One of our roving reporters who was a satisfied audience member reports that   .........

Starting promptly at the advertised time of 7.30pm, the audience in the Methodist Church on Saturday 29 April was entertained for over two hours to the sound of The Switched on Swing Band.  This 8-piece band comprised of saxophones, guitar, percussion, keyboard and even (once) a tuba!
 
This popular band, who practises weekly in the church hall, played a variety of mainly big band music that had been suitably arranged for playing by a small ensemble.  Well over thirty favourites and well known tunes were enjoyed by all.  These tunes included two that had been sung by the Carpenters, one of which was We’ve Only Just Begun.  Other tunes included Moondance, Summertime, Fly Me to the Moon, Blueberry Hill, Moonriver, the Muppets’ theme tune, and A Few of My Favourite Things from the Sound of Music.  Interspersing the tunes was band leader Barry, one of the saxophonists, who, with great humour, told those present a little about the music they were playing.  He even cracked a number of jokes, some of which were about animals!

​Refreshments were served in the church hall during the interval.
 
The sound coming from these talented musicians was terrific!  As the evening progressed, many in the audience could be seen “swinging” in their seats in time to the rhythm of the music.  A great evening was had by all those who were present and £250 was raised for Church funds.

Thanks again to the Switched on Swing band for the concert.

Easter day broke with lovely sunshine. The chapel looked lovely with Easter lillies bought but members of the congregation in memory and celebration of loved ones. Farai reminded us during the service that whilst we should remember Easter is also about new life and renewal. Farai had done a lovely altar display which was rapidly dismantled but it included candles which were lit at the start of the service when the lillies were highlighted. After the service chocolate biscuits were enjoyed as a first taste for many who had given chocolate up for Lent. 

Many of you will have met our new minister but how many of you have spotted that our church notice board is now up to date? After being blown away in the winter storms, it was rescued and remounted and has now been updated with our new minister Rev Farai Mapamula. You can also read her introductory entry to her own page accessible on the home page as FARAI'S BIT

 A reasonable well attended event raising money for Kidney Research UK. The weather helped with its sunny outlook bringing out few more people. A total of £85 will be sent off to this charity.