NEW YEAR AT THE BOWLS CLUB
Approx. 35 club members and their guests enjoyed a great evening at the club to celebrate and see in the New Year. Unfortunately due to illness our President Les Canfield could not attend and Norman passed on his apologies. For a difference this year live music was provided by Father and Daughter duo Cahoot from Chinnor who sang and played a good selection of music which suited the members. Father Steve had developed a severe sore throat that afternoon but carried on bravely. One of the first numbers they played was Love is all around by Wet Wet Wet which brought Paul and Linda first to the dance floor as it's their special number. Tables had been arranged to allow a generous area for dancing which was certainly needed later on with other members taking to the dance floor.
The generous buffet was provided by Yvette Raisen from the Windmill Café in Chinnor and included finger sandwiches, spring rolls and lots of other picky bits and when you think the whole evening including food and music only cost £10 you realise what excellent value the evening was.
During the evening, a raffle was organised with lots of prizes donated by club members and £170 was raised for club funds.
On evenings like this it makes you realise that not only do we have a terrific new club house and excellent bowling facilities but also a good social club for the benefit of all members.
Evenings like this do not just happen and thanks must go to Jo for organising the whole event for the second year and to Phil and his team of Ray, Barbara, Jo, Barry, and Roger behind the bar. The bar prices were normal club prices and as competitive with anything else in town but also what helps member’s pockets is being able to buy full size bottles of wine and prosecco.
As midnight approached everyone took to the dance floor to see in the New Year in style and to sing Auld Lang Syne which then brought the club into its 100th year.
Ken Bennell & Melv Warner
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If you have any that you would like to add please let Phil know.
