Mid-December 2016
Stanton Under Bardon Village Hall
Don’t miss Stanton Christmas Fayre: 11th Dec
Pupils in “Detention” at South Charnwood High
SANTA WILL be visiting Stanton under Bardon Village Hall on 11th December. Our second Christmas Fayre will have stalls, tombola, refreshments and much else. Please come along to make it a success. The end of the year is traditionally a time for looking back and reflecting on the year coming to an end and looking to the future. The hall has been phenomenally successful, really beyond anything we could have wished for, with most evenings having some sort of class and regular weekend bookings for parties etc. We’ve launched a regular Coffee Morning and dates will soon be published for 2017. During the winter months, opening times have been extended and in addition to coffee and cake, soup is also served. Please continue to support us. Cinema nights have continued to be successful, with Dad’s Army and The Phantom of the Opera being particularly well attended. Once again, I must say that the acoustic panels have made a huge difference. If you’ve not been yet, give us a try. The next one is on the 18th February. The film has not yet been chosen. Possibly an “all action” film – let us know. All that is left is for me to do is to thank the volunteers who help at the hall, for people who have booked it and to wish all the residents of Stantonunder-Bardon a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2017.
MARK STEPHENS, Chairman
PUPILS AND STAFF performed “Detention - the Musical” at South Charnwood High School on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th November. The audience was treated to this world premiere performance which was written by Joel Cranefield, a Year 11 pupil at the school. The play centred around a group of pupils placed in detention by their teachers who unite to save their school Music club which was threatened with closure. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the clever humour of Joel’s script and were treated to many songs, played by the staff band, ranging from “Baggy trousers” to “Another brick in the wall.” Congratulations must go to the cast and especially to Joel, as well as to parents, family members and friends for their support. Grateful thanks also to Mrs Parrott, Mrs Edwards-Beighton and Mrs Ackland for their tireless work and admirable patience. Our picture shows the cast on stage during rehearsals and a picture of writer and creator Joel Cranefield. For all information about events at South Charnwood High School, please click on the Facebook link on the home page of the school website www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk
Friends of St. Peter’s Craft & Christmas Fayre raised over £1,100 for church improvements THIS YEAR’S Craft and Christmas Fayre held in November was a great success thanks to the team-work of so many villagers who gave their time and effort to raise a total of £936. A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in this event or who supported it in any way. And especially thank you to all the stall holders who produce such excellent products. Midland Quarry have donated a magnificent £200 to the Craft Fayre profits, bringing the total raised by the Friends of St Peter’s at this event to £1136. A huge thank you to the Quarry from us all. The Friends of St Peter’s raises money for the medieval church building of St Peter’s in Thornton. We are currently raising money to improve the access into the church. If you would like to help raise money for St Peter’s, or join this happy band please contact Dianne Esmond on 01530 230 123.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to Everyone!
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