Latest Snarestone News

Results From the 2011 Grand Christmas Prize Draw

1st - 3876 - Flat Screen TV - Shawn Warner c/o Laws

2nd - 1588 - DVD Player - Keyprint

3rd - 2820 - Hamper - Lara (Roadtech)

4th - 2079 - Neom Gift Set - Berni Daniels c/o Di Barnard

5th - 2443 - Whiskey - Mr & Mrs Mounfield

6th - 4892 - Sack of Potatoes - James Hunt

7th - 5885 - Chocolates - Frank Clamp

8th - 5489 - Hazelnuts - Mr T. O'Grady

9th - 2923 - Red Wine - Alex Boam

10th - 1945 - White Wine - Alice & Alexander Gee

11th - 2386 - Christmas Crackers - Mr & Mrs Patterson

12th - 4040 - After 8's - Maddy Green

13th - 4054 - Corkscrew - Tim Archer

Thank you to everyone who supported the draw,

Happy Christmas from the Tote Committee.

The Tote Committee run a weekly Tote on a Sunday night in the Globe, raising funds for events such as this Christmas Party for the Children and OAPs of the village and a Summer Mystery Trip, amongst others. If you wish to find out more, email this website, or ask about the Tote in the Globe, where you will usually find at least one of the Tote Committee on a Sunday evening.

Snarestone's Round House

It has long been known that there used to be a Round House in the village. Former resident and keen historian, Mick Stretton, not only spoke of it, but actually still has the door, which is all that remains of this curious building. An almost identical building still stands at nearby Packington, and one of its their purposes' was believed to be a means of detaining drunkards overnight to keep piece in the village. (Perhaps we should build a new one?!). Its exact whereabouts remains a bit of a mystery, but thanks to Jill Stephens, we do at least now have photograph. Jill's mother was in possession of this picture and Jill kindly scanned it in for us after seeing and contacting this website. Thank you both very much for this little piece of Snarestone history.

Paul And Di Barnard successfully completed their Cycle for the Stroke Association

Paul and Di made it! For their story, click Here.

Snarestone Spring Duck Race

This years event was one of contradiction, in that the stream was running very low after many weeks without rain, however, for the duration of the event, the rain never stopped. There are some pictures of the day on the duck race pages or by clicking here.

The results are as follows,

1st:    Duck Number 076:    Anna Clarke, Sutton Coldfield    £150

2nd:    Duck Number 142:    Liz Lamparelli, c/o Di Barnard    £75

3rd:    Duck Number 561:    Niamh Gascoyne, Snarestone    £25

Last:    Duck Number 116:    Mike Allen, Snarestone:           £50

Snarestone Tote Committee would like to thank all those who supported this years event.

Snarestone Village Royal Wedding Celebrations

Pictures of the day are now available. See pictures here

Paul and Di Barnard Get on their bikes for The Stroke Association

Children's and OAP's Christmas Party

A good time was had by all as the children and OAP's of the village were treated to another Christmas party packed with games, food, drink, music and friendship. Once again, everyone must have been quite good this year as we were treated to a visit by Santa himself.

The results from the Grand Christmas Draw are as follows;

1. Flat Screen TV - 1546 - Jane Davies

2. DVD player - 1448 - Ron Evans

3. Hamper - 4542 - Geoff Eaton

4. Beauty voucher - 2067 -Edward Green

5. Whisky - 2697 - Mark Jenkinson

6. Potatoes - 3079 - Jemma Britton

7. Brandy - 2203 - M. Boam

8. Gingerbread House - 2469 - Diane (Roadtech)

9. Red Wine - 2220 - Sean (Roadtech)

10. Whisky Fudge - 1193 - Richard Evans

11. Chocolates - 4371 - J.Park (Arla)

12. Chocolates - 2100 - Edward Green

13. Chocolate biscuits - 4275 - Janet & Lewis (Odd House)

14. Shortbread - 3800 - K. Gothard

15. Satsumas - 1266 - Debbie Evans

16. Stollen Cake - 2822 - Luke Jones (Land and Water)

17. Yule Log - 2360 Warren (Roadtech)

Thank you all for your support.

