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2007
Grace's 90th Birthday
Over 50 guests celebrated Grace Shepherd's
90th birthday party with drinks in the Old Rectory and lunch in the village hall. Over the years Grace has given so much to
the village it seemed a lovely opportunity to say thank you. Happy birthday Grace, and we all look forward to enjoying a rerun
in 2017.
Easter Monday
Egg Rolling down Portway Hill
Village Fete
We escaped the rain on Father's Day for an old fashioned afternoon of gentle entertainment, featuring Ern's
sheep race, presided over by Anthony Ffookes.
Other attractions included Gilcombe Famr's excellent hog roast, strawberries
and ice cream, and the village cider (surely not 6.5% proof - Ed.).
We had plant and cake stalls, children's tent,
water slide, horse and trap rides around the village, and traditional games including skittles, won this year by Phillip Stone
(mens), Charlotte Hawkins (women), and Florence Kissaine (under 16).
Thank you to everyone who helped for their time
and enthusiasm. Money raised goes towards the upkeep of the Village Hall. Apple Day Thanks to all who turned out to
pick this year's apples at Ern's orchard. We picked something like 2 tonnes this year, which should make us something
around 220 gallons, currently sitting in 5 barrels in the cider shed. Harvest Supper We enjoyed a lovely Harvest Lunch after the Thanksgiving
Service on 17th October in the Marquee behind the church.
Carol Singing ...round the village followed by drinks at The Manor House.
A hardy group of over twenty braved the cold, collecting for charity. 2008 Easter
Monday
Egg Rolling down Portway Hill July Village Fete Thanks to everyone who helped to put on this year's fiesta. We dodged the rain and enjoyed more events than ever... The sheep race was won this year by Borat, somewhat improbably. October
Apple picking in Ern's orchard A great
turnout on a beautiful day - many thanks to all. This year's Bullbeggarhas turned out very well indeed, the editor now
notes (August 2009). Harvest Festival and Lunch What
a fantastic event - lunch for 60 in the marquee, courtesy of the Smallwoods, to whom a huge thank you. 
November The firework display passed
without incident, thanks largely to the excellent organization of the brothers Stone, the unsung heroes of the evening. A
crowd of 200 tucked into mulled Bullbeggar and hotdogs and a good time had by all. Christmas An
enthusiastic crowd carol sung this year ahead of the Christmas party, with Father Christmas once again its star attraction.
The Chrstingle service was once again well attended, and thanks to our reliable group of volunteers we made a tiday profit
at the Bruton bazaar. 2009
 February
: Grace's Memorial Concert What a memorable evening in the snow. Home grown talent singing and
playing, and delicious food and a chance to catch up on the gossip afterwords at the Smallwoods. Thanks to them and Lynnie
for organizing a very special event.
February : Snow ! Easter
: Eggrolling June : Village Fete It barely rained ! A very good event this year, with circus
skills as a new feature to compliment the array of other attractions. Thanks to Sylvia and the committee for organizing a
great day. October : Harvest Festival Food, Bullbeggar, live music, poetry and gossip...what more
could you want ?
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