______Wednesday, 6th April, 1994 8 THE TEESDALE MERCURY Sparkling moments in a show fymfrom Women's Institutes that has lots of love in the air Ladies report on the action at their meetings Love was most definitely in the air when a lively production ROMALDKIRK with, and an extensive and most of The Boyfriend, written by by Jackie Smith interesting report on the Sandy Wilson, was performed by Members were disappointed Durham federation council pupils at Barnard Castle School. that Mrs W. Griffin was unable meeting at Spennymoor w as The play, set in the 1920s, to attend, due to a relative being given by Mrs Vera Hughes, vice centres around a girls' high class ill. president. Various items of cor­ finishing school in Nice. There We discussed the resolutions respondence were presented by are lots of lively songs and for the triannual meeting to be Mrs Jill Grey, secretary, and it dances plus brightly beaded cos­ held in Birmingham, which led was agreed that light refresh­ tumes. to a lively debate, as we had ments for the open evening A rich young heiress Polly some spare time. Members who would be provided by our mem­ Browne, played by Louise Defty, attended the Startforth birthday bers. falls in love with a messenger party had a most enjoyable Above: These three loving boy Tony, Mark Shaw. She has evening. Gwen Wall also enjoyed MIDDLETON couples are, from the left, doubts about whether he really seeing the Phantom of the by Anne Tbulson George Bartlett and Clair loves her or her money, but Opera. We had the report of the Mrs Jean Black gave us a very McGuinness, David March everything turns out all right spring council meeting and interesting talk on how to press and Morag Turnbull, and when he is revealed as the heard all about the variety and flowers and mount them on Katie Yeadon and Giles Gale. wealthy son of Lord and Lady high standard of the competition card. Brockhurst, Julian Ralph and for a dressed wellie. We all signed a card to be sent Ben Scott. Lilian Mills, president, gave to Joyce Jackson, who is now &&&& ■&&& & Polly's father, Patrick Murray, Love lorn stars of the show us a slide show from her visit to working in China. Raffle tickets rekindles his love for the school's Louise Defty and Mark Shaw Oberannergau in 1970 when the for the NFWI draw were on sale. Left: Tom Carney is between owner Madame Dubonnet, cost was only £67. This produc­ It was decided that our knit­ Suzanna Carroll and Kate played by Sophie Wardle, when house. Stage manager was tion is put on every ten years by ted jumpers will be donated to Williamson, who had a grand he pays a visit to his daughter. Andrew Waddington. He was the local village people. They put Cliff Burr age for his children's assisted by Scott Hendry, Lee time at the fancy dress party All the cast gave good so much time and effort into the charities. Preparations were accounts of themselves, and Moore, Adam Parry, Anthony play. It was very interesting. We made for our birthday party there were some sparkling Short and Robert Sloan. The Rev all agreed Lilian and George next month. Two members moments in the production, John Moore took care of the have not changed very much agreed to attend Romaldkirk 0 0 in the first] which was enjoyed by large lighting, aided by George over the years. The raffle was birthday party on 14th April. -KB late notice i Jobs around the house audiences. Simpson and William Stephen. won by Heather Iceton. The Pam Philips read out the resolu­ ,peal. They felt Ian Sutcliffe conducted the Ian Burke was in charge of competition, to dress a wooden tions to he voted on at the trien­ orchestra made up of Jonathan the scenery. Maria Waddington, spoon, was won by Agnes nial general meeting and jjat of view before Dowden, John Seddon, Alan helped by Emily Cundick and Barker; 2, Maureen Lind. reminded members of the class­ jsffiitsverdict High Etherley PAINTING MISS JORDAN Currie, Jon Snowdon, Nick Hill, Fabiola Tone, did the make-up. Hostesses for the evening were es at Denman College. and Coon Ken Robinso! Ivor Tittel, Susan Blakeburn Costumes were provided by Gwen Wall and Jo Bland. Our Jean Henderson gave an to councillors at | Decorators DECORATING SCHEER and Alex Walter. They provided Homburgs. Wardrobe mistress next meeting is on 14th April at account of the county annual 18 years experience. All types of Intemal/Extemal lively arrangements of flapper was Mrs Helen McGill and the Romaldkirk Reading Rooms. meeting which she and I attend­ $ t control meetinj Interior/Exterior •idiy. He asked Specialists in the home. Tel. Decorating work undertaken. music throughout the perfor­ house manager was the Rev ed. Doris Turner won the sur­ mance. Robin Walter. NEWBIGGIN prise box and Jenny Finn won stills about when t Free Estimates RAY GOLDSBROUGH Neat, efficient, quality work at rea­ sonable rates. The show was produced by The cast and crew gave a spe­ by Je a n Sm ith the competition, a pet photo. was issued, Tel. (0388) 832608 Teesdale 650844 10 years professional experience. Nicholas Wilson and chore­ cial thanks to their 'goffer' Miss Mrs Christine Mitchell, presi­ itaing officer Ke 10% discount for O.A.Ps ographed by Andrew Moor- Susan Hutchinson. dent, welcomed members. We BARNARD CASTLE I replied that he h Tel. 0833 690532 were treated to a talk on nursing by Grace Borrowdale j ^sraed only recen D. W. WALTON in a remote and desolate part of At our meeting in March the ^ appeal and full d the world. Our speaker, who speaker, Mrs J. Atkin, gave a #) sapplied only a STONEMASON/BUILDER wishes to remain anonymous, SUITES & 'CARPETS-’ very interesting talk on genealo­ j tfiier. He had writ! All building work Professionally Cleaned gave us an insight into primitive gy, tracing your family tree. She conditions within a small native told us to look after old family $ asking for residj undertaken. Full Professional Qualifications j station. It proved to be extreme­ bibles, diaries, photographs and fred 28 days from M w bw tf Nafanel Carpet OMnwsAMocklen Fireplaces built to suit ly interesting and informative. papers which can be a wealth of z give any opinions Woodworm, Woodrot For FREE Estimates and Advice ring Mrs Kathleen Teward gave a information. 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