Southery Primary School Children at the opening of the bypass.

Another 1980 float THE DUKES OF HAZARD

1981

The 18th Southery Carnival was held on the playing field in brilliant sunshine on Saturday. Seventeen decorated floats, led by Littleport Silver band. Also in the parade were decorated bicycles, horses riders in fancy dress and clowns.

Mrs. M. Walshe Mayor of Downham, who with her husband judged the floats, opened the carnival. 1st the Cubs in Space 2nd Teddy Bears Picnic, Playgroup; 3rd Puff the Magic Dragon, infants.

The Carnival with two old tractors and some old bikes taking part.

1982

The carnival

During the afternoon Mildenhall and district cycling club gave a display of grass track racing. The carnival also included a display of model aeroplanes, a Punch and Judy show by the Fenland Fools, horse dressage by Downham district Pony Club, maypole dancing and an escapologist demonstration.

There was also an exhibition by the WI of member’s treasures and flower arrangements. Winner of the raffle was Tony Hodson

1983

A bomb from a Wellington, which crashed in 1942, has been unearthed in a Southery field.
The bomb had lain undisturbed on the land belonging to farmer Mr. Bill Watkins, of Towlers Farm, Larmans Fen. It was found by a chap with a metal detector, who was there with my permission," said Mr. Watkins. "We knew the aircraft wreckage was there but we didn't know about any bombs."

Two years ago the Fenland Aeronautical Society dug up part of the aircraft, including an engine, which had crashed in 1942 while flying from RAF Feltwell. The bomb was found about 18" deep on land, which was regularly cultivated. "But the disposal team said the chances of it going off were virtually nil," said Mr. Watkins.

The carnival

1984

SOUTHERY ALL STARS

Present

DICK WHTTINGTON

Cast in order of appearance

Milk Maid Rosemary Kisby, Strawberry Girl Rosemary Langley, Flower Girl Diane Clements, Mackerel Molly Sue Hobden, Tom Cat Margaret Parker, Alice Fitzwarren Frances Whitehead, Hernia O'Toole Vincet Osler, Egbert Sam Osler, Dick Whittington Maureen Sharman, Mrs. Fitzwarren Sue Field, Alderman Fitzwarren Peter Kisby, Captain Dan Mattingly, Bosun Nick Kisby, King Rat Crispin Copsey, Sultan Mick Horn, Sultana Diane Coates, Eunuch Jeff Starling, Guards Karen Cole and Dorothy Turner.
Rats Rachel Sharman, Lynne Sams, Becky Thornton, Beth Lewis.
Serving Girls Lindsey Fisher, Diane Clements, Lisa Sams, Yvonne Buddle.
Sailors Peter Hodson, Alan Campbell, Ron Burr, Jeff Starling.
Chorus Rosemary Kisby, Val Osler, Diane Clements, Yvonne Buddle, Lindsey Fisher, Diane Coats, Jean Noyce, Karen Cloe, Dorothy Turner, Lisa Sams, Rosemary Langley, Jeff Starling, Brian Langley.

Pianist and Musical Director Avril Burr.
Costumes Paula Sams, Sheila Osler, Hazel Clifford, Marilyn Robinson.
Costume Design Tracy Cook.
Make-up Audry Smith, Jean Wernham, Sue Starling.
Prompt Pat Hobbs.
Props Annette Osler, Richard Cole, Mr. Flogdel, Val Osler, Sue Starling.
Scenery Design Tracy Cook.
Lighting Arthur Feltwell.
Publicity Karen Cole and Jeff Starling.
Treasurer Pat Osler Doormen Ray Legge and John Sharman.
Programmes/Sale Jean Watkins, Kathy Gill
Stage Manager Jean Preston.
Stage and Scenery Built by Keith Clifford, Ian Osler, Gerry Parker.
Choreography Annette Newman.
Directed by Geoff Preston.

