SUFFOLK DAY
24th June 2023 from 12.00 to 4.00pm


Kirton & Falkenham Recreation Ground (Back Road) will be alive with events celebrating our local area. There will be tractors, motor bikes, Suffolk horses, etc. We have booked JoJo the excellent face painter who will be painting faces for free and Steff will keep us entertained blowing bubbles. Lots of free entertainment for children and things to try.

The Grand Ring will host the Fun Dog Show, Poloz Majorettes, motor bikes and a display by Sophie the amazing Dog Trainer. Dogs can be entered for the Dog Show on the day at £1.00 a class.

Our Scouts will provide the BBQ and White Gold will be there with their fish and chips; in addition there will be local Kirton Pizzas and Ice Creams to enjoy. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available in the Pavilion all day and beer and wines at the ‘Bar’.

Local people will run stalls selling all kinds of items plus there will be a Grand Draw.

Take this opportunity to enjoy and celebrate living in our lovely part of Suffolk.

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SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST - RIDE & STRIDE 2021

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s Ride & Stride, including all who sat in the church recording the participants and the very generous sponsors who sponsored both Susan Harvey and myself.

The total raised was £508, which considering there was no Brownies Lunch again this year, was a very good result.

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I’m updating the online diary as I hear of cancellations but some organisations haven’t yet stated if their meetings/events have been cancelled.
To amend (or cancel!) your local event, email Read More...

The new Booking Manager for Kirton Church Hall is
Sue Claydon
26 Rectory Lane, Kirton, IP10 0PY
K 448690

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The BBQ planned by Friends of Kirton Church for Saturday 8 July (and advertised in The Review) has been cancelled.
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Bucklesham Primary School Summer Fair
Friday 30th June
5.30 - 8pm
Traditional fair, BBQ, Raffle, Tombola's, Games and a Magic Show at 6.30pm. Read More...

KIRTON AND FALKENHAM CHURCHES SUMMER FETE 3RD JUNE 2017
Recreation Ground 12.30 to 4.00.

The fete is nearly upon us again and many thanks for those who have offered (or have had arms twisted) to run stalls. The band is booked for 12.30 for an hour which will help to set the scene. The BBQ and bar teams are ready to go and Chris the clown will be there to entertain the children. All we need is a fine day.

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As many of you will know, the snowdrops in the churchyard at St Ethelbert's, Falkenham are truly magnificent. We are planning a soup, cake and fellowship event on 11 February when hopefully the snowdrops will be at their best.

Coffee, tea and cake will be available between 10 am and 2.30pm that day, with soup and a roll available at lunchtime. Donations will be invited for Church funds. Please put the date in your diaries – all welcome! Read More...

The Christmas Bazaar will be held in Kirton Church Hall on Saturday 3rd December from 2–4pm
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SANTA CLAUSE AND RUDOLPH IN KIRTON

The young children of Kirton will be pleased to know that they will have two opportunities of meeting Santa Clause in the village this year.

He will be at the Church Bazaar in the Church Hall on Saturday afternoon, 3rd December, then he will be back again on Wednesday, 21st December, when he will be traveling around on his sleigh with Rudolph.

On the 21st he will have the local Scouts with him and they will be collecting for the Save the Children Fund and for local Charities supported by the Rotary Club of Felixstowe.

Please be generous and give as much as you can so that these organisations can continue with helping the disadvantaged in this area. Read More...

Kirton & Falkenham Parish Council Invite You to The
Tree Lighting Ceremony & Carols With a Musical Accompaniment
On Friday 2nd December 2016
At 6.00PM on the Village Green

FREE refreshments!!

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A reminder that we'll be lighting up at 8.30, and we'll kick off proceedings about 10 minutes before lighting up time (National Anthem, etc).
We also plan to offer a glass of wine/ fruit juice in exchange for a charitable contribution (EACH - East Anglia's Children’s Hospices).

