Saturday, 10 May 2008
Spring Bazaar
Village Hall 2pm
In aid of the Gretton Village Hall Rebuilding Fund
Home-made cakes and preserves, plant stall, second hand book stall and other bric-a-brac
There will be a tombola with lots of prizes to be won
 
Saturday, 10 May 2008      
Karl's Bavarian Brass Band
Village Hall 8 to 11pm
A super night of fun and entertainment
A licensed bar will be provided and tickets are £10 including food.
For further information and ticket sales please call 01536 713234 or 07702 881299.
 
Friday, 16 May 2008      
"Last Night's Fun"
Village Hall 7.30pm
"The Most Entertaining and Exciting Irish Band in England"
Tickets £8 (Concessions £7) from Gretton Post Office or phone 01536 770302 or 770995
Proceeds to the Village Hall Rebuilding Fund
 
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Gretton Local History Society
Village Hall 7.30pm
"War Memorials in Northamptonshire"
by Neil Eaton
Our speaker will show slides to illustrate the various types of memorials which have been raised in the
county following a number of conflicts including the two World Wars. There will be stories about the wars
and the men who fought them.
 
20, 21 & 22 June 2008
Sixth Welland Valley Beer Festival
More details to follow.
For any enquiries please phone 07790 197220
 
27 - 29 June 2008
St James' 34th Flower Festival
Village Hall 8 to 11pm
The flower arrangements will be inspired by the lives of the Saints.
Help is needed for refreshments, produce, cakes, tombola, garden and book stalls.
If you can help please contact Tina Clark on 771442
A full programme of events will be available later.
 
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Gretton Local History Society
Village Hall 7.30pm
"The Vikings in Northamptonshire"
by John Brown
The Vikings came up the River Welland and probably reached Gretton. Our speaker will give us the
general background to this period as well as some specific details of their time in this area.
 
Thursday, 18 September 2008      
Gretton Local History Society
Village Hall 7.30pm
"Northamptonshire Clergy Houses"
by The Reverend David Bond
Our speaker will discuss the various types of Clergy and give examples of the sorts of houses provided
for them from the Middle Ages onwards.
 
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Gretton Local History Society
Village Hall 7.30pm
"The Life and Times of Charles Dickens"
by David Wilson and Richard Oberman
Our speakers tell the story of Dickens' life and the times he lived in through readings from his novels.
It is described as more of an entertainment than a historical talk, so come along and enjoy yourself.

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