Southery all Stars Amateur Dramatic Group successfully went public for the first time on Thursday 9th February with its production, Dick Whittington And His Cat.

Villagers got together under the direction of Mr. Geoff Preston, licensee of The Ship Inn and had been rehearsing since October. Mr. Preston, who had to join the 35 strong, cast himself at the last minute when the bosun, Nick Kisby, was involved in a road accident.

CRASH victim Nick Kisby had the surprise of his life on Sunday when this outlandish crew dropped in at Ely's RAF Hospital to see him.
Other patients gazed open-mouthed as the cast of the pantomime dressed in their splendid costumes, descended on 18-year-old Nick. Just 3 days before the show opened Nick had car accident his twin sister Jo said Nick had been more anxious about missing the show than his injuries.

There was no doubt about the performances of the evening, Vincent and Sam Osler, made a tremendous comic duo. The funniest scene was when they decided they were made for one another, I rolled around with laughter.

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St Mary the Virgin Church

125th Anniversary

Southery Church celebrating its 125th anniversary by looking back at village history. Mrs. Percy Lack who was Southery’s first district nurse in 1920s opened festivities on Saturday.

Display of commemorative pottery and Church robes.

Fete in front of the Church.

Local Children took part in a pageant led by Mrs. E Swan.

Brownies: Amanda Calton, Nadine Cole, Shana Cole and Karen Legge.

Mr. Copsey took part in a sponsored cycle ride from Southery home to Hunstanton a distance of around 35 miles.

He completed the entire journey on the front seat of a tandem, with a little help from nine friends who took it in turns to pedal at the back. He finished the ride in a little under three hours, and said afterwards it had been very successful. "It started out as a bet that I couldn't ride more than 20 miles on a bicycle, then a bet that I couldn't raise more than £250," he explained.

Mr. Copsey said he was not tired after the ride, but vowed he would not do it again.

A further £250 was raised at a cake stall and raffle at Southery on the same morning. That was organized by Mrs. Vera savage.

He added that he did not want to take the credit himself, and thanked all the people who helped him in the ride. "It's a team effort ," he said.

1985

SOUTHERY ALL STARS

Present

CINERELLA

Cast in order of appearance

1st Courtier Crispin Copsey, 2nd Courtier Val Osler, 3rd Courtier Diane Clements, 4th Courtier Jean Noyce, Courtier Pam Smith, Chris Weston, Lisa Sams, Rachel Sharman, Maggie Blewitt, Beth Lewis. Strolling Players Sue Field, Sue Hobson, Rosemary Kisby, Ron Burr. Katrina Frances Whithead, The Footmen Mick Horn and Jim Paper, The Prince Rosemary Langley, Dandini Maureen Sharman, Fairy Godmother Rosemary Kisby, Cinderella Yvonne Buddle, Buttons Sam Osler, Mrs. Baron Frances Constable, Baron Stoneybroke Peter Kisby, The Ugly Sisters Jeff Starling and Vincent Osler, Fairies Lynne Sams, Emma Turner, Charlotte Bonner.

Pianist and Musical Director Avril Burr.
Costumes Sheila Osler, Hazel Clifford.
Marilyn Robinson, Ellie Paper, Yvonne Horn, Kath Jupp.
Costumes Design Sheila Osler and Hazel Clifford.
Make-up Sue Starling, Audrey Smith.
Promt Dorothy Turner
Props Annette Osler
Scenery Design Tracy Cook.
Lighting Arthur Feltwell.
Publicity Karren Cole
Treasurer Maureen Sharman and Karen Cole.
Doormen Ray Legge, John Sharman, Charlie Blewitt.
Programmes/Sale Kathy Gill, Jean Watkins.
Curtains Karen Cole and Sue Starling.
Stage and Scenery built by Keith Clifford and Ian Osler
Choreography Annette Newman.
Sound Effects John Sharman.
Directed by Geoff Preston.

