On
Saturday 20th January we held our first Welcome Saturday social
event. Following on from the success of Welcome Wednesday, it was felt a
Saturday evening social event would fill the role of radical hospitality.
Somewhere safe to meet friends and make new ones and enjoy each other’s company.
Like any good social event food and singing are always a good starter. So we
stepped out in faith and booked our Community Choir, who didn’t disappoint and
gave us a variety of songs from the shows, which went down tremendously well
with everyone. Ken Black had kindly set up some appropriate lighting which made
our surrounding more atmospheric.
John Ferris very gallantly stepped in with his guitar at
late notice, as ‘Elvis’ look-a-like had broken his foot, and sang a number of
songs, getting a request for Abba numbers. (great stuff).
We had a quiz which Dave Topping organised for us, along
with silly games and some more traditional table games. Our karaoke wasn’t as
successful as we would have liked, however Verity and friends joined in and
raised our game. A few people ventured on to the floor and danced the night
away!
This was all topped off by a great supper by Martin and
Sue, ably assisted by Dot, Janet, Laura and Bran.