The Tote Committee run a weekly Tote on a Sunday night in the Globe, raising funds for events such as this Christmas Party for the Children and OAPs of the village and a Summer Mystery Trip, amongst others. If you wish to find out more, email this website, or ask about the Tote in the Globe, where you will usually find at least one of the Tote Committee on a Sunday evening.

Bonfire Night (6/11/10)

The Snarestone Tote Committee are again proud to announce their Annual Bonfire night event at The Globe. It will be on Saturday 6th November, from 6pm, with the bonfire lit at 6:30pm and fireworks at 7pm. There will be an outside BBQ as before. Its a 'proper' traditional bonfire night for all the family, so why not come along? Ticket prices are the same as the last 3 years, at £4 adults, £2 children and OAP's or £10 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 Children/OAPs).

See  Village Events for pictures from previous years.

Snarestone Paddlers Attempt Marathon Kayak in aid of the CF Trust (12/7/10)

We are glad to report that all of us completed the distance in 9hrs and 20mins.

The weather was excellent, and support from friends and relatives along the way was far more than we could have anticipated. Assisted by a magnificent support crew, there were no hitches, as the day went according to schedule. My thanks to everybody who helped on the day and of course to everyone who parted with their hard earned cash to sponsor us.

See some photographs of the day, CLICK HERE

If you still want to donate to the cause, you still can, at:

www.JustGiving.com/SnarestonePaddlers

On behalf of all the Paddlers, Thank you.

Richard.

Spring 2010 Duck Race - RESULTS

1^st Prize - £150 -  Duck 544 - Alison Fleming

2^nd Prize - £75 - Duck 9 - Matthew Evans

3^rd Prize - £25 -  Duck 206 - Neil Thompson (Ibstock Brick)

Last duck - £50 - Duck 171 - Harry Barton

 Thank you to everyone who sponsored the ducks for your continued support of this event.

Click Here for some pictures from the event.

Litter Pick 2010

Grand Christmas Draw Results, 2009

Congratulations to all who won, and many thanks to everyone who supported the draw by buying tickets.

Bonfire Night, Saturday, November 7th, 2009

This year saw another fabulous night had by all as the weather stayed fine and a good crowd came to enjoy a traditional bonfire event.

See Village Events and click on bonfire for more.

Duck Race Returns to Snarestone, Easter Monday, April 13th 2009.

The duck Race results were as follows;

                                     1^st     £150 - Duck Number 170 – Clare Wileman

                                    2^nd      £75 – Duck Number 676 – Keith Barrett (Ibstock Brick)

                                    3^rd     £25 – Duck Number 13 – Jo Timson (Alliance & Leicester)

                                        Last Duck £50 -  Number 352 – Anya Atkins c/o Dani (Asda)

For a report on the event and plenty of photographs, see village events.

****LOST KEYS****

If you have lost a set of keys in the Village (Found on the evening of 26/3/09), please ring 07967 461004. You will then be asked to describe them and then hopefully we can re-introduce you to them!!

****LOST KEYS****

Litter Pick (17/3/09)

"Many thanks to all those who took the time and effort on Sunday morning's litterpick. Although numbers were a little disappointing, I think you will all agree by the picture that we were able to make quite an impression. Special thanks to Jayne Black from NWL.D.C. for her continued help and support in our battle against litter louts and fly tippers, she is one of the "good guys".

Snarestone Pantomime Group

Snarestone Panto people have been busy preparing for this years performance of "Alice in Wonderland". Performances start on Wednesday 18th and run through until Saturday 21st, with a Matinee performance on Saturday afternoon. There are some new faces in the cast this year, and although Saturday is SOLD OUT, there may still be seats available for the earlier performances. If you are interested in coming along, contact Julie Clamp, any of the cast, or email this website at panto@snarestone.org.uk and have yourself an entertaining evening out. This will be the 11th year the panto has run, and over those years has raised thousands of pounds to local charities and good causes.

To have a look at previous productions, have a look at the dedicated Panto pages on this site at Pantomime.

Litter Pick - March 2009

Following on from last years highly successful litter pick, (see village events for last years pictures) recruiting has started for this years event. Please if you can, respond to organiser Sue Kendrick to offer any assistance you can. She writes..

