This years Spring Fair was the best one for several years ie we made more cash ! On the day we took in just over £1,200 which is about £300 up on last year – cakes, plants and CD`s all showed a small increase, but the big boost was diversification into a tombola and into “selling” woolly badgers. And there was also the interesting sight of a very large Badger roaming the streets of Ruddington, with a minder as the badger had very poor visibility

So a great big thanks to everyone who donated stuff or time (and indeed both) and made it a good day.Indeed it is remarkable that on the day the helpers seem to work like a “hive” mind – everything seems to get done, although no one seems to be giving instructions – well not me anyway.

It is not the end of the story however – surplus plants have gone to Attenborough and will generate some more cash, along with a supply of woolly badgers (who knew there were so many ardent woolly badger knitters in Rushcliffe) and we will also be selling them localy at Summer Fetes etc. The surplus CD/DVD`s will be sold via Music Magpie and should net us over a £100 and the records will also be sold on.

On behalf of the South Notts Committe – thank you all and to the South Notts Committee – thank you – Gordon Dyne Chair SNG.