Barrel Fair Committee
This year will be the 14th Westleton Barrel Fair and many people
have supported the event from the beginning. This support has been
invaluable and it seems an opportune time to give everybody an
update on what the Barrel Fair has done within the village and
surrounding area during those years. On an annual basis the Barrel
Fair supports Middleton Primary School and have provided money to
help towards cupboards, play equipment etc.
We also support the archivists – Ann Followes and Alsion Paul
who maintain an enormous amount of memorabilia in their ‘office’ at
the Village Hall. The War memorial gardens are regularly maintained
and each year a Christmas coffee morning and party for all local
children is held in the Village Hall. The flower tubs around the
village were purchased by the committee and with the generosity of
Roger from Bridge Nurseries these provide an eye catching display.
A new seat was purchased for the pond area and additional litter
bins installed, the circular seat on the green was completely
renovated as was the Village sign.
Some of our older villagers have enjoyed outings to Norfolk and
Thursford whilst the younger generation were taken on an outing to
Pleasurewood Hills. The Village Hall has benefited from the
installation of a loop system, new notice board and fencing.
Donations were made to both the Millennium Fund and the Golden
Jubilee Celebrations, the WI have received various donations and it
is our policy to provide a raffle prize for Village events. This
year we hope to assist the Parish Council in their bid to purchase
recreation land for the village. Perhaps you may like to spend a
few minutes walking round the village and seeing some of the
improvements the Barrel fair have made.
The committee get excellent help from local businesses and
organisations, Godfrey and Glynis from the Village shop hand out
programmes and sell raffle tickets on our behalf as well
donating drinks etc. for the day, the WI man the tea tent on Barrel
Fair day and the Westleton Gun Club help us to organise an annual
clay pigeon shoot to raise funds. David and Jon from Westleton
House help to make costumes for the cabaret which is choreographed
by Doc and Jilly Cox and takes place on the Saturday evening. The
free car park year is courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Francis and Mr. and
Mrs. Baker. Individual villagers help in many ways in setting up
and running the stalls. The Barrel Fair is the culmination of
several months work by the Committee and friends - most of the
activities and entertainment are provided free to visitors - we
hope that you will feel the work has been worthwhile and continue
to support us so that we can continue to enhance this lovely
village.
The next Barrel Fair is scheduled for Sunday 17 August 2008.
Westleton Women's Institute
Westleton W.I. was formed in 1918. Until its demolition in 1968,
monthly Institute meetings were held in a former army hut on the
main street, and are now held in the Village Hall.
The Institute continues to organise social and educational
activities in the spirit of its founding principles and continues
to provide assistance to those in need.
The Institute meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except
January). It is a very friendly organisation and gives a warm
welcome to visitors, guests and prospective new members.
Officers for 2007/8
President: Mrs.J.Boulanger,
Telephone 01728 648419
Vice Presidents: Mrs.A.Freeman JP
Dr.S.Robertson
Secretary: Mrs.G.Saunders,
Telephone 01728 648543
Treasurer: Mrs.J.Clough.
Committee: Mrs
A.Alexander, Mrs A.Bebbington, Mrs S.Collett, Mrs A.Freeman
JP,
Mrs
S.Foster, Dr.S.Robertson, Mrs P.Swindell.
Mother's Union.
Meetings are held in Darsham, Dunwich and Westleton. Full details
may be found in The Yoxmere Fisherman.
Branch
Leader: Mrs.B.Michie Telephone:
01728 648257
Carpet Bowls
Meets Mondays 2.15-4.30pm in the village hall.
For details contact Mrs B.Michie, Telephone 01728 648257.
WEA. Dunwich & Westleton Branch
Meets at Westleton Village Hall on thursday afternoons from
September to March and occasionally outside this period. This is a
strong branch, courses are well supported and special events like
day-schools, visits and social functions usually feature in the
year's programme.
For information contact the Chairman, Roy Jones, at 01728
648436.
Dunwich/Westleton WEA – Autumn Term 2008
Arrangements for the Autumn Term have now been completed. This
message is being sent simply to provide members with an outline of
the programme so that they may note dates and times.
Friday 19th September – a day school - “How
to Read your Parish Church” – Tutor-Clive Paine. This is a
sequel to the course held last September arranged at the request of
members. It is not necessary to have attended the first course in
order to enjoy this one.
Thursday 25th September an afternoon lecture
–“The Bayeux Tapestry” –Tutor – Mark Mitchels.
Thursday 9th October – a day school – “From
the Air – Aerial Photography and Archaeology” – Tutor Derek
Edwards
Thursday 23rd October – English Architecture –
Tutor- Mark Beesley.
This is our main course for the Autumn Term and was the first
choice of members at the AGM.
The meeting on 23rd October will be a day school (4
Hours) Thereafter there will be five meetings on Thursday
afternoons of two hours each , namely – 30 th Oct., 6th
, 13th , 20th , 27th, November.
Course duration 14 hours.
Full information about these courses will be distributed later
in the year, with details of fees and enrolment procedures.
ANYONE NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING THE WEA WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE KEPT
INFORMED ABOUT THESE COURSES SHOULD CONTACT ROY JONES AT
rjones@metronet.co.uk
or ring 01728 648436
Adult Education Classes
Yoga:
Wednesday 1.00-2.30pm
Village Quilters
Quilt made for Village Exhibition
2007
Autumn and Spring Terms, Friday 1.00-4.00pm
Contact: Mrs
L.Platts Telephone 01728 648547
Mrs
J.Fuller Telephone 01728 648549
Westleton Gun Club
Clay
Shoot
Since 1973, on every other Sunday throughout the year, Westleton
Gun Club has provided a varied choice of sporting clay targets with
each event being more of a social gathering than a competitive
shoot. The club actively encourages newcomers of all ages to try
their hand at clay shooting in a safe environment supervised by
people with many years experience. Westleton Gun Club regularly
donates sums of money to local groups and each year an Open Shoot
takes place with all the proceeds also going to village funds.
More details of Westleton Gun club can be found at
www.westletongunclub.co.uk
or email
wgc@westletongunclub.co.uk
Or ring Mr Stuart Andrews on 01728 648213
Air gun
shoot
Westleton Airgun Club is affiliated to the gun club and meets once
a month for a Field Target and Sporting shoot. Anyone of any age
with an airgun is welcome to shoot in competition or practice, the
range layout changes with the seasons but shooting is always done
with the emphasis on safety.
More details of Westleton Airgun club can be found at
www.westletongunclub.co.uk
Please email
wgc@westletongunclub.co.uk
or ring Roger on 01728 668014 or mobile on 07949 290045
Open
shoot
Adult Yoga Class
Westleton Village Hall, Monday's 7-8.30pm.
All welcome
For further details contact: Judie Shore 01728 648460
Westleton Art Group
A small group of friends who meet to draw and paint in the Village
Hall and outdoors in summer.
Contact:
aileenalexander@hotmail.com
Heritage Quilters
2006 Exhibition - Photo Margaret
Huddle
Meet at Westleton Village Hall 9.30 - 12.30
Wednesdays (except July & August).
For more details contact:
Margaret
Huddle 01728 605513