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As the name suggests, St James' chosen charity to benefit from the harvest funds this year is involved with supporting some of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged people who have no access to safe water. Their aim is to provide hand dug wells, water filters and boreholes along with health and hygiene education. In this year when we in this area have struggled through the wettest harvest on record it seemed impossible to think that the cry for safe water has never been more urgent or powerful in parts of the world which are only a 10hr flight away.

Dispite stage setting-up issues and a poor weather forecast this year's Proms in the Meadow was 'all right on the night'. In true British style Prom goers pitched up with overflowing picnic hampers and various seating or camping arrangements to be treated to a magnificent sunny Summer's evening and marvellous music provided by the Bristol Millenium Orchestra. Adding to the occasion was a great performance by internationally acclaimed tenor Richard Allen and some fabulous fireworks. A great event!

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On the weekend of 11th and 12th July, The Kathryn Hurley Dance Academy presented 'Seasons of Rhythm' showcasing the talent of local young dancers. The children performed in three shows over the course of the weekend to sell out audiences performing Ballet, Tap and Modern dances all with the theme of the different seasons. For example, the Baby Ballet class danced as Polar bears and Spring rabbits whilst the modern class sang 'The Sun Has Got His Hat On'. A raffle raised £226.80 for the deserving causes of St Peter's Hospice and Cancer Research UK. Becoming an annual event, the show is a highlight of the year with all the children having a fantastic time dressing up and performing for an audience on a stage with lightening, etc. For the audience it is a time to celebrate their children's achievements and the progress they have made over the year. A brilliant weekend for all!

For further information contact the Kathryn Hurley Dance Academy who hold regular dance classes in Iron Acton Parish Hall.

There are now details of the Iron Acton Horticultural Show schedule available. See the web page.

This year's Victorian evening is on Saturday 20th December. It will follow the same format as last year and is all about sharing some festive cheer. The committtee is already busy organising the event and are looking for a few new ideas for stalls. If you've a got an idea for a traditional Christmas stall, or indeed want a stall - please get in touch. The Grapevine has also learned that a plan for a village calendar (featuring the locals) is being hatched... all being well it will be available for sale on Victorian evening.

More at Victorian evening

It might not be just Quasi Modo that is deaf on Monday 14th July between 5.30pm and 8.30pm... The 6 bells of St James the Less will have a full peel rung. Should be a real treat.

The Grapevine hears that the Bristol - Yate bus will shortly by-pass Iron Acton... have your say:

http://www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/bf91524a-031b-45dd-8130-58818474bd4d