Flying the Flag for CROWS
In gloriously sunny conditions a group of CROWS - Ken, Kasher, Duncan, Kris, Gareth, Mick and Frank H - were involved with the preparation, setting-up, running, dismantling and re-storing of the gazebo and displays that made up CROWS' contribution to the Todmorden Country Fair held in Centre Vale Park.
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| 1. CROWS: The flying banner! |
The whole event had a friendly, community-based feel to it as individuals, couples and family groups strolled around the idyllic location, visited trade and charity stalls, took part in activities . . . or just enjoyed eating ice cream!
Here's how it went:
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| 2. "Faster guys, there's another 30 pictures needing your 'blu-tacking' skills." |
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| 3. "Neat work, Duncan - mind that frozen shoulder!" |
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| 4. Easel board display to catch the eye . . . |
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| 5. . . with a Cranberry Dam boardwalk display. |
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| 6. Kris! This is no time to sit around . . . |
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| 7. . . . "Mmm! The 'three block' juggle. Very impressive! Anyone else got any skills?" . . . |
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| 8. . . . and the First Prize for best home-made marmalade goes to CROWS (courtesy of Kasher). |
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| 9. Engaging with the public! |
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| 10. Stay awake, Mick . . . or we'll set Elsie onto you! . . . |
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| 11. . . . and here is LC (Elsie); the Lakeland Terrier-Collie cross Raring to go . . . and very keen on rounding up her favourite woolly friends . . . |
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| 12. . . . and here they are, but not so woolly after a shearing session. |
This was a most enjoyable day. The fine weather attracted large crowds. The CROWS 'stall' had a steady stream of visitors. More people now seem to be aware of our organisation and we received many compliments on the quality and extent of our work. Thank you.
The new gazebo, larger than its predecessor, had its first outing and proved easier to handle! Erecting and collapsing in fine weather was useful practice for when conditions will be less favourable! CROWS will be 'on show' in Todmorden Town Hall in July (Community Volunteering Fair) and at the Blackshaw Head Fete in September. Come along and enjoy.
