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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