Swanton Abbott Home Page

Thanks for visiting VOICE - a web site dedicated to people living in Swanton Abbott. This is just one of a series of initiatives from the Parish Council that we hope will make it easier for people to participate in the many clubs, activities and events that take place in the village. The site provides several ways you can communicate with individuals, clubs and organisations within the village. On the Contact Voice page you can sign up to receive regular updates and alerts.
	Upcoming Village Hall Events
	Charity Fun & Race Night Fri 29th Feb. Starts 7:30pm Join in the fun with your friends at Swanton's very first "virtual" horse racing evening. Enjoy all the excitement of a regular race meeting with your friends. Tickets are just £2.50 on the door and include soup, roll and glass of wine. For more info call John Wild: 538350 Bingo Night - Eyes Down! Fri 22nd Feb. Starts 7:00pm Always one of the most popular events to be held - great fun for old and young alike. Bring aong your favourite nibbles and tipple. Lots of terrific prizes. All monies raised will go towards the church fund.
	Abbottswood Lodge - Meet the People
	Weds 27th Feb 3:00pm - 5:00pm Would you like to learn more about the way Abbottswood Lodge works with and helps the residents who live there? If the answer is yes why don't you go along to their Meet & Greet Cream Tea event for a relaxed and informal chat about what they do and how they do it. For more information phone Judy on 538455
	Harvest Supper - Another Triumph!
	Once again the traditional Harvest Supper was a complete sell-out! Not surprising when tickets cost only £10 and included a four course meal and classical entertainment. A great choice of favourite tunes from pop to classical ended with everyone joining in to a resounding sing-along rendition of "We plough the fields and scatter" The unanimous consensus was that everybody had had a terrific time - so a big thank you to the PCC and everyone else who was involved in organising this event. Read Diane Speck's review of the evening Watch an online video of the Harvest Supper
	Roy Smith Presentation
	At the recent Harvest Supper, long standing stalwart of the community, Roy Smith, was recognised for his many years of dedicated service to the village with a framed picture of St Michaels. Roy has lived in the village for 30+ years and until recently was Chair of the Parish Council, a positioned he had held on and off for 12 years. Roy also continues to be actively involved with the PCC. A deeply appreciative round of applause was given by all who attended.
	Macmillan Coffee Morning nears £1000!
	Some 82 people attended the "Create a HUGE Stir" event that was held in the village hall on Friday 28th. The total raised so far this year was £950 over £100 more than the previous year. To read Poppy's thank-you note click You still have time to make a donation: Contact Poppy Barton Janipy House, The Street T: 538201
	Village Hall Celebrates 25th Anniversary
	The Village Hall celebrated 25 years service and what a success it was! Friday's Nostalgia Night was especially well attended with over 60 people joining in the fun. In addition to an excellent spread there was a fascinating display of photographs, books and videos of Swanton Abbott in years gone by! People has great fun spotting themselves in pictures taken 20-30 years earlier! Saturday afternoon was given over to the kids and full credit must be given to everyone who dressed up for the pirate theme. A challenging treasure trail saw children discovering clues that took them around the village (helped in varying degrees by their parents) and then had to decipher a cryptic anagram before they could win the treasure prize. Saturday evening's trip back to the 80's was less well attended but those who did come along had fun listening to the sounds of their youth whilst enjoying a great BBQ. View pictures from the Nostalgia Night View pictures from the Pirate Night
	Animal Care Open Day
	After a pretty dismal summer the weather finally changed for the better and provided a gloriously sunny day for the Animal Care's annual Open Day. Crowds turned up to view the impressive collection of animals that Jane Armiger has taken in and cares for. At times it was difficult to tell who was enjoying themselves more...the animals or the people! Excellent hospitality included a delicious choice of home made cakes which quickly sold out as people relaxed and chatted between making their way around the centre. Several bric-a-brac stalls provided an interesting diversion from the events taking place in the arena - including the incredible 'Ladies and the Dancing Dogs"! All in all a wonderful time was had by all and thanks go out to Jane and her team for organising such a terrific event. To read Jane's own comments on the day click here To view more photographs click here To learn more about the Animal Care centre click here.
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	If you provide a trade or service from the village why not add yourself to our local business directory. For more details contact VOICE
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