Rachael Nicholson was Carnival Queen this year.

Cliff Feltwell and his Dog on the seat at the entrance of Hallsclose, it was removed and never been replaced.

The Ferry Boat Inn close in June this year, the Bentons ran the pub for 30 years after leaving the Poppylot Ship.

1986

SOUTHERY ALL STARS

Present

ALADDIN

Cast in order of appearance

Ebenezer Geoff Preston, Citizens Sue Fields, Peter Kisby, Jean Noyce, Cynthia Judson and Tracy Barry. Twanky Vincent Osler, Aladdin Val Osler, Waiter Jeff Starling, Waitress Frances Constable, Hung Sam Osler, Lo Maureen Sharman, Diners Mick Hourn, Ann Gambell, Rosemary Kisby, Ron Burr, Jean Noyce, Sue Fields. Rita Chris Weston, Panda Yvonne Buddle, Emperor Peter Kisby, Princess Frances Whithead, Empress Sue Hobden, Geni Crispin Copsey, Handmaidens Emma Turner, Claire Nicholson, Sally Hilton, Sue Fields, Rachel Sharman, and Ann Gambell. Who Flung Ron Burr, Snake Dodie Bonner.

Pianist and Musical Director Avril Burr.
Assisted at Piano by Paul Starling.
Costumes Bev Wilson, Karen Woolfe, Angela Nicholson.
Costume Design Jean Preston.
Make-up Diane Clements and Audrey Smith.
Prompt Sheila Buddle.
Props Annette Osler and Corinne House.
Scenery Design Tracy Cook.
Lighting Arthur Feltwell.
Publicity/Ticket Sales Karen Cole and Diane Clements.
Stage Manager John Sharman.
Backstage Crew John Sharman, Charlie Blewitt, Mick Buddle, David Smith and Cyril Hodson.
Directors: Sue Starling and Geoff Preston.

1987

Right WI Last of the Summer Wine. Below the Carnival coming round the Stocks Corner lead by Hilgay Band and the Carnival Queen.

1988

SOUTHERY ALL STARS

Present

The WIZARD OF OZ

Cast in order of appearance

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1989

SOUTHERY ALL STARS

Present

DICK WHTTINGTON

Cast in order of appearance

Mackerel Molly Sue Field, Milk Maid Rosemary Langley, Fruit Lady Jean Noyce, Alice Lynne Sams, Cat Miranda Nurse, Hernia O'Toole Dave Marsden, Egbert Jave Osler, Dick Kerensa Rains, Mrs Fitzwarren Rosemary Kisby, Captain Peter Allen, Bosun Crispin Copsey, Alderman Fitzwarren Mick Horn, Queen Rat Frances Whithead, Palace Guards Claire Nicholso and Marianne Pope, Sultan Peter Kisby, Eunuch Paul Starling, Sultana Val Osler. Towns People D. Clements, D. Turner, C. Nichlson, M. Pope, A. Nicholas, R. Graham, N. Osler, P. Starling.

Sailors D. Jupp, J. Horn, J. Haslam, J. Clements,
R. Stannard, R. Burr, J. Starling.
Dancing Girls A. Nicholas, N. Osler, R. Graham.
Rats S. Hobden, A. Malkin, J. Mitchell, C. Langley,
K. Smith, S. Moat.
Pianist and Musical Director Avril Burr.
Costume Design Sheila Goodhall.
Costumes Sheila Goodall, Yvonne Horn, Angela Nicholson, Sheila Osler.
Make Up Audrey Smith, Diane Clements.
Props J. Graham.
Scenery Design Tracy Cook.
Lighting Arthur Feltwell and Geoff Preston.
Ticket Sale/Treasurer M. Sharman.
Stage Manager J. Sharman. Stage Crew C. Hodson, D. Nicholson, M. Buddle, S. Shepherd.

Produced and Directed by Sue Hobden and Vince Osler.

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