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around the hall. The evening
OBITUARIES/EULOGIES officially began with the
address to the haggis being
years she could drive. recited by Richard of
Rainbarrow, who after we’d
She started her floristry again with a small display in the corner of the enjoyed a fabulous three
butcher’s shop and soon started to do weddings and church displays. During her course meal entertained us
lifetime she thought she may have done hundreds of weddings, funerals and with music and dancing
various church and hall decorations for over 38 years. When Charlie retired he which was so popular people
used to help with carrying the floral displays, containers and often water to had to be asked to wait for
remote churches. the next dance as we ran out
of dance floor.
Also after his retirement, they visited relatives in Canada and for a few years
would go to Portugal for several weeks each winter. Then after a knee Grateful thanks to Phillip Trim
replacement Charlie couldn’t drive anymore and his mobility became limited for sponsoring some of the cost of the event enabling more funds to go towards
but Kath took him out for afternoon teas, or locally for an ice cream or a trip to the village hall. I’m sure you’ll all be pleased to know that the event was a
the seaside and sometimes to our house in The New Forest for afternoon tea or complete sell out, early warning to get your tickets for next year as soon as they
Sunday lunch - and of course a sherry or two!. go on sale to avoid disappointment, and not only did everyone enjoy a great
night but thanks to everyone we w able to boost the halls funds by slightly over
In 1971 she started Autumn Leaves and Charlie would come along to the
meetings. Apparently there used to be an annual coach trip to Sidmouth which £1100.
Kath and Charlie particularly enjoyed and an annual lunch and dance So many people worked together to make the whole event a success that if I
sometimes held at Lullworth village hall. tried to name everyone I’m sure I’d miss someone out so please accept a huge
She started to play the piano for Pop In when Alison’s mother became unable to thank you to each and everyone of you who helped out. Without your support
play and went on to run the Gadabouts concert party playing the piano for the night just wouldn’t have been the same.
them for several years. As we look forward to spring there’s another opportunity for everyone to come
together for another brilliant evening at Briantspuddle village hall. Saturday 7 of
th
I understand she was President for several years of the Scout Club when they first
March at 7.30pm sees the next Artsreach event with Kit Hawes and Aaron
started,
Catlow.
 Played piano and helped Pop In
 Committee member of the gardening Club, Best known as the virtuoso guitar and fiddle players from the band Sheelanagig,
Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow draw on their many influences to created unique
 President and started Autumn Leaves in 1971
arrangements of traditional music, as well as their own compositions.
 Played piano for TheWoodbury Hill Singers
 Played piano for performing groups and various functions in the village hall Tickets are £6 for under 18’s £9 for adults with a family ticket available at £25
including the Gadabouts. (family of 4 – max 2 adults) in advance from Jenny Beedle. Once again don’t
 Choir member and played piano for them leave it to the last minute to get your tickets for an enjoyable evening of music
and entertainment.
 Member of the Floral Group
 Member of the Ladies British Legion As always all the regular activities are going on so there’s plenty to get involved
 Member of Foresters. with Mike’s talks continuing along with yoga, Pilates, keep fit but to name a few
of the many things that take place in our village hall.
I apologise if I have left any clubs and association off
this list but I know that any local club, group, For anymore details please see the notice boards or by all means contact me via
committee, association, choir etc - Kath was either email or phone.
President, secretary, member or the piano player and Stuart Chorley, Chairman Briantspuddle village hall trustees, Mobile 07818078181
loving every minute.
Email schorley30@gmail.com

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