This information & further detail is on the K&F Parish Council web site, which will include any further updates. Please register for email updates at http://kirtonfalkenham.onesuffolk.net
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Friday 9th October at 7.30p.m.
Quizmaster: Mr. Roger Salter
Teams of 4 players
Tickets:£6.50 each to include
A cheese platter
Tickets from Edna Stuckey - Tel 448764

Raffle in aid of the Archie Appeal
Bring Your Own Drinks
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KIRTON LIGHT RAILWAY
The annual visit of the Chernobyl children took place on July 22. The group consisted of eighteen children, mostly aged around ten years, together with their supporters from both Ukraine and the Lions Club.
The day was sunny and warm, and ideal to ensure that all the kids (as well as the Chernobyl children!) got at least a couple of rides on the garden railway. A big thank you is due not only to the members of the Lions Club but also to the usual group of local helpers. A special mention should be made of the sterling effort made by Brenda Reditt who cooked or supplied almost all the refreshments for the children. Never were so many sandwiches, cakes and buns consumed in such a short period of time!
When the train rides were over there were smiles on all the faces, and we were also able to hand over to the Tree House Children’s Hospice in Ipswich a cheque for £180. The group was then taken by the Felixstowe Lions Club for lunch and to visit the beach – a rare treat for residents of the Chernobyl area.
Thank you to all who supported the event in so many different ways.
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Our gardeners club will be making their 12th. trip to Europe in May and will be based in Troyes, France.   Trip takes place over the late May bank holiday weekend, departing Kirton green Thurs. 21 May and returning Sunday 24th. May. We have our own touring class coach, travel via the tunnel , be based at the Ibis Style Hotel on B & B basis and visit gardens and places of interest in the scenic Aube area.
Cost is £310 per person ( single supp. £99 )  and includes club's coach, services of our guide throughout, entrance fees and gratuities.  For further details please contact Alma Mallett on 01394 448616. Open to non members. Read More...

Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich) http://www.oasi.org.uk/ are organising a solar eclipse event by kind permission of Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich on 20th March for the best eclipse visible locally for many years. It will be 85%. As it is a Friday morning, you are advised to get it in your diaries now, especially those who have to book leave from work. Certified solar glasses to use and keep will be available for the public to purchase on the day at a very reasonable price.
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A huge THANK YOU to all those who recently supported a fundraising cheese and wine event held at Kirton Church Hall on Friday 21st November in aid of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. I have been astounded how the people in the village have supported the Essex & Herts Ambulance service as well as my family and I during the time since my motorcycle accident.

Thanks to everyone's generosity in purchasing tickets, donating raffle prizes, purchasing items from the air ambulance stand and cash/online donations the evening raised a grand total of £ 1701.50 for the charity.

More good news is that whilst reviewing its charitable grants, the Parish Council, inspired by the information at the event, voted to grant Essex & Herts Air Ambulance £200.

Running alongside this event an ebay auction was also in place with all donations once again going to the Essex & Herts Ambulance service. Funds from this added to the above brings the grand total to £2711.43. This means together, as a community, we have donated enough to cover the full cost for the cost a life saving flight for someone in their moment of need.

So once again I would like to extend thanks to the community of Kirton, family, friends, plus Ian, the Air Ambulance volunteer, along with Waitrose who generously donated all of the cheese and wine for the event and Martin & Lorraine who helped in running the evening. I still cannot believe we have achieved such a good result. Thank you.
 
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A full house at the Cheese & Wine on Friday 21 November held in Kirton Church Hall.
Thanks to Waitrose for their support, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and all who came, donated the many raffle prizes and bought tickets.
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Saturday 16th August is an Art Workshop Day at St. Ethelbert’s Church, Falkenham. A short talk on the history of St. Ethelbert’s Church and Falkenham followed by a day painting and drawing. Music will be played inside the Church to reflect the workshop, but this is a day about Art not Music which I thought people form Kirton and Falkenham might like to take part in. Read More...

This year’s Fete was opened by the lovely Lynne Mortimer, columnist from the EADT, who also helped judge the children’s Fancy Dress competition.
Pictures now online!
Olivia says Michael J Fitch is the BEST magician she’s ever seen! Read More...

Contrary to what you may have read in today’s (Friday 17 Jan) EADT/Star...
The annual Village Quiz with new Quizmaster Paul Voller.
Saturday 25 January 2014 at 7:30pm in Kirton Church Hall
Tickets £6 including refreshments
Tickets from Jenny, Susan or Linda - see Read More..
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Village Green Christmas tree lighting up ceremony will take place at 6.00pm on Friday 6th December. There will be a short carol service and refreshments. Read More...

