Forest Forge Theatre Company Forest Forge theatre company present a rehearsed reading of "Falling for You" (free to attend). Based on reminiscence of life in Fordingbridge and interviews with people who have experienced falls, this play celebrates life in a Hampshire community and explores issues of falls prevention for the elderly. Over the past year Forest Forge have been meeting and chatting to residents of Fordingbridge, learning about the history of the town. The play is now in its first stage and this is your chance to see a part of the process of making theatre. If successful in finding funding, they will develop the play into a touring production to take to community venues, care homes and hospitals throughout Hampshire.

Two rehearsed readings will be held on Thursday 20th June - 11.am at Avonway and 7pm at Fordingbridge Town Hall.

To book a free place call 01425 470188 by the 14th June.

NEWS ......

We would like to borrow 10 HAY BALES for the stand at Fordingbridge Festival on 20th July for the skittles alley. If you can help, please telephone Maureen on 01425 654288.

ROTARY'S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2013

Following a long line of previous recipients, Rick Neal of Blissford was pleased to receive the Rotary Club of Fordingbridge's annual Citizen of the Year Award. Nominated by Avonway Community Centre, Rick has been managing the Community Minibus for over 10 years, optimising its use and maintaining all aspects - mechanical, safety, training and legal - and currently raising funds for its replacement. His hard work and dedication to this Community asset has been rewarded. Rick received a certificate and a cheque for his chosen charity, the Stroke Club. In due course his name will be added to the Roll of Honour in the entrance hall of the Town Hall.

NATIONAL AWARD FOR FORDINGBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB
...recognising their work on Avonway

Fordingbridge Rotary has won a national award for vocational service. Len Smith, the senior past President of Rotary in Britain and Ireland, presented the national vocational Service cup to the club for achievement in using skills members have acquired in their careers to serve the community. In this case the skills were applied over a 3 year period to refurbishing the Avonway Community Centre and included expertise in property development, project management and civil engineering, as well as demolition labour.
Well done Rotary and thank you from all of us.
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