Saturday, 17 December 2016

Ladies & Clergy Night Part 1

Christmas comes but once a year and so does Ladies and clergy Night held, as usual, at Guildford Golf Club. Being the highlight of the Circle’s year, there were close to one hundred guests in attendance including three Clergy. This year the Circle was delighted to entertain Canon Colin Wolczac, Fr. Alan Sharpe and Fr. Sebastian Paul. Initially everyone gathered in the bar and then around 7.45 pm we were all ushered into the dining room to take our seats. Shortly afterwards the meal was served by the polite and enthusiastic staff.   

The usual welcoming speech was made by Bro. President, Stephen Ballard, followed by a rousing speech from Bro. Vice - President, William D'Souza, encouraging diners to put as much cash as they could afford into the brown envelopes on each table. One for the President's Charity the other a Christmas bonus for the GGC Staff. To boost the funds for the President's Charity even further, the popular game of 'Heads & Tails' was introduced later in the evening and was ultimately won by Angie Vickerman. Angie was presented with a bottle of Fizz by Bro. Vice President, William D’Souza.


Highlights of the evening included the display of the cup awarded to the Guildford brothers who participated in the darts competition held by Kingston Circle on the 7th of December. The line up included: Guildford A Team; Peter Chalcraft, Harvey Palmer and Bro. Secretary, Stephen Rowden alongside Guildford B Team; Kevin Deeming and Tony Clark. Having the benefit of star player Peter Chalcraft, Guildford won the high score prize from a three dart score of 120. 

We were promised there would be entertainment during the evening but no one except top brass knew what to expect. It was, in fact, a choir comprised of students from Guildford School of Acting. In close harmony, they went through a repertoire of carols and popular songs to the great delight of all present. In the absence of our Circle Photographer, Bro. Chris Devereux, yours truly, armed with iphone, took a multitude of photographs which will, hopefully, convey the spirit of the evening. 

 Because of the large number of photographs, this blog is in two parts. Enjoy part one!


Looks Promising!
Bro. Des wondering why there aren't emerald green hats in the crackers
We love our red hats!
We just want some hats, any colour will do!
Your dickie clashes with my dress
Pre-dinner chit chat
We're having a good time!
We're having a good time too!
We're having a good time but feeling rather hungry
A warm welcome from Bro. President
Canon Colin saying grace before the meal
This looks promising, food is on its way!
What a Dish!
Serving Bro. Frank
They know he likes his greens!
Go on, drop it I dare you!
I can't believe you've eaten all those vegetable. I hope they were organic?
Br. Wally tucking in!
A touch of turkey on the tux!
Look dear, it's that nice photographer man again
Smile for the camera!
Even better, one just of me!
I understand you are in a band. Why don't you play something for us?
Could give it a go I suppose!
I'm gonna make this place really rock!
C'mon little baby there's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on!
Get him off!!!!
Oh well, I enjoyed it!
Bro. John making sure he gets the hat
Completely crackers at Christmas!
In the meantime, things are hotting up!
And getting even hotter!
Bro. Jan giving a traditional Polish salute!
I can't take him anywhere!
Tapping into the gin supply under the table!
I don't think yellow suits the Canon
But I like yellow

End of part 1 follow on to part 2

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