Monday 5th May - Morris Dancers

Braybrooke Morris Dancers entertained the village, both inside and outside The Chandler's Arms. To see more pictures click here»

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Sunday 6th April - Shearsby Senior Citizen's Lunch

Clive Garner writes:-

The annual lunch, generously given by the Shearsby Community Association and a kind group of 'pudding providers', was eagerly awaited by the 50 or so diners.

 

The Sunday morning began with the village covered with a blanket of snow, not very seasonal, but beautiful and a big surprise - perhaps shared rides in 4 x 4 vehicles would ensure safe arrival at the village hall.

 

However Mother Nature, as ever changeful at this time of the year decided that after the snow she would put on her sunny smile and the snow melted in time for lunch.

 

In keeping with tradition, Shearsby standards and the need to maintain alcohol levels of some of the diners, pre lunch lunch drinks were professionally served creating a warm, happy and friendly atmosphere to the occasion.

 

Lunch comprised of a choice of starters, main courses, puddings, cheese and biscuits ending with tea or coffee with chocolate mints.

 

The meal was accommpanied by white and red wine followed by port with the cheese course. Water was also available!!

 

Expressions of thanks were given for the meal to the Community Association and the cooks and helpers for such a wonderful event.

 

For the first time in many years it was belatedly noted that whilst some diners had come prepared to take photographs to capture the occasion none were taken because everyone was too busy having such a good time!

 

Unbelievably, 4.30pm arrived, the meal had ended and so the merry diners slowly and with some reluctance departed to wend their various ways home.

 

Strimmers V Mowers Table Skittles, Chandlers Arms, Tuesday 11th March

Relegation threatened, beset by injury worries, and the manager's job hanging by a thread - but the Mowers were up for the cup, so none of this mattered.

With last minute substitutions from behind the bar up his sleeve, captain B.Morris pulled off the shock of the season when his team of no hopers trounced the defending champions.

 

'Bringing on semi-professional Paul in the final moments of the beer leg was underhand and against the spirit of the game' muttered losing Strimmer's leader D. Durran, adding 'I just wish I had thought of it'.

 

For those who like statistics the bare facts are these. The Mowers beat the Strimmers 3 legs to 2 to win the match, and to add insult to injury they then won the beer leg as well.

 

The cup is missing from the Chandlers Arms and local police are baffled (no change there then) and are considering bringing in sniffer dog Pickles to aid in the hunt for the now tarnished trophy.

 

This unbiased report has been brought to you by former Strimmer (available for transfer if the money is right) Richard Kew

 

In reply, Barry Morris writes:-

 

The sporting calendar highlights many local derby's - City v United, Liverpool v Everton building up to the Rangers v Celtic clash.

 

However in the tiny hamlet of Shearsby their very own sporting battle takes place, fought out along the lines of the previously mentioned encounters.

 

This contest is the annual Churchyard Mowers v the Churchyard Strimmers skittle match held at the Chandlers Arms.

 

This years epic confrontation was no exception.The Mowers took an early lead but the Strimmers clawed their way back, and at the supper interval the game was poised at 2-2.

 

Strimmers captain David Durran was busily geeing up his team during supper, his team were the current holders of the coveted trophy, but the Mowers seemed determined to wrestle it from them.

 

Supper over, the final leg began with the Mowers going first.

 

They grew in confidence as 8`s and 9`s were steadily posted all down the leg and a very respectable 87 was recorded.

 

The Strimmers started poorly and got steadily behind; the Mowers captain Barry Morris sensed victory and a huge cheer went up as the final Strimmers thrower missed an impossible target.

 

Easy, easy the Mowers cruelly chanted as David Durran presented the cup to Barry Morris vowing to regain it next year

 

The Beer Leg was still to come but with the Mowers cock a hoop they continued their good form and substitute Paul the barman finished the leg by passing the Strimmers total.

 

After a forlorn objection by skipper Durran to the substitution, the Mowers were triumphant and toasted victory with free beer courtesy of their opponents.

 

 

 

Saturday 15th March 2008 - Granny's Attic Sale

The organisers of the Granny's Attic Sale, held in Shearsby Village Hall, thank everybody who gave both time and contributions so generously.

 

The support offered by such a small community enabled us to raise the amazing sum of £1244.12. This will be divided equally between Breast Cancer Research and Macmillan Nurses.

 

Thank you all.

 

Click here for pictures of the event.

 

Saturday 16th February 2008 - The Shearsby Game Lunch

The end of the shooting season does have a silver lining, at least for the villagers in the tiny hamlet of Shearsby in Leicestershire.

 

To mark the end of the season the annual Game Lunch is celebrated at the Chandlers Arms, Shearsby`s quaint little pub on the village green.

 

Residents cook their own speciality recipe from the game harvest and take them to the village pub for all to enjoy. Pheasant ,partridge, duck , rabbit, hare, venison, muntjac and woodcock grace the tables in this gastronomic extravaganza.

 

The annual event has gone on longer than anyone can remember and the pub’s Landlords Steve and Karen say it is a unique occasion which they are pleased to host.

 

The Chandlers Arms is renowned for its real ales which are a perfect accompaniment for the feast.

 

For further information contact:

Barry Morris
07515-665-894
0116-247-8087
basmorris@btinternet.com

Click here to see Bob's photos»
Bob Spree
0116-247-8803
bobspree@btopenworld.com

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The Bishop's Lent Pilgrimage - 7th February to 16th March

Bishop Tim started his 2nd week at Market Harborough, choosing to stay overnight on Thursday 14th February at Shearsby.

 

About 40 people were in church for evening prayer when he arrived.

 

After being fed and watered, a reception in the village hall was enjoyed, where Bishop Tim held a question and answer forum, and met as many people as possible.

 

Friday morning prayer was held in Shearsby church, after which Bishop Tim and a group of local walkers set out for Fleckney.

 

Thanks to Bishop Tim for his visit - approximately £150 was collected on the night for the children's society.

 

Details of the pilgrimage are printed in the Leicester Mercury.