Silchester Association Future Events

Silchester Roman Town - Talk by Prof Fulford – Friday 12^th February 2010

The talk by Professor Fulford concerning last year’s dig and the plans for this year, will take place at the Village Hall, on Friday 12^th February. Entrance prices are £3.00 for adults, £1.00 for secondary school children aged 12 to 16, with primary school children aged 11 and under admitted free. Drinks and snacks will be available. To encourage you to bring your children to this informative and educational evening, we will start promptly at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.00pm

The Silchester Association also proposes to sponsor up to 2 diggers at the 2010 dig. Applicants are invited to write requesting sponsorship, stating their credentials and reasons for wanting to take part in the dig, to Ann- Marie at 25 Duke’s Ride,  email ann-marie@silchester.org  Applicants must be aged 17 or over and resident within the village. No formal qualifications are necessary and appropriate training will form part of the week’s programme. The only requirement is an interest in archaeology and the history of our Roman Town.

Silchester Association Quiz Night – Saturday 6^th March 2010

The next quiz night will be held at the Village Hall on Saturday 6^th March, so there’s still plenty of time to organise your teams of 6 or fewer, (and to do some swotting!)

Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30m start. Once again your quiz inquisitor will be the inimitable Mr Tony Stanley, so don’t miss it! Entrance price is £5.00 on the night. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Childrens Party – Basingstoke Aquadrome – 13th March 2010

This popular event for the children of Silchester, the annual ‘Flumes and Fun’ Party at the Basingstoke Aquadrome, will take place on Saturday 13th March. The annual ‘Flumes and Fun’ Party at the Basingstoke Aquadrome is for children aged 8 to 14 years inclusive, and includes the activity followed by a hot lunch in the restaurant at the Aquadrome. The children should be able to swim to a reasonable level. They will of course be supervised but you will need to make your own arrangements to take and collect them.  The Association will pay for the first 20 applicants, provided they are residents of Silchester. Others are welcome to bring their children but will be asked to pay the entrance fee. The cost is £9.00 per person, which includes the activity and lunch. The date is 13th March, 10.00am to 12.30pm.  To put your child’s name on the list please contact Ann- Marie on 9700627 or email ann-marie@silchester.org

Walk the Fun Run Course - Easter Monday 5^th April

Before the run (see below) we always need to check the course, and traditionally we do this on Easter Monday. This year that falls on 5^th April, and so if you would like a little exercise in good company, followed by a well earned drink at The Calleva, come and join us. We meet outside the pub at  10am sharp. 

Silchester Fun Run 2010 - 15th May

The eagerly awaited Silchester Fun Run will take place on Saturday 15^th May. There will as usual be two races which will start from the playing field opposite the Village Hall at 11am. The first race will be 2 miles long for children, children running with parents, and fun runners of all ages.  Trophies will be awarded for the first three girls and first three boys aged 12 and under.

The second race will be 5 miles long for those 13 or over. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of 3 categories (Youths under 17, Adults, and Veterans aged 50 or over).

Additional prizes will be awarded just for residents of Silchester , i.e. strictly for those who live within the parish boundary, so come on you locals, you are in with a chance!

An application form is included in this issue of the Parish Magazine and subsequent issues will also include a form. Please make sure you tick the box on the form if you are a resident of Silchester, and also include an A5 format stamped addressed envelope with your application, with sufficient postage applied. Registration on the day from 9.30am at The Calleva Arms.

It’s not too early either to remind you that we are always delighted to receive the help of those who don’t do running but would like to be involved as marshals or to help in a variety of other ways.

Go to www.silchester.org for details of forthcoming events and www.silchesterlife.org for photos of previous events.

Howard Wilkinson