On a rather overcast but, thankfully, dry day well over 70 villagers and almost as many children made their way to Sheppards Farm, and thoroughly enjoyed the Village Summer Lunch and Garden Party.

It was hugely successful with everyone making the most of the excellent food and wine on offer rather than cooking Sunday lunch.  Homemade cakes and jams sold particularly quickly and children were the big spenders as they competed on a selection of fun games.  Adults weren’t far behind in the spending stakes as they tried time and again on the tombola  to win a bottle of wine rather than the tin of baked beans!  To enhance the event and to get everyone in the mood  there was also a superb musical accompaniment as Ian Beer from Pentico Cottage played a medley of jazz tunes on his saxophone.

The outcome of the day was a boost to the church funds of around £1300 which was a wonderful effort from a small village.  Special thanks go to the Ormonds for hosting the lunch, and to the organisers, Charlotte Frost, Nicky Irwin, Sarah Smith, Tina West and also their families who joined in.  There were others too numerous to mention who were much appreciated for running  the stalls, cooking  and helping on the day and also a big thank you  to all who contributed and supported the day.

Marlborough Open Studio Artists: 72 participating artists in a twelve mile radius of Marlborough. Wiltshire.

A varied insight into the lives of artists and makers exhibiting work in their studios and other venues, a unique opportunity to meet and talk with each artist. A chance to commission, purchase or simply enjoy.

Brochure detailing all artists and venues, opening times etc available throughout Marlborough, Pewsey, Devizes and Calne. Information also available on the website: www.marlboroughopenstudios.co.uk

July 5/6,12/13,19/20,26,27

Romaine and Charlie Daw are leaving Bytham Farm Bungalow after 40 years and moving to Burbage. Romaine has been playing the organ at Ogbourne St George Church for 33 of those years.

To mark the appreciation of her unstinting service to church and community, the PCC and the Music Committee have set up a “retirement fund” for Romaine to which they invite members of the congregation to contribute if they wish.

For further information please contact Charlotte Frost on 841361

A big thank you to everyone who helped to make the Little Dragons Easter Fair such a success. Luckily the rain held off so the barbecue did a roaring trade, the Easter Egg Tombola sold out in minutes and we had the nest array of raffle prizes ever.

In total we raised a fantastic £700 which will be used to equip the outdoor area.

Thank You

Nicola Hickford

There are strong signs of fitness fever breaking out in the village. Nine villagers too part in the recent Reading half marathon including Mike Shaw, Chris, Nicola and Jordan Allen, David Hall, Dean and Nicky Lockwood, Deirdre Booth and Rachel King. They were amongst 17,000 runners and the atmosphere was unbelievable. All professed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Dean and Nicky Lockwood raised £1000 for Cancer Research.

Rachel King ran in a set of jockey silks to raise £600 for Greatwood.

There will be a meeting to discuss the village website - Open to anyone with an interest!

Details

Tuesday 22nd April

7.30pm at 1 Church Lane (Tim Frost’s house)

Ogbourne St George website moves into Beta release. We have registered OgbourneStGeorge.org.uk as the URL and have secured hosting for the coming year.

The site is not quite complete. There are a few sections that need their updates, plus we need to add more pictures and do a small tidy up. But we’re close!