Maxey Community Association

Residents’ Newsletter Maxey Community Association Registered Charity : 302650

What’s been happening in your village?

Maxey Summer Fayre

Firstly a very big thank you to all the residents who supported the Summer Fayre this year. The day started

with a bit of rain which soon cleared up and the wind continued throughout the day. Never the less it didn’t

stop people coming out to support the day. The sun came out and a good time was had by all.

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets, donated bottles, toys and bric a brac. All of these things

helped massively to make the Fayre such a success.

There are many local businesses and individuals to thank for their very generous donations for the raffle, the

bar, the BBQ , sponsoring some of the stalls and the help we received on the day.

We managed to raise £3,278 this year and we couldn’t have done this without all the Maxey residents and

friends, who helped, supported and attended the Fayre. The money raised will go towards the kitchen

refurbishment at the hall and also to help put on some great events for the community throughout the coming

year. Please see below in recognition of some of the businesses that we would like to thank for their

continued support of our villages activities and hall:

Village Hall News

MCA recently applied for a grant from the Big Lottery fund and we

were successful in receiving £9,900.

With this money we have been able to purchase much needed new tables for the hall and also to buy new kitchen equipment. Some of the remaining money will be used towards new kitchen appliances and when all the work is complete we should have

enough of the grant left over to redecorate the hall. At the Summer Fayre we asked the Mayor of Peterborough to present the cheque to the MCA in recognition of the funding and for which we are extremely grateful. The money will go a long way to help improve the facilities for the community and the users of the village hall.. The Mayor and Mayoress of Peterborough presenting the cheque to Mark Asplin, Chair of the Maxey Community Association. Celebrating the purchase of new tables, bought with National Lottery funding, shown at the tea tent in the background.

Maxey Community Association

A message from the Chairman. The Maxey Community Association and their partners have, and are, working extremely hard behind the scenes by giving up their precious personal time to put on various events for all of our villagers from children’s parties, dances and pensioners’ lunches. I have noted of late a marked increase of local residents attending our events which is excellent news as the word is obviously getting out that these occasions are planned pre-cisely to ensure the total enjoyment of our attendees and are great occasions. We have a remarkable team who bring all sorts of skills and experiences to our happy committee. We may well give up our free time but it is not an inconvenience as we also seem to spend a lot of time socialising together. With that said we are always looking for new members to join our crew so if you fancy joining us please contact me or one of our members who will gladly answer any questions you may have. If you haven’t yet joined us for a past event please try and make time to attend as I am sure you won’t be disappointed. Mark Asplin

Wednesday club at the Bluebell The ladies Wednesday group at the Bluebell, Maxey, held on the first Wednesday of every month, has really taken off. It’s a drop in session for a natter and to meet new people. Everyone is welcome and we meet at 7.30pm, it is very informal and no pressure to attend every month. If you are at a loose end and fancy meeting up with other ladies, please join us on Wednesday August 1st. Everyone is welcome.

Please visit our new website, to check out future events, latest news and photos etc.

maxeyvillagehall.co.uk

Future Events Quiz Night - Saturday October 6th

Teams of up to 6 people to enjoy a Quiz evening for everyone. You don’t have to be super knowledgeable, there are

questions for everyone. It’s a bit of fun, there’s a bar and supper is included.

£6 per person. For tickets contact Vickie—07763 131 990

Free Brunch—Sunday 14th October - sponsored by Maxey Parish Council

Come and join us from 10am until 1pm for a hot drink and a bacon sandwich. Newspapers will be available.

WW1 Afternoon Tea—Saturday 10th November.

Put this one in your diary! We will be providing afternoon tea served on vintage china and providing entertainment , all in

remembrance of one hundred years since the end of World War one.

Barn Dance—Saturday 17th November

Keep a look out for further information— or contact Jacqui Barnard for tickets on 07710 150 587

Christmas Lunch—5th December

Keep a look out for further information

Santa Sleigh—Wednesday 5th December

Santa will be going round on his sleigh visiting the children in the village—further information to follow

Children's Christmas Party—8th December

Keep a look out for further information

Sunday Family Church 3rd Sunday of Month Term Time

Peterborough New Life

Fellowship

3.30pm-5.30 then-7.30- 9pm

Monday Rhythm of life Dance 10.00—11.00am

Youth Theatre 6.30-9.30pm starting 3.9.18

Tuesday Musical Tots 9.15-11.15 am

Craft—Knit & Natter 2.00-4.00pm

Whist 7.30pm-9.30pm

Maxey Community

Association

7-9pm

2nd Tuesday of month

Parish Council 4th Tuesday of month 7-9pm

Wednesday Welcome Club 2.00pm-4.30pm Every 2nd week

Yoga 10.00am – 11.00am

Peterborough New Life

Fellowship

7.30pm-9.30pm

Thursday Maxey Art Group 9.00am-12noon

Zumba Gold 6-7pm

Handful of Harmonies

(Choir)

7.30pm-9.30pm

Friday Youth Group 7.00pm – 9.00pm

What’s going on in the Village Hall?

Below is the weekly timetable of clubs and associations using the hall on a regular basis. If you

are interested in joining any of the groups please turn up to any of the sessions and speak to the

organiser.