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Ben Barritt and the Band

lmphs — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:21 +0000

Cinderella by Neil Gurney

lmphs — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:40:50 +0000

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Long Marston Pantomime – Cinderella

See the write up from the Leighton Buzzard Observer. Published on Friday 3rd February 2012.

Wickedly funny Cinders is home-grown

Horticultural Society AGM

lmphs — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:54:07 +0000

Christmas Carols Round the Tree

lmphs — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:48:23 +0000

Fireworks Night – Saturday November 5th

lmphs — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:04:07 +0000

Long Marston Village Show – Saturday 6th August.

lmphs — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:53:32 +0000

To all my loyal readers, this is the big one! The Long Marston Village Show is upon us! The theme of this year’s show is Royal Britain which is reflected in the hall and on the show field. As I mentioned, there are a large variety of differing classes that anyone can enter in the Village Hall. A lot of them are horticulturally-based as you would expect, like five onions, six radishes or maybe the obligatory odd-shaped vegetable! For budding florists, why not enter the single rose category or maybe rather than outdoor flowers, you grow plants in pots, for which there are three categories. However, my recommendation would be to try one of the slightly more quirky classes at the end of your show schedule. I’m sure each household has a keen amateur chef and the show gives you the opportunity to show off your skills. How about cooking 3 sausages, a 7” pizza or even simpler, 2 rounds of sandwiches! There are classes for jams, cakes, and home-made wine. Finally, we move onto the arts and crafts section, full of classes catering for all styles and ability. We cover such items as knitting, painting, writing, photography, and even creating something from recycled rubbish!! Why not pick one and have a go.

On the field, things continue a-pace. We have all the usual stands, like the book stall, coconut shy and skittles. As always the tent will house the bar and afternoon teas, with the barbeque and the Pimms stall just outside and we will have a live band during the afternoon. However the highlight could well be the kids races for which I have been sworn to secrecy, but we will be adding a surprise element, so why not come down and have a go!

On a much more serious note, I unfortunately have to cross back to the subject of volunteering. These events cannot take place without the generous help of those people who give up their time to run stalls and help with stewarding, etc to make your day as enjoyable as possible. However, there are NEVER enough to do the task. All we can ask is could you please give up 1 HOUR of your time to help us on the day. A typical example is at the end of the show; as you know, we auction the items left in the hall, but I’m sure you haven’t noticed the 2/3 men who are trying to clear up the field after the day. They could really do with your help for an hour and the more bodies, the quicker the job is done! So why not volunteer to help for a bit PLEASE! Whether you are participating, watching or helping we hope to see you for this timeless village event.

Article by Toby Davidson.

The Long Marston Show, 6th August 2011

lmphs — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:00:58 +0000

The Long Marston Show, 6th August

lmphs — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:05:52 +0000

This year’s Long Marston show is as usual being staged on the first Saturday in August (6^th) and will include a full produce show in the village hall as well as all your favourite stalls and a fully-stocked bar on the rec. Perhaps I can tempt some of you to have a go at some of the indoor classes. We cover a wide variety of different horticultural genres and are particularly keen to see entries from the younger generation. A lot of people have gardens which I am sure are beautifully manicured?! For the princely sum of 25p for some classes (children free!), you could enter a flower you have grown in your own garden. If flowers are not your bag, how about cooking? We have classes for all kinds of budding chefs and even put recipes in your village show schedule, which details all that is going on and is delivered free to your door. Even artists are catered for! Have a look in the guide and have a go!

Following the great success last weekend of the dedication ceremony for the US plane that fell near the village in 1945, we are keen to maintain a living record of the local community and particularly people’s recollections of their time here. The Horti started collecting such information in 1998 as a follow on from the village map and would like to build up a collection of stories, photographs, etc. to be kept for posterity. Whether you have lived here for two years or twenty two, we would welcome any contributions. Contact us through the village website www.longmarston.org.

From our Horti Correspondent

May Ball 2011

lmphs — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:38:35 +0000

This event has been cancelled.

L M & P Horticultural Society is pleased to announce that tickets for The May Ball are available. The event will take place at Cheddington Village Hall on Saturday 14th May.

There is a champagne reception and a superb supper and licenced bar.

Dancing is to a live band.

Tickets are £40 but there is an early bird offer of £35 if you purchase your tickets before 28th March.

For tickets and enquiries please ring: 01296 661586.

The event is black tie.

All profits are going to the Long Marston Victory Hall improvements.

HUMPTY DUMPTY – The Long Marston Pantomime by Neil Gurney

lmphs — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:58:01 +0000

Just a quick update on the pantomime… if you have not yet bought your tickets but would like to come to one of the performances (and it’s a good show this year!) please pop along to The Queen’s Head, Wilstone Village Stores, or Mead Farm Shop ASAP. If you would like to come along but are unable to get to any of the above, call Kathy Sartin on 01296 662734.

The Saturday Matinee is nearly sold out, Friday night has also been very popular, but there are still tickets available.

Humpty has a Facebook page… see our links

Hope to see you there!