All the news from Pilning and Severn Beach

THE Village Players production of The Boobytrap’ a farce by Jane Hilliard, provided an entertaining evening (Wednesday May 15) for an audience who appreciated all the ‘rude’ bits and quickly saw which way the plot was going. Ian Humphries as Gerald, an MP enjoying his weekend retreat, found that someone was intent on compromising anything in trousers. The title gives most of the game away, and the charms of Chrissie, (Sarah Dodd) soon had all the male characters wondering what their long suffering wives were about to learn.

Every player got quickly into their characters which helped the convoluted plot rivet the audiences attention. A jolly good show, decent (well, perhaps not exactly decent) homemade entertainment.

Quiz Night

FIRST Severn Beach Scouts are holding their annual Quiz Night on Saturday, June 22 at 7.30pm in Mafeking Hall. This is always a well attended, fun evening, and the £6 adults, £4.50 juniors entry fee includes the famous Scouts Ploughman’s.

The first prize is £50 and teams can be from four to six strong. Put the date in your diaries and watch this space for further reminders.

Garden Party

TREVOR Fry, Radio Bristol presenter has agreed to be the celebrity guest at the ‘Buckingham Palace style Garden Party at St Peter’s School, Pilning on Saturday, June 1.

The event starts at 3pm, and guests may, if they wish, dress up in their finery. The entertainment will be genteel, Portishead Silver Band will play, ‘posh’ tea will be served at 4pm and there will be plenty of time for chatting and enjoying the new school grounds.

Booking in advance is helpful to the catering staff so please call Pat on 01454 632670. Tickets are all one price, £10, and proceeds are for Pilning Church funds.

Musical Evening

THERE will be an evening of Country Music on Saturday, May 25 at Severn Beach Village Hall at 8pm.

Singer/songwriter Alan Britton will be presenting a programme about the life of Bristolian, Art Satherley, regarded as the founding father of Country Music.

Alan will be singing, and talking about his book based on Art Satherly’s life. There will also be a display of photographs of the local area by Pilning and Severn Beach Local History Group, who will be the beneficiaries of the evening’s proceeds.

Admission is £4. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles.

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