A Fete Date for Your DiarySandon Village Fete will be taking place on Saturday 9th August 1.00 pm onward on the Cricket Field. We look forward to seeing everyone and having a wonderful, sunny day.Lynne Lee
Barbara’s Words of Wisdom:Dear God, help me to remember that nothing is going to happen today which you and I cant manage between us.
Sandon 1932. A very rare photo showing the old Sandon river bridge that was washed away in February 1946. The bridge having ribbed arches, one having four & the other five ribs. They were segmental in shape with a total span of 20 yards, the width between parapets being 12 feet. Over each side of the cutwater was a recess to shelter foot-passengers from traffic & livestock crossing the bridge. Simon Shelley
The group meeting, a twice-yearly event, took place on 4th June and involved members from Sandon, Stowe by Chartley, Aston by Stone and Weston.The following events organised by the Staffordshire Federation were announced by Karen Sulway, Board of Trustees member. A Garden Festival Trophy Competition. Competitors to make a life-sized hedgehog out of recycled material.11th June Fashion Show at Aston by Stone.13th July Chanteuse Chamber Choir at St Peter’s Church, Caverswall. Tickets £15.0023rd July Stafford Flower Club ‘Going for Gold’ at 7-30pm in Rising Brook Methodist Church.6th September Visit to Jodrell Bank. Cost is £32.00It was then time to introduce Jack of JD magic. He has been a magician for 16 years and we learned about him passing the examination to join the Magic Circle. He told his audience that magic has been around since 2700 BC and that the ancient Egyptians used the cup and ball trick. He demonstrated several different tricks and there was lots of audience participation with members help. All too soon the wonderful presentation was over, and Jack was thanked. His next task was to judge the competition for the evening, a rabbit, but not out of a hat!! To conclude, members enjoyed their refreshments. It is hoped to organise another group meeting in 2026.It was then time to introduce Jack of JD magic. He has been a magician for 16 years and we learned about him passing the examination to join the Magic Circle. He told his audience that magic has been around since 2700 BC and that the ancient Egyptians used the cup and ball trick. He demonstrated several different tricks and there was lots of audience participation with members help. All too soon the wonderful presentation was over, and Jack was thanked. His next task was to judge the competition for the evening, a rabbit, but not out of a hat!! To conclude, members enjoyed their refreshments. It is hoped to organise another group meeting in 2026.The next Sandon meeting in July is a talk entitled “From Cannock to Kilimanjaro” given by Brian Marshall. It sounds like an awfully big adventure!We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Sandon Parish Rooms, Lichfield Road, Sandon at 7-30pm.If you are new to the area, or would just like to met new people in an inclusive, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, please do come and visit us at any of our meetings. Contact Judy Goodson, President, on 01785 - 613966 or email sandonsecretary@gmail.com to find out more.Kathy Bradley, Press Secretary. 07970 - 980088
