NEWS FROM THE FUND RAISING FRONT OF ST. NICHOLAS, NORTON CANON

We continued with our fund raising by holding the Promises and Goods Auction on 21st April at the Village Hall. Those who turned out, and there were plenty of them, had an enjoyable social evening with sausage and chips at half time. That in itself was worth the entrance fee.

With auction lots, entrance fees and donations, the total banked was £4,691. A magnificent effort and our thanks go to all those who donated auction lots, and to those who came and bid. The sight and sound of our Vicar in full flow was something to behold. There is, however, no truth in the rumour that Brightwells have entered into discussions on a contract.

We have recently been successful in obtaining more grants, including from The Rowlands Trust for £1,000, the Garfield Weston Foundation for £3,000, The Allchurches Trust for £200 and Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust have pledged £1,000 towards development costs.

We now look forward to our Summer Event on 7th July at the Village Hall. Fuller details will be found elsewhere in this issue, but it will be an evening of Live Entertainment with a Hog and Beef Roast.

Draw tickets will be on sale, or can be purchased before the night. Only £1 per ticket, although an outlay of only £5 buys a book. You will have the chance to win a leather three piece suite, three cash prizes, plus opportunities of other prizes.

All who came to the Auction thought it was good value for money and this Summer Event should help us to keep up our reputation for providing a fun evening.

Julian Gallimore,