Saints Alive: Stanhoe and Barwick Newsletter

January 2016

WI notices:–

Thursday 7th January, 2:30pm in the Reading Room – Our monthly meeting welcomes Alan Frary, coxswain of the Wells lifeboat. Bring husbands, friends, and anyone else who’s passing……. More information below

Tuesday 19th January, 3:00pm – a cosy, warm afternoon tea at Costa Coffee, behind the Londis store on the construction college site. Parking on the parade ground car park across the road. Come and swap Christmas experiences!!

Advance notice:–

Thursday 4th February, 2:30pm – WI meeting when Jonathan Holt, warden of Holkham Hall will talk about conservation work and more.

Friday 19th February, 3:00pm – afternoon tea with Lindsey’s home made cakes at Cafe Nelson at Langham Glass in Fakenham, with time to look around the showroom afterwards.

All our monthly meetings are open to ladies who may wish to visit, without obligation. Just come along – there’s no need to arrange it in advance. Bring a friend if you wish – and there’s no requirement to live in Stanhoe, we have members from several other villages.

If you would like more information on any aspect of the organisation, or our meetings and outings, please feel free to telephone Pamela (518033) or Geraldine (518025). We would be happy to help, and would love to meet you.

Parish Council Meetings 2016:–

• 14th January 2016
• 10th March 2016
• 12th May 2016 (followed by Annual Parish Meeting)
• 14th July 2016
• 8th September 2016
• 10th November 2016

All meetings are on Thursdays and will be held at 7:00pm in the village hall with the exception of 12th May 2016 which will be at 6:00pm to be followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 7:30pm.

Stanhoe Library:–

Coffee, Cake, Conversation & Books to Borrow every Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00 at the Reading Room. Fun and Friendly! Everyone welcome. We will be closed for Christmas, re-opening Tuesday 5th January 2016.

Open meeting – all welcome:–

On Thursday 7th January at 2:30 pm – Alan Frary, who is the coxswain of Wells lifeboat, will be talking about his work, life and experiences – everyone is welcome to attend at no charge. Stanhoe & Barwick WI will host this open meeting in the Reading Room, Cross Lane, and anyone can come along without obligation – male or female, young or not quite so young – this will be a fascinating afternoon. We also invite neighbouring WIs and other friends to our open meetings, so you won’t be “the only one”! Do come along…. .

Stanhoe Village Screen:–

We start our Spring season with Suffragette (12A) Friday 29th January 7:30pm.

A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement. Radicalized and turning to violence as the only route to change, they were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality. Maud (wonderfully played by Carey Mulligan) was one such foot soldier. The story of her fight for dignity is as gripping and visceral as any thriller. It is also heart-breaking and inspirational.

Future Film Dates:–

The Martian (12A) Thursday 25th February 7:30pm

Brooklyn (12A) Monday 21st March 7:30pm

The Lady In The Van (12A) Friday 22nd April 7:30pm

Tickets £5 on the door to include a complimentary drink. For further information visit the website: Stanhoe. org (or ring 01485 518191)

Brancaster Camera Club:–

NB. There is no meeting in December.

January 2016 meetings:–

Tuesday 12th:– Help evening with DVD. A chance for club members to get help with their photography problems.

Tuesday 26th:– Print discussion between members.

Both of these evenings will depend on the weather. Please check with either Jim Till on 01485 210013 or Wendy Calow on 01553.

And finally, with thanks to poemhunter.com:–

Happy New Year by Stanley Cooper:–

The first of January rolls around
Like clockwork it appears
I find its timing most profound
As it brings us each new year.

Right on time, it’s never late
Has never ever blown it
Apparently this wise old date
Refuses to postpone it.

Drink a toast to January one
For annual consistence
Its coming means the old year’s done
Let’s drink to its persistence.