Picnic and Prom in the Park
It was with trepidation that I was watching the weather during the first week of September with its promises of showers, rain, wind … however, the morning of Sunday 6th September dawned at least dry, and not too chilly and windy. It augured well for the picnic. Lots of helpers arrived to set up the tables and arrange the bric-a-brac. An electric cable was run from the Church, and a few chairs arranged, the gazebo was erected, and a general air of anticipation started to generate. Our duo of Christina and Alex arrived, and the sun came out.
Despite the precautions required for Covid-19, quite a few people came to enjoy the live music and their picnics. The churchgoers joined us after the service, which had been a harvest based thanksgiving. We all were thankful to be able to enjoy meeting up with friends and for the kindness of the weather, which got better and better as the afternoon progressed. Christina and Alex entertained us with some most enjoyable vocal and instrumental traditional folk songs and some of their own compositions.
I would like to thank everyone who attended for their generosity and particularly all those who helped both before and after the event. The hard work paid off; funds raised amounted finally to £660.00, which was made up of donations, one or two internet sales, and the gift of masses of tools, and other most useful bric. Very many thanks to all who donated in whatever shape or form! The remaining bric has been taken to Crisis for Africa in Holt, and to Sue Ryder in Fakenham.
Sadly we are still unable to open the Village Hall. We are of course bound to observe the guidance from the Government and until there is a relaxation we do not foresee being able to re-open. In the meantime the hall is being kept clean and the plant pots watered. Lets hope the news improves before too long.
Erica
