Pailton News

December 2nd, 2008

Pailton Pig Racing

On 29^th November the foundations of the village hall vibrated with shouts of exhilaration during the Pailton Village Trust’s last event of the year.

‘Pailton Pig Racing’, became an evening filled with the light hearted joys and sorrows of winning or losing depending on the chances of brightly coloured pigs racing round a table track at frustratingly varied speeds.

This intriguing variation on the popular racing event was devised by Pailtonians Louise and Buddy Perriera of Rugby Road who made the very impressive papier mache pigs which caused such delight among the participants. These pigs were sold to owners who hoped that their brightly hued porkers would win them a fortune. Betting, which was brisk, also the winning odds were controlled by a specially devised computer program ably overseen by Louise, while Buddy tossed the two dice that determined how far along the track each pig would trot.

Each race was sponsored by a local enterprise who supplied the prize for their event. At 8.30 precisely the racing was suspended at the arrival of a very welcome fish and chip supper served in traditional style in cosy paper wrappers.

The six heats caused noisy delight among the partakers but the greatest excitement was kept for the grand finale involving the six heat winners. The winner of this race was Mrs Perriera [Buddy's Mum!!!] who claimed the prize of a bottle of champagne.

The tireless punters clamoured for an encore race between the six new owners who had  purchased the pigs at a lively auction. The triumphant winner, Mrs Ann Moss, received her prize to loud applause..

In social terms the evening proved an outstanding success and provided much needed funds for the continuing maintenance of the village hall. The Trust’s chairholder, Lesley French thanked all involved including the sponsors, the nearby fish and chip shop, the two very busy barmen, Mike and John Hudson and most of all to Louise and Buddy Perriera for making the evening such a memorable occasion

FINALLY. see the video here

Village Shop - Open Day in the Village Hall to discuss the possible reopening

All villagers have been asked to attend an open day at the village hall on Sunday 14^th December, between 10am and 4pm to discuss the plans for the re-opening of a village shop in the village. The Parish Council sub committee have investigated many possibilities during the past year and now wish to discuss the results of these deliberations with our local community. All are urged to attend to take part in making the final decision.

New Head Teacher of the Revel Church of England Primary School

On the evening of Sunday 30^th November worshippers from Pailton joined other members of the Revel Parishes at St. Edith’s Church in Monks Kirby in a service of welcome and commissioning of the new head teacher of the Revel Church of England Primary School, Mrs Jill Tomlinson.

The well attended service was led by the Reverend Christine Garrod assisted by the Reverend Beth Smith and Reader Mr George Lee. The address was give by the Diocesan Director of Education, Mrs Linda Wainscot, assisted by the pupils of the school.

The commissioning of the head teacher then took place in which it was stressed that religious teaching was a very important part of a child’s education and that the school should be rooted in Christian values, principles and beliefs. The parents, governors, staff and pupils were asked to commit themselves to helping the head teacher in her duty to the school.

The school children then joined the vicar and Mrs Tomlinson in the Chancel to sing the school prayer.

This was followed by the dedication of four new altar cloths, made and embroidered by Mrs Ruth Bilson who is a prominent member of the St Denis congregation in Pailton. The cloths, in each of the four liturgical colours, will be placed on the school alter table in the Revel School.

The service ended with a hymn and prayers. The congregation were then able to talk to the school staff while enjoying refreshments provided by the church committee members.

Joanna Morris-Jones