Brampton, Norfolk

  • Jim secures win in inaugural Brampton welly-wanging competition

    Jim Henderson proudly displays the trophy which he won against tough competition at Brampton Fete.
    Jim Henderson proudly displays the trophy which he won against tough competition at Brampton Fete.

    Jim Henderson propelled a steel-toe-capped Dunlop size 12s over 20 metres with an impressive (non wind assisted) throw. With this he won Brampton men’s blue riband welly-wang. The event, which was held at the end of the 2014 Brampton Fete was hotly contested. Various throwing techniques were tried by contestants, some of whom came from the area, but also included a strong contingent from the north east. No one could beat Jim’s throw and he collected a trophy which will be displayed at the Village Hall ready for next year’s challenge.

     

  • Brampton gets it’s mojo back – 2014 Fete

    Brampton Fete 2014 - at Low Farm
    Brampton Fete 2014 – at Low Farm

    So that’s it then. The end of August and the Brampton Fete of 2014 has brought Summer to a close. A day of traditional games, tombola, tea and cake, hot dogs, welly wanging – all as it should be in the village. Some things are timeless and the village fete is certainly one. Almost a tribal gathering with the opportunity to renew acquaintances and to relax whilst the weather thankfully favoured us.

    It takes effort from many people to set it all up. We must thank Jill and Andrew, who so kindly agreed to their grounds being taken over for a day, as well as extending gratitude to all the marquee erectors, sign painters, plant growers, tea and cake makers, barbecuers, stall providers, face painters, beer sellers, washer-uppers, grass mowers, welly wangers, removal men, raffle sellers and ticket folders and all of those who attended the event for making the Fete such fun.

    Brampton has got its Mojo back. Now we start planning for next years fete – so please put 29th August 2015 in your diaries

     

  • Brampton Club – AUGUST 29th – change of venue

    Friday night – AUGUST 29th “Village Club-on tour” at Low Farm

    The Club bar is being moved to the Low Farm on Friday night in preparation for Saturday’s Fete. So, Club night will be alfresco at Low Farm, thanks to Andrew and Jill.

    Could you please help and come to Low Farm to help set-up the Marquee and bring down tables and chairs? Meet at 6.00 pm at Low Farm.

    Following this the bar will be open and Andrew is firing up his pizza oven! Jill and Andrew are making the Pizza bases (a contribution to the cost would be welcomed), Could you please bring your own favourite Pizza toppings.

  • VILLAGE SOCIAL EVENTS

    The club (that is YOUR CLUB) will be open on July 25th and August 29th. The club is held in the Village Hall which has recently undergone some renovation. The bar is open and it is a chance to meet friends and neighbours socially from 8pm. Children are welcome if accompanied (& supervised) by an adult. The club is available to all residents of Brampton and Oxnead, their friends and relatives.

    For the first time in many years there will be a fete held in Brampton on August 30th – more details later but if you would like to be involved please let us know. Funds raised by the fete will be distributed equally between the Church and the Village Hall.

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