Diary dates for September
Tuesday 1 Coffee and chat, Church Rooms, 10.30am to 12 noon
Wednesday 2 Luncheon Club Coffee Morning, Village Hall, 10.15am
Wednesday 2 Women's Fellowship, Methodist Chapel, 2.30pm
Thursday 3 Parish Council, Village Hall, 7.30pm
Sunday 6 Wargames Club, Village Hall, 2.30pm to 6pm
Monday 7 Monday Mardle, Church Rooms, 2.15pm to 4.15pm
Thursday 10 Breckland Flower Club, Village Hall, 2pm
Thursday 10 Social and Wine circle, Church Rooms, 7.45pm
Saturday 12 Tour of Britain activities on the Green
Sunday 13 Harvest Festival service, Methodist Chapel, 10.45am
Sunday 13 Windmill open, 2pm to 5pm
Sunday 13 Produce and Handicraft Show, Village Hall, 2.30pm
Monday 14 Whist drive, Church Rooms, 2pm
Monday 14 Auction of Harvest Festival produce, Methodist Chapel, 7pm
Wednesday 16 Luncheon Club, Village Hall, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 16 Songs of Praise, Methodist Chapel, 7.30pm
Monday 21 Monday Mardle, Church Rooms, 2.15pm to 4.15pm
Thursday 24 Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm
Friday 25 OB Players, Village Hall, 7.30pm
Saturday 26 Balloon Festival, Airfield
Saturday 26 Autumn Fayre, Church Rooms, 2pm to 4pm
Sunday 27 Balloon Festival, Airfield
Wednesday 30 Luncheon Club outing
Monday, 31 August 2015
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Read the Old Buckenham newsletter for September
Catch up with the news
You'll find lots about the Tour of Britain celebrations in Old Buckenham and a reminder about the village Produce and Handicraft Show. Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September will be very busy...
You'll find lots about the Tour of Britain celebrations in Old Buckenham and a reminder about the village Produce and Handicraft Show. Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September will be very busy...
Friday, 28 August 2015
Old Buckenham windows back in
Last panel put in position
Nearly two days work but the final medieval window was put back in position in All Saints Church this afternoon. Lots of rebuilding of the many panels has gone on at the workshops of Devlin Plumber over the last eighteen months and the glass is now back where it belongs.
The blog editor was there to watch the last space being filled.
Nearly two days work but the final medieval window was put back in position in All Saints Church this afternoon. Lots of rebuilding of the many panels has gone on at the workshops of Devlin Plumber over the last eighteen months and the glass is now back where it belongs.
The blog editor was there to watch the last space being filled.
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Medieval windows back in Old Buckenham
Our glass angels are being refitted
These panels were removed in April 2014 and have been away with local firm Devlin Plumber Stained Glass since then. Today the work in returning the renovated panels to their appropriate place in the tracery of the windows is being carried out. It is time consuming work as each panel has to be individually fitted.
The medieval glass now sits behind clear glass panels so that it will not be greatly affected by the outside weather and will be preserved in the church for many, many years to come.
These panels were removed in April 2014 and have been away with local firm Devlin Plumber Stained Glass since then. Today the work in returning the renovated panels to their appropriate place in the tracery of the windows is being carried out. It is time consuming work as each panel has to be individually fitted.
The medieval glass now sits behind clear glass panels so that it will not be greatly affected by the outside weather and will be preserved in the church for many, many years to come.
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Producing stuff in Old Buckenham
Think about your entries
There is another big event in the village during September that needs lots of participation by Old Buckenham residents but does not involve cycling. It is the annual Produce and Handicraft Show. This is organised by the Old Buckenham Women’s Institute and takes place in the Village Hall on Sunday 13 September (the day after all the cycling activity).
Those putting in their exhibits need to have them there at the hall before 11am so that judging can begin. The hall opens again at 2.30pm so that you can come and see how well your exhibits have done. With all the keen activity at the allotments there may be some new entrants wanting to show off their skills.
