It’s fair to say the weather was not kind… a bit of a theme with FOPL events during 2019. However, undeterred, a small team of marshals walked the route during the morning to make sure both routes were clearly marked. Shortly after midday, Santa’s Grotto began to be assembled in…
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At the U3A Astronomy Group presentation celebrating the 1969 Moon Landing the FoPL committee launched a writing competition. It was open to everyone in the Rea Valley area – adults, primary age children and secondary pupils. There was no restriction on what could be written. It could be anything that…
Continue ReadingThe audience sat mesmerised by the U3A Astronomy Group’s re-telling of the Moon Landing story. It’s that moment from history – 20th July 1969 – that we all think we know so well but this detailed account completely held our attention and inspired the sense of awe many could remember…
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The FoPL Committee was delighted to welcome members of the U3A Local History Group who have been diligently researching and collating stories
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100 years of HIGNETTS! It’s fascinating to find out about our village and the local area, whether your family has lived here for generations or you’re a newcomer.
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Our Spring Plant Sale coincided with Storm Hannah…
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On Saturday 6th April Rob Dixon from the Trading Post delivered an entertaining talk at the Library Coffee morning and sent us all scurrying into our gardens to implement his advice.
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How do you make a picture without any paints, pencils or crayons?
Continue ReadingJoin us to celebrate the start of Spring on Saturday 2nd March from 10 o’ clock onwards at the Library. The Library Lottery draw for March will take place at 11.00am, coffee and cakes will follow and there will be an opportunity to find out all about World Book Day…
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GOING GREEN for 2019! Thank you to everyone who brought their Xmas trees along to the recycling centre in Station Road for chipping.
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