Last autumn the pupils of the Chipperfield School of Dancing  put on a production of The Nutcracker ballet in aid of the Caron Keating Foundation (Caron was the late daughter of Gloria Hunniford). They raised a total of £1,000 and Gloria Hunniford wrote a lovely letter of thanks. They also raised a further £250 from the show  which went to a charity for the blind. During the show, each pupil placed a Christmas present beneath the Christmas tree and all these gifts went to the Pepper Foundation, who passed them on to a children’s hospice. It was a lovely show – and lovely to see so many people united for charity.
This year all the pupils are taking ballet and tap examinations. There is a new ballet class on Saturday morning at 10.45 to 11.30 for anyone who is unable to attend classes during the week. There is a teacher who is keen to teach jazz and anyone interested should contact Jean Banks on 01923 400370 or Mrs Gurney on 0208 428 9906.