TURKEY TROT
Yesterday was our annual Turkey Trot and after what looked like a wash out, most of us managed to get round 12 holes without getting drenched!! We even had glimpse's of sunshine!
Following the golf we all got our Christmas Hats on for the judge, David Norman, to make ad very difficult decision in choosing the 'best hat'! We had turkey hats, flashing and waggling hats, snow man hats and halo's in fact every kind of hat you could possibly imagine. The eventual winner, picked by David, was Marilyn Galbally with a wonderful creation of Baby Jesus in a crib. Well done to all of you who wore your hat! Following the announcement of the best hat we had the lucky seat draw. Each seat was given a number and as your number was called by Vice Captain and Christmas Fairy, Rhona McGeoghegan you had to take your seat and the last standing won the lucky seat prize. The winner was past Captain Annette Grewar.
Then the meal arrived and it was the most wonderful Christmas Lunch!!! We had so many choices of starter, mains and pudding and all were fantastic. We even had tablet that was kindly made by Captain Jane's mum and date and marzipan sweets made by the Fairy plus coffee and mince pies. It was a wonder we could move afterward!!
The winners of the golf were then presented with their prizes and the scoring was exceptionally good once again. In third place with 25 points Gillian Allardice, in 2nd place Sandy Bushby 27 points and the winner with a magnificent score of 28 points Birtie Buckett. Well done all.
We were then all treated to a magical visit by Santa Claus himself, and because we had all been very good, we were all given a present. It was just great!
Then Eleanor Fenwick read a poem dedicated to the Fairy whilst she did a little dance for us. It really was fun. Well done to Eleanor and Rhona for a wonderful finish to a fabulous day.
Captain Jane Taylor was thanked for providing us with a wonderful day and she in turn thanked the centre and catering staff for the wonder hospitality and food and also her committee, especially Jenny for all her hard work organising the golf, Marion for her help with the cards and scoring and Secretary Chris for her help in the organising the meal and monies.
A great day was had by all. More photos of the day are below. Just click and you will be directed to the slide show!
