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Blanaevon Pit's Annual Mining Gala
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For Blaneavon's Pit's Annual Mining Gala, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson took over Swordtail Studios in Haggerstone for two nights to celebrate another fine year for the Welsh mine. Celebrations however, did not go to plan as a murder and a march against Sir Jeffrey's treatment of his workers temporarily dampened festivities.
From intrepid explorers discovering a secret old lift shaft, to a famous loyal painter presenting a gift to a Royal guest to the ever resourceful Stamp Dealer, Mr Second Class running an illegal gambling den, the gala attracted a huge array of quirky, prestigious and suspicious individuals.
Whilst, ultimately succumbing to a premature death, it did not stop Sir Jeffrey from putting on a truly entertaining and exquisite evening for all his guests, complete with live music, a tour of the mine, a two course meal, speeches and even taro readings from a local healer.
After the murder, concerned guests frantically looked for clues hoping to catch the culprit(s). There were lot of accusations thrust around with many fingers pointing to local gangster Aled Caponwyth and the famous Jockey and son of Sir Jeffrey, Stuart.
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the guests, both nights only one astute individual would guess the culprit. What happened to the guests after this? Well, not to be let murder curtail festivities, they headed after to a speakeasy for an excited debrief and boogie. As for Blaenavon Pit? Who knows what will happen to the mine, but one things for sure, no mining gala will ever be quite like the events of this September. You can see footage of how the evening unfolded below.
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