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The day started at 10.00am, when the doors of the Lonny Wilsoncroft were opened to the public for our first event using our new big screen and projector. Around 60 people attended the event, along with a reporter and photographer from the Derby Telegraph. We sat down and settled in to watch the big event at 11.00am. What a beautiful bride and an outstanding occasion! We showed the world what we do best! After the ceremony the buffet was opened and all enjoyed the lovely food. A big thank you to Mu and Faye for the sandwiches, and to everyone else for the rest of the food. Fo...

April 29th is a day for all our diaries. We will be holding an indoor street party on the day of the Royal Wedding. Proceedings will begin at 10.00am. We will watch the wedding on our big screen, followed by a buffet meal. We will provide the sandwiches, you bring a plate of something to share! There will be a licensed bar and following the buffet there will be a disco, with games and fun for all the family. We will be holding a fancy dress competition for the children, come as one of the wedding party, i.e. bride, groom, bridesmaid, vicar, sweep, mother of the...

Last night the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre hosted its first Race Night. And what a night it was! First and foremost we raised £264.76 for our Kitchen. Everyone enjoyed themselves and entered into the spirit of the occasion, shouting on their horse during the racing. Most people won something on the night and a good time was had by all. The bar was run by Pat and Josh and Tracy served refreshments, while Mandy and Joanne ran the Tote. Mu and Fay did a sterling job selling programmes and raffle tickets, I don\'t think anyone escaped without buying something! Well...

New Zealand Community Association held a Family Disco on Saturday 26th February, starting at 6.30 and going on until 9.30pm. Over 60 local people attended this event and £166.00 was raised for the Kitchen fund. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, particularly the children who enjoyed the music and the games of musical chairs. Our next event will be on Saturday 26th March at the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre. This will be a Race Night. Come and enjoy horse racing, a licensed bar and refreshments, a fun night for all. The event will start at 7.00pm....

Money for the Kitchen now stands at just over £3,000. We held a very successful Jumble Sale on Saturday 29th January and raised almost £200. Our next event will be on Saturday 26th February when we will be holding a family disco. There will be a licensed bar - all alcoholic drinks £1.00. Refreshments will also be on sale. Entrance - 50p. Starting time: 6.30pm until 9.30pm. Come along with the family and enjoy the evening and help your local community centre.