Denton a village in South Norfolk, England

A Farewell Gift

Posted 21st November 2016

There was something special, but also sad, about Saturday's Annual Village Supper

Every year in November the residents of Denton come together, historically perhaps to celebrate the end of harvest, to enjoy a good meal in good company.

This year was no exception; 130 people sat down for an excellent four-course supper, the Village Hall was packed, the conversation deafening. However something was different. Jo and David Wright of Fir Tree Farm are leaving the village and, very generously, paid for the wine consumed with the meal.

Bottles of white and red wine were placed on every table and quickly replaced when emptied. Needless to say thanks to them were added to the traditional toast "The Spirit of Denton" by the Sheriff in his speech towards the end of the evening. Of course thanks were also recorded to the many other people who had contributed to the evening.

This was, sadly, Jo and David's last contribution to the community which they have served so well in so many ways. They will be much missed.

The Pirates Win Again

Posted 7th November 2016

No, not the Baseball team from Pittsburgh, the Foraging team from Denton!

Pete's Pirates, led of course by maestro Peter Grant, triumphed, for the third year running, in this year's Black Hand Cyder Society's foraging competition.

The rules of the competition have changed over the years. This time the critical requirement lay in collecting not just apples, but as many crab-apples and pears as possible. All three teams were scouring local hedgerows to locate the former but the Pirates brought home the most.

Having won the trophy three years in a row, they are wondering if they are entitled to keep it?