Thank
you to everyone who turned up to the Affetside Society AGM. We now have an outline of most of the events
that will be taking place during 2014.
Everyone is welcome to these events, so please bring friends and family
too. The more the merrier!
Furhter down in this issue of The Link, you will find a summary of the events, so
please make a note of them in your diary.
More information will be available about the later events nearer the
time.
You will find a calendar of all the events
and other useful information about the village, including the much visited
weather information.
If you are
interested in seeing what we got up to at previous years’ events, check out the gallery!
MOVING INTO THE 21st
CENTURY
We
would like to start distributing the Affetside Link by email where
possible. If you do not have email, or
just wish to continue receiving a paper copy, that is fine, but we can speed up
the distribution and save print costs if we can email as many as possible. If you have not already been contacted and
you are happy to receive your copy electronically, please send an email to affetsidevillage@gmail.com
SPRING TIDY
Last year’s
bonfire event was successful and everyone appeared to have a great time, but
the bonfire site now needs a tidy up. If
you can spare an hour, please come along to the bonfire site on Saturday 22nd
March at 11 a.m. “Many hands make light
work” so it should take no time at all.
WILDFLOWER SOWING
The annual
wildflower seed sowing day will take place on Saturday 12th April at 1.30 p.m.
on the Village green. Each summer we get a splendid display of flowers, so
please join us in sowing the seeds. All are welcome to help and it would be
great to get the support of local children again. Free refreshments.
Wildflower Garden in 2012 |
PALM SUNDAY
The Palm Sunday
story will be played out by children this year. Meet at the Affetside Cross at 2.30pm prompt
on Palm Sunday, 13th April. The
procession will lead up to the Church where the service will continue. Come
along to the free craft activities for children and refreshments will be
available for all. There will be a free
gift for children and some palm leaf mugs which have been made by students for
the occasion.
SPRING CLEANING
If you are having a Spring clear out, please hang onto
your old clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, curtains, bedding (sheets, duvets
covers, but not duvets). Keep them for
our bi-annual clothes collection. Last year this raised nearly £400 which is a
great help towards the maintenance and insurance
of the Green. The next collection on
Monday 12th May, will be from 68, Watling Street (Opposite the
Green).
Please leave your bags by the
garage before 10 a.m. in the morning.
ANNUAL BOULES COMPETITION
This year’s French Boules Competition will be taking place on Sunday 8th June at 1.30p.m. There is a much coveted trophy for the winning adult and winning junior. Everyone is welcome, so please bring friends and relatives.
French food and wine will be provided. The cost of the food is included in the boules entry fee (£4 for adults and £1 for children).
French fancy dress is optional.
Boules competition 2013 |
TURBINE UPDATE
The turbine application at Birches Farm was overwhelmingly defeated by 17 votes to 4 at the last Planning Committee meeting in Bolton.
FOR YOUR DIARY…
Make
a note of these dates and details will follow nearer the time. These dates are available on the online calendar.
- Saturday 22nd March – Bonfire site tidy up. 11 a.m. at the bonfire site.
- Saturday 12th April - Wildflower seed sowing at 1.30pm on the Village Green
- Sunday 13th April – Palm Sunday procession and service. 2.30pm at the Affetside Cross.
- Monday 12th May - Clothes collection* from 68 Watling Street (Opposite the Millennium Green), please leave bags by the garage.
- Sunday 8th June – Annual Boules Tournament at 1.30pm on the Village Green. £4 for adults, children £1.
- Saturday 12th July - Summer BBQ at 5pm on the Village Green.
- Saturday 8th November – Annual lighting of the Bonfire on the land behind the Village Green at 6pm
- Monday 24th November - Clothes collection* from 68 Watling Street (Opposite the Millennium Green)
- Sunday 30th November – Santa will switch on the Christmas tree lights at 6pm prompt.
- Sunday 21st December - Christmas Carol Concert at 3.30pm with Tottington Brass Band.
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Any comments, ideas for future events and/or contributions to affetsidevillage@gmail.com