WOODBOROUGH’s planned Diamond Jubilee Festivities today, Sunday 3 June 2012, have been cancelled because of the weather. Scheduled to be held on the Governor’s Field from 2pm to 6pm, and include a fancy dress parade and various games and other…
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Jubilee celebrations in Lambley, Lowdham, and Woodborough
FEW can have overlooked the major celebrations taking part across the UK and indeed the Commonwealth this weekend, marking the 60th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Diamond Jubilee events are being held in each of our local villages,…
Book festival drops Saturday focus
A NOTABLE change to the Lowdham Book Festival from previous years is the absence of the stalls and marquees in and around the village hall on the closing day of the event (Saturday 30 June 2012). In a brief note…
Trophy winners at Lambley Show 2011
LAMBLEY’s annual village show was held on Saturday 3 September 2011, attracting an eclectic range of produce and handicrafts and providing a welcome social event. The following are the trophy winners for 2011: Harry Backhurst Trophy (most points in Show): Barry Henshaw…
Apple Day promises a taste of autumn
LOWDHAM Horticultural Society is making final preparations for this year’s Apple Day, to be held in the village hall on 16 October 2011, from 11.00am to 4.00pm. The society says this is one of the most authentic and renowned apple celebrations in…
Oxton promises best fete yet
THIS YEAR’S Oxton Fete, in aid of St Peter and St Pauls Church, promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a wide range of entertainment, stalls and attractions. Visitors will be able to buy homemade cakes, jewellery, plants, books, soaps, and bath…
Join Lowdham’s scarecrow trail
LOWDHAM’S inaugural scarecrow competition has attracted 16 entries, which will be on display in locations throughout the village on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 May 2011. Organiser Nicola Macdonald has listed the entries in a convenient order for the Scarecrow…
Woodborough’s wedding makes the news
THE ROYAL wedding street party held in and around the Four Bells Inn, Woodborough, became the focus of press interest yesterday as BBC East Midlands Today and other news organisations descended on the pub. The local news broadcaster sent both…
Cowslip Sunday looks unmissable
THIS WEEKEND sees the return of Cowslip Sunday, Lambley’s revived celebration of its history, its village life, and its emblematic flower. Most activities centre around the village hall and playing field, but the whole village will be included in the…
Woodborough’s wedding plans finalised
DETAILS of Woodborough’s royal wedding street party, to be held in and around the Four Bells Inn on Friday 29 April 2011, have been finalised. Festivities kick off at 11am with the screening, both inside and outside of the pub, of…