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MID-JANUARY 2018
Christmas Day for those alone EVERYONE who attended Christmas day for those alone in Anstey and surrounding villages had a great day, volunteers and guests alike. We catered for 84 people! All guests had a lovely 5 course Christmas dinner, a present each and a goody bag with lots of yummy treats. We enjoyed great entertainment with Nigel on his squeeze box doing a Christmas sing along and of course several games of BINGO! We would like to thank all the volunteers who came forward to help both prior to the day and on the day whether that be the initial planning, securing funds, setting up the room, wrapping presents, putting up posters, providing transport, hosting a table, and last but so very much not least all those involved in the catering. The meal was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and catering for 84 is not an easy task! A very grateful thanks to the companies etc.. who support us – to Next for again donating all the lovely presents for everyone, Anstey Parish Council, S J Langton Butchers in Glenfield for all the yummy cheese, Roots and fruits, Roy Greens, J.H property maintenance, ASW Anstey, Sainsburys local in LFE, Morrisons, Pladis Wigston for the biscuits, Aldi, Midlands CO-OP, Yorkshire Tea, Percol coffee, Tescos. Many thanks to all who have donated money and goods themselves, my friends, work colleagues and local people who donate what they can, everything helps - small or large - and all donations have helped make the day very special. Thanks also to St Mary’s Church, Anstey who don’t charge anywhere near the full amount for hiring the room and without the room this couldn’t go ahead so thanks very much for the use of the room once again. Thanks for reading and a happy New Year.
Kerry Sharpe
Diane is raising funds again Parachute Jump For Charity
THIS YEAR I will be doing a parachute jump for a charity close to my heart. I will jump on Sunday 11th February at Langar air fields.
Simon Hardy has kindly opted to be my sponsor and payed for me to jump, so all money raised goes to cancer research. I’m now asking all you kind people if you would sponsor me please, no amount is too small as every little helps. You can message me on 07748 915829. Or email me Diane.dowell71@btinternet.com Facebook page: Raising for cancer. Thank you.
Diane Dowell
Carol singing outside the Co-op in Markfield ONE WAY in which people came together to celebrate Christmas in Markfield was by singing carols outside the Co-op on Main Street. This was once again organised by ‘Churches Together in Markfield’ and took place on the morning of Saturday 23rd December. Over 30 members of the churches and their friends enjoyed singing familiar and less well-known carols, whilst shoppers stopped to listen and even join in. I understand that our carol singing could be heard inside the Co-op as shoppers went about their last minute Christmas shopping! It was great to be able to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and hopefully add another dimension to the Christmas festivities for those who heard us. We were glad to share the meaning of Christmas with others and grateful for the opportunity to give out leaflets telling the story of Christmas. Very many thanks to the manager and staff of the Co-op for allowing us to hold the event and for their support, including bringing us out some biscuits and mince pies which were very much appreciated! Many thanks, too, to all those who took part and gave of their valuable time. Make sure that you watch out for the date for next year and do come and join us! Happy New Year to you all!
FESTIVE: Singing carols outside Markfield Co-op just before Christmas.
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