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Silchester Music Festval 2010 - a lower key event in the Village Hall just for this year but still really enjoyable with Frottage, Fake the Attack, Future and Dead Mask Club providing the entertainment.

The Romans return to Silchester and dig open days 16/17 July - lots of fun as well as the chance to learn more about our local heritage.

Pirates 2010 a well established annual event now! Thanks to Jon for taking some pictures while I was in Finland.

Fete 2010 - 12 June on the Common with many of our usual favourites, joined by Pan Everest, the superb young steel drum musicians from Basingstoke.

More Morris Dancers! Shinfield Shamblers, Basing Clog Morris and Fleet Morris performing outside the Calleva.

15 May - Fun Run 2010, lots of pictures! Set-up and supporting organisation; followed by runners getting ready, starting and around the course and finally finishers as they cross the line and the awards presented by Tony Stanley, Chairman of the Parish Council.

The Silchester Trail, funded by the National Lottery and local councils, was launched on Bank Holiday Monday when about fifty locals and guests donned boots and strode out to explore.

Palm Sunday in Silchester - donkey and Roman soldiers as usual but it was too wet to use the amphitheatre so the walk ended with a service in the Church this year.

A new plaything for our youngsters! A climbing rock has been installed and become an instant favourite as school comes out!

Valerie’s 90th birthday party - a big party for a great occasion.

New Year 2010 was celebrated with a School Social at the Calleva and the now traditional visit by the Kennet Morris Men to dance on New Year’s Day.

The Reptiles celebrated their tenth year performing at Silchester’s Christmas Dance, enjoyed by the sell-out crowd in the Village Hall on 12 December. Cathy achieved a notable first by retaining her title as Air Guitar Champion!

Christmas Tree - erection, lighting up and carol singing around the tree and bikers’ presents for Barnardos.

Children’s Christmas Party pictures courtesy of Philip

Bonfire Night with BBC’s Sarah Walker judging the pumpkins.

Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial.

Halloween Ghouls’ Playtime raising money for Guide Dogs.

18 October - Silchester pupils, past and present, remember Jacky Bhanot in a celebration raising funds for SCOPE - thanks Claire for the pictures!