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Unfortunately due to
rodents and the sudden very cold snap, Church Farm had experienced three
major floods in the new extension where the meeting and the loos are
located. The pipes running in the hidden attic ceiling froze in three
places which very inconveniently unfroze at three separate times,
resulting in three separate cascades of water through the ceilings,
through the light fittings and all the electrical switches etc. As there
was inadequate time to get everything up and running in time, and because
outside was freezing snow, it was decided to postpone the Christmas Social
to Friday January 6th 2023.
This year's the Christmas Social, after a few years gap due to Covid, was
again held Chez Mr & Mrs President, Julie and Bozi Mohacek. Julie did
all the food catering again and Chas and Janet Moody organised and
dispensed all the beverages and dealt with the commercial side; - all very
much appreciated. We had 50 people present but recent bouts of
colds and flus accounted for a further 10 no-shows on the night.
The official Magazine Report on the Christmas Social by Nick Woollett is
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Chas made the big sign for the
event, and right, Janet and Chas Moody taking a well earned rest after
they gallantly volunteered to dispense the beverages and take in the
monies, - which they did admirably!! Their efforts made the event swing
!! Many Thanks!
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Julie and Bozi Mohacek (Mr &
Mrs President) were presented with flowers and a bottle of SVVS plonk by
Tony Russell (Publicity Officer) as thanks for again laying on this
Society event at their home.
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During the evening a Raffle
was held for the Alzheimer's Society for which Mrs Chairman, Julie
Mohacek, is a Registered Volunteer, regularly collects, and has held
previous benefit events. She was aided here by Christine Scott,
right in photo below. Total raised during the evening from both
raffle and donations amounted to £252.00, which was extremely well
done!!
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Two of the prizes on offer
are just worth mentioning because the rather nice 12 year old bottle
of Whisky was won by Ian Scott who immediately put it up for
auction, and which raised further funds for Alzheimer's; see photo
below. Another prize, a family tin of biscuits was won by Tony
Russell who will be donating it to the Acorn Court Care Home that looked after
Desmond Peacock. A lovely gesture on behalf of both. |
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SVVS Christmas Social
6th January 2023
by Nick Woollett
The December freezing weather and
subsequent water leaks in Church Farm conspired together to leave Julie
and Bozi no choice but to postpone the 2022 Christmas Social until
January.
It was the fifth time that the
event in this form had taken place since the first in 2016, with
unavoidable breaks in 2020 and 21, so it was eagerly anticipated by the 49
people, including the hosts, who were due to attended this truly
delightful buffet supper and social. Sadly, due to Covid, colds and flu,
there were nine last minute cancellations. These included our Chairman and
Editor who usually contribute to this event.
Great thanks are due, of course,
to our hosts Julie and Bozi who were recipients of a lovely bouquet and a
bottle of wine, presented by Tony Russell on behalf of the SVVS. Thanks
also go to Chas and Janet Moody for supervising the payments and serving
the drinks.
Julie ran a successful raffle for
the Alzheimer's Society, the prize winners being Peter Clarke, Ian Scott
and Tony Russell. Ian Scott generously auctioned his bottle of whisky
prize raising extra cash for a great cause.
A most enjoyable social evening
enjoyed by one and all!
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