with Margaret Morbey
Rob Atkinson
It is sad news to learn of the death of Rob of Manor Villas last week. Our love and sympathies go to his family, particularly his wife Sue and daughter Emily. The funeral will be held on Thursday February 14th at 11am in Chearsley Church and to which everyone is welcome. A photo and tribute to Rob can be found on the St Nicholas web page
Norman Lilley
Many villagers in Chearsley will remember with great fondness and love Norman Lilley who has died recently. For many years, he was a lay preacher at our Church and I was very pleased when Norman was able to conduct the funeral service of my mother Mary Fowler, nearly 8 years ago at Amersham Crematorium, as I knew Mum always particularly enjoyed it when Norman took the morning service and would sit next to his wife Joan in the congregation. Norman was also an important part of Chearsley Show, coming to judge the photographic entries and taking great care and trouble to judge fairly and to give helpful reasons for his decision. He will be missed by many.
Burns Night Friday January 25
Ladies and men in kilts, sporrans, daggers and tartan in all forms were in abundance on this night when The Bell was well filled with customers looking forward to the traditional Burns Night supper - a delicious meal made of Cullen Skink or homemade bannocks followed by haggis, neeps and tatties ending with with cranachan pudding, all splendidly cooked and served by Sharon, Rob and the staff at The Bell. The meal commenced with a lively rendition of The Selkirk Grace by several Chearsley residents, some Scottish and some sassanacks! This was another enjoyable village evening at The Bell. Make sure you book your meal for St Patrick’s Day celebrations in March!
Eric Carte’s New Venture
Eric will be busy during February and March touring the country starting in Swansea performing in Gilbert and Sullivan Abridged. This is a show of parody, wit and song in an evening when excepts of all Gilbert and Sullivan’s 14 operettas are performed, from the classics to the more rarely performed Grand Duke. A different role for Eric and we wish him all the best. There is more information and a list of the many venues and dates on the website www.gilbertandsullivanabridged.com. There is a performance at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes on Sunday February 24, which is about the nearest to Chearsley.
Break-ins continue in Chearsley
There has been another burglary in Chearsley this week. A garage in the Winchendon Road was broken into during the evening of Wednesday 29 when fishing tackle was stolen. Another reminder to be vigilant and to be aware of strangers in our village.
