In our village on Saturday 22 June 2019, in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice and St Catherine’s Church, a few of our residents opened their gardens to the public. The sun was shining and we had visitors from as far as Sweden and America come to admire our pretty village. The Church had a Flower …
DRAYTON OPEN GARDENS AND ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL – JUNE 2019 Read More »
THE DRAYTON AND MUCHELNEY WOMEN’S FRIENDLY SOCIETY met on Thursday 6th June, at Drayton Village Hall. The Society has been in existence since at least 1880 and has continued to meet every year, with the exception of a few years during World War II, to the present day. It is now only one of three remaining Women’s …
St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Hurds Hill, Westover, Langport As part of the annual Glorious Open Gardens on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice, Hurds Hill, Westover, Langport, Somerset TA10 0ND will be open to the public on Sunday 7th July 2019 between 2.00pm – 6.00pm. A Regency country house and garden set on a …
St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Hurds Hill, Westover, Langport Read More »
This is a postcard of Drayton War Memorial, lent by Mike Childs. It looks as if Richard Dabinett’s name, the only man we lost in the Second World War has been added so it dates the postcard to after 1945. The house behind is now known as Norse Cottage but it was previously named Memorial …
THE DRAYTON GROUP TREASURE HUNT TUESDAY 28th May 2019 Starting from DRAYTON VILLAGE HALL at 6.00 PM FOLLOWED BY A MEAL AT – THE DRAYTON CROWN £10.00 PER HEAD FOR MEMBERS OF THE DRAYTON GROUP AND TUESDAY GROUP AND £2 EXTRA FOR GUESTS BOOK TICKETS FROM ALASTAIR MULLINEUX PAYMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO YOUR BOOKING BEING …
The Drayton Group Treasure Hunt Tuesday 28th May at 6.00pm Read More »
VILLAGE HALL AGM – 30th MAY 7pm Calling All Drayton Villagers to the Annual gathering of the Village Hall Committee to – Inspect the Hall Hear of last years activities Query anything arising in the Accounts etc., etc.. Any other Business hello.dvhall@gmail.com https://draytonsomerset.co.uk/our-community/drayton-village-hall/ Join the DVHall 100 Club too!
We have recently been lent some photographs of the village from over 100 years ago. One of the gems is this photograph of the Drayton and Muchelney Male Friendly Society which was dated 4 June 1913. A delve into the local paper produced the write up below about the day. It looks as if the …
Drayton Remembers – 4th June 1913 – Drayton and Muchelney Male Friendly Society Read More »
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! DRAYTON AND MUCHELNEY WOMEN’S FRIENDLY SOCIETY In the early 19th century Friendly Societies sprung up all over the country. They were originally organisations through which ordinary men, mainly tradesmen, were able to save money to cover the costs of burial, provide pensions for dependants and make provision for loss …
We have very kindly been given some photographs and postcards of Drayton, mostly of the Dabinett family who lived at Whitecross. Jesse Dabinett married Emma Lenton in 1891 and they had five children – Edward, Elizabeth, Philip George, Ida and Agnes. This is a photograph of Jesse with his son Edward. Could this be going …
Drayton Remembers – Jesse Dabinett of White Cross, Drayton Read More »
DRAYTON VILLAGE HALL HIRING CHARGES from 1st SEPTEMBER 2017 THE HALL – £10.00 / HOUR or 1/2 HOUR SLOTS with COFFEE & TEA MAKING (4 key access) £10.00 / HOUR SESSIONS + FULL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT / ELECTRICS for LGE PARTIES, WAKES etc., £60.00 MINIMUM, 4 HOURS MINIMUM (5 key access) INCLUDED F.O.C. – PROJECTOR & STAND, SCREEN, …
Drayton Village Hall Hiring Charges from 1st September 2017 Read More »
SUMMER PRIZE SHOW 19th AUGUST – 6pm – Entries 2:30 to 3:15pm (No Charge for Members – 50p / Entry non-Members) CLASS – FLORAL 3 – Roses 3 – Dahlias Vase of Mixed Flowers (Selbourne Cup) Pot Plant – Foliage Pot Plant – Flowering Flower Arrangement (not more than 8″ (20cm) – overall) VEGETABLES Collection …
DRAYTONCITZ – DRAYTON SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP (joining members – 55yrs +) Meeting in the Village Hall on the 3rd Monday at 2.30pm. Our members enjoy a warm and friendly cordiality rarely found these days. Theatre- style seating allows our members to readily view and hear the monthly Speaker. Competitions, Quizes, Raffle and fun make-up …
DRAYTON CITZ THE FRIENDLY CLUB FOR RETIREES MEETING IN DRAYTON VILLAGE HALL Dear Friend As a Member of Drayton Citz Club I was wondering if you would like to join me at one of our Monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday afternoon at 2.30pm. We have a great time and are roundly …
What’s ON then…?!?! WEEKLY TUESDAY – PILATES CLASS 9:30-10:30am WEDNESDAY – UPHOLSTERY / CRAFTS 9:30am-4:00pm MONTHLY MARKET / CAFE – 3rd SATURDAY 10am-12 DRAYTON LADIES GROUP – 2nd TUESDAY 7:30pm DRAYTON MENS GROUP – 3rd TUESDAY 7:30pm DRAYTON CITZ 3rd MONDAY 2:30pm PARISH COUNCIL – as required 7:30pm EVENTS STREET FAIR: 1st …
VILLAGE HALL CONTACTS 2019/ 20 BOOKING SECRETARY (Arrange Hall visit Pre-Hire) ANGIE COOMBE – 01458 253907 Norse Cottage, North Street (by Memorial) TA10 angiecoombe@hotmail.co.uk or PAM CHEDZOY – 01458 253167 Stream Barton, School Street TA10 0LN pamelachedzoy264@btinternet.com CHAIRMAN / SECRETARY (Security Key Safe) JOHN HIGHNAM North Cottage, School Street TA10 0LN 01458 252398 …
DRAYTON SENIORS PROGRAMME 2019/2020 Meetings are held on a Monday in the Village Hall, unless stated otherwise. Visitors are always welcome 2019 15th April 2.30 pm COMMUNITY POLICING Malissa (Mal) Thompson 20th May 2.30 pm PLAYING THE TRUMPET Sue Applegate 17th June 2.30 pm HEALTH Gillian Gibson 15th July …
Drayton Senior Citz’s Programme of Events 2019/2020 Read More »
DRAYTON VILLAGE HALL Our superb Village Hall is the main venue for so much that makes the village of Drayton ‘tick’. This ex-Victorian village school building was transferred to village ownership in 1968, when the Parish Council bought the building for £820. After much refurbishment (which is always on-going), our Village Hall is now a …