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Lydbrook Village Fete

It’s all happening on Sunday 13th July at 12:00 noon
until 16:00, on the Recreation Ground.

If you want to have a go at any of the activities, there are special events for:

Tough Guys!

But you don’t have to be a guy – everyone’s welcome to have a go!

Bakers!

We love cakes, so let’s see what you can bring for us all to enjoy!

Dog Lovers:

Bring along your pooch –
Pretty, Handsome, Best Rescue, Scruffiest, Best Biscuit Catcher,
or wearing Fancy Dress.

It’s a day for all the family. Last year was very well attended. There’ll be food, drinks, stalls, music from the band, and so much more to enjoy. And we’re raising money for the much-needed children’s play area and equipment, so don’t forget the raffle!

I know you’re already aware, but I must take this opportunity to remind you all it’s the Lydbrook Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground AGM on 17th July, at 19:00 in the main hall.
We’d love to see you there.

Bonfire Night on the Recreation Field

Just a brief reminder that we’re hosting a Bonfire Night event on the Recreation Ground on November 5th for the village.
There’ll be a contained bonfire, gazebos in case of inclement weather, tea and coffee, a BBQ, and marshmallows for the children to toast (under supervision).

And, don’t forget the ‘Build a Guy Fawkes’ contest!

Will yours be the one to burn?

And, yes, there will be some fireworks, too!

Come along, enjoy this event that’s on for the village. Have some fun, toast some marshmallows, have a hot drink, munch a hot dog, watch the fireworks.
All proceeds from this will go toward the play equipment we’re working toward installing on the Recreation Ground once we’ve raised sufficient funds.

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New kitchen at the memorial hall

The final touches are now being made to the kitchen renovation that have been worked on over the last few months at the memorial hall. This will enable us to run cookery courses and to provide lunches to the community for certain events which will be announced officially. All the worktops have been either replaced or revamped, lighting has been improved, walls freshly tiled, window frames renovated and the electrics brought up to scratch – and for the first time in years we now have hot water in the kitchen. A fresh coat of paint has been applied and new lighting installed. Included is also a new multi-ring dual fuel cooker and a new upright fridge-freezer.

Huge thanks to Keith Newman who has put in 100s of hours of his spare time to make this happen ably assisted by Terry and the rest of the crew.

New cooker and sink under renovated window side of kitchen

Recreation Ground re-opening

The car park will be re-opened on February 27th 2023 to the community although not all the works have been completed. LED downlighter lights will be fitted shortly and we will be adding in some extra materials to extend the car park towards the football pitch area to increase it’s capacity further. A car parking system to control overnight parking will be installed soon, permits can be purchased for local residents and business’ to continue to use the car park for overnight parking all year round and to help continue to fund the activities for the community on the rec and at the memorial hall.

Thanks to Jim Matthews and his crew and too the committee members led by our chairman for the organisation and labour involved in carrying out the work.

Sharon, Terry, Graham and Roy finishing up yesterday afternoon on the rec.

Lydbrook Band Centenary Concert on the recreation ground

As part of a series of concerts to celebrate their 100th anniversary both the Lydbrook Training band and main Lydbrook band will be performing on the Lydbrook Recreation ground on the afternoon of June 18th. Bring your own picnic chairs and picnics if you want and join us in celebrating our national famous band.