Cople, Bedfordshire, UK http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/ 22 rows en-gb 60 The Peter Burr Archive http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1780777.html Peter Burr has lived in Cople most of his life and, with the help of his family, has collected a fascinating archive of family and village historical articles. The collection is not yet sorted, indexed or catalogued. When descriptions were written on the back of a picture this is usually shown in the image before or after the image in question. Saturday 14 November 2009: Peter Burr has lived in Cople most of his life and, with the help of his family, has collected a fascinating archive of family and village historical articles. The collection is not yet sorted, indexed or catalogued. When descriptions were written on the back of a picture this is usually shown in the image before or after the image in question.

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]]> Sat Nov 14 2009 Murder Mystery 2009 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1775292.html Friend's of Cople Church hosted a Murder Mystery evening on Halloween. Photos by Ian (IW) and Marilyn (MS) Please excuse my blurry pictures, Ian Saturday 31 October 2009: Friend's of Cople Church hosted a Murder Mystery evening on Halloween. Photos by Ian (IW) and Marilyn (MS) Please excuse my blurry pictures, Ian

Someones been busy, pumpkins on every table (IW) Work it out for yourself_says_Jane (MS) A glass of red wine helps James think (MS) The hall (IW) Andrew hiding his identity (MS) The actors prepare for their parts (IW) Helpful advice (IW) Getting to grips with the clues (MS) The tables pondered the clues (IW) I think we have cracked it (MS) Judith supplying the final clue (MS) Judith Nick and Vaughan having trouble_with_a_clue (MS) Mary ponders while James looks on (MS) Pippa and David are totally baffled (MS) Quentin taking a rest (MS) Serious stuff this crime solving (MS) Taking it seriously (MS) Who is your dentist Quentin? (MS)

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 Harvest Arts and Crafts Weekend http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1760213.html All Saint's Church held an Arts and Crafts weekend. The Chuch was filled with some brilliant work from the local residents. It was a successful exhibition and well worth seeing. Photos by Ian and Julie from the exhibition and the Harvest lunch in the village hall Saturday 26 September 2009: All Saint's Church held an Arts and Crafts weekend. The Chuch was filled with some brilliant work from the local residents. It was a successful exhibition and well worth seeing. Photos by Ian and Julie from the exhibition and the Harvest lunch in the village hall

Julie and Mum (Eileen) serving teas (photo Julie Scherrer) Julie, Eileen and Jim acting in the play ‘The Global Café’ (photo Julie Scherrer) Jennifer Tedder reading her cards given to her by the children and past vicars congratulating her on 30 years of running the Sunday School (photo Julie Scherrer) Jennifer Tedder reading her cards given to her by the children and past vicars congratulating her on 30 years of running the Sunday School (photo Julie Scherrer) Gwynneth’s corn dollies (photo Julie Scherrer) Pete, Jim and Fran enjoying the wine (or in Jim’s case a jug of water!!!!) (photo Julie Scherrer) Vaughn, Marilyn, Judith and ? (photo Julie Scherrer) The Desserts (photo Julie Scherrer) John Scherrer and Richard Briscoe know their place (washing up) (photo Julie Scherrer) The Church Lace Making (photo Julie Scherrer) Christening gowns by Jill Ebbs (photo Julie Scherrer) The Church Flowers in the porch, Gladys Cambers Jill Ebbs (cards) Graham Ebbs (ceramics) Stick - Mike Vacher Stick - Mike Vacher Mike Vacher Fletch - Mike Vacher Children's items (theme: recycling ) Doll - Emma Harris Jewellery creations - Lin? Verity (orange quilt) Verity (orange quilt) Sugarcraft - Mrs Shreeves Felt Cakes - Jill Ebbs Felt Cakes - Jill Ebbs Felt Cakes - Jill Ebbs Dolls Houses - Alaine Cockings Dolls House - Alaine Cockings Dolls House - Alaine Cockings Dolls House - Alaine Cockings Dolls House -Alaine Cockings Dolls House - Alaine Cockings Model gardens - Jill Ebbs Corn Dollies (Gwynneth Akins) and Photographs Tea and real cakes

