Treasure Island

Tread the Boards presented their latest fun-filled family show on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd February, Treasure Island at the Chrysalis Theatre at Camphill Milton Keynes. Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of pirates, mutiny and buried treasure was retold with fun and humour. The audience helped Jim foil the sinister Blind Pew and join Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver in their quest to find a legendary hoard of pirate plunder.
Tread the Boards theatre was founded in Newport Pagnell in 1986. It is a registered charity but started out as a group associated with a local Adult Education Centre, based at a drama studio.

The cast of this performance was:

Jim Hawkins - Sarah Marshall
Mrs Hawkins - Denise Robertson
Billy Bones - Mike Ames
Blind Pew - Matthew Smith
Pew's Henchmen - Steve Allen, John Hopkins
Dr. Livesey - Brian Brooks
Militia Captain - Ian Trott
Squire Trelawney - Shirley Jones
Shambles - Hilary Morris
Hermione - Rebecca Walters
Long John Silver - Faisal Mohiiuddin
Israel Hands - John Hopkins
Frency - Pauline Gruner
Bacon - Hilary Morris
Ecks - Nikky Pollard
Ben Gun - Steve Allen
Gorilla - Ian Trott
Villagers - Hilary Morris, Shirley Jones, Rebecca Walters
Skeletons - Matthew Smith, Mike Ames

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Candlemas

Of the various Christian holy days that take place throughout the year, Candlemass (orCandelaria), on February 2nd, may be one of the least well-known ceremonies in the Christian world. Evangelical Protestants do not count it as a major observance, while Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Greek Orthodox churches hold it in high esteem.
The celebration of Candlemass originated in the late fifth century as a tribute to the light of God's glory that was manifested in Christ Jesus. The earliest known observance within the Church was in the year AD 496, during the time of Pope Gelasius. In AD 542 the Emperor Justinian ordained that the Eastern Church celebrate the festival, which he calledHypapante, or "Meeting". The name was derived from the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40, wherein Simeon the priest and Anna the prophetess met the infant Jesus in the temple at the time of his consecration. Simeon's prophecy declared Jesus to be the Lord's salvation and "a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." This passage continues to be the focus of the celebration.
Here are some photos us residents and co-workers using candles to celebrate Candlemas at Camphill Milton Keynes on Friday 1st February 2013.

Lighting candles in jars

Jar on ground

Lighting the Earth Candle

The Earth Candle

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"Evacuation"

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GROOVY GECKO CLUB:VALENTINES

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Interview with Alison

 

Name

Alison

Age

31

How long have you lived in the community?

8 years

What house do you live in?

Oberlin

What workshops do you do? (which one do you like the most?

Tools, newsletter group, and Talk-back on Wednesdays.

I used to work in the garden. I like tools the most.

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

I do not do these activities.

What responsibilities do you have in your house?

I clean the landing. I help the co-workers to cook.

What do you do at the weekends?

Sometimes I go to see my godmother. I see

friends in Camphill.

Would you like to share anything else with this blog?

I like chatting with friends on Facebook and talking to friends/family on Skype.

I have a special gift, I can talk to animals.

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Happy Birthday to Stuart Gregory

Happy Birthday to Stuart Gregory who is 42 today on Tuesday 22nd January 2013. He live in Kazantzakis House in Camphill Milton Keynes.

Stuart Gregory

Stuart's cake.

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Christman decorations

These are some photos of Christmas decorations that were put up around Camphill Milton Keynes for Christmas 2012.

Nativity scene

Wreath

Christmas trees

Another wreath

Christmas tree outside Sunwood

Christmas trees with lights

Nice food

Christmas tree in Crypt

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