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Don’t forget to check our Events Diary for more information on events in all our villages and surrounding area.

Sharp minds, zero scores, and a trumpet solo: Hollowell’s Quiz Night hits

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Revision completed, wits sharpened, an eager band of competitors arrived at the Village Hall for the annual Hollowell Quiz Night.

We were lulled into a false sense of confidence by the first General Knowledge round which was universally high scoring.

For some teams (blush) it went downhill from there!

The science round, set by the usually delightful Hugh Kinch, who clearly has a secret life as a nuclear physicist, really sorted the sheep from the goats, with one team (again blush) scoring a mighty nil points.

The writing clearly being on the wall at this stage, some of us decided to lean into the fun and conviviality of the event and enjoy being with friends.

In the fast-emerging tradition of the evening, Paul Morant, our able quiz master, wowed the room by the National Anthems round. Not for Hollowell tinny recordings. Oh no! We were treated to a master class in trumpet playing. It was brilliant and despite some bemusement about Luxemburg’s national anthem, the audience applauded fervently.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening arranged by our wonderful Village Hall Committee. And may I add, the team that took home the wooden spoon, did so most graciously!

Village Hall Lotto Winners

The March and April Lotto winners are:

Viv Benjamin Richard Furnell Amanda Thomas

Diana Wells Simon Armstrong Vince Douglas x2

Clare Bramwell Jayne Reynolds Jack Hunt Rachael Woollcott Liz Petrie Sue Johnson

Linda Gilbert

Norah Daykin

Goodbye to a much-loved friend

In April Hollowell said goodbye to Norah Daykin who died after a short illness.

She and Kevin had lived in Hollowell since 1983 and raised their children Robert and Mirren here. Although a nurse by profession, most of us knew her as an incredibly knowledgeable gardener, a wonderful artist and a lovely friend. So many of us have plants in our gardens that she gave us and still-life paintings on our walls that she painted. These things are tangible reminders, but memories of the shared walks, conversations and confidences are what we shall miss her for most.

After the service to remember her, we returned to the Village Hall in Hollowell which had been transformed into a wonderful gallery of her art, created for the occasion by her family. It’s fair to say that we were all blown away by the stunning reminder of her talent as an artist.

All our thoughts are with Kevin, Robert and Mirren.

Rest in Peace our lovely Norah.

The round of spot the local Village Hall is shown here for anyone who would like to test their skill. To make it easier, click the image to go to a larger image

Click here to go straight to the answers

Wedding news

Congratulations to Hollowell residents, Steve Freezer and Sarah Long, who married at Plum Park Manor, in Towcester on 19th March. We wish them every happiness in their married life together.

Garage sale

Baby clothes, bicycles and bric-a-brac, just some of the many intriguing items to be found at Hollowell's first garage sale, at the beginning of May. The spring weather was perfect for the occasion and people came from many of the surrounding villages and towns seeking bargains. They weren't disappointed. Hollowell's own residents took recycling to new levels, bartering and trading with neighbours with great enthusiasm - two suitcases for a necklace, one hardly-used tv for six large planters, etc etc. No-one came away empty handed.

The teas and cakes in the village hall were up to their usual standard of homemade deliciousness and the event raised more than £400 towards the maintenance of the churchyard. Thank you to all who took part and everyone who came along, with a particular "hats off" to mum and daughter team, Diana Leach and Amy Heap, who made it all happen.

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G e t o n b o a r d !

Bangers, bacon and a battle for the Wicker Dog - Hollowell Spring Big Breakfast

It was lovely to see so many faces at the first Hollowell spring breakfast of 2026. The delicious smell of sizzling bangers and bacon, (courtesy of Rogers butcher in Long Buckby) ensured a jolly turnout of folk, who lingered to chat with friends. Visitors from the surrounding parishes of Guilsborough, Creaton and Ravensthorpe joined the throng. The hot rolls were a triumph, and the freshly baked homemade cakes were quickly demolished. Our enthusiastic young tombola compère, Jacob Oswin, kept the punters entertained as a battle broke out over the wicker Scotty dog and the sparkly, leaping dolphin; now a Hollowell tombola favourite which remarkably is re-donated in time for each new village event. The morning raised a fantastic £350 toward the upkeep of the village hall. Special thanks go to the kitchen staff who worked non-stop and with great good humour throughout. Thank you to all who helped make the breakfast such a success and to everyone who came along.