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Belchford and Beyond - After The Ball Was Over

Another tremendous ball has gone. What a night it was, excellent food, drink, company and the usual brilliant performance from the Newbie Brothers.
A bit more about it soon, in the meantime here are a couple of videos of the Band and all the dancing hordes.
Just a huge thanks to Jill, John, The Band, all the great people who came to help set it up and tidy up, especially those who couldn’t come to the ball.

A Cartoon History of Here

Tony Husband and Ian McMillan performed “A Cartoon History of Here” on Thursday 3rd February, in Belchford Church of St Peter and St Paul, in the latest performance to come to Belcford from the excellent Lincolnshire Rural Touring initiative, which brings National class professional entertainers to village halls.

An absolutely hilarious evening of incredibly quckfire humour from Ian Macmillan, with Tony Husband drawing incredible cartoons as the stories developed. I was in fits of laughter for all of the evening. Ian’s descriptions of signs he has “borrowed” from village halls was so funny, followed by a totally mad story/song created by getting the audience to provide the words which he and Tony turned into a mad evening of fantastic, ridiculous humour.

Photos and video of the evening are available here -

Many thanks to Caroline for organising this, the third in the series, so well, and Belchford Ahead for underwriting it. Find out more about Ian and Tony at their websites -http://www.uktouring.org.uk/ian-mcmillan/ and http://www.tonyhusband.co.uk/

Our next performance that Caroline has organised for us is a musical evening with a string trio called Kosmos. This will be in the Village Hall, Belchford on 16th or April (repairs permitting). Find out more at http://www.lincsruraltouring.co.uk/show/kosmos_in_concert_1

PARISH COUNCIL - VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK
There is a vacancy for the post of Clerk to Belchford and Fulletby Parish Council.

Telephone the Chairman, Ian Goodall for more information: Tel:534432

A beautiful evening’s entertainment in the Church. Kosmos’s performance lived up to expectations and was entrancing. I will post better video clips as soon as I have uploaded them. More information about Kosmos at www.kosmosensemble.com

At a meeting in the Blue Bell several villagers chose their favourites for the next two events to be held in Belchford as part of the Lincolnshire Rural Touring programme. Something to look forward to in the Autumn.

Keep your eyes open for notices in the newsletter for the next one.

For more information about the Rural Touring Scheme, please visit:- http://www.lincsruraltouring.co.uk/show/kosmos_in_concert_1

Kosmos In Concert

Kosmos is a vibrant and innovative string trio who, inspired by traditional music, explore the boundaries of Western Classical and Contemporary music with Jazz, Gypsy, Arabic, Klezmer and Tango influences.

The ensemble's recent highlights include broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, Classic FM and performances at the Royal Albert Hall, and after delighting audiences on their recent tour of the county, Kosmos return to perform entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and Gypsy passion, all delivered with inimitable panache and virtuoso technique.

Lincolnshire Rural Touring

Kosmos Play Belchford Church Part 2 from Richard Black on Vimeo.

THE BELCHFORD DOWNHILL CHALLENGE

Will take place on Sunday September 16th on Furlongs Lane, Belchford.

It will, again, be sponsored by Pipers Crisps and Louth Tractors

The team has started the process of organising next year’s Downhill Challenge. The team consists of Jill and Peter, with a new member, Mark Ogilvie, who has stepped in and is working hard on the event. He is assuming the role of event coordinator that has been carried out by Dick for a few years. He has hit the ground running, so to speak, and will be getting out the rules and entry forms very shortly.

If you wish to contact the organisers about anything from expressing an interest in entering, to sponsoring the event or having a stall at the craft/trade fair, please contact Mark on mark@belchford-events.org.uk

Daniele Cecchinato and Colleagues’ 2009 Downhill Video

THE BELCHFORD WINTER BALL

Will happen on Saturday 4th February, in the Blue Bell, Belchford. From 7.30pm till late.

The Winter Ball will be a great event to break up the winter blues. It will be a posh frocks and DJ do, with live music, great food and lots of fun. The tickets are going like hot cakes, so call Peter on 533322.

THE BELCHFORD SUMMER BALL

Will be on 16th June, Glebe Farm, Belchford.

The ever popular Midsummer Ball has been confirmed for the 16th of June. No other details are confirmed yet, but will be announced in the next newsletter.