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Local events for your diary.
East Brent and Rooksbridge residents,
local groups and organisations can advertise here.
Also now including
events taking place in Brent Knoll and... more....
The above image courtesy of
Somerset Community Council web
just
contact me with your event details.
Some happenings at Brent Knoll!
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An evening of Rock
and Roll
with
Pete Gill And State 51
"Let The Good Times Roll"
7.30pm, Saturday 13 March 2010
Saint Michael's Church, Brent Knoll
Tickets: Adults £12.00, Children £8.00
Available from Box Office: 0845 224 9164
Brent Knoll Post Office: 01278 760225
GC Music: 01278 794434
"Let the Good Times Roll" is a non stop Rock and Roll
extravaganza featuring
all the best songs from the period 1965-1960, presented
by Pete Gill and his Band
State 51, described as the most exciting Rock and Roll
touring Band this side of the Atlantic.
Guaranteed to be a hugely enjoyable and entertaining
evening.
SANDERS GREAT
GARDEN TOURS 2010
Sanders Gardenworld
are this year running special coach tours to prestigious gardens
all over the South West. Each destination has been carefully
selected in order to offer visitors the best possible experience
for that particular time of the season. Ticket prices include
all travel and entrance fees (lunch / tea / coffee not
included). Two experienced members of our hardy plants team will
travel with each tour. Water will be provided on all trips. We
suggest that sturdy footwear is worn and that you come prepared
for all weathers! Tickets are limited so early booking is
advisable to avoid disappointment.
Monday 19TH
April – Depart 9am
Cerney House Gardens,
North Cerney, Gloucs – coffee / tea
http://www.cerneygardens.com/
Batsford Arboretum,
Gloucs – lunch
http://www.batsarb.co.uk/
Ticket price
£20.00
Monday May 10th
- Depart 9am
Orchid Paradise, Newton
Abbott, Devon – coffee / tea
http://www.orchids.uk.com/
The Gardenhouse,
Yelverton, Devon - lunch
http://www.thegardenhouse.org.uk/
Ticket price
£20.00
Monday 14th
June – Depart 10am
Abbey House Gardens,
(‘The Naked Gardeners’!) Malmesbury, Wilts – lunch in Malmesbury
http://www.abbeyhousegardens.co.uk/
Ticket price
£16.00
Monday 12th
July – Depart 9am
Rosemoor Gardens,
Torrington, Devon – lunch
http://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Ticket price
£20.00
Monday 13th
September – Depart 10am
Marwood Hill Gardens,
Barnstaple, Devon – lunch
http://www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk/
Ticket price
£16.00
Monday 25th
October – Depart 10am
Westonbirt Arboretum,
Gloucs. – lunch
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
Ticket price
£20.00
All trips will depart from and return to
Sanders Gardenworld
For further
information or to book tickets please contact reception on 01278
761111 Sanders Gardenworld, Bristol Road, Brent Knoll, Somerset.
TA9 4HJ
www.sandersgardenworld.co.uk email
info@sandersgardenworld.co.uk
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2009
The annual
Carols in the Barn |
Our ever
popular Carols evening
took place again this year
Tuesday 22nd
December 2009
at 7.30 p.m.
Ashlawn
Farm Pill Road Rooksbridge
Proceedings
lead by local Methodist Minister, Revd Carol Gill.
With
Weston Brass and Cheddar male voice choir
BBQ, Ale, Mulled Wine, hot chestnuts and Mince Pies
etc. etc!
Admission free but
there will be the usual bucket collection for CLIC Sargent
(Cancer & Leukaemia in Childhood)
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CAROLS IN THE BARN
was held on 22 December 2009 a few days after the first
snowflakes had fallen. It was an extremely crisp and white
evening and traversing the icy yard was extremely treacherous.
Little did we know at the time that it was the only the first
snowfall of winter! The cold weather added to the seasonal
atmosphere and the evening was extremely well attended. Many
thanks to all who assisted with the preparations. The amount
raised for CLIC Sargent (including donations) was £1,025.21.
Rosemary Gilling |
East
Brent Harvest Home.
Last Friday in August
every year!
Email:
Liz Moore for information.
'Chairman of Lights for Life charity extends
his fundraising efforts to another notable cause'
Chris Crook ran in the London Marathon on
Sunday 26th April
For Clic Sargent
Chris says. "I will be moving
on to the real running stage and attempting to get around the course of
the Flora London Marathon in memory of Tom Hitt and in aid of the
Children’s Leukaemia charity, ‘CLIC Sargent".
To help Chris reach
his target of £1750
You can sponsor Chris on line by clicking the link
below
www.justgiving.com/chriscrook
or contact Chris direct
chris.crookie@btinternet.com
Tel: 07966551074
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Well here I am.... I made it in 4:12!
Well, I managed to get around in one
piece despite the added challenge of a very hot day down
in London! I did also manage to beat Ronan Keating and
Katie Price, but I don't suppose that is too much to
shout about is it!
