• Village News January 2017

    The Adrian Bell Afternoon was a great success with delightful seasonal readings by members of the Adrian Bell Society, hosted by chairman, John Ford. In between readings, the audience were invited to join in with Christmas carols led by local singers. Mulled wine and mince pies and other refreshments together with the Village Hall decorated for Christmas, created the perfect atmosphere for a very enjoyable afternoon.

    This seasonal mood continued into our December Community Café which was the most successful ever! After cakes and savouries with a Christmas theme (the Christmas cake was devoured in record time!) hours were extended over lunchtime as an extra Winter treat, to include a selection of delicious and warming home-made soups and bread.

    January saw us celebrating the Community Café’s first birthday in style. Pat Clare, Chair of Claxton Parish Council, said a few words of congratulations and thanks to everyone who had helped make the Café so successful over the past year. “Happy Birthday” was sung and the cafe organisers shared blowing out the candles on the delicious chocolate birthday cake which was then cut and offered to everyone there. First drinks were free of charge and there was also a free raffle to add to the fun. The usual cakes and savouries were on sale too at 50p per item and the book exchange, the newspapers and magazines and children’s corner were there for everyone’s enjoyment as always.

    We do welcome ideas on what we can do to enhance the café and people are invited to use the Café to spread the word about local events, activities, etc – just speak to any of the organisers at any Café. Above all, make sure you remember to put the Community Café from 10am-12.00 on the second Tuesday of every month in your diary, with the next one being 14th February. People tell us how nice it is to have somewhere to go where they can chat with old friends and neighbours or have the chance to meet new ones. We are always delighted to see new faces, so if you haven’t been yet, why not call in next time?

    Looking ahead the Village Hall Committee are already planning events for 2017. Dates for your diary are Saturday 8th April for another Race Night and Saturday June 17th for the next Quiz Night. More details will follow.

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