Get ready to liven up 2012 with Puss in Boots
Pantomime season is only around the corner, and Puss in Boots is coming to the Polesworth Memorial Hall on January 28th 2012!!
The fantastical story of Puss in Boots follows the life of a very clever cat who
assists his master through adventure and adversity to defeat evil. This
pantomime is suitable for all the family and performed by the renowned
Great Barr Musical Theatre Company.Tickets are on sale now ! don't delay
book your tickets early, for an event to look forward to in the new year
prices are: Adults £5, Childern £3, Family of 4 £15
For more information or to reserve tickets for the event please contact Judy Nestor on 01827893122 or email:judynestor@tsicali.co.uk
THE 75th
POLESWORTH CARNIVAL
Once again the Polesworth Carnival will be returning to the playing fields of Polesworth, but this year to celebrate its 75th anniversary. To mark this special occasion the event will extend over the whole weekend, with the anniversary carnival parade, fairground; fun and games on Saturday 2nd July and the Midlands marching band competition on Sunday 3rd July. As always this is an event not to be missed, and whats more we need your help!
The Polesworth Community Association will have a stall within the carnival field, with an array of fantastic home-made cakes, biscuits, sweets and treats. In addition our vintage stall will be selling your donated books.
So if you're a bit of a Jamie Oliver in the kitchen or have a treasure trove of books, toys or board games any contributions would be a welcome addition to the stall and gratefully received. If you would like to make any donations please contact Keith on 01827 892117.
In addition to the usual events on carnival day, Polesworth Community Association have gone one better this year and organized a frog racing competition!! If you haven't tried it before the aim is to be the first person to flip your wooden frog to the finish line... its a little trickier than it sounds! So if you have never had a go before why not come down and check it out!
The carnival field will be open from 12:00 on Saturday 2nd July. The Polesworth Community Association stall is located in the lower field. So if you want so come down and have a treat or two or even just to try something new! We look forward to seeing you down there!
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We had an exceptional amount of bric-a-brac and books donated for our Carnival Stall from many 200 club members and friends. We also received some marvellous cakes with very many cooked by our committee members and spouses.
AS A RESULT WE FINISHED THE DAY SOLD OUT OF CAKES AND DRINKS
the following analysis shows a truly welcome income over expenditure on the day of £336.14 as shown in the analysis included below
Special thanks must go to the Management Committee, their spouses and the Trustees who made the effort to help man the stall on the community sports field on the Saturday
INCOME
Cash takings from all activities (icl. £50 float) £443.77
EXPENDITURE
Purchases from BOOKERS (120 cans,96 cup drinks,48 bottled water) 47.63
Thank-you to Sandra Hill for Electricity 10.00
FLOAT 50.00
Total Expense 107.63
INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE £336.14
NHS Blood Donation
The Polesworth Community Hall has now become a local blood donation center. Upcoming donations will be happening on:
23rd May 2011
Interestingly some 96% of the population rely on the other 4% to give blood, thus blood donation is evermore important. So, if your generally healthy aged 17-65, do something amazing and give blood.
For more information for what is involved when giving blood, who can give blood please visit the NHS website at www.blood.co.uk
for full list of dates see special events page.