On Sunday 14th December 35 Howlers finished off the year in style with their Xmas Meal at The Magpie. This year’s charity raffle was on behalf of Mental Health Motorbikes. There were 10 prizes of hampers full of seasonal goodies donated by branch members. These were skilfully put together on the Saturday by Karen, Jo and Jude. Meanwhile Simon, Ian and I kept out the way, seeking refuge at The Admiral Hawke for a few hours …inevitably drinking in the afternoon leads to snoring in the evening .
Gary Clarke added some intricate woodcraft prizes made of Olive wood.
Howlers raised a very creditable £246. There were generous contributions from some who weren’t actually at the meal – and so it was fitting that three of them had winning tickets – Brian, Michael Keeler and HOC Chairman Marcus (who generously ‘re-donated’ his prize back for a re-draw).
Charles as MC tested us all with some quizzes to get our ‘little grey cells’ working and devised some games which had everyone in stitches. Gary was awarded a special HOWL prize for being such ‘a good egg’ when helping Suzie, after JC’s all too close encounter with some deer earlier in the year. A brilliant way to end the year. Well done to all …and so on to an early call for ’Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year’
