Norton’s Diary at a Glance

Village Hall Meeting

Wednesday 8 February 2012- Village Hall Meeting - All welcome.

Wednesday Keep Fit

Norton Village Hall 7:30 pm

Childrens Christms Party - Sunday 11 December 2011.

The annual Children’s Christmas Party was well attended with 34 children (22 from our village) having a great time and telling Santa what they were hoping to get for Christmas. Many thanks to the organisers, Rachel and Yvonne, cracking job girls, also to Alan and Margaret for helping to set up the hall

New Years Eve - Saturday 31 December 2011.

The spirit of the Rio Carnival was alive and well in Norton Juxta on new Years’ Eve and great fun was had by all as we welcomed in the New Year. Huge thanks to Dave Jake for hosting the evening and for introducing a brand new act, Mackenzie, Sam & Charley, superstars in the making! We even had a bit of ‘Strictly’, our very own demonstration team to show us the moves!

Coffee Morning Wednesday 8th February 10.30 to 12.30

Come along and enjoy homemade cakes, a drink and a chat, all proceeds go to our Church restoration fund.

Wednesday 8th February – hosted by Ann Moore, 2 Orton Lane

Spaghetti Swing - Friday 16th March

Direct from Italy, Spaghetti Swing brings you great easy-listening Italian style swing jazz from the 50s, with a contemporary twist An exhilerating Italian swing show with popular songs like ‘Volare’and ‘O Sole Mio’.

This charismatic four-piece is led by a very funny front man and as well as being great musicians they cook and serve REAL Italian pasta - direct from the stage! This is Spaghetti Swing....Ammore and Maccaroni!!!

The band features some of the best known and esteemed jazz players in Italy on keyboard, harmonica, double bass, percussion and vocals, providing a fabulous Italian flavour with musical themes of jealousy, rivalry and revenge.

A terrific comedy that mixes music and cooking, real Italian style!

Tickets are £10 (£8 admission, £2 food), call Ann on 01827 881040 or Melanie on 01827 881007.

100 Club Winners

The gifts of logs/biscuits and chickens to the senior citizens.

The village hall carries on and pays for the above village tradition that has happened at Christmas in this village for many years. I feel that traditions should be continued if at all possible especially in the uncertain times that we live in. I know that many people are very grateful and look forward to this gift each year especially for a visit from the delivery boys and girls.

Rosamunde, daughter of Glynis and the late John Benn has provided the biscuits again this year as she did last year and we are very grateful to her. Thank you very much Rosamunde. Glynis organises the ordering and delivering of the goodies for which we thank her very much. Martin Greenfield with the help of Headley Benn and Robert Vero deliver the logs, thanks to them and Heather Parsons delivers the chickens, thank you Heather.

I know that a couple of people were left off the list this year. One were newcomers to the village and the other a recent big 60 celebrant. It was my fault that your names weren't handed to Glynis for which I apologise, your names are now on the list.

Thank you to all of you who supported us during 2011 at our various events and with the 100 club. We hope to see you all at forthcoming events in 2012.

Kind Regards and Happy New Year.

Margaret Greenwood and the Village Hall Committee

Norton Juxta Church – ongoing work

Just a reminder that work is still ongoing at our church and is being carried out by Midlands Stone Masonry, all the vehicles and employees are clearly marked with their name. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles, particularly those parked on the village hall car park outside of working hours (if no function is taking place). If you see anything suspicious, please contact either Lucy Ward (01827 881031 or 07748 111067), Vivien Elphick (01530 270354) or the police. Thank you.