3 STORIES I'VE WRITTEN FOR THE BURY FREE PRESS
- Jamie-Paige
- May 3, 2019
- 3 min read
Story 1:
Organizers are gearing up for another Euston Rural Pastimes country fair fundraisers for St Nicholas Hospice Care and the East Anglian Air Ambulance after last year’s success of raising £40,000 for the charities.
Previously, around 10,000 people attended Euston park to see a variety of agricultural demonstrations. Miranda McCoy, St Nicholas Hospice Care community fundraiser, said: “The organizing committee has supported us for many years, and we consider ourselves extremely lucky to be one of the many benefiting charities of such a brilliant event.”
Chris Fogden, the chairman of the organisation committee, said: “I am very pleased, on behalf of a wonderful band of volunteers to be able to donate the money raised from the event to such excellent causes.”
This year’s event will take place on Sunday June 9 and has two new features, as well as a flower festival hosted by St Genevieve’s church. All proceeds from the event will be split between the two charities as well as other local good causes.
Story 2:
The Bury St Edmund's Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (BSEAODS) were surprised on Wednesday, when Debbie Turner was in the audience of their performance of The Sound of Music.
Debbie played in the Hollywood adaptation of the musical, acting as Marta Von Trapp, the seven year old character.
The cast had the pleasure of meeting the actress, during a warm-up, before their second performance at the Theatre Royal, in the town.
Eleni South and Oonagh Cantillon, who play Marta Von Trapp in the current production, had the chance to ask Debbie about her time performing alongside Julie Andrews and the rest 1965 cast.
The two Marta's, with the rest of the BSEAODS cast, were taking on her advice on how to boost their confidence and face their stage fright.
Debbie commented: "Getting and keeping children involved in the arts today is so important. It teaches them to read, how to become disciplined and make them very well-rounded individuals. it comes in handy in all aspects of life" This performance was Debbie's first visit to the Theatre Royal and she thoroughly enjoyed her experience, and the performance.
The theatre companies debut director, Alec Taylor said: "We're absolutely delighted to have had Debbie backstage with our young cast members and offering her advice. This is definitely a moment that's going to be cherished in these budding actors' memories for years to come!"
Debbie, who lives in the USA, was visiting family in Suffolk when she attended the performance as friends of hers were in the cast. She has recorded a video, that is up on the Bury St Edmund's amateur operatic and dramatic society's facebook page, saying: "I would like to invite you all to see the sound of music production at the Theatre royal, Bury St. Edmund's."
If you want to support the society, tickets are £10.50 and the Sound of Music production is running until Saturday, May 11.
Tickets are still available and it's not performed on Sundays or Monday. You can find out more information from the theatre website.
Story 3:
The St Edmundsbury Sailing and Canoeing Association (SESCA) are getting involved with the annual RYA "push the boat out" campaign, along with hundreds of other clubs nationwide.
Lackford Lakes is holding an open day this Sunday 10.30am to 4pm, giving anyone over the age of seven, a sailing taster session.
Representatives including the Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Mildenhall Sea Cadets, Suffolk Scouts and WASH Sailablity will be at the event ready to answer any questions you may have.
This event is weather permitting, but the "have-a-go" campaign gives everyone a chance to try sailing for free.
The event has helped more than 90,000 people experience sailing in the last five years, with many joining a club or signing up for courses after they've attended.
If you want to sail, you will need to bring soft soled shoes, a change of clothes and a towel because it's likely you'll get wet.
“Sailing is such an accessible sport and many people aren’t aware of the opportunities available close to them or how affordable the sport can be” said Mike Steele from SESCA. “We’re inviting the local community to come down to have a go at sailing, see what the club has to offer and get involved.”
The SESCA run events from March until November, and they also run coaching sessions and sailing courses for members.
For full details about the event visit www.westsuffolksailing.org.uk or follow the SESCA on facebook.
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