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Margarete & Palina
The Vale of Evesham group extends from Evesham and Badsey in the south to Inkberrow in the north, and Alcester in the east, and we welcome interest from all who live within easy reach of this area. We are always on the lookout for new supporters who could be hosts, or who could help with fund-raising, or simply assist in our activities when the mothers and children are here.
We host mothers and children aged between 5 and 7 for 10 days in the summer, and our objective is to offer a holiday with fresh food and fresh air away from contamination, and also organising a range of activities for the children.
If you are interested and would like to know more about us, please do get in touch.
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Contact Name:
Rosemary McHattie
Telephone:
01789 766055
Email:
rosemarybr@ymail.com
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Vale of Evesham News
Classic Car Show and Country Fayre
Evesham group are holding a Classic Car Show and Country Fayre on Sunday 29th April.
It will be held in one of our member’s garden at Hody’s Place, Manor Road, Wickhamford, Nr. Evesham WR11 7SA from 2pm. There will be refreshments, various stalls and children’s play area.
Song and music recital on Friday 20 May at St Mary Magdalene Church in Richmond
The recital will feature young professional musicians, including musical director and tenor Michael McLoughlin, a Richmond local, who offered to put on this concert for us.
It will be a great evening suitable for all the family, with raffle and bar. The programme is light classical and popular music. Tickets are priced at £12.50 (advance sales), £15 (on the door) and £10 (concession).
And, to make it an even more special occasion, there is also a pre-concert reception on Richmond Venturer (the barge which will host the childrens’ holiday). Richmond Venturer will cruise down river late afternoon/early evening from its dock in Kingston and be moored on Richmond riverside for the occasion.
Special tickets (£25) are available for the concert and reception (with complimentary drinks). For those who want a VERY special evening and would like to join the barge in Kingston, there are a limited 12 cruise package tickets at £50 each which include the hosted cruise to Richmond, reception and concert.
If you would like to purchase tickets or know more, please see the leaflet or contact ccp.concert@gmail.com.
Barn Dance
13th May, Barn Dance, 7.30pm – 11pm, @ Springhill, Lower moor, Pershore. Contact as above.
Classic Car Show
1st may, Classic Car show, 2pm @ Hodys Place, Wickhamford WR11 7SA
Contact as above.
Quiz night
Dates- 18th march quiz night 7.30pm £5 each (inc light snacks) @ the Round of Gras, Badsey. WR11 7XQ contact: jo fairclough 07962023883
Inkberrow Sinfonia
Saturday 25th September 7.30pm Concert performed by
Inkberrow Sinfonia, at St Peter’s Church, Inkberrow, Worcs.
Programme includes variations on a Rococo theme by Tchaikovsky, performed by Rowena Calvert.
Concert in Evesham
Friday 20th August 7.30pm : Concert performed by The Quiristers at St Peter’s Church, Bengeworth, Evesham.
Summer News
This year’s Visit took place from July 5th – 18th. We hosted 5 children aged between 4 and 7, who each came with their mother, and Valentina, our superb interpreter.
Each child and mum stayed with a host in the Vale of Evesham area, and attended all the activities arranged in a busy programme. Although the highlight of the 2 weeks is always a trip to the Midland Safari Park, many other outings are very successful, including canoeing, riding, boat trips, and barbecues. The final party, when the mums prepare all the delicious savoury dishes, had a wonderful atmosphere, and Roman, the youngest child, who is disabled, was presented with a mobility vehicle by the lady who provides the riding.
The children were a delight, and played so well with each other, never falling out or arguing, and the mums were very appreciative. It was a very enjoyable fortnight for hosts and visitors alike. Valentina, our regular interpreter, always prepares the mums in advance, giving them a copy of the programme before they arrive, so they have an idea of what to expect. She is a valued friend of all of us, and excellent in her role. With her help, we are planning to produce a recipe book of Belarusian recipes which we hope will be available for fund-raising.
Fundraising News
2010 has been a busy year for the Vale of Evesham Group. With fund-raising in mind, we put on a very successful pub Quiz in March, ‘collected’ at a local shopping centre, and with the help of Pershore Rotary, at a Motorway service station; and finally, on April 25th we hosted a Classic Car Show in a beautiful setting of a private garden belonging to one of our supporters. As well as over 30 classic cars on show, we had the good fortune to be helped by Edd China, from Wheeler Dealers, who brought his ‘Shed Car’ and took people on rides around the neighbourhood.
