Traditionally, the June meeting is in the form of a social and this year it was held at St. Paul’s Church Hall, where, as well as our own members, we were very pleased to welcome as our guests members from Northallerton and Bradford
We started off with a quiz (find the odd one out) organised again by Tom and Marian Darwen, which got everyone’s brain in gear and was a good start to the afternoon. After the quiz a delicious tea was served – scones with strawberries and cream, then a choice of cakes, all of which were homemade. After tea the free raffle was drawn and much to everyone’s delight, two of our guests won prizes.
The final part of the afternoon was an entertainer, Terry Wadkin, who sang popular songs, accompanying himself on a keyboard, interspersed with the odd joke or two, which got us smiling and even laughing.
A most enjoyable afternoon.
Jeannette Wilson
Christmas Lunch at The Old Swan Hotel 14 December 2011
Our annual Christmas lunch was attended by 96 members and friends, and we were pleased to welcome Sandra Dodson, Chairman of the Trust, and David Hoskins, Hospital Chaplin, as our guests.
The Garden Room looked very festive with our tables laid out with hats, crackers, coloured napkins and with a giant Christmas tree in the corner of the room.
Guests assembled in the bar for drinks, a musical Grace was sung by David and we then enjoyed a three-course lunch served efficiently by the staff.
Sandra addressed us with a few well-chosen words and we then enjoyed coffee and mince pies. Following this, we drew the free raffle which was displayed in a very artistic manner, with prizes of a hamper filled by the Committee, and other prizes donated by members.
We wished everyone a Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year and we look forward to a good programme of social events to mark our 30th year in 2012.
Gillian Oldfield
Musical Grace, words by David Hoskins, tune by Mendelsohn
