From the Editor

Firstly, I should like to thank all the Needham villagers who were generous  enough to sponsor me in July’s Ladies Pink Tractor Road Run.  You helped me to raise over £600 for Cancer Research UK.  It was a miserable wet day and by lunchtime all the drivers were soaked to the skin and chilled to the marrow but we were encouraged by the fact that we were doing it for such a worthwhile cause.  So, a big thank you!

This year’s Village BBQ was held on Sunday 16 August.  There was a very good turnout and the newly built permanent barbecue was very successful with Andrew Major being ably assisted by Georgie.  Between them they managed to cook all the beef burgers & sausages and to keep the queue down to a minimum!  The afternoon entertainment was provided  by a very good six piece traditional band called Shipshape. I should like to thank all the members of the Village Hall Management Committee who worked so hard to organise another great village event.  Because of limitations of space the committee is not able to thank everyone who helped by name but would like me to express their gratitude.

The Village Hall Committee would like to hear from anyone who would like to join the committee.  Please contact Celia Snaith  on 01379 851987

Congratulations to Michael & Lisa Massey of the Red Lion on their recent marriage.  On behalf of the villagers of Needham, may I wish you a long and happy future together.

Details of Needham Parish Council’s Receipts & Payments can be seen at www.needhamlink.co.uk

Finally, is there anyone in the village who would like to take on the Editorship of this prestigious publication?  I am coming to the end of my 4th year as Editor and feel that now is the time to give the opportunity to someone else.
At the time of writing two people have volunteered to be guest editors for a couple of editions but we do still need a permanent editor so If you would like information about what being the editor involves, please get in touch either by email needhamlink@gmail.com or by phone 01379 852958.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Helen