Well, the day came at last, and we were greeted with blazing sunshine which gave us probably the best day of the year. The Gazebo was erected without much problem, and soon after, the pig roast van arrived and set up exactly where we agreed. Everything was set for a grand afternoon.
The Tiggerty Boo! players arrived in their 19th century regalia and together with some of the 'Friends', proceeded to enthral an attentive crowd of some eighty locals and visitors. A second performance was no less well attended as the cast entered into their roles with gusto.
The setting was perfect as it gave the audience a good view of the area and specific points of interest that were featured in the drama/dialogue.
Custom for the pig roast was a little slow at first, but soon folk were attracted by the lovely aroma, and a queue quickly formed.
We sold enough tickets to cover the cost of the pig roast with a little left over to go into the 'Friends' fund. A collection bucket for donations also generated a grand sum to be put towards our various projects.
Orders were taken for Mike Abraham's splendid new book on the history of Broadwaters, 'The Broadwaters Time Machine', something that surprised Mike, but pleasantly we hope. He faces some more hard work at the printer it seems.
All in all a lovely afternoon, and well worth the ffort.
