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Another summer is ending and with it short notice, but they also completed the
another successful Gala was completed. work free of charge.
Every year the Gala Committee give us
a fantastic event and this year was no It's been fantastic to see so many people
exception. The effort that the committee using the MUGA recently. There are
put into organising Gala Day shouldn’t groups playing football there every day.
be underestimated, it’s an incredible In case you didn’t know under 18s can
undertaking for a group of volunteers. use the MUGA for free. You will need to
leave a deposit of £10 when you collect
The Gala also gives the Parish Council the key which is fully refunded when it is
some extra work over the summer. In returned. Adults can hire the MUGA for
late June the maintenance highlighted £10 per hour and floodlight tokens are
by our annual ROSPA safety inspection available for £5 an hour if you need them.
was completed on the play equipment. Further details can be found online or you
When you have a few thousand people can email bbonos@manea-pc.gov.uk for
heading to the park it’s important to more information.
make sure that the things which should
move do, and the things which shouldn’t The Manea Community Hub continues
move don’t! Thanks to local company to go from strength to strength. The
Boss Fabrication who repaired the welds volunteers are doing a great job, and
on the hip hop (see saw) to ensure it was the church rooms are packed every
safe for the Gala and through the school Wednesday morning. Not only do they
holidays. Not only did they do this at distribute free food that would otherwise
head to landfill there is always tea or
coffee on offer and usually a bacon
roll to go with it. They often welcome
community groups and experts to give
advice and offer support. Nigel the digital
champion has been a popular attendee
and will be visiting again. He can help
with using a computer, tablet or mobile,
setting up email and social media, finding
online information, support, making
appointments and checking benefits. You
don’t need an appointment, just head
to the hub on a day when he’ll be there.
The hub is also planning a film show in
Repaired Hip Hop on Gala Day October so keep an eye out for more
details on that nearer the time.

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