http://aldbourne.net/diary/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/ en rupert@aldbournewebsitegroup.net Copyright 2013 2013-09-14T14:30:58+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/messy-church-in-aldbourne12/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/messy-church-in-aldbourne12/#When:10:00:08Z The next session of Messy Church in the Whitton Team will be in Aldbourne on the above date and times. The venue is the Methodist Church on Lottage Road. Come along at 10:00am for a story followed by crafts & activities for all the family and a light meal. All children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult, and vice versa. Donations towards costs welcome on the day. For further information or to offer help please contact Sue Rodd, see details below. Alternatively visit the Whitton Team website via the link below. The next Messy Church event following this will be on Saturday 13th July, from 3:45 – 6:00pm, in the Church Room, Back Lane, Ramsbury. 2013-05-31T10:00:08+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/ramsbury-roxy-presents24/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/ramsbury-roxy-presents24/#When:19:30:22Z It’s Film Night at the Ramsbury Roxy – the big screen cinema in Ramsbury Memorial Hall! Come and watch “Argo”, a 2012 historical drama thriller film directed by Ben Affleck. The film chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis, the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. Winner of the 2012 Hollywood Film Award. Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman. Certificate 15. Doors open at 7:30pm and shows start at 8:00pm. Tickets available from Ramsbury Post Office until 1:00pm on the day. Tickets £3.50 from the PO and £4 on the door. Download a copy of our programme leaflet via the link below, or pick up a copy from Ramsbury Post Office, Ramsbury Library or the Crown & Anchor. You can contact us on roxy@ramsbury.org. 2013-05-31T19:30:22+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-pond-concert7/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-pond-concert7/#When:19:15:26Z Come and join Aldbourne Band for one of their ever popular Sunday evening concerts by the Pond. Refreshments are available from the local pubs and there is plenty of space for deck chairs. Please see the Aldbourne Band website for further information. 2013-06-02T19:15:26+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/pc-meeting-june-2013/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/pc-meeting-june-2013/#When:19:30:31Z The June Parish Council Meeting will be held on the above date and time in the Memorial Hall. Agenda to follow. 2013-06-05T19:30:31+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/open-farm-sunday-2013/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/open-farm-sunday-2013/#When:13:00:03Z Open Farm Sunday is an annual event that gives everyone the chance to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside. The event is organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). Aldbourne Chase Farm is among those that will be open for visitors on the above date and times. This event is raising funds for Community Junction and LEAF. If you would like to book a stall it’s £5 per pitch (refreshment stalls 15% commission). There will be much to see and do including: Tractor and trailer rides Children’s biscuit competition Most original cake competition* Falconry display Brass Band Farm animals Bobby’s Fish & Chips Ray’s Ice Cream & Cream teas Local Craft and Produce stalls Rural Activities Charity fundraising raffle No entrance fee for the cake competition. cakes entered will be sold after judging in aid of the charities. See below for address and contact details. For more information about Farm Sunday telephone Sarah on: 07717 241181. Hope to see you there! 2013-06-09T13:00:03+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/open-allotments-garden/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/open-allotments-garden/#When:14:30:48Z The Aldbourne Allotment Association & Gardening Club will be holding an Open Allotments and Open Garden event on the above date and times. This is your chance to inspect the allotments followed by a cream tea at 14 Marlborough Road – by kind permission of Alison Edmonds. Please note that the garden is on split levels, so access is slightly limited. No high heels please! 2013-06-16T14:30:48+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/watermill-on-tour2/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/watermill-on-tour2/#When:19:30:35Z The Watermill Theatre on Tour is coming to Aldbourne Memorial Hall on the above date with a production of The Strange Case of Dr Jekll & Mr Hyde. Do not miss the opportunity of seeing a Watermill Production in our own village hall! Tickets priced £10.00, on sale nearer the time from Vanessa Butler, contact details below. Created by Rhum and Clay Theatre Company and Beth Flintoff. Watermill Outreach touring is supported by The Dr Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation. This production will tour to village halls, arts centres and regional theatres from 13th May to 22nd June. 2013-06-20T19:30:35+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/tennis-club-barbecue1/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/tennis-club-barbecue1/#When:19:30:22Z Aldbourne Lawn Tennis Club invites you to their BBQ fundraiser on the above dates and time. Venue to be confirmed. More details to follow. 2013-06-21T19:30:22+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/prospect-starlight-walk/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/prospect-starlight-walk/#When:20:30:06Z The Prospect Starlight Walk, a sponsored 10km or 15km night walk for ladies, returns for 2013 with a new route and new venue at the Dorcan Academy, Swindon. Fun and fabulous, carnival-themed, anything goes at the night time Mardi Gras. Think plenty of glitter, sparkles, feathers, masks and any fancy dress you feel like. If you want to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one, or just help support your local Hospice, walk to the Samba beat this summer through the streets of Swindon and join the hundreds of ladies supporting Prospect Hospice. For more information and/or registration please visit this page on the Prospect website. Registration costs £15 and closes on 2nd June. 2013-06-22T20:30:06+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/churches-summer-fete3/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/churches-summer-fete3/#When:14:00:31Z This year’s Combined Churches Summer Fete will be held on the Green on the above date. Lots of stalls and cream teas, entertainment and a flower display in St. Michael’s Church and the Methodist Church. More details to follow. 2013-06-29T14:00:31+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-pond-concert8/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-pond-concert8/#When:19:15:41Z Come and join Aldbourne Band for one of their ever popular Sunday evening concerts by the Pond. Refreshments are available from the local pubs and there is plenty of space for deck chairs. Please see the Aldbourne Band website for further information. 2013-07-07T19:15:41+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/sparklers-plus-picnic3/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/sparklers-plus-picnic3/#When:10:00:06Z A special holiday session for children and their families/carers, bring your own picnic along & share the fun! Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Sue Rodd or Becca Wallace, see details below. 2013-07-29T10:00:06+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-prom-concert3/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-prom-concert3/#When:16:00:58Z Come wave a flag and join Aldbourne Band at one of their popular Sunday afternoon Prom Concerts on the Green. Situated just behind the concert’s usual venue of the pond in the centre of Aldbourne, the village green is an idyllic setting for a summer’s evening concert. Refreshments are available from the Friends of the Band, with tea and cakes and hot food, and also from local pubs. There is plenty of space for deck chairs. Please see the Aldbourne Band website for further information. 2013-08-04T16:00:58+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-pond-concert9/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-band-pond-concert9/#When:19:15:13Z Come and join Aldbourne Band for one of their ever popular Sunday evening concerts by the Pond. Refreshments are available from the local pubs and there is plenty of space for deck chairs. Please see the Aldbourne Band website for further information. 2013-09-01T19:15:13+00:00 http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-show-2013/ http://aldbourne.net/diary/aldbourne-show-2013/#When:14:30:58Z To be held at the Memorial Hall, Aldbourne, on the above date and times. Entries accepted at the door between 9:30am and 11:00am. Judging takes place from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Admission at 2:30pm – 50p. Children aged 14 and under – free of charge. Refreshments will be available. Presentations to cup-winners in each Section at 3:30pm followed by the Raffle. An entry fee of 20p per class will be charged. There are classes for: Home Grown Horticultural Produce Home Grown Flowers and Plants Flower Arranging Home Made Food Handicrafts Artwork Photography Special Classes for Children Only Full details and instructions about different classes are available for download via the link below. For more information please contact Chris Rust, details shown below. This year the Aldbourne Allotment Association & Gardening Club have taken over the running of the event. Many thanks to the WI for all their good work in previous years! 2013-09-14T14:30:58+00:00