It's that time of year again! The annual Clergy and Ladies Night was held at Clandon Regis Golf Club on Wednesday 7th December. It was well attended with around 90 diners including Fr Roy Waters and Fr Raj. Also in attendance was Katy Slade fundraiser for the President's charity Parkinson's UK. Following bar/drinks and chit-chat, the gathering entered the dining room for a slap-up three course meal with wine!
Towards the end of the meal, the raffle was held with Katy Slade making the draw. There was a broad range of generously donated prizes from nuts to nougat and wine to whisky. Everyone's a winner!
Below is a selection of photos taken on the night.
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| Girl's get-together! |
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| Anticipating a good night out! |
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| Putting on the style! |
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| Clever Dickies! |
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| Called to the bar! |
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| Where's my pint ? |
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| Re-united. All is well! |
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| Cheers! Here's to a good evening! |
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| We'll drink to that! |
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| Lady in Red Snjezana with Martha and Bro. Mervyn! |
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| Bro. Dave with his Parish Priest Fr. Raj |
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| The Mauds and the Mellys! |
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| Making an entrance! |
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| Why does Santa Clause never get wet? Because he avoids the rain dear! |
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| What is Santa's favourite snack? A 'DiFestive' biscuit with a cup of whipped chocolate 'Moose'! |
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| Yum! |
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| Why does Santa and Mrs Clause always hold hands? To keep 'Thems-Elves' warm! |
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| What do you get if you cross a duck with Santa? A 'Christmas Quaker'! |
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| Smile Bro. Tony! |
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| If I must! |
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| Bro. Steve and Monica waiting for their 'Doner' kebab! |
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| Bro. President introducing Katy Slade the fundraiser for his charity Parkinson's UK |
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| Invitation to speak |
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| Katy Slade making her fundraising appeal full of 'Elf' confidence! |
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| How did I do Fr Roy? |
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| You slayed 'em Katy! |
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| Grace before Meal |
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| What happens if Santa Clause becomes ill? He's covered with private 'Elf' care! |
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| I don't get it! |
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| Is it the same as BUPA? |
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| Headache? |
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| Face ache? |
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| Tummy ache? |
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| Surprise Surprise! |
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| Bro. Chamberlain proposing a toast to absent brothers! |
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| Absent brothers! |
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| Absent brothers! |
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| Bro. President skilfully pouring the red wine |
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| Is that a pint glass he's filling for Martha? |
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| Un peu de vin rouge Madame et Monsieur? |
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| Meanwhile and with equal skill, Bro. Vice-President attends to non-alcoholic requirements whilst Bro. Tim has fond memories of the biggest cracker he's ever pulled!! |
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| Bro. Vice-President announces the raffle! |
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| The Glittering Prizes! |
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| Have your tickets ready! |
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| Where is it? |
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| Katy Slade picking out the tickets |
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| Bro. Chamberlain will present the prizes! |
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| A winner! Bro. Andy clutching his bottle and his nuts! | |
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| You should have won the nuts Hazel! |
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| We never win anything! |
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| Never mind, keep smiling! |
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| Is Bro. Bob about to pull a cracker? |
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| The Prancer Table photographed with a Santa recommended 'Pole-aroid' camera! |
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| Barbara Dale speaking on behalf of the ladies and widows |
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| What motor bike does Santa Clause ride? A 'Holly Davidson' of course! |
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| Ha Ha! That was really funny! |
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| Cupid! The table everyone loves to be on! |
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| Why doesn't Santa ever go camping? In case he's arrested for loitering within tent! |
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| Where does Santa Clause keep his money? In a snow bank of course! |
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| Why doesn't Santa live in an igloo? Because he finds them 'Claus-trophobic'! |
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| Why was the Snowman sorting through the carrots? He was picking his nose! |
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| I'd better get a move on! |
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| What is it? Dunno! But it appears at this time every year! |
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| The end of a wonderful evening. Goodnight and God Bless! |
