They raised over £3,000. Of course I didn't win a price in the draw - never do.
On the other hand, it was the Christmas fair in aid of the village hall in Friston last Saturday and it's so sad to see how it has shrunk since we came to live here. Just a few elderly ladies with a few donated items for sale and some cakes. 20 years ago it would be packed out with people, holly, mistletoe,cakes,crafts and decorations for sale. I didn't buy anything or take any photos - too depressing and once again didn't win a price in the draw!
Knodishall is a thriving village with a primary school, church, playgroup, chapel, pub, shop and village hall. Friston is closer to the up-market seaside resort of Aldeburgh and is two-thirds second/ holiday homes and even though several new homes have been built they've almost all been sold to be used as second homes or to be let as holiday homes. There is a church, pub ( open and shut several times over the last 15 years -open again at the moment) and the village hall and that's it. I've said before that I'm the only person who uses the library van when it stops there, it seems to be a dying village and at this time of year when the holiday cottages are empty it already looks dead.
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Sue
