Surlingham

This year’s fayre has made £2,577.  Congratulations and a huge thank you to everyone who contributed – all those who helped with stalls and activities, baked cakes, provided refreshments, donated prizes and items for stalls, sold programmes, etc.

And of course thanks too to Padmaloka our generous hosts, and to everyone who came along and supported the event.

information from Pat Scowen

Surlingham Broadnotes Choir is a friendly group of some 20 or so people who meet weekly on Wednesdays in Surlingham village hall to, ‘have a good sing’ under the direction of a professional choir leader. We start a new term on Wednesday Sept 10^th and would be delighted to welcome anyone who might be interested in becoming a member to come along for a free taster session. No musical experience or ability is required, just a willingness to join in.

So do come along to the village hall at 5.45pm for a 6pm start on Wednesday 7^th (or a subsequent Wednesday) and try us out.

Usual fees are £21 for a 7 week half term series of sessions. The Choir is open to anyone aged 16 or over and is non-profit making. If you have any queries please use Contact Us on Surlingham.org.

I am sure all those who came to The Fair today will join with me in saying a big thank you to those who organised and ran it today, and to Padmaloka for hosting it. It is always a wonderfully pleasant and peaceful event, and so quintessentially English and this year was no exception. Whilst they are active throughout the year, the Fete Committee and helpers really work hard on the day to set it up and ‘take it down’ in such a short time.  The entries for the Essence of Surlingham competition were superb and all would have been worthy winners, but perhaps Surlingham Fair itself is, arguably, ‘the Essence of Surlingham’.

There’s still time for children aged up to 11 to enter our Clean Green Recycling Machine competition.  Any model you like as long as it’s made from clean material that can go into the green recycling bin.  Bring your entries along to Padmaloka tomorrow evening or on Saturday morning.

info from Pat Scowen

Essence of Surlingham: calling all artists, photographers & crafters, young and old, to showcase what they’ve been making. The only criteria is that the artwork somehow shows the essence/is inspired (figurative or abstract) by living in and around Surlingham.

Prize: There will be a prize for the peoples’ favourite.

Please deliver the work Amanda Addison 28 The Green any time from 10-5 on Friday 29 August (with completed form) and ready to display. Your work will then be displayed at Padmaloka in readiness for the opening of the fair. If you are unable to bring work on the Friday, please contact Amanda amanda.addison@virgin.net to make arrangements. Work will need to be collected from Padmaloka at the end of the fair.

Information received from Amanda Addison

UPDATE

Essence of Surlingham

Please deliver the work to Amanda Addison 28 The Green any time from 10-5 on Friday 29 August (with completed form). Your work will then be displayed at Padmaloka in readiness for the opening of the fair. If you are unable to bring work on the Friday, please contact Amanda (amanda.addison@virgin.net) to make arrangements. Work will need to be collected from Padmaloka at the end of the fair.

Information received from Amanda Addison