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From Church Street to Fern Road ... (26-6-10)

26-6-2010 Yet another day of glorious sunshine—let's hope it continues into the Celebration Weekend in seven days time.

This morning at the Co-0p, Coleen, Jan and others worked hard to raise money for the Lincolnshire Air Ambulance. The cakes we bought looked inviting and by mid-day we had eaten them: all in a good cause!

Meanwhile, up at the Old School on Fern Road, it was the monthly Saturday Cafe. The new outdoor furniture was brought into good use for the second time: the first was at the World Cup barbeque last week, but you will not want to think about the result of that event—unless you are Algerian!

No need to say much more, the pictures sum up the atmosphere.

Tony Jarrow

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Cropwell Jam Released on new label this weekend! (21-6-10)

Red Sky 21-6-10 Sounds like a big musical release will happen in the Old School at the Saturday Café this weekend. However, whilst the headline might have mislead you, the actual product should be even sweeter.

As at Saturday Cafés earlier in the year, Barbara Pugh will be selling some of her preserves. She told me:

"I will be introducing my new label "Mrs Pugh's Preserves. Homemade in Cropwell Bishop" in response to requests for 'authentic locally made preserves'.

I have been busy with rhubarb, and will be introducing two of my own creations 'Granny's little helper' - Runny rhubarb and fig jam, and for those who need more help, why not try my 'Grannies Dynamite' - rhubarb, fig, prune, date and lemon jam!

I shall also have a few jars of this season's strawberry jam available, together with a large selection of chutneys and sauces—just right for the barbecue season."

Why not pop into the Old School at 10am on Saturday and get some for yourself. Go via the Co-op where an Air Ambulance fund-raising event is taking place from 10.30am onwards.

I wonder how Barbara comes up with the name for her products: "Grannies Dynamite"?

The photo above? The sky this evening at 9.45pm. Nothing to do with jams—just wanted to share it with you.

Tony Jarrow

World Cup fever leaves many with a sick feeling (18-6-10)

World Cup at Old School World Cup at Old School There was a mixture of excitement and tension as the minutes were counted down to the start of the England World Cup game on the big screen at the Old School.

The entertainment committee and helpers were in a cheerful mood as they worked their socks off to make it a night to remember.

The new tables, chairs and parasols set out on the grass outside added to the atmosphere of a village barbecue: the smell of beef burgers and sausages even more so.

The idea of buying a lucky ticket to predict the time of the first goal seemed a good idea: my own predicted the 56th minute. I decided that a friend's ticket of 4 minutes would surely be closer to the mark: if only!

World Cup at Old School Nevertheless, sales from the bar were buoyant and everyone settled into their seats—or stood in groups—ready to enjoy the game …..

I really enjoyed the drama, excitement and action: this being ITV, the advertising at half time was based on famous footballers. For me, this was the highlight of the first hour!

It is not unusual in an important football match for some players to freeze and play far below the exciting level we are used to seeing in the Premier League. But when the whole team does, your heart sinks.

Let's be positive about the match: at least England did not lose and all pressure is now off goalkeeper Robert Green—is it now on Fabio?

Still, full marks for the organisation and lets hope there are more events like this: there was a real family atmosphere.

Tony Jarrow

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It's your Memorial Hall—why not help manage it? (15-6-10)

Memorial Hall Many years ago the Memorial Hall had a committee which consisted of representative members from all organisations in the Village. We would welcome such a committee now. Could this be YOU?

We are an entirely voluntary Committee and the Hall is managed by the efforts of our fund raising and lettings. We would welcome anyone who would like to join us and help to maintain and, hopefully, improve a building which is part of the Village heritage. The Memorial Hall actually belongs to the Village having been built by voluntary contributions from it.

Please telephone Pam Barlow on 989-2361 if you think you would like to join the committee or even if you would like to know a little more about us

Pam Barlow

Hare today—gone tomorrow? (2-6-10)

Hare One adventage of living in the country is that we are more likely to see wild animals on our travels.

On several occasions over the years I have enjoyed the sight of a hare darting across a field at high speed. However, after this evening my enthusiasm is being tested.

As I planted a few more tiny cabbage plants on my allotment, Sandra - a couple of plots away - asked if I had also spotted the hare on the other side of the site! Do hares like tiny cabbages?

Oh well, bugs, birds, rabbits and hares — I suppose we will have to learn to live together.

I wonder if hares eat through plastic netting? My grandmother used to serve me rabbit pie, I wonder ... no, I must stop this thinking!

Tony Jarrow