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8th June 2008 Summer Fete in conjunction with the National Gardens Scheme - Open Gardens in The Village - A beautiful summers day saw lots of visitors, plenty of entertainment and a good sum of money raised.
23rd April 2008 The Best of Betjeman - A talk by Lance Pierson. Over 100 happy people packed the Orton Suite at Orton Hall Hotel to enjoy a thoroughly entertaining evening of poetry and learn more of the background to Betjeman’s poems. The steak and ale meal was enjoyed by all and Lance was persuaded to give an encore. We look forward to Lance coming back some time towards the end of the year or early 2009.
28th February 2008 The History of Buckingham Palace Gardens - a talk by Jane Brown, noted author and garden designer. Our first event held at Orton Hall was a big success enjoyed by all who attended. We look forward to returning to the venue soon.
February Newsletter For an update on everything that has happened so far, check out the newsletter
23rd December 2007 Christmas prize draw took place after the carol service at Holy Trinity Church. The church was full capacity with several people having to stand. The draw was carried out by two children from the congregation and overseen by Grahame Ibsen. Full details of the prize winners are here
19th November 2007 Talk on Archeology in The Ortons given by Ben Robinson If you thought archeology was boring, think again! Ben brought this subject to life and his recounting of the history of the Orton Sword was fascinating and amusing. If you want to find out more please click here
20th October 2007 the Trinity Project was launched at Holy Trinity Church, Orton Longueville. The event was opened by the Mayor, Councillor Marion Todd and attended by many local dignitaries, businesses leaders and members of the local community. If you would like to see photographs of the event please click here.
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