In the 19th & 20th centuries a lot of villagers found their social and leisure activities within the local area and only went to the larger towns occasionally.
There were many social groups operating in the village which covered a wide range of activities, ages and abilities.
The SGA Archive holds many records of these societies and groups in the village Reading Room:
Bunch of Locals – Cricket Club – Football Club – Gardening Club – Millennium Wall Hanging – Mothers Union – Mums and Toddlers – Pantomime (GADS) – Scouts/Guides – Sewing Circle – Sports & Social Club – Steam Rally – Tennis Club – Thursday Club – Village Hall – Women’s Institute – Youth Club
Unfortunately, with the rise of social networks and greater mobility, many have not survived into the new century.
The Millennium Tapestry in the Village Hall
This was a large tapestry made by the ladies of the village at the turn of the century. It was to a design by local artist, Kay Thompson, who oversaw the whole project until its unveiling in 2002
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