Camphill Community, Buckfastleigh, Devon
On Tuesday 5th May some of our committee members went to visit the Camphill Community Centre at Buckfastleigh to present a cheque for £400. It was wonderful to actually see what they were making in the workshops! We saw people making wind-chimes and jewellery out of copper, all sorts of planters and other items in the pottery, and beautiful woven rugs, bags and waistcoats in bright coloured wool. One lady was spinning wool on a spinning wheel! We had tea and biscuits with some of the 'Villagers' who live and work there, and chatted to some of them. And before leaving we were invited to see one of the houses where the 'Villagers' are self-sufficient, and we were able to buy some of their free range eggs!  
We received a letter from the manager of Camphill Devon Community.
On behalf of Camphill Devon Community, may I take this opportunity to thank the New Century Singers for their generous donation. 
You have indicated that you wanted the donation to be used specifically for leisure and entertainment purposes for the 'Villagers'. To this end we are going to spend it on a concert by a Japanese drumming group. The remainder will be put towards Ascension Day outings and refreshments.
Yours sincerely
John Southcombe 


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