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The Parish Council’s Annual meeting on Tuesday went very smoothly with Peter Hill re-elected as Chairman.
One item that did generate some discussion was a proposal to change the day on which the Council holds its monthly meetings, possibly from Tuesday to Monday, but no final decision was taken.
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The audience in a packed Village Hall enjoyed a great evening of live music last night.
Every ticket had been sold for the charity gig “Ready Steady Denton” organised by the Fitzgeralds to raise funds for the Altzeimer’s Society. The audience delighted in a series of skilled performers playing some great music.
First up was Andy FitzGerald who coped manfully with having to play his guitar while latecomers arrived. Next was Ben Witchell on keyboard with a great mix of songs old and not so old. At this point the audience were politely reminded that it was a concert not a gossip session and the players deserved a bit more respect. Everybody responded and people at the back could now hear the music.
The final player of the first half was Sid Cooper who had travelled down from Manchester for the occasion and impressed everyone with his singing and guitar playing. An excellent supper was then served — delicious meatballs! — and the bar did a roaring trade.
The second half saw two groups performing — Clapton Junction and A Certain Age — with a great selection of old favourites and dancing in the limited space available; literally “in the aisles” in some cases. The evening finished with all the performers coming together for a grand finale.
As many people commented “nothing compares with live music” and the performers were outstanding. Thanks must go to all of them, to everyone else who contributed to the event but most of all to Andrea and Mike Fitzgerald who masterminded the occasion. Could this become a regular feature of the village calendar?
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The date of what has become the annual Craig Whipps Memorial Cricket Match has been announced.
It will be held on the Playing Field on Sunday July 7th. Last Year’s Match was a great success and a very appropriate tribute to Craig. Further details will be circulated in due course.
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The life of Sir Jeffrey Darell was celebrated with a beautiful service at St Mary’s church last Saturday.
The church was packed with family members, local residents and others who came together to pay their respects to a very distinguished and much-loved man. Two generations of the family contributed with recollections, readings and some lovely singing.
The church was beautifully decorated and the sun shone. It was a very impressive service which fitted the occasion perfectly.
Obituaries of Sir Jeffrey appear in the History Section.
