RED CROSS SPRING PARTY A SUCCESS

The Martinborough Red Cross put on its annual ‘Spring Party’ at the end of September for local [mostly!] elderly residents. This long-standing traditional ‘feast’ proved once again to be popular, even with regulars (and ‘staff’) who have been coming for many years. Thanks to the ‘Lions’, who agreed to lend out their den, the Group had the use of a lovely venue which looked very festive.

Guests were welcomed with a drink or two of choice before sitting and catching up with friends or new people. We (‘staff’ as well) then got down to the serious business of playing BINGO – a long-standing tradition on these occasions – with mystery parcel prizes to lucky winners of ‘ a line’ or ‘a house’! The game is always enjoyed and usually requested by potential guests; so the Red Cross is very thankful to expert ‘caller’ Val Johns.

The party was completed with a cuppa and some delightful ‘home baking’ including Dawn Hartnell’s legendary chocolate éclairs.

No doubt the success of this annual occasion again means it will be considered on the agenda for next year. It’s not a fund-raiser, just a way of showing ‘we care’. We at the Martinborough Red Cross Group would like to thank our guests for coming and hope to see you again soon.

Liz Monaghan, Maree Roy (Group Co-ordinators)