The Christmas Party

The Christmas tree was lit and the tables were set with crackers, wine glasses and decorated with berried holly and red ribbon. Members were arriving in their ' party clothes' and looking forward to an enjoyable evening. Our President Penny Bailey kept the business to an absolute minimum. We were informed that voting will take place on the resolutions in January, so were encouraged to read about them in the WI magazine. The coffee and mince pie morning held at one of our member's homes raised £172. Our glasses were filled and we made a toast to absent friends.

An enjoyable meal formed the first part of the evening. The committee provide the main course and desserts were donated by the members. Once again we had a mouth watering selection of desserts, ranging from cheesecakes and trifle to roulades and gateaux.

Our entertainment for the evening was provided by a local group of ukulele players called the Yoxall Strummers.They played a wonderful selection of popular music and the audience were soon joining in with the lyrics and enjoying the music.

Coffee and chocolates followed while the Christmas raffle was drawn. All the prizes had been donated by members and we had a fantastic selection of wine, toiletries and chocolates to be won. Everyone eagerly anticipated each draw of numbers, hoping theirs would be selected. The money raised from the raffle will be donated to a charity called Spinal Research. This is the UK's leading charity funding medical research into the repair of spinal cord injury to improve the life for people affected by paralysis as a result of a broken neck or back.

Secret Santa presents were distributed next and our evening finished with everyone linking arms for Auld Lang Syne.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 13th January when we have Stephanie Doorbar talking on ' The Body Shop at Home'. We meet in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm and visitors are very welcome. For further details please contact Penny Bailey through the link below.