Carbrooke History
The Boy Tom’s ramblings for May
Well how are yu all a’gettin on t’gether? Well thas nearly another month gone since I last hed a would a’long w’yu. I’ll ha’a tell yu I han’t bin in to good a’fettle since then. I ha’a hev a couple nights in hospital just a’for Easter. I aren’t a coin t’say to much about…
Read MoreCarbrooke Church news for March
We were sorry to hear that Rev’d Jane, had her operation cancelled in January, but we understand she has another date in March, we send our love and best wishes that she will make a speedy recovery, and will feel much better after it. We are pleased that our other members of congregation who have…
Read MoreNotes on Robert Buscall – How he helped the Village and served the County
For many Years he was the Village’s representative on both Breckland District Council. In addition, he served on the Village Hall Committee and Parish Council and was chairman of both. He was on the Committee of the Norfolk Agricultural Station at Morley near Wymondham. This is now called the Morley Research Centre. He was also…
Read MoreCarbrooke Heritage news
Our next Heritage meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Monday 25th March 7pm, everyone is welcome to attend we discuss our ongoing activities and historically related subjects, if anyone has any suggestions please get in touch. We have a number of ongoing projects as well as new ones in the pipeline. We…
Read MoreCarbrooke poppies
At about this time last year, we began considering ways in which we could commemorate the Centenary of the ending of The Great War. In early summer, a suggestion was made, that we might knit or crochet poppies, – one for each of the 27 men on Carbrooke War Memorial. This was being planned in…
Read MoreCarbrooke remembers
At 11am on Sunday 11th November, ‘Carbrooke Remembered’, along with the many others around the world. The Lay Led Church Service began at 10.30, with the Act of Remembrance and laying of wreaths by the War Memorial, led by David Riley, with other members of the congregation taking part with prayers, readings, stories of relatives and…
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COMMUNITY ACT OF REMEMBRANCE, In a thought provoking display, members of our community have been KNITTING & CROCHETING POPPIES, to be used to decorate the outside of our church tower. (If anyone would like be involved, please contact us; carbrookeheritage@gmail.com / 01953 885353) as we pay our tribute to those who have fought and died on…
Read MoreCarbrooke Heritage group September meeting
Carbrooke Heritage Group Meeting Agenda Monday 24th September 2018 7pm Carbrooke Church Apologies: Last Minutes Matters Arising: Treasurers Report; Information Boards – Report School Log Books Moment in Time Forthcoming Events Toms Talk – History Agriculture – 19th October Knitted Poppies & Remembrance Sunday – John Coppen Talk – CWGC – 23 November FYI Harvest…
Read MoreVillage fete and flower show a great success
After months of planning the village fete and flower show finally arrived last weekend. We could not have asked for a more perfect summer day. Those involved in the preparation and organisation did a fabulous job – especially Jim Lorne – so a big thanks to him and everyone who helped. More news soon about…
Read MoreHeritage news
I have been rather quiet regarding Carbrooke Heritage News lately, but there is still lots going on, Our Facebook page is continuing to attract comments and interest from both local people and those further afield. We have had 2 meetings this year, one in January and one in March, and are continuing with our ongoing…
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