SCARECROWS will be popping up across Lowdham in the next couple of weeks, as part of the village’s celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of the village hall. Residents, businesses, and groups are being encouraged to create and display scarecrows…
Category: fairs and fetes
Woodborough plans royal wedding party
PLANS TO celebrate the royal wedding in Woodborough have moved forward, after two well-attended community meetings. Four Bells landlord Craig Smith is coordinating the effort, which will be held in and around the pub and its car park, and is…
Tempting fete: Lambley’s latest theatrical presentation
FOR VILLAGES across the country, the annual village fete is one of the most important dates in the calendar. For the inhabitants of Little Upper Downing, it is much more than that. From the tittle-tattle of the tearoom to the exchange…
Lowdham Show attracts record entries
The Lowdham Horticultural Society‘s annual show was held on 30 August, attracting a record attendance of 2200 visitors in bright, sunny weather. A total of 661 entries – roughly half from the village and half from the wider local area –…
Lambley fete cash take rises
It is becoming something of a tradition for Lambley’s village fete to encounter blustery weather, and the 2010 event proved no exception. This year’s fair saw winds that were strong enough to keep the birds on the ground, but weak…
Apple Day goes fourth
Returning for a fourth nibble, Lowdham’s Apple Day Sunday will be held on 17 October 2010 in the village hall. Once again over 100 different varieties of apples and pears will form the core of the display. Lowdham Horticultural Society…
Lambley fete set for 4 July
Lambley Primary School’s annual summer fete will be held this year on 4 July on the school field, 2:00-5:00pm. The event will include the usual range of attractions including bouncy castles, football shoot out, hook-a-duck, and other games. Refreshments will…