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Seniors Lunch in St Mary’s Church Hall 19 January 2013

Roast TurkeyThirty-two hardy soles braved the winter snows this Saturday to sit down and enjoy Roast Turkey, stuffing, chipolata, roast potatoes, mixed veg and gravy followed by choice of Crumble, Treacle  or Minced tart & Custard, Coffee and After Eight Mints, all served by the “Friends of St Mary’s Church” .

Thanks to our helpers and people who supplied the Desserts and don’t forget to look out for our next quarterly get together.

Murray Harlow & Kate Penrose

Winter Bird Walk – 2nd February

Poster for Hillhouse Wood winter bird walkSteve Hallam will lead a winter bird walk in and around Hillhouse Wood on Saturday 2nd February.

The walk will afford the opportunity to see resident woodland and meadow species as well as some winter visitors.

Meeting at the Old Church at 9:30am (weather permitting), it is advised that you wear stout footwear and warm clothing and to bring a flask of hot drink.

Dick Whittington – yes it’s panto time (oh no it isn’t)

Award winning dame Scott Sophos
Award winning dame Scott Sophos

The thrills and spills with Orpen Players are set to begin on the 25th January and the run continues until the 2nd February.    This great show has been written and directed by the Players’ own Peter Cox, and tells the thrilling tale of Dick Whittington.  Join them on a spectacular adventure that will lead you from the Docks of London to the Shores of Morocco.  Climb aboard the Saucy Sally and take to the high seas with a cast packed to the gunnels with familiar faces in a show that is set to be one of the Orps finest.

All the details are on the Orpen Players’ website – tickets can be purchased online, at Ash’s or by calling Roger Milne on 241048.