Quizzing in Old Buckenham

 Alternative quiz raises money

Last night was the opportunity to enjoy some different quiz questions in a relaxed atmosphere and raise money for charity at the same time. There was only room for six teams to be in the Methodist Church as they tried to answer a wide range of questions dreamed up by Richard and Donna Peat. Some questions were straightforward like naming bridges while others involved identifying tunes played backwards and deciding what films various film stars did not appear in. 

There was a break for some refreshments and a well-supported raffle. The quiz results were very close with only one point separating first from second, the winning team who called themselves 'we were the champions' just sneaking past the 'Buckenham Brains'. The best result was that the event raised £175 for the St Martins charity which provides facilities for the homeless in Norwich and Norfolk.

Forthcoming Old Buckenham walks

Why not join in?

The Old Buckenham Women's Institute have arranged a couple of walks in the village on Friday 28 April. They are offered to support 'Women Walk the World Day' (which actually takes place on Sunday 30 April).

If you would like to take part please meet outside All Saints Church between the Church Rooms and the Children's Playground so as to be ready to set off at 10.30 am.The shorter walk of about 2 miles will go through the churchyard and the Stud, out to Abbey Road, along the track past the B&B, then back along the footpath to the Stud and the church.. The longer walk of about 4 miles will go out past the windmill to Stacksford, then towards Hammonds Farm, take the footpath across the bridge and then along the Permissive path across Banham Moor and back along Sandy Lane and Mill Road to the Green and the Church. 

Everybody is welcome to join in. Please encourage any friends, male or female, and well behaved dogs to participate. They  are inviting all who take part to make a voluntary donation of £2 (more if you wish). All donations will go to the Projects Fund of ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World).

Let's hope for a really good turnout and really good weather.

Old Buckenham Yard Sales

 Stuff to get rid of?

On Sunday 30 July between 9am till 1pm there will be houses all over the village selling their unwanted goods. Start sorting things out now.

If you would like to take part please email Steph at stephaniegipp@hotmail.com as she is co-ordinating the event and will make sure your location is listed on the map that will be produced.

Lilies in Old Buckenham

 Flowers for you to see

The many lilies are now there now there to see in All Saints. Why not pop in and see them?

 

Working in Old Buckenham Church

 Lilies in All Saints for Easter

People have been working in the church this morning doing the flower arrangements for you to pop in and see on Sunday.

 

Old Buckenham Village Hall

 Find out how well the Village Hall is doing

Many blog readers make use the Village Hall. Perhaps they come to parish council meetings, maybe they attend plays, they may even come to the Luncheon Club to cook meals for the older folk. Tonight is a chance to learn more about the running of the hall as they will be having their AGM at 7pm. Come along and see what they have been up to and what you may be able to do to help them

See you there at 7pm.

No April meeting for Old Buckenham Parish Council

No reason to go to Village Hall

There will be no Parish Council meeting on Thursday 6 April as not enough councillors are able to attend. Without enough members to make a quorum, no official decisions could be made.  The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 11 May in the Methodist Church at 7.30pm. Please note the change of routine day and location. This is due to the Elections timetable. From June, meetings should return to the regular time of the first Thursday of the month in the Memorial Room of the Village Hall..