COMMUNITY NEWS
Chris Roberts
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 On Friday February 18, there will be Movies & Musicals at the Palmer Hall.  An evening of favourite classic songs from the West End, Broadway and Hollywood.  Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 7.30pm.  Tickets cost £5 from Fairford Post Office after Christmas.  For details, contact Steve on 01285 712189 or Pam on 01285 713087.

 On Tuesday February 22, the Community Bus will run a trip to Swindon Orbital departing Fairford at 10am and returning at 2pm.  Cost £3.50.  To book a seat or for more information, call at the Volunteer Bureau office in the Community Centre or ring on 01285 713852.

 The next meeting of Fairford and Lechlade Business Club will be on Thursday February 24 at 7.30pm at the Riverside House Hotel in Cirencester (next to Colt Car Company).  Guest speaker will be Will Fellows from The Carbon Trust speaking about “Making Business Sense of Climate Change”.  Booking is essential for this meeting.  If you would like more information about the Club or would like to join, please contact Chris Roberts on 01285 712150 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 New Line Dancing sessions strictly for fun and people with two left feet will be held on Mondays from 7.45pm till 8.45pm in the Palmer Hall.  Enquiries to 0193 751242.

 Little Lambs Baby and Toddler Group urgently need volunteers to prepare and serve cups of tea, coffee and the children’s snacks and drinks.  The group meets every Tuesday during term time at the Palmer Hall in Fairford.  Someone is needed who can spare one hour between 10.30am and 11.30am once a month (if there are enough volunteers, a rota will be set up).  It will involve making hot drinks for about 10-15 adults, preparing soft drinks and fruit for the children.  Then a little washing up.  This is a good way to meet new people.  The group would also like to welcome new parents or carers to take part in the play activities that will keep their little ones busy.  £1 per family.  First week free.  For more details, contact Louise Davies on 07773 913388 (daytime or early evening only).

 Dame Janet Trotter, the new Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, recently visited TS Raleigh, the Navy Training Corps set up for boys and girls from Fairford, Lechlade and surrounding villages.  She spent over two hours with the Cadets and afterwards said that she “was really impressed by the way the cadets at Fairford are developing under the skilled team of instructors.” 

 Following on from Fairford Primary School’s success in being awarded the Gold Singup Award in 2009, the children and staff are now celebrating receiving the Platinum Award.  It is believed the school is the first school in Gloucestershire and only the 49th in the whole country to receive this award.  There will be an official presentation after half term.

 Would you like to sponsor Fairford Festival 2011 taking place from June 2-5?  The Festival, which is a much-loved and well supported event, relies heavily on financial support from the local community and businesses.  Any amount from £25 upwards would be much welcomed and appreciated.  In return, you will be mentioned in the Diary of Events and on the website.  If you can help, please contact Trevor Hing on 01285 711122.