During the last few days there has been much on television (especially Look East) in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott reaching the South Pole, an expedition from which he and some others did not return.

We would like to bring to your attention the lecture in Thriplow Village Hall on Wednesday 8th February

Given by Dr. Peter Clarkson M.B.E. Emeritus Associate of the Scott Polar Institute entitled “Life in Antarctica”.

This is very relevant to the current celebrations and if you would like to attend please contact one of the following:-

Katherine Martin: [ Email ] 01763 208121
Hilary Russell: [ Email ] 01763 209080
Wendy Seaton: [ Email ] 01763 209154

Everyone is welcome

Ticket by donation – we suggest £ 10.00 (children are free and are very welcome)

Drinks and nibbles will be given on arrival.

Dear All

Thank you to those who have already received emails and responded concerning the date of this meeting.

This email is to all who have expressed an interest in being involved in Thriplow's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, and to those who have not yet heard from us. Derek and Sue Pinner have been very active in gathering support for the celebrations, having not only organised a public meeting but also having spread the word among others who were unable to attend the meeting; their volunteer duty in the shop on Sunday proved especially fruitful!

At the public meeting we were shown a DVD of Thriplow's 1977 Silver Jubilee celebrations that included a street procession, a profusion of flags and bunting, 'Its a Knockout', Tug of War, and other games, plus a meal for 400 in what is now the Revivals barn. A hard act to follow. A few copies of the DVD are available from Derek for those seeking inspiration.

Please could all those that can make it come along to the Green Man on Thursday 2 February at 8pm, for a gathering to kick off some good ideas, and identify some individual talents that can be put to good use. We also need those with a talent for organising to come forward and bring some order to the proceedings!

If you know of anyone else that might be interested do please bring them along.

If you can't attend but wish to make a suggestion or offer some help or expertise, please let me know and I will pass it on. Phone number – 01763 208303, or by email at martin.arthur7@gmail.com .

With Best Wishes

Martin Arthur

Board Games Night at the Green Man

Sunday 20th November
Starting at 4.30pm for kids,
continuing after 8.30pm for adults

Games will include old favourites like:

• Dominoes
• Cards
• Scrabble
• Beetle
• Darts
• Jenga
• Ludo
• Snakes & Ladders
• Bring your own games too!

Food and bar available throughout
Kids Food £4.50 – Burger/Fish Fingers, Beans & Chips
Adult Food £8.00 – Veggie Risotto or Cheesy Chilli Chips

Dear Fellow Thriplovians

An important date for your diary....

The annual Thriplow Christmas supper at The Green Man – not to be missed - on Friday 16th December, 7.30pm for 8.00pm!

Menu:

STARTER- Smoked Salmon fishcakes horseradish dressing

MAIN: Turkey breast with sausage wrapped in bacon served with roast potatoes, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry and turkey jus

DESSERT: Christmas pudding brandy butter and cream or cheese and biscuits

Cost: £21.50 per person

Booking is on a first come basis so don’t delay and get on down to the pub ASAP and settle up with Mary or Amy to secure your place!

All you need to decide is whether you’d like Christmas pud or cheese and biscuits!

As with previous years we will put together a seating plan and move around between courses – so hopefully you all get to talk to someone new!

Looking forward to it already

Very best wishes

Erica and William

Any queries just shout:
Erica Webber 208 391

Well done to everyone!

A tremendous result - last Sunday you made a net profit of £2,416.57 (inc Gift Aid) for St. George’s Church

Many thanks to you all

Best wishes

Erica, Richard, Aurea, Hilary & Will.

The annual car boot sale to support Church funds is to take place on Saturday 17th September starting at 2pm in the Paddocks on the south end of Church St, Thriplow.  Pitches for cars are £6, trailers are £8 and vans are £10.  These charges are payable on entry.  Further details are available from Liz Moore at 01763 208735 or  elizabeth.williams@thriplow30.freeserve.co.uk .

Hello to you all

Just following up on Tennis and Treasure Hunt planned for Sunday 11th September in aid of St. George’s Church

Would you like to take part? (See details attached too)

Just trying to sort numbers!

Look forward to hearing from you

With best wishes


Erica

KWS are holding a staff BBQ party at their office in Church St on Saturday evening, 21st May, with a live band playing from 6.30-11pm. Parking will be contained within the site and attendees to the party will be reminded to be quiet while leaving the site, but KWS apologise in advance for any inconvenience that may be caused to the village and their neighbours.

The annual Thriplow Christmas supper at The Green Man – not to be missed - on Friday 17th December, 7.30pm for 8.00pm!

Please see the attached invitation for all the details.....menu and cost too

Booking is on a first come basis so don’t delay and get on down to the pub ASAP and settle up with Mary to secure your place!

As with previous years we will put together a seating plan and move around between courses – so hopefully you all get to talk to someone new!

Any queries, please telephone Erica Webber on 01763 208391 or William Russell on 01763 209080.

Looking forward to it already.

Poster: [ link ]

The annual car boot sale in aid of the Church is here again. As usual the event will be held on The Paddocks and starts from 2pm.

For further information please contact Liz Moore on 01763 208735 or email [ ].

Thriplow (along with most of the UK) is now showing on Google StreetView. To view the new imagery, go to  Google Maps (link is zoomed on Thriplow) and then drag the orange man on the left and hover him over the village. Once you've chosen where to view, just let go of the mouse button and the photos will appear.

I know there have been some protests regarding privacy issues concerning StreetView, so if you object to your property being available to everyone on the entire planet to see then there is a link in the bottom left of the screen where you can request it to be removed. You must be viewing your property before you click the link in order for the report to accurate.