“Not the Friday Club”

Friday 16th June saw the first meeting of “Not the Friday Club”. We met at the Ponda Rosa, Ashey at about 11:00. The disbanded Friday club needed to be replaced and reconfigured to suit the way it will now work.

What a great turnout for the first meeting, eighteen people! Formalities were kept to a minimum but Peter did just thank Daphne for her efforts in finding a new venue for the group. It was suggested that the group be self-governing on an informal basis. Daphne was volunteered to act as treasurer to hold a small petty cash generated by raffles. It was decided that no other ‘officers’ were needed as the group should be informal and open to anyone who wishes to attend.

It was such a pleasure to see that that so many old friends were able to get together for Fridays meeting. The day unfolded like this. Arrive about 11. Coffee tea or soft drinks. I noticed that at least two people had a large glass of red wine. We all put the world to rights for a while before the raffle was drawn. Some time was then spent studying the menu before ordering meals. I think most people enjoyed the excellent carvery. Beautifully prepared and great value at £4.95. I saw some people with other dishes including a rather filling pasta dish with turkey and gammon and others eating a nice aromatic curry. The sweets looked ‘to die for’ as the saying goes. After the tables were cleared bingo was available but not compulsory. Thanks to Harry for his uncomplaining enthusiasm in calling the numbers.

Having enjoyed a thoroughly sociable day we set off home at about 2:00 pm, all looking forward to the next luncheon date.

I would like the thank Mike & Debbie, our hosts at the Ponda Rose for his kindness and putting up with us.