Prepare for the best ever
Folk in a Field
. Due to demand the event has grown to incorporate an acoustic marquee as well
as the main stage. The headline band this year is The Albion Band - the
foremost contemporary folk/rock group in England. Support includes Spank the
Monkey, The Gravelly Hillbillies, No.9 Blast, Rufcut, Sorcha's Fancy. In the
marquee you can see Rev'lator, The Boxhedge Clippers, Raven's Taunt and The
Goats. The event kicks off in the marquee at 2.00pm.
Because it's our fifth
Folk in a Field
we are producing a celebratory CD featuring bands who have performed with us.
Great sounds, great value. Look out too, for our famed shirts and gilets. From
Easter, you can buy CDs, clothing and tickets from our generous sponsors - The
Bell Inn, The Gate Hangs High, The George Hotel - Brailes, The Masons Arms -
Swerford, The Pear Tree, The Sun Inn and The White Swan -Wigginton. As always,
all profits go via The Hook Norton Charitable Association to support local and
national charities and good causes.
Folk in a Field is a great event, bringing people together in a spirit of
celebration - celebrating the summer, good music, good food, good beer, good
friends, good community. This year it is five years old. Come and join the
celebration!
Further information:
Graham Hendy and Pat Groome, e-mail:
folkinafield@hotmail.com22
Although the Band had planned to enter the Oxfordshire Winter Brass Band
Contest on February 18th, there were problems among some of the players
resulting in poor rehearsal attendance at the beginning of the year. This was
the crucial time, when deciding factors presented themselves and had to be
carefully considered and it was with regret that the band withdrew from
entering. The lull in engagements at this time of the year enables the
introduction of new pieces of music to be practised and concentrated upon, for
inclusion in future programmes.
| Sunflower Growing Competition |
Help raise funds for an extra football pitch, a third tennis court, multi-play area and changing facilities at Hook Norton Sports and Social Club by growing sunflowers. To enter complete the slip below and in return you will receive 3 Moulin Rouge Sunflower seeds (and growing instructions, if you need them!). On 31 st August, or earlier if you are on holiday, the sunflower plants will be measured. The growers of the 3 tallest will win a prize. (Only one prize per person). |
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Entry Form available from:
Rebecca Watts, 8 Old School End, Hook Norton. |
Our meetings seem to be planned to take place a few days after the Newsletter
deadline - in this case the AGM on March 20th. However the outcome of the
election of committee and new officers will be revealed in the June edition and
also in the Hooky news in the Banbury Guardian.
The Oxford Gang Show
On Saturday 17th March, some of the Hook Norton Guides went to the Gang Show
at the Apollo Theatre in Oxford. We went on a bus with Guides from Chipping
Norton and Bloxham. The Show was very creative and colourful, it was also
exciting. There was lots of singing and dancing. There was lots of acting
out, like 'Ariel, the Little Mermaid' and lots more. I liked the play 'When
the going gets tough' because it was really funny. It's a really good day out
for anyone planning to go another year.
Local bus services
Philippa and Ricky would like to update you on the Cycle India challenge trip
in November. From events so far we have raised over £1000 for the charity CLIC.
The current season moves towards its close with two more films to be shown at
the Memorial Hall.
Our hearts go out to the farming community at this time, their already
beleaguered industry suffering yet another tragic blow. Only those of us who
farmed through the last outbreak can truly understand just what it feels like,
or know the utter heartbreak and feeling of isolation. We spent months alone on
our farms dreading the day we spotted the tell-tale signs, prisoners of fear.
Even if we can't get to see you, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers;
many of us are praying for you by name as we travel the countryside. Farming
has always been a resilient industry. Through years of depression and bad
times it has always fought back and so it will again, from the ashes of despair
will come its resurrection. An apt reminder at this time of Easter.
