St Pauls School P.T.A. and The Chipperfield Theatre Group are holding a Gala Evening on Saturday 17 May 2003.The event is primarily to raise money for the school but we hope it will also be an opportunity for everyone to get together.I am a relative newcomer to the village but I feel very proud and lucky that my children go to such a lovely village school and I know that many other parents share these sentiments. We all know that the excellent reputation was not created overnight but is down to continuous hard work, not only by the teaching staff but also by the valuable support of the governors, parents past and present and the villagers by supporting the various events held at the school over the years. So perhaps its time we took the opportunity to have a really special evening, when the governors, past pupils, parents past and present and villagers can all get together and have a really good night which will also raise money for the school. The school has strong links with many village organisations. Having recently seen the excellent production of “Dick Whittington” by the Chipperfield Theatre Group made us aware of how many of the cast were associated with the school. We were delighted when they decided to join us in this venture. The thoughts of the CTG are as follows: “The Chipperfield Theatre Group is delighted to be associated with the St Paul’s School Gala Evening for many reasons. First and foremost, it coincides perfectly with our 10th Anniversary year. In 1993 CTG started preparing their first show, “Aladdin” and in January 2003 we put on our 29th production (our tenth pantomime). The Gala Evening will be an excellent celebration of that achievement for all our past and present members. Secondly, but equally as important, we see it as an ideal opportunity to actively support our local community by ensuring that all profits from the evening go towards funding for much needed computer equipment at St Paul’s School”. We have booked a marquee that will be dressed and are having a champagne reception, a professional catering company who will cook a delightful three-course meal and waitresses who will look after your every need. We will also have a first class band that will play everyones favourites so that we can dance the night away. There will of course be a late bar. Those who attended the Millennium Party or last years Football Club celebration will remember what an excellent time was had by all. So put the date firmly in your diary, dust down your party dress, organise the babysitter, tell all your friends and lets PARTY! Tickets cost £35.00 and are available from the Box Office 01442 834515. Jackie Gallagher, P.T.A. Chairperson