Village Voice February/March 2012 | Page 9

the best of them. The story rattled along at a great pace and the lively songs, corny jokes and clever choreography kept us engaged and entertained. WINCHESTER VILLAGES TRUST The income from this trust is available to provide assistance for those in need, where and when help is not available from public funds, or to help in emergencies. This may include: 1) Grants of money to relieve sudden distress, sickness or infirmity. Peter Pan gave TOADS the opportunity of involving many of their junior members in the production and the seventeen children were fantastic on stage, not least Peter Pan who appeared in most of the scenes. A huge ‘well done!’ to every single one of them. 2) Payment of transport costs for people entering hospital or residential homes or for relatives visiting such persons. 3) Gifts in kind to help those in need such as furniture, bedding, clothing, food, fuel and heating appliances. 4) Provision of tools, books, fees for examinations or tuition or travelling expenses to help obtain employment. 5) Help for children and young persons to take part in extra curricular school activities where parents cannot afford these costs. A particularly effective aspect of the show was the musicians playing in the ‘pit’ to music written and arranged by Dave Cox. Dave was a great friend to TOADS and had worked on many of their shows. His unexpected death mid-way through rehearsals came as a great shock. His wife, Diane showed great strength by continuing in her role as director and along with TOADS members created a fantastic show. The show was dedicated to Dave and was a fitting tribute to a much-loved and talented man. To make an enquiry if you live in Bighton, contact: Gail Johnson, Chautara, Bighton, Hants SO24 9RB – 736556 or if you live in Old Alresford, contact: Sue Alexander, The Hyde, Old Alresford, Hants SO24 9DH – 732043 or you may contact the clerk direct, who is: Mr. A. Fincham, Pitter Barn Crawley, Hants SO 21 2 PR. Theatre-goer 7