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Sunday 24th June – Drayton Fete
This year, the Drayton Fete will take place on Sunday 24th June at Longdale Playing Field, starting at 10 a.m. Please watch the noticeboards for more details of which celebrity will be opening the fete this year.
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Saturday 9th June – St Margaret’s Church Fete
The church fete will be held on Saturday 9th June, also at the Florence Carter playground.
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Tuesday 5th June – The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Our Diamond Jubilee party will be held on Tuesday 5th June 2012 on School Road, near the Florence Carter playground. Please do not forget to let the parish Clerk have your order for a Jubilee mug for your children (to … Continue reading
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Bottle Bank Relocation
As you are no doubt aware, with the closure of Budgens supermarket, the bottle bank facility was withdrawn in Fakenham Road. We are pleased to announce that it has now been relocated to the King George V playing fields on … Continue reading
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The Post Offices and Postmasters of Drayton
It appears the very first post office in Drayton was at No. 1, Post Office Lane, the first of the three cottages off Pond Lane, just after where the pond used to be. This was from 1870 onwards. The map … Continue reading
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The Doctors & Surgeries of Drayton & St. Faith
Back in time when the whole of Europe was Catholic Pope Alexander III gave permission to some Knights of Jerusalem (called Hospitallers – members of the military and religious order of St. John ) to establish a hospital at Horsham … Continue reading
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Harry Cator – A Local Hero
by Bas Kybird Cator Road. How many people, on passing Cator Road, off School Road, Drayton give a thought to the man who bore the name? Cator Road bears mute testimony to the heroism of one of Norfolk’s most decorated … Continue reading
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Draituna Trees Hedge Infill
Draituna Trees are having two days of Hedge infilling at Longdale on 26th November and 3rd December start at 10 a.m. For more details, please contact Sara or Pat at Draituna Trees.
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Drayton Allotment Society
Well it has at last happened! A Drayton Allotment Association has been formed. The Chairman of the association is Sara Atchoarena, Vice Chairman Phil Rees, Secretary Lin Pateman and Treasurer Emma Rothwell. More details to follow.
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Vandalism at Longdale
We have received reports yet again that equipment and grass surfaces are being vandalised at Longdale. We would ask all residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the local police on 0845 4564567.
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Hedge Trimming
Its that time of year again, where spring has brought us more rain, and hedges, trees and bushes that border local pathways and highways can become overgrown and cause obstruction to other road users and pedestrians. We would ask all local residents to ensure … Continue reading
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