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PLANNING AHEAD
Work continued
throughout 2008
on the Parish Plan.
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A WET START
We had a wet start
to 2008 with parts of the village under water. |
SCHOOL SUCCESSES
Our School achieved
many more
successes in 2008. |
BIRD BATH
Seagulls dropped in
for a spot of bathing
on the croquet lawn!
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SAVING LIVES
The Life Savers
went 'live' at the
start of February.
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QUIZ WHIZZES
Our super brains
celebrated their win
at the village quiz. |
PANTO TRIUMPH
The Wizard of Oz
was another triumph
for the village. |
RAILINGS RESTORED
The 100-year-old
railings outside the Chapel were restored.
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SAYING GOODBYE
Margaret Lodge opened
gifts from children
at the school.
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FLOWER POWER
Ladies learned new
skills at flower arranging
from Susan Stead.
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BOTTLE BANK
The Lamb & Flag
fund-raising for charity
continued all year. |
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME
Spring brought a
splurge of colour
to the village.
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APRIL FOOL
An Irish take over
was announced as
our April Fool spoof.
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IN MEMORY
An old soldier
remembered the seven aircrew who died in 1944. |
TREE PLANTING
New trees were
planted alongside the
Playing Field path. |
A NEW SEASON
A season when many
youngsters were
called upon.
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START OF BOWLING
Another very busy
bowling season
despite poor weather.
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HOG ROAST DAY
Hog Roast Day
brought the usual
crowds despite the rain. |
A ROYAL VISIT
A village group
setting off for a day at
Highgrove. |
CROQUET LAUNCH
Croquet came to
Bishop Monkton with
this official opening. |
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JUNIOR STARS
Junior cricketers
enjoyed another
good season.
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SUMMER MONSOON
August again saw
heavy rain with
more flooding. |
CHURCH PLANS
Church plans were
revealed at this
strawberry tea. |
SLOW DOWN SIGNS
Electric signs
were erected to
slow speeders
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DOWN MEXICO WAY
These Guides
raised money for their
2009 trip to Mexico.
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LAVENDER BLUE
Book Group members
enjoyed a summer
picnic. |
EDDIE BOWES TROPHY
Bowlers celebrated their
success in the
Eddie Bowes Trophy.
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INDOOR BOWLING
Youngsters were
treated to a spot
of indoor bowling. |
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HOLIDAY CLUB
The Methodist annual Holiday Club was
as popular as ever.
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BOWLS WINNERS
Members of the
Bowling Club
celebrated success. |
OUR NEW VICAR
The village welcomed
Revd. Christopher Cornwell as new vicar. |
THE KICK OFF
Bishop Monkton soccer team ready for a
new season. |
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A CRACKING START
The Quakers before-and-after school club
off to a good start. |
NEW CHAIRPERSON
Angie Archbold took
over from Peter Craddock as Chair of the
School Governors. |
HALL EXTENSION
Work in progress on
the Village Hall
extension . |
GOODBYE, VAL
Popular Val Walmsley
said farewell to
Bishop Monkton.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
A bench was dedicated
to the memory
of Barbara Short.
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MUSIC HALL FUN
Packed audiences
enjoyed our Old
Tyme Music Hall. |
BIG AUCTION
More than £3,000
was raised at the big autumn auction. |
A GOOD SPORT
Another successful
Sportsman's Dinner
was held.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
Young soldiers at
the Remembrance
Day service. |
NEW PLAY AREA
A new £50,000
children's play area
was opened. |
CHRISTMAS BOXES
Jane Pettitt prepared
Christmas boxes
for needy children. |
RAISING THE ROOF
Work was completed
on replacing the
Chapel roof.
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EARLY SNOW
Snow turned the
village into a
winter wonderland.
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GIANT CARD
Our giant Christmas card raised £170 for
Carer's Resource. |
BY CANDLELIGHT
An advent service
held at the
Methodist Church. |
CHRISTMAS SERVICE
The traditional
Christmas service
at the Parish Church.
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