Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall

I’m almost lost for words (a rare event, as you know!) trying to express just how grateful the committee is to everyone. Last night was absolutely smashing! Since we took over in September, we’ve cooked up all sorts of wild ideas for an event to give back to the community—everything from fancy dress roller discos to synchronised swimming in the car park. But we thought, when better than New Year’s Eve to throw a party? So, we hope you all had as brilliant a time as we did!

From the suspense-filled rounds of pass the parcel (I definitely clocked someone clutching the package with a steely determination, praying the music would stop right on their lap), to the quiz with a twist, and a new game to me thank you Teresa for bring the game and running the game with your helper, although I’m still not convinced I’ve got the game’s name right—‘last card’, was it?

Then there was the raffle, the epic 100 club draw, and enough dancing to make your FitBit gasp for air. Not to mention chatting away with friends, and mountains of delicious food.

Laura, Neil, and Chris were on top form, gliding through with trays of canapés. There were only two aprons, so Neil and Chris somehow ended up sporting them—although I’m fairly sure Neil forgot he was wearing his and almost walked off with it at the end! After the nibbles, we tucked into a main meal with a bottomless supply of prosecco (we may have made the recycling team’s job a little harder), followed by enough puddings to start a second New Year’s resolution. Tea, coffee, and a final round of dancing—fuelled by more drinks, naturally—carried us right up to midnight for the big countdown and a raucous welcome to the new year.