Orwell Park Observatory will be open to the public on Friday 22 November 7:30pm to 10:00pm and Saturday 23 November
Hosted by Orwell Astronomical Society
Observations of the Moon, Jupiter and the Night Sky.
Observations will be made using the 10” Tomline Refractor and a wide selection of other smaller telescopes.
Subject to favourable weather!
If you have a pair of binoculars we recommend that you bring them with you.
Wear appropriate clothing – it will be cold!
Entrance Adults £3, Child & Concessions £1.50
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The Kirton and Falkenham Village Hall is available for private hire, daytime or evening, throughout the year.
Now with a recently modernised kitchen and ample chairs and tables the hall is suitable for all types of lettings – dances, quiz evenings, weddings, children’s and family parties, plus most types of private functions.
The hall has a large car parking facility at its location on the Falkenham Road.
Booking secretary: Vic Wilkinson 07961 594360 Read More...

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Presents:
An Evening of
Murder & Romance

7.30pm Fri 8th & Sat 9th November 2013
At: Kirton Church Hall

Unpremeditated & Café Sirocco
Join us for an evening of intrigue and farce in two plays,
can you identify the murderer in the first ?
And can there be love through deceit in the second?

Tickets Just £ 10.00 Incl Dinner..!!

From: Norah & Michael 01394 448238

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Friends of Kirton Church present
Illuminati
Saturday 28 September
7:30pm Kirton Church

Illuminati, an a capella group of some 20 singers under the direction of Andrew Gosden, will be performing in Kirton Church.
The programme will be a wide range of choral music from Elizabethan times, music of Thomas Morley John Dowland and others of the period who wrote magnificent madrigals which are still being sung today, and have come down through the centuries. Different periods have embraced them and given them voice along with many other genres of music but all through these, folk songs have been a link and are with us today in many different forms. Gerald Finzi, Michael Tippett in the 20th century, and even singers given to more modern modes have produced music which hopefully will survive as of old.

The evening in Kirton Church will be an exciting and uplifting one that will appeal right across the board to many people.

There will be no tickets but a retiring collection at the end of the evening. Refreshments will be served in the interval.

Come along to Kirton on the 28th of September for an evening of joyful and melodic sounds.
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Open Evening at Newbourne Village Hall
The Orwell Astronomical Society are holding an open evening on Saturday 9 November from 5:30pm for anyone interested in astronomy.
There will be a display of various types of telescope for visitors to look through (weather permitting) and members will try to guide you around the night sky.
If the weather is bad/cloudy the display will be in the hall.

Come along to find out more about our activities and how you can get involved.
If you’re thinking of buying some equipment for Christmas, you may be sirprised at how low cost can be.
We can help you avoid buying unsuitable gear and help you set up and use what you buy.

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Contrary to the information in the FOKC newsletter, this event is SOLD OUT!
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The Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich) are hosting a public outreach meeting at Christchurch Park in Ipswich to show visitors our local STAR (our Sun) with specially adapted and dedicated solar Telescopes.

This event is FREE to all comers!!!
 
The venue is in Christchurch Park, the Bolton Rd. entrance, adjacent to "The Reg Driver Centre"
The dates are 24th and 25th of May from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Hoping for sun this time!
There will be talks and demonstrations to suit all age groups.
There is limited parking in the park, but there are usually plenty of spaces in Bolton Lane.
Toilet facilities and food vendors are close by.

Further details from OASI  info@oasi.org.uk
 
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Concert in Kirton Church Hall
7.30 PM Saturday 16th March 2013

In aid of the Friends of Kirton Church

The ever popular Woodbridge School Swing Band will present a concert in the Church Hall at 7.30 pm on Saturday March 16th 2013. The concert will be in two halves with an interval for light refreshments. Admission is free with a retiring collection for the Friends of Kirton Church and the Swing Band music fund.

The Swing Band last played in Kirton in 2009. The hall was packed to bursting and a wonderful concert was enjoyed by over a hundred people. The Head of Music tells me that this year the band is again producing an excellent sound and we are confident that this year’s concert will be every bit as good as the last one. We look forward to seeing you there.

