On Friday afternoon, several Fressingfield children took part in Mrs Douglas’ Poetrython for the Jubilee. The aim was to read 70 poems to celebrate the 70 years of the Queen’s reign. Our children started the show by reading a selection of poems, some of which had been written by the children, and others which had been written by famous poets. Mr Tooley says that the church was very busy and that our children read magnificently. Well done all.
Mrs Douglas has sent us an email congratulating all the children who took part. She says: To everybody who read or recited and gave generously of their time, support and donations, I want to say a sincere Thank You.
A Poetrython was something that I had always wanted to do and, thus, the timing of a Jubilee, a beautiful church venue and the enterprising people of Fressingfield, and from villages beyond, fulfilled that dream for me.
I do believe that together we made our very own historic occasion 3rd June 2022. So many of you have told me about the enjoyment you had in flicking through old poetry books; choosing, practising and eventually delivering your poems “on the mic” was also very special, too. You should all feel proud and pleased. It was a very long afternoon …………oooh, for the high numbers!
However, we more than reached our target of 70 poems for a seventy years’ reign, passing it with a final count of 90 poems. £114.50p was raised for the Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting and this will be used to fund new trees in Fressingfield.
I have decided to write to Queen Elizabeth to tell her about the memories that we made on that Friday. “Making happy memories” was her goal for the Platinum Jubilee.
