How fortunate we were to have such wonderful weather for the Fest weekend!
The marquees were erected on Wednesday and two days of hard work ensured
that all was ready for the Ceilidh on Friday night. The Hat Band were
fantastic, everyone rose to the occasion and danced the night away,
although sometimes going completely in the wrong direction, which really
just added to the fun.
Saturday dawned with blue skies and a few white
fluffy clouds. Another flurry of activity ensued, putting up signs,
setting up stalls and
generally tidying up in preparation for the afternoon. The Fest duly
opened and it seemed that most of the village turned out to enjoy the
attractions, stalls, competitions and Marnhull Show. Grateful thanks
to Anthony Wilkinson and the Show Committee for their hard work and
support.
We were serenaded by the Bell Street Jazz band and dined on
delicious cream teas, savouries and ice creams. We were entertained
at the fun
dog show, had a visit from the Air Ambulance (a big thank you to
Max and his crew) and had a special fly past, courtesy of The Red
Arrows,
who were quite spectacular.
The evening entertainment commenced with
the very talented Jamie Colmer and was followed by the equally
talented 7 piece band ‘In colour’ who
played an energetic, toe tapping mix of funk and soul. Many thanks
to them for making it such a fabulous evening.
The fireworks were
incredible! Every year we wonder how the technicians can better
last year’s display and every year they manage to
do just that. We hope that you all enjoyed it.
Sunday was the great clear up day. Many thanks to those kind
souls who valiantly turned out to litter pick and help with all
the taking
down and putting away. By late Sunday afternoon the recreation
ground was spotless and ready for our closing Songs of Praise
service. Unfortunately
the rain would not hold off any longer but it didn’t dampen
the spirits.
There was a good attendance by all three churches
and an uplifting variety of hymns completed a great weekend.
Very many thanks
to the singers and musicians from Blandford Evangelical Church
for
generously
giving up their time to play for us and a big thank you to
Anne Elsworth and Debra Ingham Barrow for providing a lovely tea
afterwards.
As Chairman of the Fest Committee, I would like to thank
all the committee members for their unstinting hard work and for
retaining
their senses
of humour under pressure! Many thanks to all our helpers,
without whom the setting up and taking down would take twice as long.
Very special
thanks to Tony Clarke, Dave Adlem, Ash Young, Josh Young
and
Max Hoskins for working incredibly hard throughout the event.
Finally
thank you to everyone who attended or supported the event, I hope
you all enjoyed the weekend and if anyone would
like to
join the committee, or has any comments, please come along
to the AGM
which will be held late September/early October. Look out
for the posters!
Thank you once again for your continued support.
Jim Nesbitt
Chairman C2000 Committee.
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