Lots of good news this month (sorry for the late posting of this…)
Wonderful news for Rosemary and Sam Swindell’s daughter Heather and son-in-law Brian on August 6th.. Heather had a baby boy, 8lbs.4 ozs. Arthur William. Congratulations to the whole family, and welcome to the world, Arthur William. I know it won’t be the last time you figure in the Jottings.
Welcome back to Ken, who has been in hospital for a serious operation, but is now back home and getting better rapidly. No tractors though Ken! On August 25th he celebrated his 80th birthday, so as well as best wishes for his continued good health, very many happy returns on a wonderful day. Adrienne Blackshaw celebrated her 80th the next day, August 26th. Warmest and best congratulations also to you, Adrienne.
Another milestone birthday, this time for Andrew Lester who is 18 on September 7th. Very many happy returns to you Andrew and all the best for the future.
Congratulations to Ralph and Pat Lord, who celebrated their Ruby wedding anniversary on August 14th. Here’s to another 40 years yet to come.
Thanks to Phil Gregory and Sheldon Garage who stepped in and sponsored the whole of the Fell Race this year…we are most grateful for this generosity and it made £525.
Sheldon Day this year was one of the best ever. A magnificent grand total raised too: £4225.47, which after expenses, means we have £3117.86 as a result. My thanks to the Sheldon Day team, and to everyone in the village for making it such a record fun filled day. I always think the church flowers weld the whole day together and make it unique. Gill and David Harper asked me to pass on their congratulations to everyone involved on what they thought was the most beautiful flower display in the church on Sheldon Day ever – the theme of life and its stages was so well done.
It’s been a busy Cream teas time for the team in the village. The Sheldon Day Cream teas, always a record breaker, surpassed itself this year with a grand total £516. That means there must have been about 200 people served in the three hours between 2-5pm. The queue was long, out the door and down the path for much of the afternoon, so much so that they actually, for the first time, sold out of scones while there were still people wanting afternoon tea. The washer uppers, the servers, those who collected from the tables, everyone did a magnificent job, and I hear were all shattered by the end of the day. The new boiler, I was glad to hear, despite some initial concerns, proved perfect for the job. The following Sunday there was another cream tea event, and although slower (I don’t think they could have coped with another like Sheldon Day) made over £100. The next Cream teas is Sunday August 28th from 2-5pm in the village hall.
September coffee morning: September 6th in the hall