Congratulations are in order – Dani came runner up in “Diddi Driver 2023” which is the award for “Most motivated and driven franchise in 2023” ‘An amazing achievement, well done you gorgeous girl,‘ cheers on Marion.
Aimee Green’s dancers were not to be outdone, and did fantastically well at the world championships in Blackpool. It is a very complicated marking system for outsiders but Aimee explained it to Marion, so Frost Magazine can now tell you (we think?!) – Aimee Green had two finalists: Maisie an under 12 beginner, who lost a life (whaaat? No, no, hang on everyone… ) it’s a good thing, you see, as she needs to lose three lives to move up to the next grade. As Marion said, ‘It’s tricky marking. So, well done princess, only two more lives to go.’
Adult championship finalist was the gorgeous Katy seen here with Aimee. The entire group did exceptionally well as they had dancers in the semis, quarters and recalls for the whole school. All at Columbia are quite rightly extremely proud of these adorable girls and all credit goes to their supremely talented teacher Aimee Green who also celebrated her birthday that day.
On to more mundane, but very crucial matters: Arthur arrived to complete the decorating snagging; Richard, the surveyor pitched up which was a pleasant surprise. He has not been too well of late, so everyone was glad to see he is on the mend and back to his adorable self.
Next came the men from Flowing Energy Solutions, to start to put our solar panels together ready for installation. Marion, of course, told them, ‘No shirking mind as I have you on CCTV.‘ Great blokes, working away merrily, apparently, as Marion shared with Frost Magazine. An engineer from Plus Net nipped in to sort out the badly behaved airwaves which keep encouraging the internet to drop in and out.
The next task was to clear the cellar as the CCA has been using this space to store everything during the refurb. And what a find … Surely these IZAL toilet rolls should be considered historical artefacts? Could they be worth a fortune? Oh, please, please… Marion wanted to auction off to the highest bidder. Or perhaps Beamish could use them. Or could they be framed? Just promise they will not be used because many remember IZAL well. We wait to hear the decision.
Bookings are great, as rooms are usually full, and Marion mentioned that CCA were visited by a lady who teaches Chair Based Yoga and is very keen to offer her services to the community. ‘I do believe this will generate a lot of interest, especially for the likes of me who can quite easily get down on the floor but cannot for the life of me get back up.‘ says Marion.
Jeane Coxon popped in to deliver some “ Forget me Not” plants, which Margaret, editor of Frost Magazine thinks are essential for every garden. They need to be potted up – another job to put on the list.
Food arrived as usual for the CCA Friday coffee morning, quiche, sausage rolls, mince pies, corned beef pie, cheese cake, lemon cake, cream scones. The lads fitting the solar panels couldn’t wait to tuck in and the team just love feeding the troops on the basis that happy workmen get the job done. On that point, solar panels are now up and running and providing all the electricity the CCA needs.
The weekend brings another jammed packed two days with dancers and the lovely Redeemed Christian Church of Christ.
But as always, the last word goes to Marion: From our house to your house have a wonderful week end no matter where it takes you.
Information: Columbia Community Association Columbia uk Community Forum