Thankyou to everyone - 2015

Another great Medieval Fayre on Sunday 25th of October- the 2nd Fayre run by The York
Friendship Club Inc. Held this year on 2 venues, Peace Park Market Area and the ‘Village’ set up behind the ‘Carriage Diner’.

The weather held off although the Village became dusty as the squalls went around us. The young Re-enactors took it all in their stride. Circle of the Sword, Darksun and The Grey Co all felt it should be on one venue next year, with more grass, toilets and food facilities close by.

We have taken this on board & with shire permission will hold the fayre in Avon Park next year. Our fencing will of course exclude the public toilets and playground. We will need to also use the RV Motor Home parking area.

We appreciate the work done by the Shire workers & Admin which made this year less stressful and the success it was.

The Banquet was a great success & all our profits after expenses will be ($3,000) included for the ‘Homeless’. We took $4,000 on the village gate totalling $6,500 plus our ladies raised another $1,000 from our usual sources, monthly markets, op shop-meeting etc. This means we will have $8,000 to donate amongst specific organisations helping the Homeless. (Youth Focus, Salvos, Perth Mission, Swags for the homeless last year etc.) Plus some new groups: Ruah, Northbridge Passages and Australia Red Cross (Homeless).

The parade was a big highlight led by a Clydesdale, 4 trucks, 2 bands, assorted trailers with Belly Dancers & Romans. The dragon held aloft by a dozen school kids, most of which participated in its creation at the dragon art workshop, was an added attraction. Huge thank you to all participants, helpers and patrons.

Special Thanks to;

Firstly to all our supporters & participants- thank you one and all! But particularly the following:

 York Shire Depot Boys

 Parade Drivers- Austin, Hans, Paul and friend, Lance and Brian from Beverley

 The York Men’s Shed for Parade Point Duty and manning the ‘Village Gates’ and helpers burgit,denise and Cayla

 Ken Emberson for the extra signage and dancefloor

 Techstone, Pars Rural, Bush Contracting and Dols Transport for Parade Trucks

 Generations Music and Peter Byfeild for the sound and equipment

 Mark Lloyd for media and publicity

 The York Community Resource Centre, Printing and Media (Thanks guys particularly your brilliant trainee Kyann!)

 B Meridith Electrics and Voice of the Avon

 Reece Hire and E Rous for the Powerboards

 Penny Farthing Sweets and The Rabbit Shed for sponsorship

 Banquet Helpers- Esmerelda and Natasha for set up of the tables and decorating, Kitchen – Ann & Mel, waitressing Carol, Jenny,Denica and the 3 youngsters (who did a great job!)

 Brett for truck decorating for the parade and helping out at the Banquet

 Rachel our catering supervisor and Maureen for provisions

 Linda our treasurer who did everything-everywhere

 Girls who ran the Pirate Boat Karen and Coral

 Karina the wandering minstrel

 The Performers accommodation Heartleap and Swan Lodge

 Special thanks to Art Teacher Cass Manning and children for the wonderful parade dragon

 Grants to make all this possible were: York Shire Council, Healthways, Bendigo Bank and The York Friendship Club

The fayre was bigger and better on two venues and thanks to the Carriage Diner for being part of our event.

We have outdone last year’s fundraising efforts by adding the Banquet where we fed over 100 happy people at the Town Hall. Great entertainment with Belyssa’s Belly Dancers who gave a full cabaret show and the 1960’s Rock Band ‘Moonlighters’ were a lively finish to the Saturday Night!

Financial details will be in the next paper and thanks to the Community Matters for great coverage!

Well done everyone!

 

Yvonne Dols

Co-ordinator

York Friendship Club