"REMINDER!
 
As advertised in last month's Parish Magazine and on the Snarestone website, the second Snarestone Litter Pick has been arranged for Sunday, 8th March 2009 at 9:45 am for 10 am - starting and ending at The Globe Inn, where a well deserved coffee and biscuits will await you.  Should the snow be back with us and it be impossible to see the litter, we shall postpone the pick until the following Sunday, 15th March, with all other arrangements remaining the same
 
With your help we can make as big an impact as we did last year, so please come along and lend a hand.
 
It would help with arranging refreshments if you could let me know if you can make it.  Please call me on 01530 515314 or email me at jimandsuekendrick@yahoo.com.
 
Hope you can make it -
 
Sue Kendrick"

Grand Christmas Prize Draw 2008 (14/12/08)

The draw was made at this years highly successful Christmas Party, resulting in the following prize winners :   

Portable TV Combi: 2014 Paul Horton (Arla)

Pot Pouri & Quartz clock: 1936 Susan Williams (C/O Adrian)  

Our thanks to everyone who supported the draw this year, from all on the Tote Committee. 

Tote Committee Light up Snarestone (7/12/08)

You may or may not have noticed as you made your way home in the darkness this week, that there is a festive glow emanating from the trees by the Parish Notice Board on Main Street. The lights, purchased with funds raised by the Tote Committee, were put up with the aid of the Davies' by committee members to add some cheer in these dark times of credit crunches and recessions. Running off a committee members mains, they wont cost the villagers a penny!

The Tote is run every Sunday evening from The Globe, with the numbers drawn at 21:30. If you would like to enter a line of numbers, come down and see us, or contact one of the Tote committee members. Any proceeds made, go towards providing the Children and OAP's of the village with a Christmas Party and a Summer Mystery trip. More details can be found throughout this website, or from any of the committee members. Alternatively, you could email us here at enquiries@snarestone.org.uk

Twelfth Night Party at The Church, 6th January, 2009 (3/12/08)

On Tuesday 6th January 2009 there will be a twelfth night party at the church with home spun entertainment. We would be pleased  to hear anyone's  idea for a  theme. Twelfth night is based on a pagan festival,  but it must be realised  that there is a limit to how far we can go in emulating a pagan knees up. The type of food has not been decided but as usual we shall have plenteous Bacchanalian libations on a sale or return basis from Tesco. We shall require contributions by way of entertainment. We don't need any more of the following:-
a)Holders of  the rope for the trapeze artists,
b)Sweepers up after the Chinese plate spinning act,
c)Standby medical staff for the  sword swallowing contest

I have come up with the idea of a Mumming competition. Anyone interested in entering a team of 5, please contact me on 01530 272392.

  Norman

Spooky goings-on (31/10/08)

 For some, it was a normal night at The Globe. A Friday night pint with friends was a very pleasant way to spend the evening especially as outside, it was a bitter cold night. But inside, the log burner was glowing away at its best, and the atmosphere was particularly cosy.

Bonfire Night

The Snarestone Tote Committee are again proud to announce their Annual Bonfire night event at The Globe. It will be on Saturday 8th November, from 6pm, with the bonfire lit at 6:30pm and fireworks at 7pm. There will be an outside BBQ as before. Its a 'proper' traditional bonfire night for all the family, so why not come along, £4 adults, £2 children and OAP's or £10 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 Children/OAPs).

See  Village Events for pictures from previous years.

Neighbourhood watch Warnings. (23/08/08)

Book Your place on the Village Mystery Trip (4/6/08)

If you live the village, you should have had a leaflet like this one posted through your letterbox this week.

(If you haven't, please let us know!).

It is your invite to the annual Village Mystery Summer Trip, to a seaside location for the day. The trip is free to all pensioners and children under 16 from the village, and involves a coach departing from the Globe at 07:00, returning approx 7-8pm that evening.

Photographs from previous visits can be seen on this site under "Village Events" if you want to get a feel for what the trip is all about. This is a tradition of the village and is now maintained by the current Tote Committee with funds raised by the weekly Tote drawn in the Globe on a Sunday evening, and by other fund raising events run throughout the year, also detailed on this site.

