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About the Society

The Society's officers (2008-9)

Distribution of Society Funds (February 2008)

About the Society

The St Filica Society was formed as a fundraising organisation in 1987 by a group of local people in Filkins and Broughton Poggs who shared a common interest in the well-being of their community. They and their successors continue to give their time, energy and skills towards helping local charities and other worthy causes.

At the centre of the Society's various activities is entertainment, which includes events such as the annual Filkins Feast in June, the famous Street Party, and, of course, the bi-annual Filkins Festival.

Members vote on the distribution of funds raised during the year; since its founding, the St Filica Society has raised and given away many thousands of pounds. The Society is supported by a board of trustees and managed by an executive committee whose officers are elected annually.

NUNC EST BIBENDUM
The St Filica Society's motto is taken from a line of verse by the Roman poet Horace (b. 65 BC), translated as "Now is the time for drinking". The full quotation is nunc est bibendum nunc pede libero pulsanda tellus, or "now is the time for drinking, now the time to beat the earth with unfettered foot". Modern vernacular would probably have it as "Cheers ! Let's dance !"

ST FILICA'S DAY
St Filica's Day, when the Society's flag is flown from a specially erected flagpole on a prominent public building in Filkins, is celebrated each year on July 19th. St Filica is nowadays widely acknowledged as the patron saint of Alternative Historians.

THE SOCIETY'S OFFICERS
(2008-9)

Chairman	Tony Woodford
Vice Chair	Cris Hoad
Secretary	Lisa Porter
Treasurer	Mary Bohm

Committee Members

Clive Gould

Annika Hansan

Alan and Sue Long

John Poole

Johnathan Peach

Peter White

Andy Macer

Frank Smith

Mandy Scott

Distribution of Funds February 2008

Filkins Theatre	£52
Methodist Church	£314
St Peters Church Filkins	£572
Langford Youth Nets	£295
St Christophers CE School	£124
Playground	£541

Filkins Feast 2008

The sun shone, the grass was mowed and the pig well roasted as all gathered on the paddock in Filkins. We were entertained by a taste of“Summer” from Richard and Jane Martin and then the Feast began.
The children were entertained by Timmy the magician and returned from the village hall with a variety of balloon modelled hats with hearts and eyes on stalks to aliens and koalas in trees. It was quite a spectacle.
The adults scratched their heads over a Cotswold quiz with the triumphant
team claiming their bottle of wine. The excitement then rose as Timmy organised
some games with the adults and children and we finished off with a raffle.
The feasters then returned home as the sun set– what a day we had!

Note: If anyone else has some pictures or a review of the day they would like to add, please mail them to me at webmaster@filkins.org.uk

Filkins Family Fun Day

12th July, 2008

Silence reigned over Broughton Poggs on the morning of the Family Fun day following the cancellation of the Fairford air show, but it was not to last as Elvis Duck and his followers took to the Brook at Broughton Poggs Mill for the annual Duck Race. Lots of people braved the slightly inclement weather to cheer their ducks on to the finish line. The first duck home in the heats won a prize and the first ten from each heat went through to the final and the prestigious change of racing with Elvis.
Elvis himself had obviously been at the Pimms whilst waiting to race as he eventually came in 39th but he made someone’s day. A young lad who was staying in the area and had been bitterly disappointed when the air show had been cancelled but won a cash prize for guessing Elvis’ position in the race… Well done to him.

A climbing wall had also been erected in the Five Alls car park which proved very popular as did the lorry-shaped bouncy castle on the green.

They're under starters orders... and they're OFF!

There is a clear leader at Canal Turn

They become a little more spread out on the home straight...

... and then into the tunnel they go.

We have a clear winner!

Elvis Duck cooly looks on...

... though the Pimms definitely affected his performance.

Rescue teams were on hand in case any duck were afraid of the dark

The climbing wall proved very popular

Almost there...

Ring that bell!!!

The Lorry bouncy castle was very popular as well

OK... Who let a tyre down?

and out they all slide!

2007 Street Party

Despite the rain gods best efforts to dampen spirits, once again Filkins showed that nothing will stop these villagers from enjoying themselves. Unfortunately the weather forced the band had to play in the hall this year, but as the pictures show a good time was still had by one and all.

2007 Summer Ball

The Filkins 2007 Summer Ball with a James Bond theme was a glorious success. 110 people danced the night away to
Rob Beckinsales Jazz Band.

NEWSLETTERS

The St Filica Society publishes a monthly newsletter which is distributed free to all households in Filkins and Broughton Poggs.
Editors: Clare Macer (email: acmacer@yahoo.co.uk)

August, 2008
July, 2008
June, 2008
May, 2008
April, 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
October 2007

MARQUEE HIRE
The St Filica Society has a range of marquees and gazebos which may be rented by local residents for private functions.
Contact any Committee Member for details

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