This year Ann Evans not only hosted our Summer Lunch, but our Christmas Drinks too!
On Sunday 7th December, 40 members turned up at her house to celebrate the festive season and this year it didn’t snow, but was rather drizzly. This didn’t stop us enjoying ourselves though.
Kay Day and Ann welcomed everyone in and gave them a name badge, which was useful as this year we had a few new members (and also handy if you couldn’t remember someone’s name).
Colin & Diane Thomas stood inside serving drinks (the prosecco was very popular) as guests moved into the conservatory, and Ann Tennant’s daughter-in-law, Jagger, was in the kitchen preparing canapes for everyone.
It was great to see so many old friends again, but I noticed that this year there were fewer Christmas jumpers on display.
A number of volunteers, including Kay and David, acted as waitresses (and waiters) coming round with what seemed like an endless stream of food, ranging from cheese
puffs and prawns with mange-tout to the ever popular cocktail sausages.
Time seemed to whiz by and soon Ann and Gwyndaf John were handing out carol sheets while Michael Owen led us through a number of our favourites. As always, everyone joined in singing with gusto and we finished with the National Anthem.
Many thanks to Ann for being such a gracious and welcoming hostess.