Well here we are, into February already. Is it true that time goes faster as you get older?
Here is the newsletter for this month and no doubt you will have had it delivered to your door by a village resident who has volunteered to do this. Many thanks to Frank, Fred, Joyce, Susan, Jennifer, Paula and Millie for all their hard work.
Would any of you prefer to receive this monthly newsletter by e-mail?
If so, please e mail me at juli.good@btinternet.com and I will make sure you receive it every month.
It is with regret I have to report the sad death of Sam Maddison, aged 86 years. Sam was born in Fulstow, and lived in the village all his life. He was probably best known, along with his brothers, Harry and Charlie, for his love of steam traction engines and threshing machines. Sam’s father started the family threshing business in 1901 and Sam and his brothers carried on the business for many years. When farming methods changed and combine harvesters came in, Sam, Harry and Charlie would often be seen at Traction Engine rallies, demonstrating their skills with their engine, “Pride of the Marsh” and their threshing machine. Sam leaves a daughter, Susan, who now lives in Louth. Fulstow has lost one of its best-known characters and the history he takes with him. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
DIARY DATES:
CLASS LUNCH
Friday 1st February @ 12.30 in the Village Hall.
Come and meet the children of Fulstow School.
Sausage & Mash - Peas – Carrots - Gravy + Dessert
£2.50 per person.
Everyone welcome.
BLACK TIE & TIARA MASQUARADE BALL
Village Hall. Friday & Saturday Feb 15th & 16th.
£25.00 per head.
Time to get out the ‘glad rags’ and have a ball!! Don’t forget your masks / tiaras.
Saturday is sold out. 12 tickets only left for Friday 15th.
Nicky Pike needs to have payment for pre booked tables immediately please. Tel: 363405
Also please can your table choose from the following menu and submit your choices to Nicky ASAP
to enable the organisers to order food required.
Fulstow Pate
Melon & Raspberry Coulis
Prawn Cocktail
Followed by an appetiser fish course (Mussels)
Followed by a Sorbet
Daube of Pork (pork steak marinated in red wine)
or
Stuffed Chicken Breast and wrapped with Parma Ham
or
Vegetarian Bake with Béchamel sauce
Dessert & Cheese choice will be offered on the night
FULSTOW CHURCH
28th February – Luncheon and raffle in the Village Hall in aid of Church funds
Menu
Ham or Quiche salad with jacket potato - followed by a selection of deserts – Cost £5
Bookings would be preferred. Please contact Joyce Marshall, telephone 363200 to reserve a place.
NEWSPAPER DELIVERIES
Bradley & Harry Jacklin (ably assisted by Shannon) have taken on newspaper deliveries around the village. If anyone would like a newspaper delivered to their home, please contact either the shop or the boys direct (363245). They will deliver daily, evening and/or Sunday papers at a very modest charge.
Minimum of £1.00 per week, to be arranged with customer.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
FULSTOW PLAYERS
March 13th, 14th and 15th
The players invite you to a Murder Mystery Night in the Village Hall, where you are set the task of solving the mystery of:
‘Return to Talbot Manor’
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a ‘Miss Marple’ or ‘Inspector Jacques Clouseau’ this is for you.
Tickets £15.00
The evenings entertainment will include a three-course meal.
More information and tickets are available from Pauline French on 01507 363344.
OPEN GARDENS
Sunday 15th June 2008.
Birthdays
Apologies to Will Thornes for missing his birthday in the January newsletter. My excuse is that nobody told me!!
Simon Lewis - the big 40 this month
Nicky Pike – 14th
Nina Jacklin – 19th
Nigel French – 20th
Stephen Newborough (he’s coming home from Australia for it) on the 21st
Guy Acton – 22nd
Zachary 11
Angelika 13
Mathew 11
A very happy birthday to you all.
Thoughts for this month!!
* Some days you're the pigeon . . . and some days you're the statue.
* Have you ever noticed; the people who tell you to calm down . . . are the ones that got you mad in the first place.
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