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BBQ – Latest news

Acoustic duo Dune now booked to appear at the BBQ this Saturday – they play a variety of pop songs

Bar with real ale, local cider, Pimm’s, wine and soft drinks, Barbecue with quality meats from The Sandwich Sausage Co.  Vegetarian options available

Marquee cover just in case

Entry £2.50 for adults, children under 16 free

From 5 pm – 9th July 2016

Coming Soon – Family BBQ – 9th July

The Village BBQ is fast approaching – Saturday 9th July from 4.30 p.m.

Entry Fee £2.50, free of charge for under 16s

BBQ, Bar including Real Ale, and Pimm’s

Helpers required to erect marquees from 8.30 a.m. onwards

And, some more dates for your diary:

Jumble Sale – 2pm Saturday 15th October

Halloween for children – Saturday 29th October

Village Hall AGM – 7.30 p.m. Thursday 24th November

Autumn Quiz – 7.30 p.m. Saturday 26th November

Festive Open Morning – from 11.00 a.m. Sunday 11th December

Recent Quiz Results

The recent quiz which took place on 14th May made a profit of £530 towards hall funds.  Congratulations to the winning team, Nobby’s Nuts, and a big thank you to Fiona and Mike who co-ordinated the event and everyone who helped with setting the questions, cooking and washing up.  A very enjoyable evening, as always.

Brook Flower, Craft & Produce Show – 5th September 2015

The Annual Flower Show took place in the Village Hall on Saturday. A record number of 75 exhibitors made 272 entries, including 21 children from Brook School.

Children’s Prizes were won by Thomas Smith, Melek Sari, Olivia Collins, Aneira Collins, Daniel Verhoeven, and Saskia Hargroves. Brook School prize winners were Charlie from Class R, David from Class R, Mirak from Class 2, Charlie C from Class 3, Joseph P from Class 4, Louis B from Class 4, and Ruby from Class 4.

Trophies presented as follows:

Vegetable Trophy – Shared by Mike Holland and Ted Pile

Flowers and Pot Plants – Fabienne Holland

Flower Arranging – José Preston

Cookery – Fiona Williams

Handicraft – Jenni Sari

Photography – Mike Williams

Best in Show – Graham Bradley for his woodcraft

Most Points in Show – Mike Holland

Although the weather leading up to the show had been a problem for the gardeners, the show was very successful. The Judges had remarked on the number of flower arrangements in milk jugs which had made a wonderful display and the impressive contribution from Brook School. The Committee would like to thank everyone for their support in making the show a success as well as all who helped with the organisation of the day.

Village BBQ Pics

Last week’s village BBQ was a fabulous success, thanks to the help of some stalwart volunteers, some great music, tasty sausages and burgers and the good cheer of all who came.  The sunshine didn’t hurt either!  A few pictures here…