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The Parish of Bix & Assendon events In the Parish |
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| Date | Time | Title | Description | Venue | Contact |
| Tuesday 15th June |
8pm | Bix and Assendon Village Hall Management Committee | Village Hall in Bix | Just turn up | |
| Sunday 20th June |
3-5pm | Strawberry Cream Tea in aid of "Raise the Roof" at Bix Church | “Raise the Roof” at Bix Church. At Saint James’ five yearly building inspection, major problems were identified concerning the roof and bell tower wall. Urgent rebuilding work is required totaling over £ 200,000. The “Raise the Roof” barn dance in November raised over £ 4,000 and started the fund raising campaign. Since that time the P.C.C. has been very busy and we’re delighted to report that English Heritage have recognised the commitment of the community and character and beauty of our Church and have agreed to fund approximately two thirds of the rebuilding costs. This leaves the P.C.C. needing to raise almost £ 50,000 to ensure that the work can go ahead. Watch this space for news of fund raising events – the P.C.C. are planning a fun tennis tournament ; music evenings and a Christmas party. | Village Hall in Bix | Cherry Thomas on 573751 or by e-mail at (duncan12cherry@aol.com) |
| Friday 2nd July 2010 (First Friday of the Month) |
3-5pm | Cafe on the Common. | Open for free tea and cake for all local residents to pop by or stay for a longer chat and make an afternoon of meeting others. Or call in on the way home from school. | Village Hall in Bix | Just turn up |
| Saturday 10th July 2010 |
tbc | Bix Village Fete | We are looking foward to another succesful event. we do need more volunteers to help on the day. It is not a huge commitment in time but all adds up to make a fun day for everyone | Village Hall in Bix | Kathy Dobson 01491 577368 |
| Monday 12th July |
8pm | Parish Council Meeting | Village Hall in Bix | Just turn up | |
| Friday 6th August 2010 (First Friday of the Month) |
3-5pm | Cafe on the Common. | Open for free tea and cake for all local residents to pop by or stay for a longer chat and make an afternoon of meeting others. Or call in on the way home from school. | Village Hall in Bix | Just turn up |
| Friday 3rd September 2010 (First Friday of the Month) |
3-5pm | Cafe on the Common. | Open for free tea and cake for all local residents to pop by or stay for a longer chat and make an afternoon of meeting others. Or call in on the way home from school. | Village Hall in Bix | Just turn up |
| Monday 13th September |
8pm | Parish Council Meeting | Village Hall in Bix | Just turn up | |
| Thursday 16th September | 7:30pm tbc |
Talk on the “lost” Churches of Bix by Dr. Stephen Mileson | The “lost” Churches of Bix The old Saint James’ Church located between Bix Bottom and the Warburg reserve was abandoned in the 1870s. The building was unsafe and the “new” Church was built on the Bix Common Field. Several windows and a font were reused in the new Church. The ruin was abandoned and over the years the roof was lost. Local benefactors have ensured that the site was made secure and that the grass is regularly cut. But the Church itself started to succumb to ivy, brambles and saplings. Earlier this year English Heritage provided a grant of £ 2,414 to clear the Church and to maintain it for three years. The building is in their top 100 of buildings at most risk. The site is now much improved. The P.C.C. is hopeful that in the future volunteers or funding may allow minor repairs to be made to better secure the fabric of the building. Visitors are welcome, but should bear in mind that the building is a ruin and that they proceed at their own risk. Last month archaeological investigations are believed to have found the site of the third “missing” Bix Church. The outline of a stone structure and at least fifteen skeletons have been discovered. The “lost” Churches of Bix will be the subject of a talk by Dr. Stephen Mileson at Bix Village Hall on September 15th. | Village Hall in Bix | Contact k.j.duthie@which.net for details. |
| Monday 8th November |
8pm | Parish Council Meeting | Village Hall in Bix | Just turn up |