Janvier 2008
Vendredi, le 21 Décembre
2007 Fête de Noël
It was nice to see such a ‘full house’ for the
meeting. We must be doing something right.
Many thanks to Gerry and Evelyn for serving
the ‘welcoming drink’. It was very good to see Gerry back in the role. Also
our thanks to the helpers for decorating the room. The cleaner said that she
had never seen it look so nice! And more thanks to Sally and Ken for
organising the ‘Scarabée Française’.
John Topliss and Caroline
- the accordionists - provided good entertainment for the evening and we all
seemed to enjoy singing Christmas Carols to their accompaniment. The ‘AF
girls choir’ were in especially good voice; and some superb, impromptu
‘descants’ from the top table did not go unnoticed.
The planned entertainment - Patrick Cooke, a
traditional street organ grinder - was cancelled at the last moment because
he suffered a heart problem. We understand that he is recovering well and we
send him our best wishes. Many thanks to Tony Fenwick for arranging the two
accordionists at short notice.
Yet more thanks to Joan and Brenda for
organising a very successful tombola. This raised the very respectable sum
of £50 and the Committee has decided that the entire proceeds should be
donated to St. Giles Hospice - for their care in looking after Cath Gamble
who passed away recently and was previously a member of the Club.
Vendredi, le 18 Janvier
2008 Soireé des
Jeux - John Hooper
John has painstakingly organised a package of
seven games for our amusement - including skittles, bar football, bagatelle,
quoits and shove ha’penny. It promises to be a fun evening - not to be
missed.
The meal, after the games, will consist of
jacket potatoes with a range of fillings (cheese, coleslaw and beans). If
you wish to bring your own specialist fillings then please do so. Wine will
be available at 50p per glass or bring your own. Entrance fee is £4:00 per
head. Usual start time of 7:30 p.m. for 8:00.
Dîner Annuel
Please note that the date of the annual dinner
has been changed - and is now Saturday 15 March 2008. The venue
(provisional) is Chloes Restaurant in George Street, Burton. This is a very
good restaurant, convenient and the cost is expected to be a most reasonable
£20 for a 3-course meal. If you are interested then please speak to Gerry
Lomas at the next meeting or ‘phone 01283 845615.
Film Shows
Saturday 16 February. “A Tale of Two Cities” -
please note the change of date.
Saturday 1 March. Either – “Ne le dis à
personne” (Don’t tell anyone); a blockbuster with 7 film academy awards - or
- “Le Retour de Martin Guerre” with 5 academy awards.
Les Visiteurs (highest grossing French box
office comedy of all time) - will be shown at a future date.
Club Trip
Consideration is now being given for a Club
trip to La Rochelle - last week in April or 2nd week in May.
Anyone who is interested please speak to Gerry Lomas.
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