The Village in Pictures
Cloggers out in force
After weeks of cold weather the Clays Cloggers were out in force for the
first outing of 2010.
24 walkers made the six-mile circular tour of Langold Country park in bright
sunshine and
very sticky mud.
Annual Covenant Lunch helps the Haitian Victims as well
The annual fund-raising Covenant Lunch was held in the Methodist Chapel on Sunday 24th
January
where guests enjoyed a sumptuous three-course lunch. As well as £209 being
raised for
Churches Together in Wheatley a further £154.50 was raised to help victims of
the Haitian
earthquake, this being increased by a further £17.35 from a collection box
placed in Wheatley Post Office.
Thanks to all who supported this event and were so
generous.
First Snow of Winter
Once again Stone Lane traditionally provides an attraction for youngsters to sledge and have
fun in the snow.
Whilst the rest of us battle with virtually impassable roads.
...and some have a long way to walk!
Carols here again
The annual visit from Wheatley's carol singers came around
again in early December.
A hardened group of singers braved the elements to bring carols to the village
Lunch Club Christmas
Wheatley Lunch Club holds its annual Christmas lunch in the chapel
where 24 members enjoyed a traditional meal with all the Trimmings
A Winning Team
Clays Horticultural Society's winning quiz team in the annual contest
organised
by East Markham Gardening Club. L. to r:- Sally Ogle, Leah Willcox, Ted Pasley
and Sue Ledger.
Brass Band Concert
Maltby Miners Brass Band once again visited Wheatley for the now traditional Carol
Concert.
Over 60 people enjoyed an evening of band music and carols, followed by
hot mulled wine and mince pies. Over £200 was raised for church funds.
Family History Group Launch "Photographic Memories" Book
Elizabethan Banquet
Another first for Wheatley Church - an Elizabethan-themed fund-raising
banquet which raised over £700. 75 guests
enjoyed a genuine period menu with Tudor dancers for entertainment. Many guests dressed the part.
Picture shows "Lord of the Manor
Sir David de Vere Tasker V11; his partner Lady Pauline de Cuisine; Friar Andrew
de Walster;
Sister Adela Walster; Sir Thomas Crowther the Earl of Doncaster and Lady Christine
de Bentley".
Note Tasker family crest - motto - "Strawberries
Excite Us"
20th Anniversary of Village Lunch Club
On 20th October 40 village pensioners attended the 20th
Anniversary Lunch at Wheatley Chapel, where regular diners and staff
alike joined for lunch to celebrate
Wheatley School Pupils go to
Church
as "Pilgrims People"
Pupils attended church for their annual "Pilgrims Progress" event.
Pictures show them learning and having fun.
Have you herd the one about the cow in the church?
Family History Group tour the village
New Sign for Village School
Following extensive refurbishment at the village school there's
a posh new sign outside.
Clays Cloggers, The Walking, Floating, Walking Picnic
In another very happy experiment, a party of 27 Cloggers and guests joined
the narrow boat Seth Ellis at Hop Pole Quay to float or alternately walk to
Hayton Wharf, have a (very) long pub meal or picnic, and then alternately
return. Sedate and gracious sailing, leisurely walking alongside, helping with
locks, and viewing the Canal from the boat all made a very good excursion,
especially for those who cannot walk distances. Some who could, walked in both
directions, and those who took part are now looking forward to a similar trip
next year.
To submit picture for publication send them via email by clicking Here