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The Cavaliers 2010
Bonfire Story part 11
Anyone who has visited the Old Bowling Green will
have noticed that the first poles have now been erected. These will support
the rear turrets of the Castle and once more supplies are sourced then
other turrets will be constructed at the front of the building along with
draw bridge and portcullis supports.
Pallets are now coming on site ready for the infill, so that the bulk
of the fire material can be put in place which offers the builders a secure,
solid base to work from. Over the coming months cladding will be pre-painted
ready for affixing to the front and sides, and various props, shields,
banners, gargoyles etc will be sourced, hopefully from the various clubs
and schools around the area.
The Union Jack is flying proudly over our building area (albeit upside
down for a while - the culprit for this offence will be placed in chains
and will be the first occupant of the dungeons, once constructed) keeping
guard over our construction site and watching out for those thoughtless
souls who allow their dogs to leave us messages, usually hidden in the
long grass, and which you can be sure are discovered when you least expect
it.!!! It is pretty disgusting!
The Mayfair build- up and celebrations diverted our attention away from
the Bonfire for a few weeks and then of course there was our good friends
Shaun and Loz's wedding! but we are now back on track preparing for this
year's Scarecrow Competition, the World Championship Pumpkin Competition,
training for The World Series, 20 / 20, cricket ashes trophy against our
rivals Weare Giffard ( Sat June 20th) , a fund racing Race Night on 01st
August and the other traditional things we get up to throughout the year.
So, very busy times ahead for The Cavaliers, and we would like to take
this opportunity to thank everyone who offers us support, help and encouragement
as we go about our tasks.
More next time
Chris Stacey
Chairman
Gt. Torrington Cavaliers
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