‘The Birth of Brookville: The Methwold Fruit Farm Colony 1889-1917’ illustrated talk at All Saints School, Stoke Ferry

An illustrated talk by Chris Stone on ‘The Birth of Brookville: The Methwold Fruit Farm Colony 1889-1917’ is at 7.30pm on Monday, November 7 (doors open 7pm) at The Community Room, All Saints School, Wretton Road, Stoke Ferry PE33 9QJ.

Organised by The Stoke Ferry & District History Group, entry is £5.

Refreshments are available on the evening including homemade cake, teas and coffee.

Chris Stone said: “‘Methwold Fruit Farm Colony and The Birth of Brookville’ is a story of how a group of people not only survived in the harsh rural conditions of the 1890s but learnt how to thrive through hard work, frugality, and cooperation with their neighbours.

"I am really looking forward to coming to Stoke Ferry in November and telling you all about it!”