SPRING 2002 ISSUE 22

I know when Summer is on the way. We move the clocks to British Summer Time, and around now, when I set off on my silly commute at around six in the morning, it is actually light! And, if I get away early enough, I can get home while it’s still daylight.

Heaven! If you have any events coming up in these lengthening days to publicise, or news to share with the village, do contact me (Graham Thomas) at lamorna-graham@beeb.net, or on 208897. I’ll be looking for items for the next issue by the last week of July. Until then, make sure you try and support the Family Activity Day at the Hall on the Jubilee holiday, and later the School Summer Fayre. Enjoy.

JUBILEE CELEBRATION June 3rd

At the Village Hall on June 3rd, the Queen’s Jubilee and the 25th Anniversary of the Hall will be celebrated jointly at a family fun day of sports activities and attractions aimed at the youngsters in the village. So far, we plan to have a 5-a-side football tournament, bouncy castle, raffle, various competitions, refreshments - the lot. There is a separate leaflet with the Newsletter with further details, so have a look and come and join in on the day. The aim is to have fun rather than raise money, although any funds raised are earmarked to go towards replacement of the bark under the play equipment at the Hall with rubber matting. It promises to be a day to remember, so don’t miss it.

FOWLMERE SCHOOL PTA SUMMER FAYRE 2002

This year’s Summer Fayre will have a jubilee theme and will be held on the Butts on June 22nd. It is intended that this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, so alongside many of the regular attractions there will be a few new ones. So far plans include the return of the Mega Slide, bouncy castle, a live band, refreshments, raffle (with a TV/video as first prize), and a host of stalls and games, old and new. Buy your raffle tickets from any committee member now, and come along on the day and support the school

The Friends of Fowlmere School will stage their Art Exhibition at Fowlmere School again this year from 24th-26th May. This will be the fourth annual exhibition, and the event has grown in size, popularity and success over the years. Last year over 70 local artists, many of them well known, exhibited nearly 300 pictures. Over 400 people, from in and way beyond Fowlmere, visited the exhibition and took delight in the variety and quality of the work, as well as the relaxing atmosphere that surrounds the display. Some also took advantage of the artist in residence to have their portraits sketched for a small sum, which was donated in its entirety by the artist to The Friends of Fowlmere School. We hope she will return this year. An added feature is a parallel exhibition of paintings by the pupils at Fowlmere School, which always attracts considerable interest, especially as visitors can vote for their favourite picture, allowing the painter of the most popular picture to win a small prize. Last year’s exhibition raised over £1500 for the school and we are looking forward to an equally impressive and tempting display of local talent this year. We would like to welcome as many visitors as possible and improve on last year's successes, so If you haven’t been before, do come along. Although many of the pictures are very reasonably priced, there is no obligation to buy. Just come and enjoy a delightful collection of work. The refreshments are good too!

If anyone in the village would like to exhibit, or knows someone who would like to exhibit, or if you would simply like to know more about this year’s exhibition, please contact Lois Nolasco on 208442.