The first film of the season is “Jimmy’s Hall”. It will be shown on Tuesday 7th October at Capel Village Memorial Hall. Tickets, sold at the door, are still £4 each. Doors open at 7:30 and the film begins at 8. Jimmy’s Hall is based on a true story: it takes place in rural Ireland in the 1920s. Jimmy Gralton builds a community hall but the Church and the local…
The season has now just about drawn to a close in what can be described as an indifferent season. The highlights have probably been the success of the Colts Section in particular at our own six-a-side tournament, the development through the Sunday side and the progression of some good youngsters into adult cricket. The Club Awards Evening is booked for Saturday 04th October with a Bar B Que so all…
Many thanks to everyone who supported my charity bric-a-brac stall again this year at the Ockley and Capel flower shows. We were thankfully blessed with good weather at both shows, and it was lovely, as always, to catch up with old friends. Over the two weekends, we were astounded to have raised a total of £600, which is the most we’ve ever raised. It will be put to good use,…
As soon as Chris Hare started his talk – 40 Years Without a Proper Job – we started to laugh and we were still laughing after nearly an hour. He told us stories of his times as a Theatre Manager at many different theatres and of the many comedians and musicians he came into contact with. Chris is the son of a musician and a model who worked at Fenwicks. …
Although many have forgotten much of the history they learned at school, most can probably remember at least that the Stone and Bronze Ages were followed by the Iron Age, which dawned about 4,000 years ago and was to significantly shape the course of history. Before it’s discovery, other available metals, such as tin, coppper, silver and gold were malleable and could be worked cold, but were not very strong. …
Capel Trees 2014 Christmas is coming Thoughts turn to trees Capel groups do a grand job Are you one of these? Over the years the tradition has grown To light up our village We’ve become well known The date has been fixed Last Saturday in November Put it in your calendar now So that you remember The Rules!! Try hard to adhere We need to remind a…
Once again your Horticultural Society Committee in conjunction with the Classic Car Show are deep in preparation for our combined Show which this year will be held on Saturday 16th August. So many things have to be done, the marquee, the displays, the band, the dog show and all those amazing teas – all of which combine to make a wonderful family afternoon that all can enjoy on the Capel…
Looking back…and forward With the Leith Hill Musical Festival and our summer concert behind us the choir is now having a well-earned break — time perhaps for a few reminiscences about Capel Choral society. With the centenary of the First World War upon us this month, it is appropriate to look back at what the Choir was doing at the start of that world-changing conflict. Capel Choral was formed in…
Our regular monthly film shows will start on Tuesday 6th October at Capel Village Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7:30pm for the show to start at 8pm. We have not fixed the dates yet, more of that as soon as we can let you know but over the period October to January 2015 we will be showing the following on the first Tuesday of each month: Belle Jimmy’s Hall Keeping…
We have commenced a Feasibility Study involving a specialist Sports Pavilion Design Company to make sure we have considered all options on the site and to attempt to firm up the costings. This is proving to be a worthwhile exercise that has in part been funded by Surrey Cricket. We held an excellent fundraiser in August with a game between the men and women in fancy dress with fabulous music…