Recreation Committee Events
Panto : A Lad in a Manger - Friday 9 December 2011
The
production of a “Lad in a Manger” by the cast of the community of Little Berkhamsted
was “fantastic”. The witty jokes resulted in hoots of laughter by both young and
old alike. The songs and music were great. The little donkey and the 3 Kings stole the show.
The warm cosy atmosphere created in the community hall was what Christmas entertainment is
all about.
Well done to all involved and thanks for raising £730.50 for Home-Start Welwyn Hatfield.
Kerry
Kerry Robinson, Manager
Home-Start Welwyn Hatfield
Village Fete - Sunday 3 July 2011
With a lovely sunny day, a fantastic time was had by all, there was plenty to do from rides for the children a dog show for the animal lovers. Pimms and a chance to win a ride in an exclusive car of your choice and afternoon tea with home made cakes.
The BBQ was super. Punch and Judy, the Slippery pole and Billy tin can were among the favourites and who couldn’t resist Kevin’s piglets, Bill’s birds and the gentle sweet ponies to ride on. All this came together with the help of a super team of helpers setting up running a stall managing the car park and taking down after. The Fete was overseen by a small dedicated sub-committee. So our thanks go to Simon, Vicky, John and Claire [Five Horseshoes] who raised £3,600.
The money will be spent this year on setting up 5-aside football in the autumn, improvements in the play area and hopefully repainting the inside of the village hall we also have among our commitments the church and our Christmas fund.
The date for next years Fete: SUNDAY 1st JULY 11.30 – 4 pmOnce more thank you to everyone.
Sandie Ash
Chairman, Little Berkhamsted Recreation Committe.
Jack and the Beanstalk - 10, 12 & 13 December 2008
Little Berkhamsted’s Stage School once again pulled out all the stops for their annual panto, with the wonderful production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ on 10th, 12th and 13th December.
Playing to enthusiastic audiences of all ages, with a full house for the final show, the cast and production team provided a most memorable occasion. Clearly enjoying themselves to the full, the cast brought new life to the well known story line with a fizzy mixture of topical humour, ‘creative interpretation’ of the script, and - above all - a real enthusiasm for the great traditions of Pantomime.
With the scene set by the excellent Stranger and Junior, Jack and his Mother expertly took the plot forward. Penelope the Cow played her heart out and Dame Isobel - in her key role - somehow managed to maintain the structure of the script whenever ad-libbing broke out around her! Meanwhile, Harp entranced us all. The awesome Giant (can such tall actors really exist?) frightened the life out of everyone and his Wife was truly a sight to behold! And, amidst all of this, Jack’s ‘prompt’ put in a performance that was simply heroic.
The performances on stage were more than complemented by the skills of those who provided the artistry for the inventive scenery, the stunning costumes, the dramatic lighting and musical effects. And as ever, the expertise and dedication of the Stage School Director shone through the entire production. Photos of the show are on the village web site. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Proceeds went to the worthy local charity Christmas Alone, so many thanks to everyone who supported the event. And to those who didn’t make it, you missed a real treat. So - book early for next year!
J.O’R
See the photo gallery for some pictures of the event.