News & Events
Upcoming Events
If you know of or are participating in any upcoming events that might be of interest to our site visitors, please contact us.
Friday Night Social
1 November, 7.30pm, in the Village Hall
The next village social will be bonfire night themed with bangers and mash. Bring your own drinks. Still time to book places with Carole Lakey who will co-ordinate contributions. Let her know if you’d like the veggie option.
Remembrance Service
Sunday 10 November, 3pm, All Saints Church Harborough Magna
Christmas Wreath-making Evening
Thursday 12 December, 7.00pm sharp start, in the Village Hall
Our ever-popular workshop will once again be professionally led by Norman Clarke. Tickets are £25 per person (payable on booking) and include all the supplies you’ll need to create your Christmas door wreath, plus a glass of mulled wine/soft drink and nibbles. Bring along any additional accessories you’d like to include. This event always sells out fast so book with Nicky Main straightaway. If you’re unable to join the workshop or it becomes oversubscribed there will be make-at-home kits available at £25 each.
Village Christmas Party
Saturday 14 December, 7.30pm, in the Village Hall
The hall will be decked out and the buffet table full. A nice opportunity to meet newer neighbours and catch-up with others. Tickets are free, instead you’re invited to contribute something towards the buffet. Bring your own drinks. Book places in advance with Carole and she’ll co-ordinate contributions. There’ll also be a charity fundraiser raffle so donations of prizes on the night are welcomed.
Carols on the Green
Sunday, 22 December, 4.00pm, on the Village Green
Gather on the village green for family carol singing ahead of the big day. There’ll be mulled wine, soft drinks and mince pies to tempt you…..Bring a torch or lantern, the green looks beautifully festive as darkness falls.
Other News
Village 200 Club - as a reminder, this is a monthly draw from 200 numbers. Numbers are £5 each per year, most participants hold 5 numbers for a donation of £25 per year. There are 30 or so available numbers so please grab some if you don’t already hold any. If you’d like to participate please contact us. Winner of the monthly £25 prize for July was Martin & Jill Owen, August Chris and Mike Pearson, September Cath and Steve Dunn, October David and Nicky Main. Congratulations all, enjoy your winnings!
Fete, Horticultural Show and Dog Show – anther busy and successful fete. We really are pushing our luck weather-wise with another warm and sunny afternoon. Lots of lovely comments from visitors who love the idyllic setting and traditional atmosphere. Thank you again to everyone who volunteered, contributed and supported the day. It raised over £1600 for Village Community Funds which supports the upkeep of the village hall and events such as the Christmas ones above. A charity donation of £250 has been made to Safeline.
Horticultural Show Cup Winners: Wheatley Cup - Karen Duff. Paddy and Colin Steel Cup - Will Friswell (fantastic celery). Aileen Wright Cup - Freddie Littler (age 6) for his Lego model. Margaret Campbell Cup - Elizabeth Biggs-Poyner for her chutney (so good the judges wanted to take it home).
Golden Lion Trophy for best hanging basket.
Winner
Second
Third
Brooklands (Audrey)
Home Farm (Kasha & Richard)
Timberlea (Carole & Jim)
Lilac Cottage (Julie & Paul), Campbells Cottage (Sally & Keith), Renvyle House (Monica & John), 8 The Rickyard (Jane & Dan)
Country Bunches Trophy for overall colour.
Winner
Second
Third
Highly commended
Village Sign – thanks go to Mike and Sue Stone for clearing off the ivy and pruning the shrubs around it. Looking very tidy now.
Home Farm (Kasha & Richard)
Brooklands (Audrey)
Hollins (Marion & Keith)
Goodbye and good luck - to Elaine Johnston as she leaves the village for pastures new. It’s been nice knowing you Elaine, we hope you’ll be very happy in your new home.
Poppy Appeal – Norman Clarke will shortly be calling around the village with the poppy collection. If you’d like to make a donation directly it can be dropped into Thornfield, opposite the post box.
Pumpkin Stall – still underway at time of writing and very generously supported again this year – thank you. Total funds raised to be announced.
Parish Council News
The rainy and sunny spells of weather this year have meant hedges have been growing strongly and it’s been tricky keeping on top of trimming them. Village paths need to be wide enough to allow a pushchair/wheelchair to pass freely. Thanks to everyone bearing this in mind when trimming. The PC have offered help if needed. You can contact them via the borough council website.
Drain in Cord Lane – the partially blocked drain is fully on Warwickshire Highways’ radar as both the Parish Council and residents are in contact with them. Further work has been scheduled though unfortunately no date given as yet.
Stile in Cord Lane towards Harborough – the top rail has been lowered to enable easier clearance.
Shield for most improved front garden
Winner
Highly commended
Grafton (Karen & Pete)
Robin Down (Rob)
Reminders
Defibrillator – this is sited on the village green opposite the village hall in the old red BT phone box. Access to the equipment can only be gained by dialling 999 when full instructions will be given by the emergency services.
Next Village Meeting will take place at 8pm on Wednesday 20 November in the village hall. If you’d like to put anything forward or join the meeting, contact us here. We’re particularly keen to hear your ideas for events and nominations for charities that are close to your heart which might benefit from our fund-raising activities. As always, all welcome.
Any queries or messages: contact us via the website
Tables & chairs for hire – there are useful fold away tables of various sizes and chairs available to hire from the Village Committee for use by village residents. £5 per table, £1 per chair. Ideal if you’re having an extended gathering or party. Contact us if you’d like to make a booking.