Since
taking on this web site I have had the pleasure of attending
many functions that I normally wouldn't have done previously.
Some I wouldn't have qualified for and some I just wouldn't
have had much interest in. However, the apparent,
and indeed, very welcome resurgence of the old community
spirit that once existed here by the bucket load,
has put a whole new slant on things. Talking to
others I find that I am not alone in noticing the many
positive changes that are taking place within our village
community. Long may it continue.
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It
goes without saying that functions need people.
People to organize and arrange them - and people to
attend and enjoy them. In 2005 Alan and
Wendy Money decided to do just that for the over 60's
living in East Garston by arranging a Christmas party
for them. The support they received from that particular
section of our community was instrumental in encouraging
them to do the same again this year.
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Cheers every one have a very
Merry
Christmas
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Well
over 40 parishioners came together to enjoy a Christmas
lunch for the over 60's in our village hall - This
year in 2006, a choice of menu was offered along
with wine, mince pies, Christmas crackers...in fact,
you name it, it was there. The Christmas tree for
the occasion was donated by our local agricultural
firm "PJS"
so may I on behalf of Alan ,Wendy, Martin and everyone
in attendance....just thank Pete and Diana Smith
for their generosity and help.
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Martin
Donno ( Village Hall Trustee) writes;
We
all sat down to a remarkable traditional Christmas
menu of roast turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas
pudding, the vegetarians among us were not to be forgotten
with a choice of nut cutlets and vegetables followed
by puddings of their choice. As I sat
back and listened to the chattering, the friendly
banter and perhaps above all, the laughter, I quickly
realised that this was more than a Christmas lunch.
To me it represented one of the true meanings of Christmas.
If it was the hope of Alan, Wendy, Deana,
Martin and the team that a community can come
together in this way to support and give - not just
presents but goodwill to each other, then surely they
would not have been disappointed Thankyou and
congratulations to you all
(MD)
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No
written description is needed as these photo's clearly
show the atmosphere that prevailed through-out the
afternoon.
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The
Organizers and helpers.
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"The
A Team " Alan - Wendy - Martin
- Becky - Jade
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...And
Finally
Some of the
more observant of you will have noticed
that my good friend Wendy doesn't appear
to have a solo spot of her own in the organizers
section. Well you see, she dared me to publish
- as she put it "That picture of
me with those bottles of wine"
I was promised there would be many forms
of retribution if I did...
Some of them sounded like quite good fun.
So I now look forward to our next meeting
with anticipation - and just a little -
trepidation.
Seriously though Wendy, well done to you
to Alan to Martin - and indeed to all of
you involved for the way in which you organized
and carried off this very enjoyable afternoon.
Everyone I spoke to had nothing but praise
for all of you, One chap told me - you are
assets the village has needed for a very
long time. You can't say fairer than that,
can you?
.....(KT)