Enquires to:
STEPHEN HARVEY 01394 448780
Or any member of the ‘Friends’ committee
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Come and have a ball at the Kirton Village Quiz
Saturday 26 January 2013 7:30pm Kirton Church Hall

Make a team of 6 or BYO team
BYO Drinks & glasses

Ticket £5-00 includes refreshments
From:– Jenny 45BHL 448213 or Susan 448780
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The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the Village Green on Friday, 7th December.   As a reminder of the successful jubilee weekend celebrations in the Parish, back in June this year, we will also be using the opportunity to re-light the Jubilee Beacon. The beacon will be lit around 5.45pm and the tree lighting will follow at 6.00pm, after which there will be carol singing accompanied by the Felixstowe Salvation Army Band, during which a collection will be taken up for charities. The fish and chip van will be on the green as usual and for those wishing to partake there will be a complimentary sherry or soft drink available. 
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Some pictures of Saturday’s Fete are now online. Read More...

1st KIRTON SCOUT GROUP

National Scout Community Week

14th – 20th May 2012

National Scout Community Week challenges all Scout Groups to do something for their community. During the week the 3 sections will be litter picking around the village during their usual meeting times.
Cubs on Monday, Beavers on Tuesday and Scouts on Wednesday. Please look out for them.

On the 20th May we will be holding our annual Car Boot Sale on the Recreation Ground. For more information please contact Kerry Banham 01394 211320.
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The Band of the Honourable Artillery Company
celebrating their 250th anniversary present a concert at
The Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe
26th May 2012
7:30pm
Tickets £15 (concessions £9) available from the Spa box office 01394 282126
or www.thespapavilion.com
We welcome your support
All proceeds are to the Royal British Legion
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KIRTON & FALKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL INVITE YOU
to the
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & CAROLS 
with the SALVATION ARMY BAND
ON FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2011
at 6.00PM on the VILLAGE GREEN
FREE refreshments!!

Fish & Chips available as usual [not free!]

Collection for Salvation Army & St Elizabeth Hospice
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Dear All,

This years net profit is £5,846, (cf result for 2009 was £5,665).

Regards...David (Treasurer)
With grateful thanks from (and to) the Organisers - Maddy & Susan (Ivy & Holly)
[very seasonal, I’m sure... Webmaster]
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They’re back! See the Gardeners Club page for some pictures.
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Coach outing from Kirton on the afternoon of August 11th 2011
To include a tea provided by EARL STONHAM W.I.

£20 per person, which covers entrance to museum, tea and coach fare.

If you would like to come please contact Valerie Bines, Kirton and Falkenham W.I. on 01394 448487
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Celebrate life with the vibrant energy of African drumming
Learn to enjoy and develop your natural sense of rhythm
Venue:  Village Hall
When?  Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30 (not 2nd Thursday of each month)
Contact:  Mark 077 66 88 31 71 or 01394 44 88 79
First session is free or just come and watch some time.

Mark Trewartha
Barefoot Beats
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Kirton Annual Quiz
Quizmaster: Alan Davy
Saturday 22 January 2011 at Kirton Church Hall
Tickets £5-00 (including refreshments) are available from
Jenny Richmond-Hardy 45 Burnt House Lane, 448213
or Susan Harvey 29 Falkenham Rd, 448780
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Matthew Wilson cuts the cake made by Jen R-H
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Around 40 parishioners and children braved the freezing temperatures on the evening of the 3rd December to celebrate the switching on of the Village Green Christmas tree lights. Having been welcomed by the Chairman, Michael Paul, Rev. Helen Davey offered a prayer and dedication for the tree, before all joined in singing carols, accompanied by the Salvation Army Band. A charity collection realised £42, which will be divided between the Salvation Army and Ipswich Children’s Hospice.

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THE WEDDING
On 23rd October 2010, we will be performing the final part of ‘The Village Hall Trilogy’
 ‘The Wedding’ By John Bartlett will be directed by Stuart Brindle.
The previous two parts sold out so hurry up before its too late!
Tickets £10 per person by calling 01394 448238 and we can post them to you if you do not live locally in Kirton. This is at no extra cost!

HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISING PARTY
Raising money for Help for Heroes and 107.5 FM. All proceeds will be divided between the beneficiaries.
30th October 7.30pm onwards. Tickets are just £5.00 per person. BBQ & Buffet included in the price.