Previous trips have sampled the delights of Cleethorpes, Bridlington, Southport, Weston Super Mare, Hunstanton to name a few, so who knows where we may end up this year?! The Committee don't know yet, so it really will be a mystery.

If you are interested, book as soon as possible by Contacting Adrian on 273512. You do need to book in advance.

If you would like to know more or would like to enter the Tote draw, please contact us here through the website or contact one of the Tote committee members.

British Summer Time Begins (6/4/08)

Exactly one week after the clocks went forward to British Summer Time, Snarestone woke up to its heaviest snowfall of the winter. The snowy night was followed by a clear sunny day, so by lunchtime, all that remained of the snow was what could be found lurking in a shady spot, but there was still plenty to occupy the villages children on the last day of their Easter holidays.   If you were up and about with your camera (Earlier than I was!), please send in your pictures. Richard@snarestone.org.uk   Paul Barnard has, click here to see them.

Dog Control Orders (1/4/08)

Please note that new legislation is currently under consideration.

Full details available from Mike Allen (Clerk to the Snarestone Parish Council) at 73 Main Street.

Litter Pick (9/03/08)

The villages first ever litter pick was organised by Jim and Sue Kendrick on Sunday, 9th March. It was supported by approximately 20 people who worked hard for 3 hours clearing the village of an amazing amount of litter.

Easter Duck Race (21/01/08)

This year’s event has been re-scheduled for Easter Monday, March 24th at 15:00. The venue is a twisty section of the river, where it crosses the B4116, between Snarestone and Measham, about a quarter of a mile down from Davies farm. The course covers the now famous stretch of ‘rapids’ known as “The Runs” which comes immediately after “Curry Corner”.

Previous events have been well attended, with the banks lined with spectators

If any profits are made, they will go to Snarestone’s Children and OAP fund.

Further details and pictures of past events can be seen in "village events"

Ducks are available to sponsor for the race at £1 per duck. If you are interesting in supporting the cause and standing a chance of winning a large cash prize, please contact your local ‘DuckRep’ or email us at ducks@snarestone.org.uk

1^st Prize - £150

2^nd Prize - £75

3^rd Prize - £25

Last duck - £50

Results will be announced on www.snarestone.org.uk after the race.

Grand Christmas Draw 2007 (2/12/07)

The draw was made in front of a live audience at this years Christmas Party on 1st December at Norton Juxta's Village Hall.

The Tote Committee would like to pass on its Thanks to everyone who has supported the draw over the years.

If you would like to enter the tote, please contact us on the website or ask any of the Tote committee members listed in Tote committee

Here is a list of the lucky winners, pulled out of the Tombola by all the children at the party on the evening.

Portable Combi TV (2438) Dan Bates.

DVD Player   (977) Ellis/Lara Gee

Christmas Hamper (1667) Luke Beasley

Beauty Rooms Voucher (2002) Ron Evans

Bag of Potatoes (2015) Mildred Evans

Plant Michael O'Grady

Quality Street Nathan Bach

York fruits  Doug and Flo Barnard

Chocolate Mints Steven 'Chubb' Saunders (Subject to confirmation)

Cava Doug and Flo Barnard

Whiskey  Jane Boam

Red wine  Joanne Timson

Quality Street Paul Barnard

Biscuits Anne Massey

Whiskey and Martini  Jessica Needham

Liquors and Chocolates    Norman Ripley

Chocolate Fondue    Rachel Brown   

Christmas pudding    Malcolm Boam

Quart of Stilton    Tim Archer    

Congratulations to all, and Thank you once again for all of your support.   

Bonfire Night, Saturday 3rd November, The Globe (6/11/07)

Snarestone Tote Committee would like to thank everyone who came and supported our Bonfire and Firework night at the Globe on Saturday 3rd November.

Thanks also to Dominic and his team for letting us use the pub and its grounds

The night was a great success with possibly our largest crowd since we restarted the event 3 years ago.

There was a disco in the car park and an outside bar, along with a BBQ to add to the entertainment.

We understand parking stretched some way back up the Main Street so we appreciate your patience in getting there, but hopefully all was well once in, as with a reduction in cars swinging in and out of the car park, it made for a safer environment for everyone to relax and enjoy the evening.

