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  The 1st Newbold Verdon Scout troop hold their annual gala bringing the village together for a day of fun and games. We begin with the Ibstock Scout band leading a parade through the village ending at the Primary school on Dragon Lane . We see the band entering the showground next to a steam roller before they are dismissed and the scout leader opens the gala. Next we see the there and back railway giving rides followed by fun with inflatables and Sumo suits . Nearby (but not too close !) there`s axe throwing and we see the steam roller from earlier letting off steam. Next up the Dogs (and owners) of the village take part in a Fun Dog Show with prizes for various categories being presented by Local MP Dr Luke Evans (CON). A Classic car show line up includes various cars including a soft top Morris Minor and Scooter with a herd of alpacas watching the events unfold around them. Back to the showground and the horticultural tent sees competition for longest carrot and mos...

As part of the " Newbold Remembers " Remembrance Sunday commemorations the Girlguiding groups in the village created a beautiful display at The Church Of St James in the village using the base of plastic bottles painted red and mounted on green sticks, recycling and helping the village to mark an important date at the same time.  

Created by the Girl Guiding groups of Newbold Verdon the Christmas Yarnbomb is back in the village and this year features a showstopping edition. The Newbold Verdon Rainbow, Brownies and Girl Guides their leaders and friends have once again bought festive cheer to the village of Newbold Verdon with a Festive Christmas Yarnbomb. The display opposite the Library features pompoms, wreaths, and all manner of festive creations strung between and wrapped around the trees on a village green space, But this years show stopper piece is Santas sleigh and reindeer attached to the fence at the back of the display, featuring all the reindeer and Rudolph guiding the way at the front it adds a spectacular centrepiece to the yarnbomb.