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candle our meeting on 5th December 2005

CHRISTMAS PARTY P3

at Holy Trinity Social Club, Price Street		 candle
Jim and Rose Speakman Jim and Rose Speakman were in the assembled throng ...
... as was another venerable councillor, Tom Larkin (left); and Gerald Hanrahan (right), seen here with the Bugle's photographer and reporter, John Workman.  Tom seems to have recovered from being described in the House of Commons as a "redoubtable campaigner". Tom Larkin (left); and Gerald Hanrahan (right), seen here with the Bugle's photographer and reporter, John Workman. 
Bob Froggat Then we had a sing-song, of Christmas carols and popular songs, with hymn sheets provided by Reg.  There was a wonderful accompaniment on the keyboard by Bob Froggat - one of these people who amazes your tone deaf reporter by apparently being able to play anything at no notice.
The singing was lead by John George, who was in fine voice for the occasion.  We are very grateful to Bob and John for this very much enjoyed part of the proceedings. John George
Everyone joined in - well, nearly everyone. Everyone joined in - well, nearly everyone.
Then Henry showed another short film.  This one was particularly interesting as it showed us - at our Autumn in Bilston meeting - and we could all try to see ourselves on telly. Henry showed another short film
the highly important matter of the raffle draw, The came the highly important matter of the raffle draw, conducted by Alan and Alma.  Here Dorothy, one of the  lucky winners, chooses a prize. 
That was supposed to end the proceedings and we all started to clear up.  Henry had another on-stage fight with his equipment.

Henry had another on-stage fight with his equipment.
Here is Bob with his wife and, on the left, Margaret Bowdler; and, on the right, Sylvia Horton. But while Bob was prepared to go on playing, there were still people who were prepared to go on singing. Here is Bob with his wife and, on the left, Margaret Bowdler; and, on the right, Sylvia Horton. ;But in the end we all dispersed, not much more than an hour after the scheduled closing time.
The venue had been very good.  The weather had been more clement than it might have been.  The food was excellent and plentiful.  And all the entertainments went very well.  And we even broke even on the finances.  And everyone enjoyed themselves.  A really good day.

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