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CHRISTMAS FAYREHundreds of villagers celebrated the start of the festiveseason when Nayland with Wissington Community Councilheld its annual Christmas family fayre in the village hall onNovember 27.Numerous organisations took part, running a variety ofstalls selling mulled wine, mince pies, cakes, calendars,decorations and other tempting seasonal fare.A highlight of the event was Nayland Primary School choirsinging carols and music by the school's ukulele orchestra.Transition Nayland organised a popular soup kitchen usinglocally-sourced ingredients and Nayland Art Group arranged adisplay of paintings and Christmas cards by members.Imaginative entries for a hanging decoration competitionwere praised by children's author Mick Inkpen who presentedprizes to winners Honey Reagan, five, and Yasmin Gradwick-Light, nine.Father Christmas was also there with his Elf and was keptbusy as youngsters queued up to meet him.Organiser Alex Badman said: "The fayre was the first we'veheld on a Sunday and was a major success. It was brilliant tohave the children singing and ending with a rousing chorus ofJingle Bells."We were so pleased to have Mick Inkpen judging ourcompetition which was very well supported and a huge thank youto community council members who helped decorate the hall."Organisations running stalls raised funds for themselves andabout £200 will go to the community council.From top: Nayland Primary School Ukulele Band, YasminGradwick-Light with Mick InkpenNayland with Wissington Community TimesNAYLAND OUTDOOR GYMNASIUMPLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.The Parish Council along with the VHMC have set up aworking party to see whether Nayland with Wissingtonwould like to have some outdoor gym equipment installed,which can be used from age 7 years to pensioners.Similar projects have been set up in villages and townsthroughout the country and many more are planned. Thepicture gives you an idea of what it looks like. Our plan is tohave 5 pieces equipment designed to exercise differentparts of the body.Before taking the matter further, the group needs toestablish if there is support for the idea and whether peoplewould use it. It is designed to be used by all ages fromthe age of 7 years and instructions that cover how theequipment is used by the different ages and people ofdifferent fitness are provided.We need your views. If there is no support then weshall abandon the project.1. Would you or your family use the equipment? Yes / No (cross out as applicable)(applies to visiting family members)2. Where should it be set up? ……………………………………………………….…………………………………………4. Your name and tel no ……………………………………………………………..…………………………………………5. Any comments (if you are against it say why) …….…………………………………………………...……………...…..…………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………..…………….…………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………..…………….Please email to parkersag@yahoo.co.uk or drop it through Andrew Gowen’s front door at 43 Bear Street assoon as possible but before 21 February at the latest.Page 28
VILLAGE PLAYERS’ PANTO:Dick TurpinThis year's Village Players' pantomime Dick Turpin was arollicking production from start to finish with the large castthrowing themselves into the action and providing audienceswith a thoroughly entertaining show.Directed by Mary Moriarty, Paul Reakes' version of DickTurpin was loosely-based on the original story plus a fewtwists and had all the traditional panto ingredients with plentyof audience participation.Jim Bond was a brilliant and colourful Dame Dollop, settinga cracking pace from the start. Emma Wallis as Dick made adashing principal boy and Eleanor Campbell a winsomeCaroline, his true love.John McCarroll was suitably scary as the villainous Mr X incontrast to his alter ego Parson Goodfellow and gout-riddenLord Lotaloot was ably played by Peter Drew.There were lots of comedy touches from John Campbelland Sharon Pentney as Billy Bumpkin and Katie Cuddlesome,Chris Hunt and Jenny Napper as dim-witted henchmen Smashand Grab and Sam Pentney and Yasmin Wright as PCs Nickand Nab whirling round the stage in their imaginary car.Almost stealing the show much to the delight of audienceswas cute, doe-eyed Daisy the cow, wittily brought to life by Irisand Leigh Sebba.Miranda Cook was musical director and accompanied theshow with a trio. Songs and dances were well done and thenumerous sets changed by a super-efficient backstage team.Costumes, from those of the leading characters to the smallchicks and ducks, were excellent.Once again the Players are to be congratulated on a firstrateshow, staged over two weekends at the village hall.Their next production will be Tom Stoppard's The RealInspector Hound, preceded by Alan Bennett's monologue ALady of Letters on 29-31 March 2012.Nayland with Wissington Community TimesHELPING HANDSMrs Paula Hampton-SmithOver 20 years of working in the communityLevel 3 NVQ ● CRB ValidatedI undertake tasks to make your life more comfortable.Personal care with all client groupsHelp with bathing, dressing, etcGeneral housework, ironing,shopping, prescription collectionFor FREE initial consultation to discuss how I can help,call me on 01206 271410 or mobile 07929 171 945Page 29
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