Beat the winter blues with a coffee and a catch up at The Pelican this Wednesday – 22nd January 2020 at 11am
Beat the winter blues with a coffee and a catch up at The Pelican this Wednesday – 22nd January 2020 at 11am
Come along for a coffee and a chin-wag at The Pelican on Wednesday 20th November at 11am. Everyone welcome.
Due to it being election day and the village hall being used as a Polling station, the training will be held at The Old Bakehouse (bottom of Brewhouse Hill).
Please contact Sarah Whatley – Froxfieldclerk@yahoo.com if you would like to join the Community Speedwatch group.
Apologies to those due to atend the speedwatch training today but the CSW Co-ordinator from Wiltshire Police has cancelled due to illness. He is hoping to reschedule for the same day and time next week.
On Wednesday 16th October, Froxfield was finally presented with the engraved shield and framed certificate for winning the ‘Best Newcomer’ category in Wiltshire’s Best Kept Village Competition which was judged back in June this year. Among those present were Peter Cook the Kennet Co-ordinator of the BKVC, Froxfield Chairman Pat Adams and Councillors Vanya Body and Steve Heppenstall, Richard Fradgley representing the War Memorial Hall as well as our County Councillor James Sheppard and some residents of The College.
Froxfield won £150 cash prize which will be used to purchase more flowers for the planters for next year’s competition. The shield, which we keep for the year, will be displayed in the trophy cabinet at the hall.
On Sunday 27th October, the Pelican are holding a charity day in aid of MIND, a very worthy mental health charity. There will be a live band – The Busketeers – from 4-6pm with activities to keep the kids amused whilst you enjoy the music.
After there will be a pub quiz with curry supper and a raffle with some amazing prizes up for grabs. Please click on the links below for more details or contact Georgia Hawkins at The Pelican for tickets.
Summer is coming to a close, so why not have a clear out and make some money in time for Christmas. There will be a car boot and table top sale at Froxfield War Memorial Hall on Sunday 6th October. Pitches and stalls are available, so please contact Marilyn Mason on 01672 512634 or Betty Walley on 07760 158984.
The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 11th November 2019 in the village hall. The meeting officially starts at 7.30pm but Councillors are in the hall from 7pm if you have any matters you wish to discuss prior to the meeting. Free tea and coffee will be available.
Please also see the ‘Council Members’ tab on the website for their contact details or email Froxfieldclerk@yahoo.com
Our recent community weekend was a great success. Starting with the community market and events including morris dancing, pimms stall and bar on the village green. On the evening of 7th September, there was a barn dance and curry supper (superbly cooked by Claire and Henry Morris) which was very well attended and great fun for all ages.
A beautiful sunny Sunday 8th dawned and shone through the stained glass windows of the church illuminating the stunning floral displays which were courtesy of the Head Gardner at Littlecote and Claire Wilson. Normandy Barcelo decorated the exterior with hedgerow finds of conifer, ivy and rosehips.
In the evening there was a musical concert with Phoenix Brass band and local residents playing some beautiful pieces.