A great night of Kurling, good, fun and good company was had on Friday 1st December for the Kurling groups’ Christmas competition. Twenty eight players enjoyed a tense game with two successful winning teams. If you are interested in joining Kurling, click here to find out more about the classes we run. Everyone is welcome.
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The BAVG crafters have been working hard again to create a fantastic contribution to the Christmas Tree festival at St Mary’s church this year. Over 12 crafters have been knitting, stitching, and creating pieces to represent different Christmas carols and songs. After a count up of the votes at the weekend, BAVG have been given a ‘Specially
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Join us for Christmas Carols on Friday December 15th 2023 in Broughton Astley Village Hall. Music will be once again provided by the Salvation Army Band and there will be refreshments and a raffle. Last year was a great success and tickets soon sold out – numbers are limited! Contact BAVG Office to get your
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The new Broughton Community Bus went on a lovely day trip on Wednesday 13th September. It transported some local residents who attend the weekly coffee morning to Foxton Locks. The sun was shining, there were lots of boats to watch as well as lunch, a glass of wine and ice cream! This is one of our
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To celebrate the Coronation, the BAVG groups enjoyed a luncheon and dance in the Village Hall on Bank Holiday Monday. Lots of food, fun and flag waving to celebrate the occasion. Thanks to all those that came and made it memorable and the wonderful volunteers who made it happen. God save the King!
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The Community Carol Concert held last night in the village hall was a sell out success! The Salvation Army were wonderful and the community carol singing too. A big thank you to all the BAVG volunteers who made it happen, from helping with the raffle, refreshments and transport. Plus all the local businesses who were
A memorable Platinum Jubilee celebration was had by all in the grounds of St Mary’s Church, under the canopy of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee tree, on Thursday 2nd June 2022. The sun shone, the tea and cakes flowed, the music played and a relaxing time was had by all. A big thank you to the church
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Our proactive gardeners spent some time carefully planting up the new Parish Council planters that sit at 3 of the entrance roads into our village. We were advised on plant choice by Jess at Tinglebug Plant Centre and have chosen a selection of seasonal colour as well as shrubs and grasses that will that will
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On Saturday 29th May twenty one willing volunteers descended on the wildlife area situated at the rear of the church yard, with the aim of clearing away the invasive weeds. This gives more room for the lovely wildflowers and plants that are already there to thrive and allows us to see which areas need some
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We are delighted to receive recognition and thanks from the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire for our strength, resilience and the wonderful contribution made during these extraordinary and challenging times. Thank you to all BAVG Volunteers
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