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On 7 January, despite some unexpected overnight snow, around 75 people braved the elements to meet in Abermule Community Centre for a deanery gathering.

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People gathered from Llanllwchaiarn, Aberhafesp & Newtown, Bettws Cedewain, Llanwyddelan & Tregynon, Kerry, Mochdre, Dolfor & Llanmerewig, to enjoy a 'hot pot' supper and entertainment from representatives of all parishes. 

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                                            The Venue

 

Representatives from each parish then took part in a 'revue', displaying a wide variety of impromptu theatrical talents, for everyone's entertainment.

 

 

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Compere for the Evening - Andy Grimwood 

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Clergy - Mark Chadwick, Andy Grimwood & Terry Bryan rehearsing their lines

 

                                                                                                              Mochdre Representatives                    

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Tregynon Group

 

 

 

 

 

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Appreciative Audience

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And the finale of the evening was a public execution!  Those of you of a nervous disposition may not wish to view the final set of photographs...

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Mark reads the charges, Terry prepares to administer justice, and the accused looks guilty (or should that be nervous?)...

 

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The accused kneels...

 

 

 

...the basket is placed in position...

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  Mark looks quite delighted at the prospect, as Terry cries 'Revenge!'

 

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And they all lived happily ever after - thanks, no doubt, to some divine intervention! 

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The End (and the Introduction photo) - representatives of Bettws Cedewain