The Midgley Pace Egg raised a total of
£928.48 this year, an increase on the amount in previous years. The money will
be split between three chosen charities; The Alzheimer's Society,
Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team and The Great Generation, all
three of which the cast have strong feelings about
supporting.
The day was extremely successful, and
it was estimated that every performance (excluding Banksfield Estate) attracted
over 100 people. The added performance at The New Delight Inn, Blackshaw was
also very enjoyable and well received and this will now become a permanent
fixture in the running order. The interaction and atmosphere generated by the
people who came along to watch was superb too, and this really does take the
performances to the next level.
We found ourselves without costumes and
certain props just a couple of months ago, but after a plea for help we were
delighted with the number of people and organisations that came forward to
support us. We would like to thank the following: British Recycled
Products, Heart Gallery, Luddenden Mayor’s Fund,
Pre-Treatment Technologies and the Parent Teachers Association,
all of whom are based in the Calder Valley. Each donated £100 to the cause and
without their financial input it would have been extremely difficult to find the
money to fund the Pace Egg this year.
We were also fortunate enough to have
the voluntary help of Vanessa Kay, Nerys Rolinson and Sally
Kinton along with the Blackshaw Head Ladies Arts and Crafts Group.
Their support has been magnificent and the costumes were made to an exceptional
standard and will be worn by Midgley Pace Eggers for many years. The materials
used for the new costumes and props were also sourced locally from Ribbon
Circus and Mytholmroyd Builders Merchants. Thanks must also go to
Mytholmroyd Scout Group who allowed us to use their facilities to rehearse
in over the past few months and also let us use their minibus to transport us
around the 10 performance points on the day; Geraint Harris volunteered
to be our driver and we’re thankful for his help.
To conclude, once again the Midgley
Pace Egg proved a very successful and enjoyable day for the crowds who came to
watch and really indicates that events such as this are built on firm
foundations laid by the good heart and spirit of the Calder Valley people. We
look forward to next year, and the many years that lie
ahead.
Billy
Painter