Although the pub is going through anther change of ownership this Christmas, we hope that we will be able to run the event again in 2008.

For more information see any of our Tote committee

Bonfire Night (10/9/07)

The Snarestone Tote Committee are again proud to announce their Annual Bonfire night event at The Globe. It will be on Saturday 3rd November, from 6pm, with the bonfire lit at 6:30pm and fireworks at 7pm. There will be the usual BBQ and a larger bar area this year to cater for the extra people. Its a 'proper' traditional bonfire night for all the family, so why not come along, £4 adults, £2 children and OAP's or £10 for a family ticket.

This year, there will be a disco after the fireworks.

Any profits made will go towards the children and OAP's Christmas party.

See  Village Events for pictures from previous years.

Snarestone Harvest Supper (5/9/07)

   Snarestone are once again holding their Harvest Supper.  The price will be £4.50 to include a Supper of Baked potatoes with Bean, Cheese, Mince or Chilli filling. Followed  by Apple pie and Cream. If your high principles are such that you cannot bring yourself to drink orange juice, copious quantities of red and white wine (of good quality, not the stuff that takes the enamel of your teeth) will be included in the price. Entertainment will be the usual homespun family party. We invite (beg) people to come forward to perform some party piece (poem, monologue trick, sing, play an instrument, human cannon ball act, (but try to stay within the church yard). It will also feature an accomplished guitarist from Australia who has arranged to be here for the occasion.)

I can already hear shouts of “ When and where?”   “Is this for me? “And “are there still some tickets?”

Yes to all these   In St Bartholomew’s Church 7.30. pm Saturday 22nd September. Yes  it’s a must for you, Yes we still have lots of tickets, So contact Pam and Norman 01530 272392 to say you’ll be coming and if you have one, tell us  you’ll do a party piece. It will be readily appreciated that as we will be trying to provide a variety of entertainment only one person will be needed to perform the Human cannon ball act.  Please ring Norman!!!!!

Summer Fair (29/08/07)

The summer fair now over and cleared away, there remain 2 unclaimed raffle prizes.

They are 63 on a violet ticket and 432 on a yellow ticket. If you can produce the matching counterpart, then let us know and claim your prize.

The closing date is midnight, 8th of September.

enquiries@snarestone.org.uk

For pictures of the day, see Summer Fair.

Speedwatch (28/08/07)

As most of you will have noticed, there have been some volunteers loitering around the village with speed guns!

For an update, click here.

Mystery Trip 2007 (9/7/07)

This years Mystery Trip took a coach load of Snarestone folk all the way to Cleethorpes, for a bit of much needed sunshine. For some pictures, see Village Events and click on "mystery trip"

Duck Race results (8/4/07)

Results just in from today's duck race. Full report and pictures to follow.

1st Terry Needham        £150

2nd Bob Clarke               £75

3rd June Clarke               £25

Last Sophie Heath           £50  

Snarestone Village Summer Fair (2/4/07)

It has been a few years now since Snarestone Village held a summer fair. The event was always well supported and brought much of the village together with stalls and activities, music and entertainment, refreshments and competitions. We think it would be a great thing for the village to bring the fair back to life again this summer bank holiday weekend.

We are looking to form a new committee dedicated to running the summer fair, with assistance from the Tote committee wherever possible.

If you are interested in forming this committee or would be interested in helping in any way, please contact Richard on 272633 or Adrian on 273512 and we will get everyone together to start making plans.

Updates will also be posted on www.snarestone.org.uk or email us at enquiries@snarestone.org.uk if you are interested.

Neighbourhood Watch (13/03/07)

Since Dave and Phyllis left these shores, there is now the need for a new Neighbourhood Watch Organiser in the village. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Mike at Number 73 or telephone him on 272876.

Easter Duck Race (28/2/07)

Spring is on the horizon and despite ongoing worries about poultry in Norfolk, the ducks of Snarestone continue to flourish as they go through their training for this years event. Rumours are, that this will be the only race of the year, so organisers are expecting a strong entry. To this end, there is an extra cash prize of £50 for the duck deemed by the committee to be well and truly last.

