“A Christmas Wrap” at St Thomas Church on Sat 16th December raised over £1,230 and donations still coming in for the Disaster Emergency Committee.

The audience was entertained by; The Three Stooges - The official and amazing accompanists; Eleanor Goldsmith (piano), Steve Wadley (Bass Guitar and Phil Thomas (drummer). Celtic Collectors - who gave us some real festive cheer with their band of eight singers accompanied by Tony Forster’s excellent guitar playing. Mayhem Youth Theater with excerpts from their forthcoming “Oliver”. O Holy Night (duet) Helen Stidolph Soprano and Joe Facchiano tenor. Beatboxing freestyle by Dewi, Max OCB and Mike-Rafone (amazing beats!). Festive Poems by Alison Mothersdale (also our compere) and John Pullen.

Justin Salmon - Singer/song write Delighting the audience.

Rev’d Catherine Haynes and the Parish of St Thomas Church.

Apologies from Catherine Jenkins who couldn’t make the rescheduled date.

The organisers would like to thank all the local businesses who displayed posters and donated raffle prizes and a special shout out to Handyman House for assisting with ticket sales and Dee!

Also, a big thank you to everyone who made the effort to support the event whether buying a ticket or helping out with the refreshments.

Particular thanks to Bill Leddington.