LOTS OF LAUGHS AT THE RED CROSS PARTY

The Martinborough Red Cross put on its annual ‘Spring Party’ last month for local [mostly!] elderly residents. This proved to be a very festive occasion and much enjoyed by all. In keeping with the ‘Red’ Cross theme, the hall was decorated with red balloons and red and white camellias. Drinks were served as people were seated. With some indecision about a ‘toast’ proposal, the Red Cross won over ‘Team New Zealand’. Guests then got down to the serious business of playing BINGO; with the mystery parcel prizes providing much hilarity, when one winner, who shall remain nameless, modelled her gift – a scarlet satin and lace G-String!! (Over her jeans, of course.)

Nearly everybody received a gift or two; these included more useful items such as hand lotion, coffee mugs and balls of string. Afternoon tea rounded off the occasion and many guests promised they’d be back next year.

The annual party fits well with the principles of the Red Cross. It’s not a fund-raiser, just a way of showing ‘we care’. 

Maree Roy