Lovely weather with much sunshine and in a lovely garden too. Edward and Annette's arrangements were perfect and 62 of us turned up. Being an 'American Lunch' we all came with loaded dishes, drinks and chairs. The food was brilliant with something for everybody and plenty too. Well stuffed we then found room for some sugary, sticky, calorie packed and delicious desserts, finished off with Carole producing a magnificent birthday cake for Richard (and us) made of virtually solid dark chocolate, nuts and fruit. Naughty but nice. To top it off Annette then produced a splendid cheese board. What a way to spend a lunchtime!
There was plenty of circulation and chat and without doubt this one of our better social events. Patrick said thanks on behalf of all of us and Edward responded by denying that he had much to do with the arrangements and passed all the congratulations on to Annette.
Photos by Ray Dawes and Peter Clayton. .
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Joint event organised by New Forest & Hythe Clubs in April '24
more'Treasure gathered by our Rotary Club from Rotarians, schools and scouts for children who are carers for their loved ones.
moreAnnual Gateway Sports at Brockenhurst College, Sports Hall. Volunteers welcome. Sponsored by New Forest Rotary. Break for lunch at local hostelry.
moreChristmas Party
moreSponsored by New Forest Rotary & Wessex Heartbeat with Meon Valley Heart Start. FREE although you may wish to donate on the day. Maximum places 30. Visit www.heartbeat.co.uk to book & for information. Starts 9:45am.
morePresentation by Tina Richardson of Wessex Heartbeat to President Ian Frame of Certificate of Support on completion of pledge to raise £1,500.
moreBand of The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and rising stars from the Performing Arts & Music Academy at Brockenhurst College. Concert held Oct '24.
moreWe assisted the Totton Spiritualist Church in their project to give an Easter Egg to all children being supported through the Churches food bank. Also additional food and clothing for the Food Bank itself.
moreChristmas Party pictures
moreThe following document by Laura Luff, the Senior Development Manager, sets out the LifeLab initiative.
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