Monday, 27 June 2022
Did you go to Old Buckenham fete?
All go at Chapel Green School
It was very busy at the Chapel Green School fete on Saturday. The weather was ideal, loads of people came and they all seemed keen to spend their money. First indications are that it raised at least twice as much as the previous fete.
Friday, 24 June 2022
Chance to visit Old Buckenham School
Go exploring
Have you ever felt reluctant to go down the entrance road to Chapel Green School and past those barriers? Tomorrow, Saturday 25 June, they are holding their fete and would love you to visit them between noon and 3pm. See the buildings and grounds, meet some of the staff, pupils and members of the Friends of Chapel Green School. Try out some of the many stalls and just have a good time.
You can enjoy yourselves while making some money to support the school get those little extras that will make life even better for the pupils. See you there.
Wednesday, 15 June 2022
Old Buckenham Green
Cleaning up
Two requests from the Green Management Committee, One is for the bunting to be removed from alongside of Crown Road, the proposed site for the Jubilee street party that was cancelled. The other is to remind everyoneto come along and help to “litter pick” this coming Sunday 19 June. Meet at 11am by the play area. All equipment provided!
Family groups welcome, the children love it.
Tuesday, 7 June 2022
Old Buckenham school celebrating at fifty
A chance to visit Chapel Green School
The Friends of Chapel Green School (formerly of Chapel Road School) are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year hosting a Summer fete on Saturday 25 June. They hope to see you all to celebrate this special occasion. They have some fantastic raffle prizes to be won, craft stalls, music from the brilliant Stardust Duo, Emergency vehicles, Cinders the pony lucky dip, lots of fun and games for all the family, refreshments/pancakes/waffles etc from Flippin Marvellous, BBQ and lots more. They look forward to seeing you all.
Thursday, 2 June 2022
History of Old Buckenham
Jubilee exhibition
Try to get to the Village Hall during Friday 3 or Saturday 4 June to see various displays relating to activities in the village during the Queen's reign. Information about All Saints Church, the Women's Institute, commemorative postage stamps, memorabilia collected by Roger Wilson and the recent work on Ottomer Pond.
If you go on Friday's Village Walk you will end up at the Village Hall so you can look around then. Also your opportunity to pick up your Jubilee mugs.
Old Buckenham's Street Party
Take part at another time
The weather is now forecast to be heavy rain so the organisers have decided to cancel this event. Please let others know. Thanks.
The weather is looking promising for Sunday 5 June so get organised to come along and enjoy a traditional British Street Party in honour of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