Ducks will be available for sponsorship from the usual duckreps, and if you are unsure who they are, click on Tote committee, or email us here at ducks@snarestone.org.uk.

At £1 per duck, you could end up winning £150 for the first duck across the line, £75 for second and £25 for third, so its well worth while entering. You are also very welcome to come and watch, and see that there is no foul play on the day. The race is at 11:00 on Easter Sunday, 8th April 2007. If any profits are made, they will go towards the villages Children and OAP fund, which, in conjunction with the Tote, enables the under 16's and over 65's to go on a mystery trip in the summer and to have a Christmas Party in December. (See Village Events).

If you are interested in entering the weekly Tote draw or would just like more information, feel free to discuss it with the duckreps, Tote committee members or email us here at the website.

Click here to see the poster advertising the event.

For some pictorial memories of recent races, click on Village Events.

Ducks For Hire!

Do You Need a few hundred ducks for the afternoon? With the duck racing season being so short, some of the ducks have been suffering from itchy webbed feet. If you are interested in hiring the ducks for a race of your own, contact us at ducks@snarestone.org.uk and we can discuss it further.

Grand Christmas Draw results (10/12/06)

1st Prize Portable Combi Colour TV - 4684 - Judy Mugleston

5th Prize Bag of Potatoes - 3827 - John Owen

Further Prizes;

Chocolates - Chris Boam

Grand Christmas Draw 2006 (27/11/06)

Its that time of year again, when the Old Folk and Children of Snarestone are treated to a Christmas party and a visit from Santa himself. As on previous years, the Grand Christmas Draw will take place on the evening for its usual wide variety of prizes, on Saturday, 9th December.

Tickets are available from the Tote committee who will be more than happy to sell you one for 20p or a book of 5 for £1. For photographs of last years party see village events , and for a list of prizes won last year, look for the list of winners from last year, further down this page.

If you don't know anyone on the committee, please email us at enquiries@snarestone.org.uk and we will be able to sort you out with any Christmas Draw tickets you'd like!

Thank you for your continued support.

Snarestone Tote Committee.

Autumn Duck Race results (22/10/06)

After a week of very wet weather, the river was running very fast and quite deep, which led to a very fast race. It took approximately 15 minutes for the winning duck to cross the line, but not without the usual drama of breakaway ducks snagging at the last corner and large hold ups on the slower bends. For pictures of the race, click here.  Results as follows;

1st Duck - 227 - Holly Barnard.  £150

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2006 Bonfire night at The Globe (added 10/10/06)

Snarestone Tote Committee will be staging their annual Bonfire and Fireworks event on Saturday, November 4^th at the Globe Public House, Snarestone. Gates open at 6pm and the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm, the fireworks will start at 7pm.

Tickets are £3 for Adults, £1 for Children, £6 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) and it is £2 for OAPs.

All profits go towards the Children’s and OAP’s Christmas Party and Summer Mystery Trip.

         For some pictures from last years event,  click here.

***STOP PRESS*** ANYTHING TO BURN??** 

The Tote committee will be available to collect any unwanted timber that is fit to burn on the bonfire prior to the event.

If you live in the village and want us to take it away for you, please let one of the committee know, or email us at enquiries@snarestone.org.uk and we will endeavour to take it down to the fire, usually on the morning of the event.

2006 Autumn Duck Race (Added 19/9/06)

Back by popular demand, the Snarestone Duck Race returns to the River Mease on Sunday, 22nd October 2006 at 12:00.

The Spring race bought out a good crowd, so if you would like to watch this Autumns event, come along to the meadow where the river crosses the B4116 between the Red Bank turn and Davies Farm. To support the event by sponsoring a duck, contact any of the Tote Committee who will be able to help. For photographs of the Spring event, click here.

New Tables on the Conery (Added 9/7/06)

If you have been by Conery recently, you will have noticed the arrival of two sets of park tables and seats. These were purchased by the Parish council, and have been there for about a month. In order to keep the site tidy and to prevent them getting over grown with grass, a working party was gathered earlier this week to set them in place.

To see the work in progress click here.

Summer 2006 Events (Added 11/6/06)

There are two events planned for this summer that you may wish to support. The first is run by the village's Junior Football Committee and celebrates the three junior teams that are run from Snarestone. It will be a great afternoon of football, food and drink for all members of the family and will serve as a good way of getting in the mood for the World Cup Final later that evening.

