Visitors

REMINDER/UPDATE
Anyone who wishes to enter the scarecrow competition, could all entries please go to Rob Summers at 2 Coronation Terrace. Originally we asked for scarecrows to be brought to the village green but this has been changed to setting them up in the entrants front garden. A judge will go round to see all entries. Good luck!

Also, I'd like to remind all the parents of children at Caston Primary, if you have or are going to purchase a balloon for the balloon race you are more than welcome to come down to the village green on Monday 4th June from midday onwards to release it. If so could you let Tony Ash know in advance on 01953 488902 or myself on 01953 483107. Balloons are still available to purchase but must be done by no later than Thursday 31st May. Once again Good Luck!
 

URGENT REMINDER
Time is running out to get your address on the map for the yard sale's. SUNDAY 3rd JUNE. Please return completed slips to Rob Summers 2 Coronation Terrace or phone and I will come to you. DON'T DELAY DO IT TODAY!

I just want to let everyone know how much Richard and I appreciate the welcome we have had since moving to Hall Farm Cottage. The Friday morning coffee gatherings have been wonderful and we are amazed at just how many truly nice folks there are here! I had been warned by a couple of my English friends that moving to a small village could be difficult but I have been very happy to tell them how wrong they are -- the residents of Caston that we've met thus far (and ones from Stow Bedon) have been warm, friendly and helpful and we are starting to feel right at home. Thank you!

I am writing you because I noticed the subject online article, originally written by John Barnes and reprinted from the Waylander from 2009. My father-in-law, Norman Hartle of Sayreville, New Jersey, is mentioned in the article (the paragraph starting with "Norfolk is one of the closest counties to Germany....") about servicemen visiting Caston during the War and who stayed with Mr. Barnes at Ivan House. He was in the US Army-Air Forces as an instrumentation technician for the aircraft used in the battles. My mother-in-law, who is now 94 years old still remembers the time he was there and the nice comments he had about the people. She said they had sent some gifts to the families there. Since my father-in-law died some years ago, I wonder if you would be kind enough to send me a copy of this article (via e-mail would be fine if possible), since I can't print it due to the restriction. Thank you.

Michael Salapka

Just to say a thank you to the team of Bridget, Chris, John, David and Joy and anyone else who helped in making a wonderful fun and informative evening.