Members of the Denton Gardening Club enjoyed a great evening, full of the Christmas Spirit, at DVH last night.
It was the annual Christmas Dinner celebration and a good time was had by all.
As one member has commented, "It was great fun to spend time with like minded people last night. The meal was delicious and all those who contributed to last night's food, entertainment etc. should be thanked for a fantastic evening".
The Club Committee, led by the Chair, Adele Godsmark, had worked incredibly hard to ensure we all had a wonderful time.
Another wonderful Village Supper was enjoyed by everyone at the Village Hall last night.
The food was excellent, three great courses and then cheese. And all for £15. Well done Betty and her helpers. As usual, the Bar did a roaring trade.
Later on, the Raffle kept us all on tenterhooks. However, one incident should be recorded. Returning to the table with his chocolates prize, one winner commented “It was the Maltesers or a very basic bottle of Rose”. A person sitting nearby responded with “Do you mind, I brought one of those bottles!”.
Last night’s Fireworks Night at the Village Hall went off with a bang.
A big crowd attended and enjoyed a great display. Congratulations must go to the team that organised it so well.
A new, and much safer, system was used this year. Attendees were asked to refrain from bringing their own fireworks and the Hall paid for the display. Hopefully the cost will be covered by the collection made on the night.
Needless to say, the hot dogs were great and the bar well-used.
Last Friday’s Halloween Party was hugely successful. 60 children, and some adults, had great fun playing games, dancing and of course pumpkin carving.
The Coffee Morning Team provided hot food for everyone, the hot dogs went down a storm. Many thanks to all those who worked so hard to make the event a success.
A grand total of £401 was raised for Village Hall funds.
This year's Apple Pressing Day, held by the Black Hand Cyder Society at Great Green Farm on Saturday, was a great success.
Local apple trees had produced a bumper crop with 3.75 tonnes of fruit collected and high quality juice in abundance. As a result 1280 litres, 281 gallons, were produced. This included, for the first time, some Quince juice.
A highlight of the day was the presentation, by the Society's Treasurer Richard Gedge, to our wonderful hosts, Gill and Adrian Hipwell, of a very suitable gift, a carved wooden box in the shape of an apple, to celebrate the 25th holding of the event.
Saturday night’s Quiz at the Village Hall, in aid of Christion Aid, raised a magnificent £414.
There were 60 attendees, making up 8 teams. The winners were 'All Quizzed Out', the runners up (only 2 pts behind) were ‘You What?’ and the wooden spoon went to 'The Saints'.
Thanks must go to everyone involved the event, producing the excellent food etc., but most of all to Quizmistress, Denise Grant, and to her Assistant, Peter.
One bonus was the announcement of two, provisional dates for next year’s Quizes to be held on February 7th and October 17th. Put them in your diary now.
Details of previous events can be found in the
History Section.
Details of Denton's traditional celebration of Bonfire Night have been announced.
This year's event will take place at the Village Hall on Friday, 7th November.
One change from previous celebrations is that attendees will not be encouraged to bring a firework with them. The Hall Management Committee is purchasing a complete set and organising the display.
The Pizza Night previously organised for the 7th has been cancelled but Hot Dogs will be served and, of course, the Bar will be open.
Everyone who attended last night’s Indian Theme Night at the Village Hall had a wonderful time.
The food, Indian of course, was varied and excellent. The entertainment, a suitable ethnic Dance Group from Norwich, was colourful and graceful. Well done those who joined in for the final session.
The non-raffle, how many Indian cities are there?, had some excellent prizes. But, of course, it was the company of local residents that really made the evening.
Congratulations must go to everyone who dressed appropriately and to all those who worked so hard, in the kitchen and behind the bar, to make the event so successful.
Nearly £600 was raised, to be split between the Village Hall and Prostate Cancer Research.
Thanks to Kim.
Thanks to Claire.
Thanks to Max.
Thanks to Luke and Emma.
Thanks to Sarah from Hethersett.
