At the end of the summer term, the Chipperfield School of Dancing put on a show The Wizard of Oz at the Boxmoor Playhouse. The show was a great success, the pupils really did me proud! We raised �1,500 after expenses and this will go to the Air Ambulance Fund. At present, Hertfordshire shares their air base with Essex, but are near to having their own base, thanks to fund raising. I am very grateful to everybody who supported the dancing school. Shops from the local villages donated prizes for the raffle, the Two Brewers gave a meal for two, Peter Tydeman put together the programmes, and many of the Dads helped with props etc.

Back to normal in September! The pupils are now working towards dance examinations and general class work. Ballet and Tap classes from age two and a half. Enquiries for classes please call Jean Banks on 01923 400370. I am hoping to start dancing classes for older boys and girls; I often get calls to say they wished they had kept their dancing up. It�s a good way to keep fit and stay in shape! If anybody wishes to give it a go, please call me or Jean.

Clare Gurney 0208 4289906; Jean Banks 01923 400370