Bluecoat C of E Primary were delighted to welcome forty senior citizens from the local community back into school for their first Senior Citizens’ Christmas lunch since the pandemic. It has always been a much-loved event on the school calendar so it really was heartwarming to be able to host the lunch again. The special guests were served a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings by the school's Pupil Councillors, whilst they pulled a Christmas cracker with their neighbour. A programme of festive entertainment then followed from children across all year groups. Photos of this will follow separately. We were also pleased to be able to visit Rita at her house as she was unable to make it into school. Marie Dayment and Alexa joined Rita for lunch and had a lovely time.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Great Torrington Cavaliers for their generous donation towards the cost of the event and also to The Rotary Club of Torrington for providing transport. Thanks also to Mole Valley Farmers in South Molton for donating a rather splendid looking Christmas tree and to Xanadu, Steve Gladwin Family Butchers and Savona for donated/discounted produce for the meal. All support is very gratefully received in these difficult times and gave a real sense of community to the occasion. We must also express our gratitude to the wonderful catering team and the team of staff who helped the event run so smoothly.
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