Carbrooke Heritage News:March 2017

 

I wonder how much we notice as we go about our daily lives.

On the roads we seem to be bombarded by signs; - where we are, where we are going, what we must do, what we can buy, how we can spend our time. So many, that we rarely notice them.

Do we notice the changes as the seasons move on, the other day, I suddenly saw a field of Rape seed in full flower, last time I noticed it, was just a muddy field! How about the creatures about us, there are birds, small animals and insects everywhere, but do we ever stop to actually look at them.

And what about the mundane, manhole covers, storm drains, telegraph poles and wires, electricity pylons, broadband boxes. All of these are essential parts of our existence these days, but I’m sure few of us pay any attention to them, and nowadays they are more often hidden underground so we can’t see them. Although they are taken for granted, they haven’t always been there. The Heritage Group would like to hear your stories, if you can remember the introduction of electricity, mains water, telephone or more recently the mains drainage to the village. Was it exciting or a bit scary, do you remember what it was like before. (have you heard parents or grandparents talk of it).  We would like to include these memories (or any others you have related to Carbrooke) in the Heritage displays at;-

Carbrooke Festival 30TH June, 1st & 2nd July, ‘The Life and Times of Carbrooke.’ Exploring Carbrooke life, now and in the past, how we lived, were educated, played, worked, worshipped, family life, and how we can continue to improve and enjoy our village into the future.

 

Friday 30^th June 2pm Carbrooke School Summer Fete

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Friday 30^th June 7pm Presentation in the church

‘A Brief History of Carbrooke’

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Saturday 1st & Sunday 2^nd July from 11am -4pm

Heritage Display in the church.

Teas & cakes

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Saturday 1^st July; Craft Stalls in the Village Hall, Bar open.

BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Games & Stalls, Classic /Army Vehicles - Village Green,

More to be confirmed

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Sunday 2^nd July; Unveiling of Church Information Board 3.30pm

Sunday 2^nd July 4pm

‘Songs of Praise’ in the Church.

With a special re-enactment of the School

‘Carbrooke Oak’ song by past pupils

We invite anyone with photos, artefacts, stories, memories to get in contact.

We would especially like photos – if you were born in Carbrooke (100 years ago, 50 years ago or yesterday), were you baptized or married in Carbrooke, Did you or your family, go to school in Carbrooke. This is our village, our Heritage, please get in touch.

The weekend will begin on Friday 30^th June, with a ‘potted history’ presentation of Carbrooke history from earliest times until today, with slide show and items of interest. If you want to know more about the place you live, come along.

Our next meeting is Wednesday 26^th April  7pm in the Village Hall Committee Room.

All welcome to our informal meetings.