forms available from St. Andrew’s and Northborough School. Refreshments will be served after the service.
Flora Walk Thursday 30th September Guided walk will start from Willow Brook Farm at 10am and last approx hour and a half. Suitable for adults and older children. Booking essential Adults £4, Children £2.50 Call Jo Fane on 01780 749483 for more details
St Andrew’s Harvest Barn Dance Friday October 1st 8p.m – 11.30p.m. with a Waggonload of Monkeys at Northborough Village Hall £12.50 to include supper. Bring your own drinks To reserve tickets call Polly on 01733 253088
Literary Festival and Bard of the Fens Competition October 2nd Enjoy a day of entertainment as groups perform poetry to music, followed by an evening with Hugh Lupton. For more information, contact the Events Manager at John Clare Cottage on 07515 288606
St Benedict’s Church, Glinton, Back to Church Weekend October 2nd & 3rd Coinciding with our harvest festival, the congregation of St Benedict’s look forward to welcoming parishioners of all ages to our church over the weekend of 2nd & 3rd of October. There will be a workshop aimed at the young on Saturday 2nd October. The focus of this will be to decorate the church for harvest, but there will be other activities to enjoy, the aim being to welcome all families into the church and inspire them to return for an ‘all ages’ Morning Prayer service at 10.30am on Sunday 3rd. Invitations will be sent to those who have visited and used the church for Baptisms or Weddings, but with whom we have lost touch. It would be lovely to welcome them back to church, together with anyone who would like to join us for this special weekend. You will all be most welcome.
Poetry Prize Day October 7th Winners of the John Clare National Poetry Prize Competition will enjoy a trip to Westminster. For more information, contact the Events Manager at John Clare Cottage on 07515 288606
Werrington Rotary Club Open Evening October 12th 7.45pm At the Golden Pheasant to show some of the projects they have undertaken and social events organised during the year. The club also assists charity organisations, local schools and clubs often undertaking joint projects and you may wish to find out more about the organisation.
If you want further information or would like to attend please contact Al Good. 01733 252064 or by email al@thegoodfamily.org.uk
Table Top Sale Sat Oct 16th from 2pm to 4pm Helpston W.I Book your table early to avoid disappointment!
Phone Sheila on 01733 253036 or June on 01733 252192
Soup Lunch in the Village Hall November 13th from 12 noon to 2pm Helpston WI – Come and sample some good home-made fayre. Phone Sheila on 01733 253036 or June on 01733 252192
Quiz Night Sat 20th November at 7.30pm Helpston WI – Come and pit your wits in teams of four – bring your own drinks and nibbles – prize for ‘Best decorated table’! Phone Sheila on 01733 253036 or June on 01733 252192
Quiz Night at Helpston Village Hall December 3rd Fish and chips and plenty of fun. For more information, contact the Events Manager on 07515 288606
New Year Walk Friday 31st December Annual family orientated walk – everybody welcome, 10.30am start to Southey Woods, walk lasts approx 2 hours. Booking essential Adults £4, Children £2.50 Call Jo Fane on 01780 749483 for more details.
