On Monday, with snow forecast, the CCA team knew that external work could well slip slide to a halt but as the elements are almost the only thing outside the CCA team’s control they accepted the fact graciously. Besides there was such good news crowding in from every direction:
Here we go: Aimee Green and her dancers were at the Northumbland Championships last weekend and heavens, they danced out of their skins, as the results showed… The group had winners, a runner up, three making some fantastic finals.
In Aimee’s words ‘Katy Tate, who walked away with first prize in her category was absolutely stunning, she danced like she had never danced before.’ Frost Magazine is equally thrilled for them all, such wonderful news during a cold week. Well, at any time.
Back at the powerhouse, the team was fuelled with coffee by Red Shoes Bob as they got their heads together organising all sorts of activities, including Day Tours, with a consensus opting for Whitby (Fish and Chips). Margaret has been to Whitby, and had fish and chips – followed by an ice cream sitting on a bench overlooking the harbour like an old duck, before chasing a three year old around the beach. Though you probably won’t have a 3 year old to chase which could be all to the good.
It was then arranged that Tina would nip in on Friday to establish what people wanted to learn and create whilst attending the Flower Arranging group. But that’s not all, of course; the list is long. Next on the list was that the the team is actively seeking someone who can deliver Seated Exercise Classes.’
‘It seems an associate, Julie, knows a man who knows a man so we might just be lucky,’ said Marion.
Cultural Creatives were at work as usual, making lavender bags and heart shaped pin cushions. It’s such a happy group and Margaret hears they are like one big family. Joy has even ordered a buffet for the group courtesy of Di’s Diner.
Ah, the snow at last reached good old Brady Square, though gritters kept the approaches to the CCA safe for visitors, and… Bravo, Bravo. Carl the roofer braved the weather. Not such good news of Richard, though, the CCA’s lovely surveyor, who has a broken foot – ouchy! ‘Are his Bear Grills exploits to blame?’ pondered Marion. Whatever, the team and Frost Magazine sympathise and wish him a speedy recovery.
The Basic Sign Language course on Wednesday included Marion, Glenda, Deborah and Julie the trainer of course. It was fascinating and Marion is cockahoop with her certificate, as well as the BSL App on her phone, through which she can continue her training. Congratulations to you all.
An email was received from David Laidler letting the CCA know that Lesley Tye from EPNE training would be hosting a drop-in session on Friday, corresponding with the coffee morning, to see if there is any interest in free training on Cost of Living budgeting along with many other subjects of interest.
Of course the CCA was keen to celebrate International Women’s Day, and to raise awareness for women’s equality. A glass or two once home was the name of the game.
The tickets for the Redcoat Bitesize show went on sale during the week and sales are good. Added to that, news came that the refurbishment might be finished by May as the internal decorating is due to start very soon. The team have even been privy to the colour charts. Such good news.
But that’s the future, in the present 130 hats have been sent off to the Seafarers Mission, collected up by Andy Hayes for which the team were enormously grateful. AND Belle Cummings, who never lets the CCA down delivered a very large bag of baby wool to pass onto Biddick Academy who are looking for wool to use to knit bonding squares and teeny hats for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit project.
Finally, the turnout for the Friday coffee morning did not disappoint. Great food, good company, a great prize bingo and dates arranged with Tina the florist for two sessions March and April.
So, yet another busy and productive week, to be followed by a fun packed weekend with dancers and the wonderful Redeemed Christian Church of Christ. ‘Happy days in good old Brady Square,’says Marion, and Frost Magazine has to agree, and our readers too, who look forward to an update every week.
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