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CHARITY AND FUNDRAISING NEWS. A number of people have notified fundraising successes of the past few weeks to me.
If you forgot to let me know about yours please contact me for inclusion in a future column.
Auction of Promises. The event held on July 21 in the Manor Farm tithe barn to raise funds for St Mary's Church Refurbishment Fund (the Millennium Project Phase 2), realised a total of 4,700.
The evening began with pink champagne and canaps and the 70 or so people who attended brought along their own picnic supper. The 100 auction lots ranged from handmade soap, meat pies, home-made cakes and bread and hand-knitted socks to holidays abroad, an exercise bike and a limited edition football from the opening of Wembley Stadium.
The organisers thank village businesses and parishioners for their generous contributions, auctioneer William Abbott, who donated his professional services, and Tom Bucknell and the Banister and Hollick families for allowing the use of their barn and for all their help with the event.
Third World Link. Haddenham Third World Link held three fundraising events during the school summer holidays in aid of the Third World Projects they support. A treasure hunt on July 29 saw 11 families/groups walking about two miles as they followed clues around the village and answered a sheet of questions.
The joint winners, with 32 correct answers out of 35, were: the Fleming family (who won a hamper of Fairtrade goods, after their name was drawn from a hat) and the Pritchard family. Grateful thanks go to the Rose and Thistle landlords, Dawn and Geoff, who allowed the use of the pub garden as a base. The 59 raised was made up to 100 with a generous donation.
Many people relaxed in the sun in the lovely Manor Farm gardens on August 17, thanks to Lizzie and David Banister, and enjoyed cream teas and home-made cakes served by helpers wearing frilly pinnies and caps. The event raised 267. In addition, the group sold cakes and gifts at Age Concern's Friday Coffee Stop on August's 5th Friday.
Bazaar. The Red Cross Day Centre's late summer bazaar on September 5 - with cakes, crafts, jumble and refreshments - raised 415.
Book Sale. Another successful sale of second-hand books and coffee morning was hosted by Brian and Zoe Bowman on September 8 and raised 614 for Multiple Sclerosis and local charities.
Cream Teas. Many took advantage of a lovely afternoon on September 9 to enjoy an outdoor cream tea with home-made cakes at St Mary's Centre. The organisers thank all who supported the event which raised 200 for Utugi (the Kenyan street children project).
Horse Fun Day. The organisers of the 4th Haddenham Fun Horse Show - held this year at a new venue (Church Farm, Aston Rd) – report that they had another fantastic day with 136 entries and lots of fun. They are grateful to their sponsors/advertisers/raffle donors and to everyone else for all their help and support, which enabled them to raise 1,000 for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust. As none of the winners were from Haddenham, lack of space precludes me from publishing the list of winners but photos of the event can be found at www.photohello.co.uk
JUNIOR SCHOOL. Sue Roberts, the head teacher at Haddenham Community Junior School, Woodways, will be holding two meetings next Wednesday (2pm and 7.30pm) for the parents/guardians of Year 2 children looking to start at the school in September 2008.
REFUSE FREIGHTER. The manned refuse freighter will be at Banks Park on Tuesday (noon-3.30pm) for the disposal of household and garden rubbish.
THIS WEEK. All are welcome at any of the meetings and events publicised below.
Today. Darby and Joan meeting, (2pm at the Youth and Community Centre, Woodways) - Sue Oswell on Chinese Children's Clothes. Quiz at the Rose and Thistle, Station Road, (8pm) – proceeds to the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust.
Thursday Club. The ever popular Beryl Hulbert will be talking about Wildlife in Britain at the Carry on Learning session tomorrow (1.30pm) in the village hall lounge.
WI. At Haddenham WI's meeting (2pm) in the Methodist Chapel, Mrs A Woodward will give a talk on The Roaring Twenties.
Line Dance. This month's social dance, organised by the Pondarosa Line Dance Club, is on Friday (8-11pm) in the village hall. Entry is 5, on the door, and you will need to take your own drinks and nibbles.
Village Prayers. This month's 'Prayers for the Village' session, organised by Churches Together in Haddenham, is on Saturday (9-9.30am) at the Methodist Church.
Compassionate Friends. The Haddenham group of The Compassionate Friends (UK), a group run by and for bereaved parents, is holding its next meeting on Saturday (2-4pm). Call Joan on 292512 for details of the venue or to register an interest for future meetings.
Snakemoor. There will be a working day at Snakemoor Local Nature Reserve (near the station) on Saturday, starting at 10am, and new volunteers would, as usual, be very welcome - call Robyn Thorogood on 291254 for more information. Planned work includes general clearing jobs in the hedge and around trees, some lopping and possible removal of a tree and some planting. Tools can be provided but do take your own if you prefer.
Garden gloves and stout footwear are advised.
Ceilidh. Haddenham Ceilidhs' 36th season launches on Saturday (8pm) with a new venture. As well as the ceilidh in the village hall, there will be an informal concert each month in the Walter Rose Room - with one ticket (9, children and concessions 4.50) covering either or both events. This month's band is Bohemia and there will be displays of Appalachian step dancing by Haddenham Hoofers. The concert features singer and musician Chris Wood. Call Haddenham Ceilidhs on 01296 415333 for details.
Concert. You can buy tickets in advance (7) (call 291720) or at the door of St Mary's Church for Saturday's concert (7.30pm), which is part of Voices for Hospices 2007 - 'The World's Largest Regular Singing Event'. Light classical music (including Rutter, Elgar, Purcell and Handel) will be performed by the Haddenham Singers, conducted by Ian Westley, and by Trillium (Sheilagh Armitt - Soprano, Sue Edmonds - Flute and Mary Westley - Piano). Proceeds to Florence Nightingale House Hospice.
CafPlus+. The monthly CafPlus+, organised by members of St Mary's Church, is at the village hall on Sunday (9.30am-12.30pm).
Heart and Sole Walk. Sunday's country walk - about four miles on field footpaths - starts from outside the library at 2pm. Suitable clothes and footwear are needed for negotiating stiles and muddy patches.
Give Blood. One of Thame's blood donor sessions will be held in the village hall on Tuesday (1-2.55 and 3.45-6.15pm) but villagers are welcome to attend.
Coffee Morning. Please ring the Parish Office on 292411 (open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11.30am or leave a message on the voicemail) if you need a lift to next Thursday's Veterans' Coffee Morning (10am-noon) at 4 White Hart Lane.
VILLAGE SOCIETY. At the society's meeting next Thursday (8pm) at Haddenham Community Junior School, Bafta award-winning producer and local resident Niall Sloane will be giving an insight into the fascinating world of Life at BBC Sport.
Niall has worked on a number of BBC sports programmes from Grandstand to Match of the Day and is now head of BBC Football. The evening will conclude with a raffle for a football signed by the Match of the Day team and everyone attending will be given a free raffle ticket. Children will be welcome to attend too. Entry is free but contributions to the evening's expenses are welcome.
WEA DAY SCHOOL. Bookings are now being taken for a one day session on Elgar: the Man and his Music with Jeremy Neville being held on October 20 (10am-4pm) at the Methodist Chapel. Call Annette Ingleton on 01865 768289 for details and bookings.
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