...We live in challenging times, as well many of our local communities are all to well aware. So it has been a pleasure and privilege to be able to be part of the celebrations in the communities of Ashburton and Buckfastleigh over this last week, at the commencement of this festive season.
Last Friday night, the Rotary Club of Ashburton/Buckfastleigh put on its annual charity Christmas Concert at St Luke's Church, with music provided by the Newton Abbot Orchestra under Maestro Rob Young. They played a selection of seasonal works, carols and even a couple of world premiere pieces. A lovely evening well attended by local residents, with even some of the audience coming from Chudleigh. Thank you to all who participated, their families and the audience, and members of the St Luke's who helped raise £738 for the chosen charities.
Sunday night, the Mayor of Ashburton Cllr. Donald Distin held his Civic Service in the Methodist Church. An evening of carols and readings, performances by the Primary School and members of the In-Con singers. A joyous but reflective celebration of this time of year, into which a lot of volunteers had put a lot of their time to make the evening such a memorable success. Thank you one and all.
Last but by no means least, on Tuesday night the Mayor of Buckfastleigh Cllr. Denise Rudgley held a 'Carols by Candlelight' event in the Town Hall. The residents attending together with members of the local youth club, joined in a selection of favourite carols and a brilliant rendition of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'. Again than you to everyone who made this such a special evening...
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