A community newsletter for the village of Barroway Drove, covering local events, news, and activities. It includes a calendar of upcoming events such as pub nights, a Halloween walk, a craft fayre, and a Christmas evening. The issue reports on recent happenings including a family quiz night, a performance by the band POPS, and a village hall refurbishment funded by the Community Infrastructure…
The Drovers Digest is a community newsletter for the village of Barroway Drove. This September 2026 issue (Issue 16) is for residents and visitors, covering local events, news, and activities held at the village hall and around the area.
The calendar lists upcoming events: a Pub Night on 11 September, a Halloween Walk and Halloween-themed Pub Night on 31 October, a Craft Fayre on 21 November, another Pub Night with Pie and Mash on 21 November, and a Village Christmas Evening on 12 December. A free welcome drink is offered at the bar.
Recent events reported include a July performance by Tia and Kevin, which was scheduled around the England World Cup quarter-final. The first Family Quiz Night on 31 July was a success, won by The Brainy Bunch. The band POPS performed on 28 August, raising £86 for the Alzheimer's Society.
The village hall underwent a five-day refurbishment in August, funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy from the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk and 50% match funding from the community. Improvements include fresh decoration, new carpet, new chairs, car park resurfacing, fencing repairs, new planters, and a refurbished notice board. Donors and contractors are thanked.
Regular features include Cornerstone Sunday Services at 10:30am, Barroway Drove Auctions, Flo Performing Arts theatre and dance classes, Bounce Fitness Classes, and Little Gems parent and toddler group. A new Children's Community Library has opened at 149 The Drove, run by childminder Nicole Booth, operating on a take-a-book-return-it basis.
Local advertisements and contact details for the village hall are provided. The newsletter invites contributions for the next issue via email.