Even if you have not managed to enter any flowers, fruit, vegetables, pot plants, eggs, art, cookery, preserves or photographs you can enjoy looking at all the entries and seeing who has done well.
Children’s entries are free and making them could be just the thing you need to keep the children occupied at the end of the summer holidays.
There is another big event in the village during September that needs lots of participation by Old Buckenham residents but does not involve cycling. It is the annual Produce and Handicraft Show. This is organised by the Old Buckenham Women’s Institute and takes place in the Village Hall on Sunday 13 September (the day after all the cycling activity).
Those putting in their exhibits need to have them there at the hall before 11am so that judging can begin. The hall opens again at 2.30pm so that you can come and see how well your exhibits have done. With all the keen activity at the allotments there may be some new entrants wanting to show off their skills.
Even if you have not managed to enter any flowers, fruit, vegetables, pot plants, eggs, art, cookery, preserves or photographs you can enjoy looking at all the entries and seeing who has done well.
Children’s entries are free and making them could be just the thing you need to keep the children occupied at the end of the summer holidays.
If you can’t find the schedule that was distributed with the July newsletter then you can ring Doris on 01953 861322 to get another one.
Friday, 21 August 2015
Pond clearing in Old Buckenham
Ponds on the Green being 'tidied up'
Yesterday the pond at Manor Corner was cleared out and today it has been the turn of the larger pond at Post Office Terrace.
Yesterday the pond at Manor Corner was cleared out and today it has been the turn of the larger pond at Post Office Terrace.
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Bradley Wiggins coming to Old Buckenham
Tour of Britain rushes through in September
Saturday 12 September is the date when famous cyclists will pass through Old Buckenham on their way from Norfolk (Fakenham) to Suffolk (Ipswich). The official tour website indicates that the cyclists will be through between 12.02pm and 12.26pm with an optimum time of 12.14pm. The timetable shows that they are expected to take just one minute to get from the Old Buckenham road sign in Attleborough Road to the crossroads at the start of Crown Road. Don't blink or you may not see them pass.
Remember there is plenty of other entertainment and cycling on and around the Green that day so make the best of an opportunity unlikely to come again for many, many years.
Saturday 12 September is the date when famous cyclists will pass through Old Buckenham on their way from Norfolk (Fakenham) to Suffolk (Ipswich). The official tour website indicates that the cyclists will be through between 12.02pm and 12.26pm with an optimum time of 12.14pm. The timetable shows that they are expected to take just one minute to get from the Old Buckenham road sign in Attleborough Road to the crossroads at the start of Crown Road. Don't blink or you may not see them pass.
Remember there is plenty of other entertainment and cycling on and around the Green that day so make the best of an opportunity unlikely to come again for many, many years.
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Having a meeting in Old Buckenham?
A place you can book
Old Buckenham Methodist Church is now available for community groups, organisations and individuals to book for events, presentations, music and other activities. The church was renovated in 2001 and as well as the main church room has a kitchen, toilets and ample parking. The building is available for £7.50 an hour. For more information or to make a booking please refer to our website www.oldbuckenhammethodist.yolasite.com phone 01953 861207 or email oldbuckenham.methodist@inbox.com .
Old Buckenham Methodist Church is now available for community groups, organisations and individuals to book for events, presentations, music and other activities. The church was renovated in 2001 and as well as the main church room has a kitchen, toilets and ample parking. The building is available for £7.50 an hour. For more information or to make a booking please refer to our website www.oldbuckenhammethodist.yolasite.com phone 01953 861207 or email oldbuckenham.methodist@inbox.com .
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Interview on Old Buckenham concert
Today's top Tip
If you missed the item on Radio Norfolk earlier today about the Chicory Tip concert in Old Buckenham next month then you should find it at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02xv2ys
and just go forward to about 2 hours 35 minutes into the programme.
