July

We are now well into the season of the fete, but not a fete worse than death! I shall have been to a good many by the time the summer is over and it will be nice to get to see everyone. Not only is the fete a good time to get together and have some fun but it is also a fun way to raise money. Sadly the church is always in need of money, in the case of Hollesley about £50 per day to keep it open and Boyton about £17 per day.

At the time of writing, we have not yet had the Hollesley Fete and the Boyton fete is not until the end of August, but all the same, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who will be helping make the fetes a success. And thank you for your continuing support for the village church, dont forget it is yours; use it or lose it as they say.

Yours Geoffrey

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We have just finished an extremely busy period at Hollesley Primary School. Years Six and Two have recently completed their SATS tests, in which the children tried very hard and should produce pleasing results. We also have a new Deputy Headteacher at the school in the form of Darren Morgan from Manchester. Before we break up for summer we have lots of exciting things planned, including cycling proficiency training, sports day and various trips, galas and activities. Friends of Hollesley have organised a camping activity for the weekend of the 5th and 6th July.

We are delighted that the first phase of our building work has now been completed. This has given us a lovely, large new classroom, two new storage cupboards and a ramp at the front of the school, as well as a chance to refurbish one of the other classrooms. Visitors tell us that it looks like a completely new school! Watch out for the grand opening on Thursday 17th July.

Boyton and Capel St Andrew
We have again collected a record sum of £94.87 for the Red Cross. Thank you all for being so generous. Kay Stoddart

Have you a spare hour or two to help with the Riding and Driving for the Disabled at Sutton? We cater for people from all over the surrounding area but need more volunteers or we will have to cancel classes. Phone Shirley Green, Tel 01394 411251 and come and see what we do.

Visiting ringers from Stratford St Mary will be ringing at Hollesley from 6.45pm to7.30pm on Saturday 12th July. Our regular ringing practice continues at 7.30pm every Friday. Dont forget the Open Day on Sunday 21st September for anyone to come and see what it is all about, Fred Stentiford

This years fête will be held at Boyton Village Hall on Saturday 30th August at 2pm. The usual stalls will be there plus some surprises! Proceeds will go towards the church and repairs to the Village Hall. Rumour has it that the Village sign may be painted by the time you read this!

Fred Stentiford

We need to get this project underway in Boyton. There will be a meeting about it on 9th July 7.30pm at Rowlands, Boyton. All welcome. Phone Isobel Lilley on 01394 411409 for information.

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