The Capel pantomime goes from strength to strength, with some of the very best audience feedback that we have ever had. This year’s tale, ‘Percy and the Holy Grail’ had audiences in stiches from the moment the lights went down until the finale. Not one of the more usual pantomimes but this had a bit of innuendo, a lot of laughs, some amazing sound and lighting effects, dancing, singing and…
Christmas has passed we’re into New Year Gone are the trees that gave such cheer Much fun was had on a bright December day With AI the saxophonist there to play The day before our three elves appear David, Norman and Richard to make it quite clear With mallets they bash in many a stake That’s where the trees go, make no mistake Mince pies from our friendly shops without…
‘Home’ for Capel Choral Society is the Memorial Hall in Capel village, and that is where the choir will be holding its Christmas Concert on Monday 7th December. The programme will include the ‘Christmas’ choruses from Handel’s messiah (including Hallelujah!) interspersed with some less familiar pieces by Rossini, Saint Saens and Mendelssohn. There will also be some favourite Christmas Carols for the audience to join in. The concert will start…
Sorry to be so early. But thought I ought to point out this year we are back to the first Saturday in December (Saturday 5th December from 9:30am). We hope there will be a grand lighting at approximately 4pm on the Day. Sally Wyborn
Capel’s outstanding community spirit is never illustrated so well as in the fantastic display of Christmas trees displayed in the churchyard during December. What a pity they have to come down again before Twelfth Night! We shall miss their sparkling cheerfulness as we pass by on the drear nights of mid-winter. 26 different organisations were represented by their highly individual trees, from A for Alms Houses through to W for…
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Old Friends Christmas Party. It was a wonderful occasion. We had loads of lovely comments. It really couldn’t happen without all of your help. The raffle raised over £400, which also goes a long way towards the cost. Best wishes, Emma
Chris D suggested I write the article, as a first time guest. Having, like several others, sometimes been a helper, it was a new experience. Guided into the hall with friendly greetings to view lovely decorations, balloons, Christmas trees, baubles, bespoke table decorations. and hand-made napkin rings. Then drinks were served continuously to over a hundred people, followed by a welcome and “staff news”. Vicar Liz said grace, and we…
Anyone driving through Capel, shrouded in darkness on these past wintry nights, must surely have done a double-take as they passed the churchyard! The front of St John’s Church was such a contrast with the rest of the village as it was ablaze with the lights of nearly thirty Christmas trees, all beautifully decorated by organisations within the village. This really amazing sight will still be bringing smiles to our…
Once again Christmas looms and what better way of getting into the festive spirit than through music and especially Handel’s Messiah. On Saturday 23rd November at 7:30pm at St Mary Magdalene Church, South Holmwood,, Capel Choral will perform parts 1 and 3 which include many of those well known sections. This will be with full complement of soloists and orchestra, so guarantees a grand occasion. Tickets are only £12.50 which…
This year’s party will be held on Saturday 8th December in Capel Village Memorial Hall -12:30 for 1:00pm. Invitations will be sent out during the second week of November. If you are a retired Capel resident and have not received an invitation in previous years but would like to attend, please contact Jackie Coke 711098