If you missed the item on Radio Norfolk earlier today about the Chicory Tip concert in Old Buckenham next month then you should find it at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02xv2ys
and just go forward to about 2 hours 35 minutes into the programme.
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Chicory Tip perform in Old Buckenham
Remembering the music of the seventies
Have you got your tickets yet to see the real Chicory Tip (not a tribute band of youngsters) at their concert in Old Buckenham Village Hall on Saturday 22 August? The performance will start at 8pm and tickets cost £8 each.
The band were 'Top of the Pops' with their song 'Son of my Father' which was the number one hit in the UK Singles chart for three weeks in February 1972.
If you do remember the song and would like to hear more about it then tune in to BBC Radio Norfolk on Wednesday 12 August when there will be an interview with one of the band's members. It will be part of what is normally the Stephen Bumfrey show which this week is being presented by Chrissie Jackson and the interview is expected to take place at about 2.30pm.
If you can't remember the song then that is even more reason to tune in and listen. Of course you can listen later via the BBC Radio Norfolk website, or i-player or even by recording it using Freeview on channel 719.
The concert here in Old Buckenham will be a great night out so get you tickets now. You can email boxofficeobvh@gmail.com or call 01953 860866.
Steve Milner
Have you got your tickets yet to see the real Chicory Tip (not a tribute band of youngsters) at their concert in Old Buckenham Village Hall on Saturday 22 August? The performance will start at 8pm and tickets cost £8 each.
The band were 'Top of the Pops' with their song 'Son of my Father' which was the number one hit in the UK Singles chart for three weeks in February 1972.
If you do remember the song and would like to hear more about it then tune in to BBC Radio Norfolk on Wednesday 12 August when there will be an interview with one of the band's members. It will be part of what is normally the Stephen Bumfrey show which this week is being presented by Chrissie Jackson and the interview is expected to take place at about 2.30pm.
If you can't remember the song then that is even more reason to tune in and listen. Of course you can listen later via the BBC Radio Norfolk website, or i-player or even by recording it using Freeview on channel 719.
The concert here in Old Buckenham will be a great night out so get you tickets now. You can email boxofficeobvh@gmail.com or call 01953 860866.
Steve Milner
Friday, 7 August 2015
Colourful Old Buckenham allotments
Lots of plants now in flower
In October 2010 the Old Buckenham allotments had just been marked out on a newly ploughed field. Lots of effort has gone in to fight against the weeds and the local fauna. The site is rather colourful at the moment with flowering plants and vegetables enjoying some sunshine.
Potatoes, runner beans, yellow courgettes, pumpkins, artichokes, sunflowers and sweetcorn are all doing their bit to brighten up the place.
Perhaps we will see some of the ripened produce an the show benches when the village Produce and Handicraft Show takes place in the village hall on Sunday 13 September.
In October 2010 the Old Buckenham allotments had just been marked out on a newly ploughed field. Lots of effort has gone in to fight against the weeds and the local fauna. The site is rather colourful at the moment with flowering plants and vegetables enjoying some sunshine.
Potatoes, runner beans, yellow courgettes, pumpkins, artichokes, sunflowers and sweetcorn are all doing their bit to brighten up the place.
Perhaps we will see some of the ripened produce an the show benches when the village Produce and Handicraft Show takes place in the village hall on Sunday 13 September.
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
Sunday, 2 August 2015
Day two at Old Buckenham Airshow
More sun and even more people
It was more fine weather for the second day of the Old Buckenham Airshow. There were crowds of people sitting in the sun waiting for the air displays to start. Some got prepared with a nice cup of tea while others joined various queues for their fish and chips, ice cream, doughnuts, etc. The newly-completed toilet block at least reduced the queuing elsewhere on site.
Once the aircraft started flying, the cameras were out in force to record the hair-raising displays. Then it was just a matter of emptying a huge field full of hundreds and hundreds of cars.
