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BRIANTSPUDDLE AND AFFPUDDLE

NEWS

VILLAGE HALL NEWS

Chrismas Lights Night
What a great event, I must admit that when Phil
first suggested this as an event that could be
hosted by the Hall I was just a little dubious as to
how successful it might be, how wrong can you
be? The Villages were literally aglow with the
festive spirit in December, and what a change to
see lights in our streets which are usually dark and tranquil. There are those who
may consider this event just a little garish, but as someone so rightly pointed out to
me ‘it’s only for a few weeks in the year, and what harm does it do?’

So well done all of you who entered into the spirit of the event, there were some
truly impressive displays, some truly original displays and a few novelties that
brought a smile to the faces of passers by. The awards night was fabulous with
mulled wine and mince pies, incidental music from Johnathon’s music group
welcoming all, live Xmas music provided by Phils’ friends and fellow musicians
from the Drax Arms, singing from the happy audience and an awards ceremony
to cap it all off. Well done Phil, and many thanks for organising the event.
I must give a special mention here to Lottie Padwick, who came along and gave
us a lovely recital on her harp, and performed a piece on the piano which was
hauntingly beautiful to a completely silent room!! Thank you Lottie, we look
forward to hearing more from you in the future.

New Years’ Eve
I could be moved to continue with the superlatives again, but what I will say is that
a lot of revellers had great fun and enjoyed a very good night.
Phil and friends (now called Night Train) performed once more to our delight, and
despite the ‘dreaded lurgie’ got us all into the spirit of the evening. The disco (also
called Night Train) kept up the good work, the ‘entertainment’ traditionally
provided by Pete and the Pensionettes was . . . . . . . mmm entertaining!!? Then
our very own Campbell De Burgh piped in 2018 with style and aplomb, the
festivities continued with a break dancing demo from young Rob, then we
bopped till we dropped.
Thinking ahead to the next New Years’ Eve, we are always in search of ‘turns’ to

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