On a bright and sharp winter’s day, our Winter Social event on 20 December was completely sold out.
The Committee running the event had done a first class job with the food, ensuring there was plenty of food available for all, carefully labelled between Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian and Gluten free. The bar was open in the HDMC and members of the u3a were able to take full advantage. There was also a small table to one side with a limited supply of prosecco and beer for those wanting just a small glass of something stimulating. There was an abundant supply of soft drinks and teas and coffees for those seeking a softer solution.
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There was entertainment with our Play Reading Group reading Cinderalfred (Cinder Alfred as opposed to Cinder Ella) by C R Cook which retells the story of Cinderella, but with a number of gender changes to the roles. Even so, the casting was ‘gender neutral’ which served to keep the audience very much on their toes!
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With the Harrow Room at the Harrow District Masonic Centre packed to capacity, we were all able to appreciate the play-reading and the music thanks to the technical team’s hard work adapting their equipment for the 5 microphones and the Christmas music. Well done Peter and John!
Now, 2024 is beckoning us to come forward and very soon we will be enjoying another Leap Year.