SPECIAL OFFER!
If you buy tickets for ‘The Wedding’ you can buy the same number of ‘Halloween Party’ tickets for just £2.50 each! (Normally priced at £5.00. This is an over 18 years only event)

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Village Hall 7:30 – 9:30pm
£5 / £3
Celebrate life with the vibrant energies of African drumming
Learn to enjoy and develop your sense of rhythm.
Connect with new people.
Contact Mark on 01394 44 88 79 or 077 66 88 31 71
Bring a drum if you have one or ring first if you need one.

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REGISTRATION HAS OPENED FOR A DARING CHRISTMAS DAY DIP AT FELIXSTOWE
 
Are you brave enough to have an early morning dip on Christmas Day?
On Saturday 25th December hundreds of St Elizabeth Hospice supporters will be taking part in the annual Christmas Day Dip in the sea off Felixstowe. 
Registration has just opened so if you are thinking of taking the plunge sign up today! Read More...

The Barn Dance scheduled for Saturday 25 September has had to be cancelled – only 12 tickets sold.
Sorry folks but that’s what happens when you leave it to the last minute to buy a ticket. Read More...

Suffolk celebrates London 2012 Open Weekend
Open Weekend 2010 takes place from 23-25 July and will include hundreds of cultural events across the UK.
Suffolk's response to this celebration is a fantastic range of events planned across the county, each one offering a unique opportunity for you to join in and take part, and they're all free.

See http://www.openweekendinsuffolk.com/whats_on.html
and our own event

Friends of Kirton Church - 10th Birthday Festival
A celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Friends, dedicated to the up-keep of the Church and its environs. Includes a flower festival, an exhibition of locally created vestments, stone masonry, traditional oak carpentry and stain-glass making. Read More...

The W.I. is arranging an outing to Carter’s Vineyard, Essex on the 26th August. There will be an informative video, a walk round the vines, a tour of the winery and cellar and a tasting of five wines. This will be followed by a cream tea.
The coach will depart from outside the Village Hall at 12.30 and will return about 5.00pm. The cost will be £17 for coach and tour. Money to be paid in advance please.
If you are interested please phone Val Bines on 01394 448487 or Iris Hitchen on 01394 273656
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A 10th Birthday Festival is being held in and around Kirton Church on the 24th of July 11 a.m to 5 p.m to celebrate 10 successful years of the Friends.
Set up in 2000 as a Millennium project, the Friends have accomplished a great deal in caring for the fabric of our lovely Domesday church of St.Mary and St Martin.
The 24th of July will be a great occasion with many attractions to see and take part in.
Free entrance for all – so come, see and enjoy all that is on offer.
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Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Cycle Ride
It’s nearly upon us again, time to think about the cycle ride. A lovely day out and a chance to help the Church funds. The Cycle ride is on September 11th you may do as many or as few Churches as you wish, just enjoy the ride and the variety of Churches available to see. I should have the sponsor forms soon, so please think about it. The whole family can go, make a day out!!

See Joy Bignell 44839, or 6 Rectory Lane, Kirton
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Friends of Kirton Church
On Saturday 24th July from 11am to 5pm we will be celebrating our Tenth Birthday Festival, and we hope everyone will come and join us. There will be flowers and music in the church, and a chance to see the wonderful collection of embroidered vestments. There will be craftspeople at work, exhibitions of church and local history including the Felixstowe Family History Group and lunches and teas in the Church Hall.
There will be children’s activities, Felixstowe Vintage Prams, and best of all, the Mummers are coming! UPFRONT Productions will present a mummers’ play several times during the day.
More details will be published as the arrangements are confirmed, but it promises to be a lively and interesting day for all ages.
The plan is coming together, but we do need a few more volunteers to help on the day, so if you would like to help in any way please contact Eddie Colvill on 448378.

If you're not a Friend already and can't make it to our Celebration, then maybe you would consider joining us. Annual subscription is only £8 individual or £12 family. If you sign up you'll receive a free copy of our “Guide to the Church & Its History” (RRP £5) along with regular newsletters and know you'll be helping to preserve this unique testimony to local history. A Church was mentioned here in Domesday in 1086. The core of the present building dates to the 13th Century. To join or for any queries please contact:
Eddie Colville on 01394 448378
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Tom Wells’ spreader wins 2nd prize in the restored Restored implement with tractor competition.
Pictures follow.
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Under the guidance of Johan during 22–25 May 2009, we packed in a visit to Paris, gardens and châteaux en route and in the area. See Gardeners’ Club pages for details and pictures. Read More...