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PICNIC TO MUSIC IN THE PARK 2007 SUN SHINES ON FARNBOROUGH FOR PICNIC SUCCESS Organisers of the Picnic to Music In The Park event held at King George V Playing Fields in Farnborough at the weekend were highly delighted after a successful weekend.Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Farnborough this was the fourth and most successful “Picnic” in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. A sell out crowd on Saturday evening was hugely entertained with tribute acts to The Beatles (Back Beat Beatles), Tina Turner (Dolly James) and Queen (Magic A Kind Of Queen). On Sunday evening a wonderful patriotic crowd numbering 3000 saw a first time visit to Farnborough of the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Playing such classics from Puccini, Strauss and Tchaikovsky the entertainment concluded with a traditionally British Pomp and Circumstance Proms finale with a rousing Grand Firework Display to the 1812 Overture. “Picnic” Chairman John Anderson spoke enthusiastically after the event stating, “The sun shone on Farnborough for the weekend. Three days before the event we had grave concerns that we would be able to stage it due to the weather. “We are so thankful to so many people and organisations for their support. A lot of Rotary Clubs supported the event magnificently and worked extremely hard but the camaraderie and fellowship was great. “To all the sponsors, Rushmoor Borough Council, Hampshire Fire and Police we thank you sincerely for your support. We are also grateful to the forbearance of the local residents for putting up with the parking, noise and general disturbance.“We are also aware that with increased numbers attending you learn lessons for the future and the toilet facilities were inadequate and this will be addressed.” Mr Anderson also highlighted the importance of why the event was staged continuing, “Our aim was to raise vital funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice who have been a beneficiary at each “Picnic” event whilst also providing entertainment for the local community. It is such a well respected local charity based for local people and it plays a significant part within Farnborough and surrounding areas. “Although the Farnborough Rotary Club are the main organisers of the event we are indebted to Graham Brookland at the Hospice without whom the event would not have been so successful. “It will take a number of weeks before we are able to announce the final donation to the Hospice but we are confident it will be a significant amount to a much needed cause”. Organisers wish to thank all sponsors to “The Picnic” without whose generosity and financial backing in the early planning it would not be possible to stage the event: Central Heating Services, Clydesdale Bank, Fairview New Homes Ltd, McCarthy and Stone (Assisted Living), Farnborough Business Park, Key Property Investment Ltd, The PD Group, EBB Paper, Farnborough News and Mail, Mitchell and Partners, Davies, Blunden and Evans,Rushmoor Borough Council, TAG Aviation, BAE Systems, Sanya China Travel and Stagecoach Buses. For further
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