It was more fine weather for the second day of the Old Buckenham Airshow. There were crowds of people sitting in the sun waiting for the air displays to start. Some got prepared with a nice cup of tea while others joined various queues for their fish and chips, ice cream, doughnuts, etc. The newly-completed toilet block at least reduced the queuing elsewhere on site.
Once the aircraft started flying, the cameras were out in force to record the hair-raising displays. Then it was just a matter of emptying a huge field full of hundreds and hundreds of cars.
Saturday, 1 August 2015
Day one at Old Buckenham Airshow
Fun in the sun
The blog editor knows that taking photographs of fast moving aeroplanes is a skilled activity so he has chosen to mainly show pictures of more slow moving objects at the first day of the Old Buckenham Airshow.
The car park started to fill up early and there was a regular flow of people though the entrance gates. There were lots of things to do before the flying display in the afternoon. You could go for a helicopter ride, sit in a very large car while it drove over some other cars, examine various classic cars, look at some classic aircraft, enjoy an alcoholic drink in the shade of the trees or just sit down and wait for the display to start.
Eventually it was time to wend your way back to the car park, start on a journey home and to savour the enjoyable day that you have had.
The blog editor knows that taking photographs of fast moving aeroplanes is a skilled activity so he has chosen to mainly show pictures of more slow moving objects at the first day of the Old Buckenham Airshow.
The car park started to fill up early and there was a regular flow of people though the entrance gates. There were lots of things to do before the flying display in the afternoon. You could go for a helicopter ride, sit in a very large car while it drove over some other cars, examine various classic cars, look at some classic aircraft, enjoy an alcoholic drink in the shade of the trees or just sit down and wait for the display to start.
Eventually it was time to wend your way back to the car park, start on a journey home and to savour the enjoyable day that you have had.
What's on in Old Buckenham during August
Diary dates for August
Saturday 1 Old Buckenham Airshow
Sunday 2 Old Buckenham Airshow
Sunday 2 Wargames Club, Village Hall, 2.30pm to 6pm
Tuesday 4 Coffee and chat, Church Rooms, 10.30am to 12 noon
Wednesday 5 Luncheon Club, Village Hall, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 5 Women's Fellowship, Methodist Chapel, 2.30pm
Monday 6 Monday Mardle, Church Rooms, 2.15pm to 4.15pm
Friday 7 Village cinema, Village Hall, 8pm
Sunday 9 Windmill open, 2pm to 5pm
Monday 10 Whist drive, Church Rooms, 2pm
Thursday 13 Breckland Flower Club, Village Hall, 2pm
Wednesday 19 Luncheon Club, Village Hall, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 19 Songs of Praise, Methodist Chapel, 7.30pm
Saturday 22 Chicory Tip concert, Village Hall, 8pm
Thursday 27 Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm
Saturday 29 Green maintenance day, 10am start outside Ox & Plough
Saturday 1 Old Buckenham Airshow
Sunday 2 Old Buckenham Airshow
Sunday 2 Wargames Club, Village Hall, 2.30pm to 6pm
Tuesday 4 Coffee and chat, Church Rooms, 10.30am to 12 noon
Wednesday 5 Luncheon Club, Village Hall, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 5 Women's Fellowship, Methodist Chapel, 2.30pm
Monday 6 Monday Mardle, Church Rooms, 2.15pm to 4.15pm
Friday 7 Village cinema, Village Hall, 8pm
Sunday 9 Windmill open, 2pm to 5pm
Monday 10 Whist drive, Church Rooms, 2pm
Thursday 13 Breckland Flower Club, Village Hall, 2pm
Wednesday 19 Luncheon Club, Village Hall, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday 19 Songs of Praise, Methodist Chapel, 7.30pm
Saturday 22 Chicory Tip concert, Village Hall, 8pm
Thursday 27 Women's Institute, Village Hall, 7.30pm
Saturday 29 Green maintenance day, 10am start outside Ox & Plough
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