What's On
St. Lawrence Community Association
Local History Talk
at
St. Lawrence Village Hall
Friday 17th February 2012 at 7.30pm
(Doors open at 7.15pm)
The Newport, Godshill & St. Lawrence Railway
By Roger Silsbury
An illustrated talk on the fascinating story of the Railway which once served our village; the last line on the Island to be built and the first to close, with a life of only 55 years.
If you have any photographs, relics or memories of the line, please bring them along to share with the audience.
Roger Silsbury, a life long railway enthusiast, lives opposite the old station and has family connections to both the village and the railway. He is the co-author of a series of books detailing the history of the Island’s railways and has written articles and other books about Britain’s railways. He has been involved with the Isle of Wight Steam Railway from its earliest days and is also a member of the Ventnor & District Local History Society.
Admission - £1 on the door. Refreshments available.
Any questions, please contact Elizabeth Fox on 855908 or eejayfox@waitrose.com
St. Lawrence Community Association
Arts & Crafts Exhibition
St. Lawrence Village Hall
Saturday 31st March
1.00pm to 4.00pm
Has St. Lawrence got Talent?
We believe that behind the closed doors of the lovely St. Lawrence Village there are lots of people with a wide variety of interests and hobbies. This exhibition is to be non-competitive and non-commercial. Exhibitors can range from beginners to experienced including adults and children of any ages.
First Stage – Thursday 8th March
If you are a resident of St. Lawrence and would like to exhibit at this event, you must contact committee members, Ann & Mike Dedman by Thursday 8th March to CONFIRM that you will be attending and what you would like to exhibit. We have a number of small tables and large tables and an area of the stage to use for display.
We anticipate accommodating 18-20 exhibitors and would like to offer each exhibitor a similar space to set up their exhibits. Under no circumstances can any exhibits be hung from or fixed to the fabric of the building. If it is necessary to hang an exhibit, please contact Ann or Mike Dedman by phone or e-mail (see below)
Second Stage – Saturday 31st March
11am – 12midday – exhibitors to arrive and set up their exhibits
1.00pm – doors open to public – FREE Entry
Everyone Welcome
1.30pm – Tea/coffee/cakes + Raffle tickets will be on sale
3.30pm – Raffle to be drawn
4.00pm – Exhibits to be taken home (but not before 4.00pm)
Committee Members to contact: Ann & Mike Dedman – Telephone: 855279
E-mail: evelynjackdaws@hotmail.co.uk