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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 Cople Proms 2009 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1746146.html The free, charity supporting Cople Proms music festival Photos by Archie and photos from The Ska Masters' Facebook page (with permission from Archie) Additional photos kindly sent in by Marilyn Southgate (MS) Nov 09 Saturday 15 August 2009: The free, charity supporting Cople Proms music festival Photos by Archie and photos from The Ska Masters' Facebook page (with permission from Archie) Additional photos kindly sent in by Marilyn Southgate (MS) Nov 09

All good fun (MS) Andy and James on burger duty (MS) A break in proceedings (MS) Barry and Archie (MS) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (photo Archie) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) (The Ska Masters' Facebook photo) fun and games (MS) happy punters (MS) Moving the pub marquee between the pub and the playing field (G Ebbs) Moving the pub marquee between the pub and the playing field (G Ebbs) Moving the pub marquee between the pub and the playing field (G Ebbs) Pimms are always popular (MS) I you can't beat em (MS)

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Friends' Barn Dance 2009 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1726064.html The annual and very popular Barn Dance at Oak Farm, Moxhill in aid of the Friend's of Cople Church. Photographs courtesy of Marilyn Southgate and Quentin Dawson Saturday 11 July 2009: The annual and very popular Barn Dance at Oak Farm, Moxhill in aid of the Friend's of Cople Church. Photographs courtesy of Marilyn Southgate and Quentin Dawson

All lined up All set to go Another complicated manoevre (Quentin) Ceri knows the ropes (Quentin) Ceri taking a well-earned rest Clamouring for raffle tickets Dancers taking a break Don getting to grips with the routine Eithne and Fiona catch up on news Farmers Congress Fiona Catherine and Fran Getting into the swing Getting off to a good start Grange Lane gossip Hot work for Ian How to tie yourself in knots (Quentin) Judith taking a break Kelly's Eye May I have this dance Mick and Carolyn in good spirits Mick Charlie and others More action on the dance floor more fun and games Paul always looks happy Paul hitching a lift maybe (Quentin) Pausing for breath (Quentin) Phil at the bar Ready for action Round we go again (Quentin) Serious stuff this music Stop worrying Sarah - she s doing fine Stripping the willow Sue - with elegance and style Take your partners The barmen get ready for the rush The barmen hard at work Things are really hotting up Thirsty work Vaughan and Lorna Vaughan in step for a change We need another couple Why has Vaughan got two pints With concentration and determination one two three together

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 Cople Church Fete 2009 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1713980.html The annual Cople Church fete was held on a gloriously sunny day in June 2009. Photos by kind permission of Marilyn Southgate and Julie Scherrer Saturday 13 June 2009: The annual Cople Church fete was held on a gloriously sunny day in June 2009. Photos by kind permission of Marilyn Southgate and Julie Scherrer

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]]> Sat Jun 13 2009 French Evening http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1673910.html A wonderful, fund-raising French Evening was held at the Cople Church by the Friends of Cople Church. Guests were asked to dress in "French style" whilst enjoying a French themed meal, a quiz on all things French and French wine and cheese. Saturday 28 March 2009: A wonderful, fund-raising French Evening was held at the Cople Church by the Friends of Cople Church. Guests were asked to dress in "French style" whilst enjoying a French themed meal, a quiz on all things French and French wine and cheese.

The tables are set for the French Evening The diners start arriving Dress code is 'Franch style' Un verre de vin The waiters (waitresses?) are ready Nous adorons the earings More guests arrive Quiz master Checking the questions and answers Working on the questions Everyone helps when the cafe is so crowded Time to eat A French theme to the Church More questions Jim checking the answers Enjoying the evening Chatting with friends Some costumes were attracting much admiration Some wonderful desserts Desserts Reading out the answers Selling raffle tickets Du vin Flags Raffle draw Table picture 1 Table picture 2 Table picture 3 Table picture 4 Table picture 1 Table picture 6 Raffle Merci beaucoup everyone The Lynda and Vaughan double-act Lynda thanking the organisers Table picture 7 Vaughan running the raffle Heather enjoying a joke Chatting before leaving David taking a well deserved rest

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 Cople in the Snow http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1649339.html Two or three inches of snow fell on Cople early February 2009 Photos by Ian Whiting unless stated otherwise Monday 2 February 2009: Two or three inches of snow fell on Cople early February 2009 Photos by Ian Whiting unless stated otherwise

Clearing a path in Grange Lane by Marilyn Southgate A Helping Hand by Marilyn Southgate Grange Lane by Marilyn Southgate The approach to Cople by Marilyn Southgate This is hard work by Marilyn Southgate The Coach House in the Snow

