New changes in Bagworth

HOPEFULLY you will have seen and admired the daffodil flowers in the village verges. Most of these have been planted by the Bagworth Forward Group (BFG). Thanks to those who have appreciated them (thanks Helen). It will soon be time to have the planters filled with summer flowers. This costs money.

BFG have two fund raising events on the horizon, both of which we hope that you will support. We have tried to include new ideas in both of these events.

FOOD & CRAFT FAIR: Sunday 14th May

THE FIRST is on Sunday 14th May from 11am until 3pm. Instead of just a Spring Fair we are having a Food and Craft Fair.

We already have some exciting craft stalls and also some mouth-watering food stalls including cake stalls, an ice cream stall, milk shakes and a micro brewery. There will also be a food wagon in the car park throughout the event.

What we would like to see are more stalls selling savoury items such as sausage rolls and/or pies, jams and pickles, bread, maybe even a fruit and vegetable stall. We are very open to other suggestions, such as samosas, etc. If you are able to organise anything along these lines please call Karen on 01530 230573. Stall hire is £10 per table. In addition to the stalls and the food wagon, there will also be food available in the coffee shop area. This will include mushroom soup, stilton and broccoli soup, various sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. There will also be other stalls such as raffle and tombola.

BAGWORTH SHOW: Saturday 26th August

THE SECOND date is on August 26th and is the annual Bagworth Show, the 19th annual show this year. The schedule will be available soon. In addition to the usual exhibits such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, cooking and baking, arts and crafts and children’s classes, we are going to add to this extravaganza. We are looking for classic cars to display outside the Community Centre during the show on the August bank holiday. If you have a classic car and would like to display it, please would you contact Dave Gee on dwg45@hotmail.com as spaces are limited.

A classic car is defined as being registered in the log book as an historic vehicle. At the time of writing this is pre-1983. We are trying to get as many from the local area as possible before the opportunity is opened up to others, so do let him know as soon as possible, if you are intending to show your car.

Don’t forget that if you come to the show you must stay for the auction which takes place after over twenty trophies are presented. Many of the exhibits are sold off and there are always amazing bargains to be had. Do add these dates to your diaries and support BFG whose aim is to enhance the life of the village and the lives of the people who live in it.

Bob Austin