XMAS PARTY ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2008

 With the weather forecast threatening snow I did wonder whether we would have much support this time. The morning arrived and yes for once the forecast was correct just when I didn’t want it to be. Snow was on the ground. We decided to carry on as normal and set the hall up ready. 11 O’clock came and only a few had arrived. Then all of a sudden the hall was packed. I couldn’t believe it. People had travelled from all over the Country to attend. What dedication for such a good cause. Father Christmas made his entrance followed by his helper Sylvia. He gave presents to all the dogs before he continued with the novelty classes and games.

All the classes were well attended and again the favorite was musical mats which we had to have two rounds of. John Braybrook and Robert Taylor were the winners. Another favorite was pass the parcel. The rest of the classes, games and races went with a swing with everyone enjoying themselves. It’s so nice to hear such laughter.

 Again Gail and Hilary provided a delicious hot lunch of soup, baked potatoes and apple crumble. Yum Yum.

Lorna and Roxy were busy all day on the tombola and raffle which was the biggest ever. June was in charge of the Club stall and sold lots of BGV goodies. Greta Mycock baked a wonderful Christmas cake which you had to guess the weight of. A friend of Diana and Alan Smith kindly donated a beautiful cross stitch picture which was raffled.

Santa ran an auction at the end of cakes and other goodies.

Santa’s helper Sylvia had a hard job controlling Santa organizing the classes and giving out the prizes. She did a fantastic job. The Sponsors were exceptionally generous the whole stage was covered in boxes of goodies. I believe everyone went home with at least a bagful or two.

A big thank you goes to all the helpers, sponsors and all of you that made the effort to come in such bad weather.

The sponsors were: FOLDHILL FOODS, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, DORWEST HERBS, WAGG, PASCOES, CROMESSOL, JAMES WELLBELOVED, COBBYDOG, INTERPET, JOHNSONS VETERINARY AND ANCOL.

The total amount taken including donations and less expenditure was a massive £1119.22

WOW Makes all the hard work worthwhile.

Rose