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]]> Mon Feb 2 2009 Friends' Safari Supper 2009 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1649326.html The annual Friends of Cople Church Safari Supper. Photos courtesy of Julie Scherrer Saturday 31 January 2009: The annual Friends of Cople Church Safari Supper. Photos courtesy of Julie Scherrer

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]]> Sat Jan 31 2009 New Church Floor January 2009 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1638131.html The National Churches’ Trust has very kindly approved a grant of £5,000 to All Saints Church, Cople to help meet the costs of the work done on the floor. The old wooden floor, which was on three levels and in a bad state of repair, has been replaced with smart flagstones all on one level, rendering it more accessible to those with disabilities and providing a splendid area for activities undertaken by various groups, for example, the Sunday School, Tiny Tots and the Friends. Wednesday 14 January 2009: The National Churches_ Trust has very kindly approved a grant of _5,000 to All Saints Church, Cople to help meet the costs of the work done on the floor. The old wooden floor, which was on three levels and in a bad state of repair, has been replaced with smart flagstones all on one level, rendering it more accessible to those with disabilities and providing a splendid area for activities undertaken by various groups, for example, the Sunday School, Tiny Tots and the Friends.

The area during the alteration

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]]> Wed Jan 14 2009 Mediaeval Banquet http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1609911.html The Mediaeval Banquet was held in All Saints Church, Cople. Photos courtesy of M Southgate Saturday 8 November 2008: The Mediaeval Banquet was held in All Saints Church, Cople. Photos courtesy of M Southgate

Alistair in Action Collecting the Debris Jim and Catherine Mick and the Vic Three Musketeers

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 Scarecrow Festival 2008 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1585411.html Cople's scarecrow festival organised by the part-time Scarecrow Organiser: Rev. Lynda Klimas You too can play "Guess the Fairytale characters" Saturday 27 September 2008: Cople's scarecrow festival organised by the part-time Scarecrow Organiser: Rev. Lynda Klimas You too can play "Guess the Fairytale characters"

Coach House, Woodlands Close 14 Woodlands Close 43 Northill Rd 30 Northill Rd Church View The church The church 1 Grange Lane 1 Grange Lane 12 Grange Lane 12 Grange Lane 14 Grange Lane Over 60s Club, 11a Grange Lane 26 Grange Lane 34 Grange Lane 37 Grange Lane The School 10a Willington Rd 15 Wiilington Rd 19 Willington Rd 21 Willington Rd 22 Willington Rd 26 Willington Rd 30 Willington Rd Admiring the scarecrows Abley Fields Abley Fields Abley Fields 19 Water End 109 Willington Rd

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Champagne Breakfast 2008 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1573136.html The Friends of Cople Church Champagne Breakfast. All photos courtesy of Marilyn and Vaughan Southgate (see captions MS and VS) Sunday 31 August 2008: The Friends of Cople Church Champagne Breakfast. All photos courtesy of Marilyn and Vaughan Southgate (see captions MS and VS)

Preparing breakfast (photo VS) Cooking breakfast (photo VS) Enjoying breakfast (photo VS) It has been a hard morning (photo MS) The aftermath (photo MS)

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]]> Sun Aug 31 2008 Tuesday Club Cheese and Wine http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1540850.html Photographs by kind permission of Julie Tuesday 10 June 2008: Photographs by kind permission of Julie

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]]> Tue Jun 10 2008 Church Floor Alterations http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1540849.html Photographs by kind permission of Julie Saturday 14 June 2008: Photographs by kind permission of Julie

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]]> Sat Jun 14 2008 Church Fete http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1540847.html Photographs by kind permission of Julie NB Some of these photos include pictures of children. The children are not identified but if the parent or guardian has an objection please let me know and we will remove the photo(s). Saturday 21 June 2008: Photographs by kind permission of Julie NB Some of these photos include pictures of children. The children are not identified but if the parent or guardian has an objection please let me know and we will remove the photo(s).

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]]> Sat Jun 21 2008 Father's Day Service http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1540845.html Photos by kind permission of Julie NB Some of these photos include pictures of children. The children are not identified but if the parent or guardian has an objection please let me know and we will remove the photo(s). Sunday 15 June 2008: Photos by kind permission of Julie NB Some of these photos include pictures of children. The children are not identified but if the parent or guardian has an objection please let me know and we will remove the photo(s).

