BODHAM VILLAGE NEWSSponsored by Bodham Parish Council and other Village Organisations January 2012 Parish CouncilYour Parish Councillors are: The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 9 January 2012 at 7.15pm. Bodham Village Hall Film ClubWe wish all our supporters A VERY HAPPY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR. Our December screenings LES MISERABLES and WHITE CHRISTMAS proved extremely popular, it was very pleasing to see so many cinemagoers including new supporters. Les Mis was the 25th Anniversary celebrated at the 02 Arena in 2010 and just recently Phantom of the Opera also reached its 25th Year and was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall, we hope to screen this in March. We look forward to welcoming you all in 2012 and start with: 18 January - 7.00pm. A Tale of Two Cities (U) starring Dirk Bogarde and Dorothy Tutin. An unusually faithful cinematic adaption of Dickens’ timeless classic. This sensitive film succeeds in portraying not only vast social upheaval but also the personal and individual consequences of such change. Dates for your DiaryRed Hart Inn Parish Council Meeting Mobile LibraryThe Mobile Library visits on alternate Mondays and stops outside the Village Hall from 10.00 until 10.20am and in Weybourne Road from 10.30 until 10.40am. Date of future visit is 9 January. Fish and ChipsUsually outside the Village Hall every Friday evening from 4.30 until 5.15pm. Diary of Regular Events in the Village HallSunday 9.45am
United Church Service (third Sunday) Village HallPam Baker Chair (588740), Derek and June Sayer (588266), We are very fortunate to have such a busy Village Hall, used by many clubs, organisations and members of the public who, by paying a fee, contribute to the upkeep of the Hall. We have been able to use part of this money to improve the Kitchen by investing in a new Fridge and Cooker along with saucepans and utensils. Also, thanks to a grant obtained by Harry, we recently updated the loft lagging which has considerably helped retain the heat in the hall. The committee wish to thank our Secretary and Caretaker Ann Digby for the tremendous amount of work she does on our behalf. Another Bring Your Own Quiz (Drinks and Nibbles) was held on Friday 16 December. The raffle was well supported by generous gifts and the whole evening made £262 for Village Hall funds. The next BYO Quiz is on 24 February Playing FieldMichael Sayer Chair (588228), Ann Green Treasurer (588697), We have begun improving the interior decoration of the Pavilion and have started by having non-slip tiles laid in both dressing rooms. Our next project is to have skirting board and chair protection panels added. The next Table Top Sale will be in the Village Hall on 21 January from 9am until 12 noon. More details can be obtained from Ann Digby on 588409. Red Hart InnFriday 7 January – 8.00pm LUMIERE ROUGE DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND. A great
evening of Trad and Dixieland Jazz along with lots of banter. Come along early and have a
meal with the many regulars. Bodham Club for LadiesChair: Jo Worsley Treasurer:
Sandra King Bodham Bingo ClubThe last number has been called and HOUSE will no longer be heard in the Village Hall on a Thursday evening. Bodham Bingo Clubs BIG Christmas Draw was made, the final farewells were said, and the doors finally closed on December 15th. After over 20 years the organisers decided the time had come to call it a day. The girls have been there for 3 hours every Thursday evening (other than the Christmas break) but numbers have dwindled over recent years, which meant it was becoming less and less viable. Sadly they had no choice but to quit whilst ahead. The Club have supported many Village causes over the years, the most recent being the New Village Sign which was unveiled on the 16th October this year. Also in the past they contributed to New Windows in the Methodist Chapel, which has since become a private house, in 2007 made a large donation to the Playing Field to extend the Pavilion, and many smaller contributions to the Church, Croquet Club, Village Hall and Playing Field. What will the organising committee do on a Thursday evening now??? The girls would like thank all those who helped along the way including Mel, for her expert calling, Margaret, for assisting with the interval refreshments, Barry, Derek, Terry and Podge for setting up the Tables and Chairs. Also thanks to all their supporters from around North Norfolk. Most importantly to the organisers, Pam Baker, Ann Digby, June Sayer, Pearl Toyn, Gill Linford a VERY BIG THANK YOU and enjoy your well-deserved rest. Fund Raising RACE NIGHTWill take place in Bodham Village Hall on Friday 11 November at 7.30pm Happy New Year May all your troubles during the coming year be as short as your New
Year’s Resolutions. Your comments on this small publication would be much appreciated and, of
course, all the local news to: Harry Bruford, Dell Cottage, The Dell, Bodham, Norfolk NR25
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