August Bank Holiday weekend saw two events in Great Chishill – the first the wedding of Fiona Russell to David Hall – Congratulations.
The reception was held in a marquee at May Street Farm by kind permission of Pamela and Terry Ingles. Fiona’s parents, Stella and Nigel generously allowed the use of the marquee the next day for a fund raising event for St Swithuns Church. The event was billed as ‘Having a Laugh’ and consisted of an afternoon of entertainment by comedy duo Danny Platton and Pat Nearney.
More than 100 people were entertained all afternoon by this very talented couple who sang, played guitar and washboard, reminding us of many of the ‘old songs’ – ‘My old man’s a dustman’, ‘Wild Rover’, ‘Black Velvet Band’ etc.
There was some stand up comedy – jokes mainly based around Norfolk (with accent to match), and some very funny mime. A splendid lunch of pulled pork burgers with all the trimmings (crackling, stuffing, apple sauce etc) followed by apple crumble and custard, was included in the ticket price – well done to all involved. It was a lovely sunny day and a good opportunity for a village ‘get together for a good cause.
The event raised a total of £1085 for the church restoration fund and a further £100 was raised for the Teenage Cancer Trust as a ‘thank you’ for the use of the field.