Father's Day Choir Father's Day Choir Father's Day Choir Father's Day Choir

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]]> Sun Jun 15 2008 Friends of Cople Church BBQ (Julie's photos) http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1540842.html Photos by kind permission of Julie Sunday 8 June 2008: Photos by kind permission of Julie

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]]> Sun Jun 8 2008 Friends of Cople Church BBQ (Vaughan's photos) http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1529235.html After a week of indifferent or even squally weather, the day of the barbecue dawned with glorious sunshine and cloudless blue skies and the good folk of Cople and their friends took full advantage of it, shorts and panamas being the outfits of choice. Summerhill Farm Shop turned up trumps with delectable new season's lamb and succulent sausages, and our chefs cooked them to perfection. As always, there was an array of delicious salads and scrumptious desserts; wine and beer from Potton brewery ensured that liquid refreshment was in plentiful supply, and music from Saxophrenia fed the soul. We are indebted to Brian and Judith Howard for the loan of their lovely garden, and indeed to our indefatigable team for their sterling efforts. Our thanks go as well to all those generous people who gave prizes for the raffle, which made a handsome contribution towards the overall profit of 787 pounds. Vaughan Southgate Sunday 8 June 2008: After a week of indifferent or even squally weather, the day of the barbecue dawned with glorious sunshine and cloudless blue skies and the good folk of Cople and their friends took full advantage of it, shorts and panamas being the outfits of choice. Summerhill Farm Shop turned up trumps with delectable new season's lamb and succulent sausages, and our chefs cooked them to perfection. As always, there was an array of delicious salads and scrumptious desserts; wine and beer from Potton brewery ensured that liquid refreshment was in plentiful supply, and music from Saxophrenia fed the soul. We are indebted to Brian and Judith Howard for the loan of their lovely garden, and indeed to our indefatigable team for their sterling efforts. Our thanks go as well to all those generous people who gave prizes for the raffle, which made a handsome contribution towards the overall profit of 787 pounds. Vaughan Southgate

Andrew slaking his thirst Cople turns out in full force Jim at the bar Mary in charge of the sausages more happy eaters musical interlude plenty to talk about pre-lunch drinks waiting to be fed

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]]> Sun Jun 8 2008 Dedication of New Extension http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1505385.html Dedication of the extension by the Bishop of Bedford. The photograph of the Junior Choir includes Alaine Cockings, Jill Ebbs, The Lord Lieutenant (Mr. Sam Whitbread), The Bishop of Bedford (The Right Reverend Richard Inwood), and The High Sheriff, who read the lesson. The 'old' vicar, Rev. John Terry, is pictured with Brian Howard Pictures courtesy of Julie Scherrer Sunday 30 March 2008: Dedication of the extension by the Bishop of Bedford. The photograph of the Junior Choir includes Alaine Cockings, Jill Ebbs, The Lord Lieutenant (Mr. Sam Whitbread), The Bishop of Bedford (The Right Reverend Richard Inwood), and The High Sheriff, who read the lesson. The 'old' vicar, Rev. John Terry, is pictured with Brian Howard Pictures courtesy of Julie Scherrer

Kitchen Extension Brian Howard and rev John Terry Junior Choir inc Alaine Cockings, Jill Ebbs, The Lord Lieutenant (Mr. Sam Whitbread), The Bishop of Bedford (The Right Reverend Richard Inwood), and The High Sheriff

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]]> Sun Mar 30 2008 Safari Supper 2008 http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1445374.html The Friends of Cople Church Safari Supper Photo's by Vaughan Southgate Saturday 19 January 2008: The Friends of Cople Church Safari Supper Photo's by Vaughan Southgate

Andrew could be a winner.................. Conversation Fiona and Lorna enjoying a joke Glad to be off our feet Jim and Co. Jim is not normally so coy.................... Plenty to talk about Post dinner drinks The raffle

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]]> Sat Jan 19 2008 Heavy rain at Water End http://cople.photoblog.org.uk/c1403218.html Water End with a bit too much water after some very heavy rain. Photo's Jonathan Pitman Thursday 14 June 2007: Water End with a bit too much water after some very heavy rain. Photo's Jonathan Pitman

Ditch 1 Ditch 2 Water End 1 Water End 2 Water End 3 Water End 4 Water End 5

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