Saturday 14th August 2021 saw the first Drinkstone Scarecrow Trail. Around 24 scarecrow of all shapes and sizes were on display around the village with a prize awarded in two categories, scarecrows entered by adults and children, All proceeds from the event went to All Saints’ Church.

Rebecca Shelley captured this amazing short video of a barn owl in flight over her grounds.

Paul Cox made this video of a barn owl he saw between Rattlesden and Stowmarket

In the middle of a week or so of good weather, it was good fortune that a Pub Night had been arranged, for which the advertising said ‘hopefully in the garden’. And so it was – one of those rare balmy summer evenings that  was neither hot nor cold but just perfect, with the setting sun casting a wonderful light over the proceedings. Too many people to count, and many coming for the first time, some Gedding Road newcomers amongst them. We were still sitting out after 10pm.

It was also one of the Pub Nights which started earlier so that families could bring their children. All in all a a great night. Here’s a taste of it – pub night photos

A panto like no other said the advertising blurb – and it was indeed that! ‘Puss in Boots in Drinkstonia’ , written by Lindi Belfield and Lyn Hannant, produced by Sheila Beswick, was quite an extravaganza. It had really great sets, music, all the pantomime characters you would expect (and a few more you wouldn’t!), all performed by Drinkstone’s home grown talent. The audience joined in all the right places, and the pantomime horse had us in hysterics at every change of scene.

Quite a night! Plenty of photos here.

The Wrenn Charity once more funded the annual Seniors Lunch, which was again provided by Home Farm Catering. Around 80 people sat down to a wonderful meal. The only change was that this was a New Year lunch not a Christmas one – with not a Christmas pudding or mince pie in sight! Here’s the photos