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COMMUNITY
december 2023
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Laser focus at Coombes
BY JACKY HAYLER
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oombes School staged one of the highlights of the year when they held their Christmas fayre and laser light show. For the second year running, the school, in Arborfield, put on a light show as part of their winter festival. The Disney-themed show was put on by Pulzar Laser Show who put on a display at Wokingham Winter Carnival last year. Their production was suitable for all ages and was not too loud
for the little ones, with lots of music and colour. As well as the light show there were plenty of activities and stalls including one selling glow accessories for later in the evening. Children were running some stalls including hook-a-duck and lolly-pull while there were some stalls selling gifts including knitted creations, Christmas decorations and candles. There was a soft toy tombola and
Coombes pupil Paige Darby walked away with the biggest prize of them all. Emma Wood and Cassie Blackledge were there representing SAFE (Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines) with a stall promoting their work and helping to raise much-needed funds. And Emma Lawrence, one of the or-
ganisers and member of the PTA said: “So far so good – there were pupils and parents queuing at the entrance to get in and we have received good feedback. Everyone is looking forward to the light show – we have lots of space so it is good to make the most of it.”
Carols around the tree for Binfield switch-on
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esidents came out in force for Binfield’s Christmas tree light switch-on. The evening kicked off with music by the Binfield Community Choir while the Chairman of Binfield Parish Council
and the parish clerk welcomed everyone. Rev. Luke Taylor led everyone in prayer before the switch-on followed by carols around the tree with Michael Hawkins of the Augmented Choir and
The Binfield Community Choir. Mulled wine, mince pies and hot chocolate were also available. During the evening they were also collecting additional donations for the local foodbank.
