We hope that you are all keeping well! As you are aware, we are planning another Scarecrow Trail fundraiser for FOSS (Friends of Somersham School) this summer and need
willing participants to create scarecrow displays!!!
The deadline for entering a display is Sunday 19th July (don't worry, you don't have to have created the display by this date!) Please may we ask that displays are ready in time for 1st August!
The theme this year is POP & ROCK STARS! and the trail will run throughout August, with maps kindly being sold again by the Community Shop and Duke of Marlborough pub.
Whether you have or have not already expressed your interest, please may we ask you to reply with the following information:
YOUR NAME:
YOUR CONTACT NUMBER:
YOUR DISPLAY CHARACTER(S):
THE LOCATION OF YOUR DISPLAY:
Email the FOSS team on fossfundraisers@gmail.com Once again, those taking part in the trail will be voting for their favourite display so there is a prize up for grabs! The returned map votes will also go into a draw, with the draw winner also receiving a prize, so
please do spread the word to anyone you know who may be looking for entertaining things to do during August. We will need to know who your display is of so that we can get signs for your display printed and to ensure there are not multiples of displays in the same location. The deadline for entering a display is Sunday 19th July (don't worry, you don't have to have created the display by this date! Please may we ask that displays are ready in time for 1st August).
:: JOURNEY ALONG THE SCARECROW TRAIL - The Trail is displayed from 1st August to 31st August 2026. Scarecrow Trail Maps can found at Somersham & District Community Shop and at the Duke of Marlborough - from 1st August, £2 each.
Thank you all for your support!
With thanks from the FOSS team.
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Family Service - St. Mary’s Somersham
Sunday 19th July 2026 10:00am — 11:20am
Eighth Sunday after Trinity - we welcome all, and we welcome families and children of all ages to share this Service with us - you are invited to join our Sunday morning Family Service - a specially created all-age family service. We look forward to seeing you as we gather at our friendly church.
There’s plenty of parking space at the Village Hall, thank you.
** Somersham Summer Fête is on Saturday 25th July - 2/4pm in the churchyard - we welcome one & all! **
Our eight linked parishes are: Barking, Battisford, Bricett, Flowton, Offton, Ringshall, Somersham and Willisham.
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Charity Quiz Nights at The Duke
Thursday 6th August 2026 7:30pm
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS QUIZ IS NOW FULLY BOOKED *** - look out for all our future Quiz Nights - twice per month - and book your table early!! *** Welcome to our hugely popular fundraising quiz night!! Come join us for our fun monthly fundraising quiz, this time raising funds for The Cats Protection League (Ipswich) - Cats Protection is a registered charity 203644 - https://www.cats.org.uk/ipswich
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