Taking down the Christmas Tree

Here are some photos of people taking down the Christmas Tree in the crypt next to the Chrysalis theatre in Camphill Milton Keynes. We did this on Sunday 5th January. We sung some carols, had a look at Christmas cards sent to the community and then blew out all the candles on the tree and also took off all the decorations. Then we took the Christmas tree out of the crypt.

Alex Fox

Interview with Patrick

Name

Patrick

Age

32

How long have you lived in the community?

Nearly ten years

What house do you live in?

Blackthorn

What workshops do you do? (Which one do you like the most)?

I do gardening and Tools for self-reliance. And also the shop on Tuesdays. I like tools for self-reliance the most.

What activities do you do (like evening class or painting)?

I do not do these things.

What responsibilities do you have in your house?

I check that all the doors are locked at night time

What do you do at the weekends?

I go shopping at the local centre.

Would you like to share anything with this newsletter?

Not really.

What did you do before you came to CMKC?

I was at another Camphill Community. It was William Morris.

What are your hobbies?

I have been collecting model cars for years.

Is there anything you do not like?

I can’t think of anything.

Alex Fox

Trip to YMCA in Milton Keynes

Here is a photograph of  residents and co-workers from Camphill Milton Keynes making a donation of £52 on Thursday 19th December 2013 which we raised to the YMCA in Milton Keynes. YMCA stands for Young Men's Christian Association. Milton Keynes YMCA provides supported housing for vulnerable and homeless young people and is a base for many activities either through it's own programmes or with partner organisations.
You can contact Milton Keynes YMCA on 01908 295600.

 Alex Fox

Chrysalismas

Garry Lake - writer and top producer of top comedy Jest End, exclusively produced an evening of cabaret musical entertainment for the Chrysalis Theatre in Camphill Milton Keynes on 6th & 7th December 2013. He bought the finest West End leading performers to Milton Keynes. There were songs from Broadway and West End musicals all sung by the artists who played the roles onstage. There were performers from Cats, Phantom of The Opera, Kiss Me Kate, The Rat Pack, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Chicago and Grease.

 

Alex Fox

Advent Fayre at Camphill Milton Keynes

On Saturday 14^th December 2013, there was an Advent Fayre held at Camphill Milton Keynes.  A lot of it was held in the Chrysalis Theatre. There was a Christmas Market. Also there were arts and craft stalls, seasonal food for sale, live music and entertainment, games and a raffle and guests from other charities. There was a festive atmosphere. In the Cafe, there was an art exhibition with paintings and Christmas cards produced by local artists from Milton Keynes.

There were also some events happening on the stage and these included:

Joan Harris playing Christmas carols on the piano, Violin and guitar with Fiona and Filla (volunteers in Camphill MK, Autoharp with Chris and Chris Younger, Christmas Carol song (‘Stars Group’ Camphill Resident Theatre Group), Polish Christmas Carols (Visitors from ‘Safety pin’ – a partner organization in Poland), festive music and songs (volunteers from Camphill MK) and a string quartet (Jane Solloway).

I thought that it was a nice event for the Day.

Alex Fox