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Gallery 2007

3. Photos from 2006

Lucy Johnson who was this year’s Downley Queen, officially opened Downley Day proper.

The Downley day Committee would like to acknowledge to generous contributions of the many local organisations, and particularly to Fairy Godmother for the donation to the raffle and the loan of the costume for the Pirate theme at the raffle table

Mike Locke’s Three Peaks Challenge attempt was supported by the presence of a 7 metre climbing wall courtesy of Mont Blanc Climbing Walls and by donations from the Parish Council and Barclays. There was a constant queue of young people eager to demonstrate how they are following in Chris Bonnington’s footsteps and not a few grown-ups were also tempted. Mike undertook the challenge about 2 weeks after Downley Day and we can report he was successful in completing all 3 climbs (Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon) in 23 hours and 35 minutes and raised about ten thousand pounds for the Maplewood Hydrotherapy pool appeal.

Where would we be without tea and cakes to provide sustenance to our visitors?

The Horticultural Society (now renamed the Downley Gardening Club) provided a wide selection of plants for sale.

The marquee became very popular during the frequent showers than punctuated the afternoon. Were we downhearted? - not at all!

We were assured that flying knives parading through the crowds would be perfectly safe! I for one kept my distance!

The Country Dancing team from the School provided a more physical display. This was followed by the line-dancing ladies with both a display and a tutorial for those who wished to join in.

Finally the Steve Cowley Martial Arts display team demonstrated not only the physical prowess and skills in Tai-jutsu, but also emphasised the self-discipline they must achieve as part of the art.

The Common Preservation Society provided an opportunity for small children to play with extremely sharp chisels in the name of turning a chair leg on a pole lathe. Be a "Bodger" for the afternoon.

The arena events featured quite a musical theme with a performance from the Downley School orchestra conducted by Guy Button, and demonstrated the strong emphasis on instrumentals at the school.

In addition, the Wycombe and Great Kingshill Band also performed a selection of popular music. The band’s members consist of late starters or those returning to music after a long absence. They welcome all comers and meet at the Music Centre at Millbrook School on Friday evenings.

The Downley day Committee would like to acknowledge the generous contribution of Sytner for the BMW Z4 weekend which was successfully auctioned for £210 (a bargain considering the commercial hire charges).

SAFER ROUTES TO SCHOOL GROUP – Parent volunteers involved on the schools behalf in safety on the roads to and from school ; initiatives and education  on transport for children and parents. Main expenses are prizes for “go for gold”; supplies for activities in Walk to Shool Week and a colour newsletter for parents and children who pay to have it printed.