The first cafe of the new decade gave our visitors
a chance to have a change of scenery and meet up with friends after Christmas
and the New Year celebrations! The room was soon buzzing with chatter, and
there was a thought-provoking display focussing on special occasions and
festivities that occur through the year. An optional word-search based on
‘Through the Year’ was ready for everyone on the tables, but there was only a
short time to glance at it before we welcomed back our visiting entertainers –
the Cornish Dancers and the ‘Singing for Fun’ Group from Newquay’s branch of
the University of the Third Age (U3A for short!)
Our entertainers led us through a lively and varied
programme of song and dance, interspersed with a few humorous readings. We were
soon tapping our feet, singing along and having the opportunity to stretch our
legs and take part in the Flora Dance! 
After that we were ready for a well-deserved cup of
tea plus a chance to relax and have another look at the word-search and
display.
As cups and plates were cleared away we joined in
with a few more familiar songs led by the U3A singers before bringing an entertaining
afternoon to a close with a rousing performance of a Cornish version of the
Twelve Days of Christmas. Finally, David gave us the answers to our quiz –
which had proved quite challenging – and a warm round of applause was given to
our singers and dancers before it was ‘closing time’ for the cafe once again.
We look forward to meeting up again on 20th
January and 3rd February from 2pm at Crantock Village Hall. New
guests are always welcome and should you need more information ring David on
01637 830617, Di on 01637 830544 or visit our website:
crantockmemorycafe.org.uk