Then the following week is the Snarestone Village Mystery Trip. This is one of the main events of the year run by the Tote Committee and along with the children's and Oap's Christmas party, is mainly funded by the activities, events, prize draws and duck races run by the committee throughout the year. As before, it is free to all children and OAP's in the village, with a charge of £10 for adults and £5 for non-village children. If the weather stays fine, its always a great day out and the coach is usually back in the village by approx 7-8pm.  See below (Snarestone Mystery Trip (20/7/05)) for last years trip to Southport.

If you have any questions, or to make sure of your place on the above, please feel free to contact any members of the Tote Committee

May Day Duck Race Results (Added 01/05/06)

This years Duck Race was another great success, with all the ducks sponsored, so none were racing without backing! Glad of a day out, and encouraged by some overnight rain, the ducks set off at an unusually quick pace, with many of the early leaders showing inexperience and becoming the first ones to get stuck in the branches and reeds. Despite a torrential downpour of rain towards the end of the race, there was a record crowd out to see the event, which we are glad to say passed by with no major incidents! All ducks, children and dogs were accounted for at the end of the day. The winners are as followed;

1st Prize of £150 - Mr I. Shaw, Alliance &Leicester, C/O Richard.

2nd Prize of £75 - Bill Evans, C/O James Hunt

3rd Prize of £25 - Charlie Oaks, C/O Adrian.

Thanks to everyone who supported the event, especially those who got wet whilst adding to the atmosphere on the day!

Your support is much appreciated.

For some photographs of the day, click here.

Its Duck Race Time Again

(Added 6/4/06)

Spring time sees the University Boat race, The Grand National, The London Marathon and of course the Snarestone Duck Race. This years event is currently scheduled for the Monday Bank Holiday of May 1st, at Midday. The venue is a twisty section of the river, where it crosses the B4116, between Snarestone and Measham, about a quarter of a mile down from Davies farm. The ducks are ready, although they are being kept inside at the moment due to government regulations over the recent discovery of Avian Flu in Scotland. Hopefully all will be well for the race to go ahead, watch this space! Ducks are available to sponsor for the race at £1 per duck. If you are interesting in supporting the cause and standing a chance of winning a large cash prize (See last years winners at the bottom of this page), then please contact a Tote Committee member if they haven't already cornered you!

Snarestone on the Television!

The following was spotted recently in the local press... (Thank you Paul!)

"Artists have shown the plans for the development of a new £10 million wharf in Measham.
The new terminus will connect the North West Leicestershire village to the 2000 miles of existing canals across the country, via an aquaduct.
The development of the canal, made successful by the first ever Transport and Works Act Order for a canal, will begin in earnest next month as a site investigation, archaeological digs and conservation work begins.
The Ashby Canal will feature on an ITV programme next month.
Filming for the ITV1's Waterworld, to be aired at 7:30pm on February 9th, took place at last years Moira Canal Festival.
The filming included a boat journey from Shackerstone to Snarestone and then a walk along part of the canal route through Measham to Donisthorpe and Moira.
The film included meetings with county councillor Ernie White and Ashby Canal Project Officer Geoff Pursglove.
Brian Waring from the Ashby Canal Trust, said "We hope it will help put the project on the map and also give people an idea of what the restoration is all about""

(Added 23/1/06)

Christmas Concert at St Bartholomews Church

On Sat. 17th Dec we are having a Christmas Concert. Breedon Handbell Ringers plus a Snarestone Choir will entertain and possibly some participation. There will be wine and festive nibbles. Starting at 7.30pm. Good value at £4.00. Everyone welcome.

(Added 9/12/05)

St. Bartholomews Burial Ground Work

Children and OAPs Christmas Party 2005.

As ever, this years party at Norton Juxta Twycross Village Hall was enjoyed by all who attended. Everyone must have been good this year again, as Santa once again made it on time. There are some pictures of the evening available by clicking here.

