Preservation Society News

Report on 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Around 100 people gathered in the village hall on the evening of Saturday 28th September for a very enjoyable ‘Wine & Cheese Quiz’ which followed the style of the 40th bash in 2009. There was a very jolly and sociable atmosphere throughout the evening (judging by the general noise level) as palates and memories were tested. By the end of the evening nearly £500 had been raised from the proceeds of ticket sales and raffles etc. After a donation to the village hall expenses, approx. £220 was donated to FRA for the Beckspoo’ fund, leaving a similar, very welcome amount, for FPS funds.

Many thanks to all those who contributed to the success of the evening, including; Hobbs House Bakery for kindly donating the bread, The COOP in Downend and Winterbourne for providing biscuits and pickles and also Tesco in Staple Hill. Tim Lambert Carpentry donated 2 hours labour in the raffle and Rachael Mather a 1 hour reflexology voucher; there were also two £10 vouchers from Catherine Gibb Beauty. Thanks also to Majestic Wine for their donations and, indeed, some other private donations as well.

The list of thanks also has to include Jayne Watkins and Emma Kembery as two of the key organisers, plus Richard Hill (who appears to be an expert with the cheese knife) and many other unsung volunteers, without whom this sort of village event is just not possible! Finally, I need to mention Charlie Watkins on the bar and Paul Kembery as the out-going chairman of FPS after many years of service to Frenchay. Thank you all very much on behalf of those who attended, no doubt the funds will be put to good use.

Hugh Whatley (newly arrived in the chair of FPS)

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