Denton at its Best
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After all the razzmatazz of the Coronation itself on Saturday, it was back to Denton's own great traditions on Sunday with a wonderful lunch laid on at the Village Hall. And what a great time we all had.
Congratulations and thanks must go to everyone involved in organising the event which ran so smoothly. As usual the bar did a roaring trade, the food was excellent, lots of people took up the offer of second helpings, and, perhaps best of all, the mardling was just great.
One highlight was the excellent speech from Eddie Winter in moving the loyal toast, for which suitable bubbly liquid was provided. He welcomed one person present, the former, Heather Sheldrake, who had served as an Attendant to the Coronation Queen at the celebrations held in the village for the 1953 Coronation. He also pointed out that, for a very small number of people present, it was their third such event.
Eddie Winter with, the former, Heather Sheldrake, aged 87, and her sister Joyce, 96!
A competition for children was organised - the task being to create the best Crown. The result was : First - Maisie Savill, Second - Alba Godsmark, Third - Edward Brown.
All the children in the village of school age and younger were given a special book-mark to commemorate the event.
Well done Denton!