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CHURCH NEWS
Our Christmas services were memorable and well attended. Many thanks to the Rev. John Wilson from Wells for braving the snow and ice to take our Christingle Service on the 20th and Holy Communion on Christmas morning. Many thanks to all who decorated the church and helped with the Christingles, the mulled wine, the Christmas tree and mince pies. Many thanks also to Eva, Clive, Beverley and Steven for the very eye catching crib on the knoll, and to Jack Grange for helping me put up the floodlights.
Carols at the Red Lion went with a real swing as usual on Christmas Eve. We really must get some new carol sheets with different, or preferably no mis-prints. Being urged to "sin in exultation" on Christmas Eve is perhaps not quite right! It should be "sing" of course. We certainly did that!!
John Adnitt
MUSIC CIRCLE
During the winter months, we have been having afternoon meetings at 2.30. It suits some better and others not quite so well. We have enjoyed 2 evenings of Russian Music ranging from Cossack Dances and the Red Army Ensemble to some well-known and not so well known composers.
We saw, and heard, how the traditional rhythms and sounds of Russian folk and church music pervaded much of what we heard. On Dec 9th we meet, again at 2.30, for a pre-Xmas selection of music we would like to receive in our stockings, or give to others!!
Be warned, some of us have large feet! Do come and join us at the usual venue - behind the village shop -Kingfisher Barn.
John Adnitt
Stiffkey Cricket Club is looking forward to another great summer's cricket!
Stiffkey have spent the winter working on their pitch and installing a permanent net to improve match training. The club, which plays Sunday 35 over matches against other North Norfolk clubs, is looking to expand its squad so if you are looking for some relaxed but competitive cricket then please contact club captain John Griffin on fi@northnorfolkfish.co.uk or field captain Siemon Scamell-Katz on siemon.scamellkatz@tns-ri.co.uk. We're planning pre season nets in March (weather permitting!).
Look forward to hearing from you!
Siemon Scamell-Katz
STIFFKEY WI
3rd Mondays 7.30 at Stiffkey Old Hall
In September we and lots of guests had a very informative and interesting evening with Mair Talbot who enlightened us about prostitution in Norwich and the work of the Magdalen Group there.
Our Harvest Supper in October was enlivened by Harvest Hats - and there were some beauties!
We look forward to varied speakers in 2010 and we should love to welcome new members or visitors! - from Stiffkey or any neighbouring village.
Come and try us! Just ring Chris at 830 701 or Helen, at 830 349 for more info.
Helen Leach.
STIFFKEY VILLAGE HALL
Stiffkey Village Hall has a new committee. The committee was elected from a well attended AGM on 28 September. The chair is Alison Lawrence, the Treasurer, Karen Pickles, Secretary, Janey Sugden and the Booking Clerk is Gail Whitworth. The Committee faces some challenges in the medium term but we know we can count on support and commitment from all the village in the next few months.
One of the first things we are doing is re-organising the bookings system. To book the Stiffkey Village Hall, contact Gail on 01328 830994 or Karen on 01328 830461 or email stiffkeyvillagehall@gmail.com
Janey Sugden
THE FATE OF THE FETE
At the AGM held in the Village Hall £800 was allocated to each of the Village Hall, Parish Church and Playing Fields. £300 had already been contributed towards the planned replacement Village sign.
In addition, well over £1000 was raised by the various local groups & charities during the fete. Over £3000 remains in the Fete bank account to help finance the next fete.
As reported in the last 'Lynx' the 2009 Fete Committee decided to retire at the AGM. The response to the appeal for villagers to come forward to form a new committee was disappointing, with only one person responding: the 2010 fete may not take place.
A final attempt to form an organising committee will take place at meeting to be held at Stiffkey Village Hall at 7.00pm on January 14th 2010.
In the recent village questionnaire over 30 people indicated their willingness to help organise the fete, here's an opportunity.
If you want a fete in 2010, please come along. If you cannot attend, but wish to join the new committee, or want further details you can contact me on 01328 830569 or Marlene on 01328 830878
Steven Bashforth
THE MONDAY MARDLERS
Here in Stiffkey for the past year, the Mardlers have met on the first Monday of each month at 2.30pm at The Red Lion Pub conservatory, for a get-together and chat along with some tea/coffee and excellent cake.
We have a raffle and a bring-and-buy stall and normally we have a quiz or beetle drive or similar and occasionally an outing, but always enjoy a `mardle' and a giggle! Why not come and join us? The entry fee of just £1.00 covers your refreshments.
If you have trouble with transport - we can help. Just call Pat on 830863 or Eva on 830709 and we will see what we can arrange. If you are coming by car - there is lots of parking space at the pub. Any other questions -call us!
The first meeting of the New Year will be on Monday 4th January 2010
Pat Price