A week to go

 

The Manley's came up trumps tonight and erected their old folk backcloth to the huge area of white behind the village hall's stage.

It looks fab. 

They are a powerful force   the Manleys ...a bit like The Tracey's out of THUNDERBIRDS.

Director Kira sorted out the sound checks for Chelsea ( our solo female singer) and she sounded fantastic as did the folk trio brought by Alun ( who won many a bread catagory in the Flower Show)

Affable Despot Jason slapped me on the shoulder and quipped " Bloody hell John I think we may have a fab show!" 

And I think he maybe right..

One choir has suddenly backed out but ive thrown myself at the feet of my choir and i think they will fill the gap nicely.

The show,isnt just a silly village show in my opinion

( which in some daft way of course it is)

Its a suture which binds people and community together. 

Something to be vaguely proud of 

Something to be shared

And celebrated  

And enjoyed

" I'll need a massive drink on Friday night" Kira shared before we left the hall

And we all agreed rather 

vociferously , like teenagers at their first party