Red Appreciation Day gathering at the Park, 5pm
Saturday, November 5th, 2005 08:10 amThe trees are merrily festooned with red ribbons, tied in beautiful bows and dropped haphazardly by harpy from above. Festooned is such a good word, isn't it? Fairy lights have been set up, purely decorative now, but likely to augment the park lampposts - many of them daubed with red paint - once it gets dark.
An obviously home-made banner swings between two trees, red paint bearing the message, "Come celebrate our wonderful Mayor!" Beneath the banner are two six-foot long tables bearing (currently) raspberry tortes, a fruit platter, curry chicken, teriyaki chicken, couscous with mushrooms, baklava, crustata and vegetarian lasagne. Also on the table is a box of red ribbons, each with a pin on the back, out for anyone to take and wear.
An obviously home-made banner swings between two trees, red paint bearing the message, "Come celebrate our wonderful Mayor!" Beneath the banner are two six-foot long tables bearing (currently) raspberry tortes, a fruit platter, curry chicken, teriyaki chicken, couscous with mushrooms, baklava, crustata and vegetarian lasagne. Also on the table is a box of red ribbons, each with a pin on the back, out for anyone to take and wear.