January 2026
Looking for Volunteers for Knitted, Crochet or sewn poppy display for Irnham Church for the service of Remembrance 2026 
Dina Miles of Irnham has requested I add a request for all knitters and crochet Ladies or Gentlemen who would like to offer their services to add to a display.
Dina will be collecting poppies and if numbers of poppies come through then it will be for Remembrance 2026.
If there is a shortfall then it may be postponed till 2027.
Should you like more information I have listed two links for the knitting and crochet poppies.
If you already have a pattern then feel free to do what you feel best doing.
The more varied the better.
When I asked Dina when they would like the poppies all submitted by her response was “ I Haven’t really thought about a date but I guess early October 2026.
She then stated “ I think we’re going to need far more than we think“ !!!
Knitting pattern for poppies from British Legion website
https://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/media/4069303/Poppy-Patterns.pdf
Crochet pattern available from the British legion website
https://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/media/6214630/crochet-poppies.pdf
Notifications Band at the village Hall Corby Glen 
Wow what a night!
This band played a mixture of soul, Motown and northern soul plus well known up to date songs. They were great with several singers that were all part of their six piece band.
The main singer, Tash, was outstanding and we were approached by a member of the audience in the first half as he was so impressed, that he wanted to hire them.
I had to stand in for Hubby Terry as he was suffering with a cough, so first time with a mic for me to introduce the band from the Peterborough area.
There was dancing after the second song and as it was a mild barmy night of 10 degrees on the 6th December you can imagine it warmed up quite quickly inside.
With doors and window opening to help cool the temperature. Who would have thought that.
We had been sold out two weeks prior to the event and near the date did manage to squeeze in a few who offered to sit at the back of the hall.
I think they had an advantage due to the position of the bar and the breeze from the open door.
There was my usual raffle that I got a little carried away with and had over 60 prizes.
These funds that were raised are for the Village Hall formerly the Ron Dawson Hall.
I think the volunteers Jon and Janet Crook (Irnham) Lee and Louise (Ingoldsby) Colin and Sally Anne (Ingoldsby) Lynn Bradbury (Corby Glen) as well as myself and Terry (Irnham) deserve a well earned rest until the next show in March.
Thank you for being patient with me on my summing up but we did get an extra song out of them after they had completed their set.
Thankyou again to all those that purchased raffle tickets and I just love the smiles on your faces when you collect your prizes. Some even getting two or three!
Please remember we are always looking for volunteers to help us from leaflet distribution to internet sharing and of course setting up tables and chairs and the stage for the show and of course when the audience has left, helping put them away at the end.
If anyone wants to donate prizes for the raffle or volunteer then please contact Terry on 07801 865780 and remember it is for our local Village Hall nearest to Irnham (as we don’t have one) and hopefully it will run for many years to come with local residents' support.
Irnham Estate update by Sir Jamie Benton Jones 
The Griffin Inn continues to make good progress under the steady hand of Louise with Chefs Jordan and Kelly continually producing wonderful dishes from the Winter Menu and running alongside they are surprising us with delicious specials.
My favourite special has been Kentucky fried pheasant breast with katsu curry.
I am proud to say that our little business provides employment to 28 employees some full time as well as part time.
Many of these part time employees have been 16 year olds who have been brave enough to apply for their 1st job at The Griffin Inn.
I continue to believe that it provides a vital community link as important as the church but with different customers.
I am pleased to say that we hope to break even this year, so the bank manager is relieved!
The new batch of cricket bat willows have arrived ready to go in the ground before Christmas if you would like to see what we get up to then please see my YouTube link on line and see us in action.