Talks, tea and cakes

On 27th May we welcomed guests from neighbouring counties as well as visitors closer to home who were keen to see how our four year project was undertaken.

Not all members of the team were able to attend, but those who were there explained their part in creating Balsham, a village story 1617-2017.  A visual presentation using the old and new maps was shown to great effect  As with all previous exhibitions we were delighted to hear that the photographs, documents and maps on display were  informative and interesting, with the added bonus of tea and cakes.

Balsham Feast Day is on 7th July, where we will also have a presence, and copies of the book will be available to purchase price £15.

 

 

What cover would you have chosen for our book?

What cover would you have chosen for our book?

Would you have chosen a different cover? What image from the book do you think would make a great cover?  Why not let us know at our Talks, Tea and Cake event on May 27th from 2-5pm in Balsham? Join us for a cuppa and quiz the team on how to make a book - Berenice, our award-winning designer and 'book coach' will be there to answer your questions publishing a book. You can find out about maps from Dr. Seppe Cassettari and buy a copy of Balsham, a village story 1617 - 2017. The team would also love to hear memories from current and former residents. All are warmly welcome whether you are a resident or not.

Why we can't fit a band in our 'bandstand'!

Why we can't fit a band in our 'bandstand'!

Many children growing up nicknamed it 'the bandstand' as it looks so much like a Victorian bandstand but you would be struggling to fit in a quartet inside! Do you have any memories of hanging out at the bandstand as some of children of our authors did? Or was your haunt outside the Bell? Do come along and share with us on 27th May at our Talk, Tea and Cakes event. We're really interested in getting more information on 60s, 70s and 80s history too.

What have we been up to since the start of the year?

We have been kept busy posting out our books across the country.  We are reliably informed  the Balsham, a village story 1617 - 2017 has been purchased, and sent worldwide.  If you have any feedback which has enabled the recipients of the book to discover family history or other historical connections to our village, please get in touch, we would love to know 'your story'.

On a local level, at the time of writing, 252 households in our village have not claimed their free book.  We are making a final attempt to ascertain if they actually require one.

New houses are being built and we intend that a book be given to our new residents.

We are going to be at the Balsham Maze Open Day at the end of this month on Sunday 25th March.  Do come and find us!