St George's Day Fun Sat 23 April

This year, St George's Day falls on a Saturday, so keep an eye out for some fun things going on in the village, including Dragon Tales - children's themed story time at the library in the morning.   Please note your diaries and keep an eye out for notices.   

Local shops will hold a best dressed window competition, so look out for dragons. Car parking in church Lane car park will be FREE. The party will continue into the afternoon up in Horn Hill, as the Landlord at THE DUMBELL Public House is offering DISCOUNTED DRINKS from 2 till 6; a FREE British Bangers & Burgers BBQ from 2 till 5 and LIVE MUSIC (by Ekkie) from 4 pm onwards. Watch this space for news of further activities and attractions. Commemorate St George, patron saint of England, Portugal and a number of countries; patron saint of Guides & Scouts, and symbol of the triumph of good over evil. Wear something red & white and come join in the fun.    

After you've been to story time, of course!!

Not sure about the bouncy castle, but the landlord of the Dumbell is generously funding his musician, Ekkie, to come and serenade us in the village around lunchtime too. I don't frequent pubs very often but last time I was in the Dumbell, with a group of several families who'd been out for a New Year's Day walk, the food was superb, and plentiful, considering it was a bank holiday. I have heard a few people say that the food there nowadays, under the new landlord, is equally superb. I think I'll have to make it a regular Sunday lunch venue, especially as it's such a nice walk up to Horn Hill. It's a funny old year, this one, with Easter, St George's and the Royal You Know What happening all in the same weekend, but it'll be interesting to spot dragons, fluffy chicks and commemorative wedding stuff festooned about the village! Have a great weekend everyone, and come on down to the village to make merry.   

Anyone named George, who'd like to be introduced to the Community by The Town Crier on St George's Day, just approach him on the day. There were 3 men named George who died for their community in World War 1, by the way.