The Parish Magazine March 2023

around the villages — 2
Rob's huge support earns him the
Tom Baldwin Trophy
At Sonning Art Club's AGM,
Rob Farquhar was awarded
the Tom Baldwin Trophy
for his huge contribution
to the club, not only for
acting as the exemplary
treasurer for many
years but also for
setting up social media,
zoom meetings and
many other things
especially those that
require technical
knowledge!
FoStAC Garden diary date
Friends of St Andrew’s Church, have arranged a private
tour of an NGS Cotswold garden followed by afternoon
tea on Monday, 12 June 2023. FoStAC is also looking
forward to its annual garden party locally on Sunday
9 July. More details on these two events to follow —
however you may want to reserve these dates now!
Sing My Fair Lady favourites
On Sunday 26 March, 6-8 pm in Charvil Village Hall
female singers are invited to a fun singing evening led
by Suzanne Newman. They will be singing a medley of
songs from My Fair Lady arranged for a two-part choir.
Songs include On the street where you live, Wouldn't it
be loverly, Get me to the Church on time and I could have
danced all night. The £10 cost includes music and light
refreshments. To book a place contact Suzanne on 0118
934 0589 / suzanneynewman@btinternet.com
Boer War VC winners talk
Brian Hunt's illustrated talk in Pearson Hall on 17
March is about the two Victoria Cross medal winners
who are buried in St Andrew's churchyard. They were
awarded VC's during the Boer war and later came to live
in Sonning.
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followed by
with
Andrew’s
Andrew’s
RENDEZVOUS
IN THE ARK
Tuesday 14 March
Tuesday 28 March
at 12 noon
for lunch and conversation
Reserve your seat:
0118 969 3298