I ran the whole way and didn't 'hit the
wall' which was most pleasing on my part! It was a
fantastic spectacle to be part of although not one I
will be expecting to ever do again! I really enjoyed
three parts, crossing Tower Bridge at 11 miles and
feeling good still, the wonderful support of the crowd,
it really was overwhelming at times and of course
running down the Mall to the finish, breathtaking! Not
that I had much to take by that time!
With the support of so many of you,
incredibly I will expect to have raised more
than £1,800 for the CLIC Sargent charity. I expected
this to be very tough, tougher than the race itself, but
it has been a great privilege to reach this figure for
such a great cause and for me, one that does mean a
great deal to me, thank you all so much.
Cheers
Chris
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Fourth
Annual Granny Trek on 26th April 2009 for Children’s Hospice
SW
The
fourth Annual Granny Trek for Children’s Hospice South West was held at
Charlton Farm on 26th April and was a resounding success. Six
hundred walkers took advantage of the fine weather to tramp through the
bluebell woods and those tackling the six miles found the new route through
the Tyntesfield Estate most enjoyable and far less taxing than previous
years.
It is
hoped that last year’s total of £38,000 will be surpassed and huge thanks
are due to the Rotarians of Bristol Severnside who do so much to help with
the organisation and manning of the walks and car parks. However, even more
gratitude goes to all those who took part and gave generously of their time
and money.
Next
year’s date for your diary: Sunday, 25th April 2010
www.grannytrek.co.uk
Rooksbridge
‘“Lights
for
Life”
Wassail Evening
photo by Jon Ryan
The
Wassail King and Queen help to raise over a £1000
for the 'Lights for Life' appeal.
Go to the Appeal pages.
The East Brent 'Harvest Home' takes place annually in August.
East Brent Harvest Home
BRENT KNOLL
FARMERS' MARKET
VILLAGE BAZAAR &
PARISH CAFE
SECOND SATURDAY
EVERY
MONTH
at Brent Knoll
Parish Hall - 10.00am to Noon
Stalls include :-
FRESH Beef, Lamb, Cheese and Vegetables
Pickles, Preserves and Cakes, Large range of Books,
Locally made cards,
Brent
Knoll Scenes and Animal Cards, Bric-a-Brac, , CDs,
Records and Videos,
Scents, Jewellery, China and much more plus the Raffle
The
Parish Café
will be serving drinks and light snacks
Entrance FREE
To
book a table please contact Jean Owen (01278 760654) £ 6
per table
Proceeds for the Brent Knoll Parish Hall (a registered
charity)
This event
takes place on the second Saturday of EVERY
month.
Make a regular
date to come along and stock up on healthy, local produce.
It's a Real
Village event with a chance to meet, chat, buy and eat!
All in the Heart of a local village.
Come along,
you never know what bargains you might find.
More
information from Jean Owen 01278 760 654
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Weight Watchers with the
wife not for you?
Chalice Morris men of Brent
Knoll.
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Chalice have been dancing for about
26 years now. Presently we consist of 4 musicians and about 15 dancers.
During the winter months we practice
every Thursday evening from 8.00pm until 10.00pm at the Village Hall in
Brent Knoll just off the A38.
During the summer months we can
be found touring local public houses and performing at local functions.
For a current list of where we are dancing out and functions we are
performing at please follow the link to our
programme
page. |
Chalice Morris Men are
looking for new prospective dancers and musicians. Any age from 14 up. NO
experience required.
Contact us through our Bagman,
Dick Shilton by phoning 01458 841400 or visit our website at
http://www.chalicemorris.org/
Red Cow Quiz Nights
Sunday Night
Quizzes are Back!
 Where
on earth did Summer go? It seems incredible that it is time for the
start of the Sunday Night Quiz Season again, back by popular demand!
The Quiz Nights are
held at the Red Cow every Sunday at 8pm. They are open to anyone and
you can come along in teams of up to 5 members. You answer as a team
(so no one is put “on the spot”). Come with friends or family, it only
costs £ 2.50 per person. Prizes are usually awarded per round to the
winning teams (£3-1st and £1-2nd), there is also a
Quizmasters prize (usually a bottle of wine) awarded at the end of the
quiz.
Last year was very
successful, with fun and enjoyable evenings spent in a lovely venue and
the company isn’t too bad either!! The quiz nights help raise funds for
the upkeep of the Parish Hall and may have raised a few IQ’s not to
mention a few eyebrows!
The quiz nights are a
lovely way to finish off the weekend, with a social and friendly get
together over a glass or two. This year, we have a variety of Quiz
Masters, so there is bound to be something for everyone’s taste and we
have reminded all of the quizmasters that the essence of the evening is
enjoyment for all, with a little exercise for those little grey cells!
The very popular
Sunday Night Quizzes make a welcome return to the Red Cow on October the
4th. So this year, why not come and join us from the start!
The Quiz Nights run throughout the Winter months on every Sunday.
Details of the quizmaster for each night are shown in the Village Diary
section of the BKN.
Bob Filmer
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