(Added 8/12/05)

Grand Christmas Draw 2005

1st Prize  -  Portable Combi Colour TV - Judy, Quarry Lane (Number 3647)

2nd Prize -  DVD Player - Jessica, c/o Joan H. (2472)

3rd Prize -  Christmas Hamper - The Davies Family (2794)

4th Prize - Beauty Voucher - Paul Barnard  (4192)

5th Prize - Bag of Potatoes - Jenny Dean (2227)

6th Prize - Sherry - Jane Davies  (2851)

7th Prize - Quality Street - Jo Timson (838)

8th Prize - £5 Argos voucher - Claire Barnes (4895)

9th Prize - Tube of Chocolates - Crowsons, Main St. (3554)

10th Prize - Chocolate Mints - Matthew Evans (942)

11th Prize - Mince Pies - Luke O'Grady (3403)

12th Prize - Biscuits - Mr Coles c/o Gazza (3836)

The prizes will be distributed as soon as possible this week.

Thank you to everyone who supported the cause.

Tote Committee

(Added 4/12/05)

Bonfire Night, Saturday November 5th.

This year saw the return of a Bonfire and Firework night to The Globe, as Jez and Dee assisted by the Tote Committee, hosted the event on Saturday 5th, in the grounds to the rear of the pub. It was a very successful evening as the weather stayed dry despite everything the forecasters had promised us. The turnout was excellent, with an estimated 250 - 300 people supporting the cause. The proceeds will now go towards making this years Children's and OAP's Christmas party a special one. Many thanks to all who came and supported us, we hope you had a great evening. For more pictures from the evening, click here. (Added 9/11/05)

Snarestone Children and OAP's Christmas Party

The Christmas Party this year will be on Saturday, December 3rd at Norton Village Hall.

Could all those of you who have received your invites/present selections, please return them to Mr Michael O'Grady, The Hovel, Measham Road, Snarestone by Saturday 5th November, so that he can get them sent off to Santa in good time.

(24/10/05)

Harvest Time (13/09/05)

Snarestone Mystery Trip (20/7/05)

On Saturday 9th July, the Annual Snarestone Village Mystery trippers gathered outside the Globe, ready to board the coach, unaware of this years destination. The coach (And additional 7-seater - Thank you Simon!) headed North West this year to the rejuvenated seaside town of Southport. There was something for everyone; roller coasters for the teens, a pier, donkey rides, beach for the families, and a lovely town centre with gardens with a boating lake for those who didn't want to get sandy! The weather was magnificent and it soon became clear on the bus home who had forgot their sun cream! This event is run annually using funds raised by the Tote. It is free for under 16's and over 65's from the village, with a small charge for all others, if you would like more information on the Tote, or would like to take part in the weekly draw, please contact us on enquiries@snarestone.org.uk

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Road works/Waterworks (24/6/05)

The recent road works to modify the village's water pipes are now complete. Main street was closed for approximately two weeks while the work was carried out. The work did not go without incident, however, as the list of 'casualties' of the work is growing. Incidents known so far; One Gas main cut. One BT cable cut.     One House flooded. (Pressure surge from reconnection) Two showers damaged. Two toilet cisterns damaged (Same reason as above) One car in a hole!

 

Do you know of any others? Let us know! Info@snarestone.org.uk

The Snarestone Duck Race:   (29/5/05)                                                                         

The Snarestone Tote Committee ran another successful Duck Race on Sunday 29th May 2005 at 10:30. The venue was a twisty section of the river, where it crosses the B4116, between Snarestone and Measham. The race ran for about 30 minutes, and one observer described this years race as 'A bit slow' compared to other years! After a 'Tapping-up' enquiry and rumours of race fixing were fully cleared, the results are as follows; 1st £150.00   no.  182 – Ron C/O M. Hassall  2nd £75.00   no. 61 – Cass Dyer C/O Adrian 3rd £25.00    no. 66 – Karen Martin C/O Adrian

Many thanks to all who supported the event.

Snarestone Village Website:

These are the first ever Snarestone Village web pages, developed and maintained by the people of the village. It is still in its early stages of development and would welcome any content or input you may have. There are pages being developed which will be added to this site soon, namely a History page, and a Church page with their own contacts, in the meanwhile, if you wish to contact me regarding anything connected to this site, please email me at Richard@snarestone.org.uk

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