Here's the press release that sums it up nicely. I must be honest I would have bought every one of these beautiful vintage wedding gowns - I especially loved the 1970's ones.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release - Photo
Opportunities on Request
Community Village Summer Fete Raises £1500 for Parish Church
Restoration Fund
Saturday 26th May at 11am marked the start of the
Abercarn Community Fete at Ysgol Cwm Gwyddon, in aid of the restoration and upkeep
of St Luke’s Church, Abercarn and raised over £1500 towards it.
The community, including Ysgol Cwm Gwyddon and Abercarn
Primary schools, also put together an exhibition of vintage wedding dresses
that were all worn for marriage ceremonies over the last 40 years, and a local
history exhibition in the “top club”.
Amongst attractions at the fete were tea and cake, a fancy
dress parade for children with the theme of kings and queens, grill, face painting by Blush Tanning and Beauty - Newbridge,
bouncy castle and stalls – all provided and organised by the community – local residents,
the schools, the P.T.A’s and local businesses. Abercarn’s “new” library was
also represented, a raffle and stalls incorporated jewellery, books and plants;
in addition to the tombola.
Entertainment was provided by local singers Robert Knight
and Kelly Mantle and the North Celynen Brass Band. The fete was endorsed by and
attended by the Bishop Dominic of the Monmouth diocese.
Rev. Alicia Baker said “We are very grateful to everyone for
their support of the restoration fund. The fete was a huge success and it was
wonderful to see the community come together to celebrate the jubilee.”
The Welsh Church has recently secured a 12 month extension
on its lease from the Presbyterian Church in Wales, and local residents are
aiming to raise the £80,000 necessary to restore the Grade II listed
building. If you would like to donate
mannequins for the exhibition or would like to find out more about the
Restoration Fund please contact Rev. Alicia Baker at 01495 243919
For further information, quotes or photograph, please
contact:
Rev. Baker
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