"Thank you Chris and Dawn"
August 20th 2006
Photos by Ken Tarbox
Well as we all now know, Chris and Dawn have retired after a quarter of a century of service, not only to the village of East Garston but to most of the out-lying hamlets and farms as well. That old Cliché..."The End of an Era"..is something we hear a lot these days, but this is one case where it is without doubt a 100% accurate summarization.
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It was decided that this occasion simply could not be allowed to pass without a fitting tribute to Dawn and Chris in recognition of all the hard work and long hours they have put into providing us with a local village shop. There is also the staunch support for the community events that both have given time and effort so freely too over the years..
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Organised by a committe of four; - Monica Eyre, Wendy Highnett, Joanne Rabbitts and Peter Crofton-Atkins - the event was a resounding success. Gay Kindersley read an hilarious poem that he himself had penned especially for the occasion covering past ..."Happenings"...within the village that had directly involved one or both of our two celebrities. A gift certificate for a summer-house value £2000 was then presented by Peter Crofton-Atkins on behalf of the village as a token of the thanks and affection these two special people so richly deserve.
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Wendy's Bouquet
 


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Dawn's Bouquet
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These five pictures by Mick & Wendy Highnett

Best Wishes and Thankyou.
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A thank you from
Chris and Dawn
 
  A Farewell Ode
   by Gay Kindersley
 
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