Social Bowl & Afternoon Tea – 29 April 2023

It was sunny in the morning, but the rain started as soon as we began bowling! There was a huge turnout (36 bowlers) for the Social which kept Pat & Kevin busy juggling teams and games. It all came down to a three-end playoff between Jill and Pat and Kath and John. Jill and Pat were the eventual winners.

After the Social, we headed into the Clubhouse for our Coronation Afternoon Tea. The bar was open, there was a great selection of food, and a table quiz featuring King Charles and Royals In History. There were some lovely raffle prizes, including a large fruit basket, bottles of wine, beauty gift vouchers and a music box.

A marvelous time was had by all and the afternoon raised £305.63 for the Club.

Thanks to all who made the food, donated raffle prizes, sold raffle tickets, washed up the dishes, and cleared up afterwards.  Special thanks to Sheila who helped set up the Clubhouse in the morning, to Thora who worked tirelessly behind the bar and made the rounds of the tables serving tea, to Alan for all the bunting inside and outside the Clubhouse, and to Pat & Kevin for running the Social.

Games in progress on the green.
A dry moment on the green!
Pat & Ken working out who will be playing next. Sitting on the bench under the Clubhouse eaves. Other bowlers sitting watching the games. Union Jack bunting all along the outside of the Clubhouse.
Pat & Kevin hard at work.
Len, Brenda, Sue, Chris, Rod & Mark in the hut watching games. Four large Union Jacks are hanging on the back wall.
Waiting to play.
Winners Jill & Pat on the green. Jill is holding the trophy.
The winners were Jill & Pat.
Inside the Clubhouse. Tables with centrepieces of roses and dahlias and cups and saucers. Bunting along the windows.
Before the ravening hordes!
Margaret, Jackie and Roy. Margaret is wearing a Union Jack bow in her hair. Jackie and Roy are wearing Union Jack bowlers and waving flags.
Margaret, Jackie & Roy
Sitting having food and drink. Sandra, Dee, Keith, a gentleman who wishes to remain anonymous, Chris, & Alan.
Sandra, Dee, Keith, He Who Wishes To Remain Anonymous, Chris & Alan
Sitting with food and drink. Martin, Dave, Lief, Jackie & Brenda
Martin, Dave, Lief, Jackie & Brenda.
Sitting with food and drink. Ken, Margie, Dot, Norma, Mary & Angus
Ken, Margie, Dot, Norma, Mary & Angus
Sitting with food and drink. Joan, Anita, Graham and Brian
Joan, Anita, Graham & Brian
Joan and Brian at the table, both wearing Union Jack bowlers. A basket of fruit is in front of Joan.
What a great raffle prize!
Sitting with food and drink. Helen, Jill & Jean.
Wendy, Jill & Jean
Sitting with food and drink. David, Brian, Judith, Geoff & Janet
David, Brian, Judith, Geoff & Janet
Sitting with food and drink. Margaret, Jackie, Roy, Kevin, Pat & Wendy
Margaret, Jackie, Roy, Kevin, Pat & Wendy
Alan and Wendy hugging and waving flags. Alan is wearing a red, white and blue curly wig. Wendy is wearing a Union Jack bowler.
Alan & Wendy
Sitting with food and drink. Barbara, David & Mike
Barbara, David & Mike
Sitting with food and drink. Dave, Anne, Kath, Laura and Rod
Dave, Anne, Kath, Laura & Rod
The Clubhouse full of people at tables, working on the Royal Quiz.
All focused on the quiz.
Kevin & Alan standing next to one another. Kevin is looking at Alan and pointing. Alan is wearing a red, white and blue curly wig.
Sandwiches and savouries on the buffet table.
The Coronation Cake, scones, cake and cupcakes on the buffet table
Large, white, rectangular cake with piping around the outside. The top has a crown and wording: Kings Coronation 6th May 2023.

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