The Friends of HCBT
August Newsletter
It was a worrying start to the day ‘weather-wise' for our day trip to Skipton. A coach full of bodies clutching umbrellas, set off, hoping for the best and determined to have a good time, what- ever the sky threw at us. The weather en route got even more worrying but after we arrived, it only drizzled for a short time and the rest of the day was glorious, warm enough even to indulge in an ice cream. Skipton had a bustling market, lots of interesting shops & cafes, a castle and a canal to cruise on, there just wasn't enough time to sample it all in 1 day - we should have booked a week-end! Perhaps we'll do another trip next year John? On the return journey, the free ticket draws were won by Dave Ketteridge & a lady whose name escapes us and all resulted in a tidy profit of £140 for the funds.
Around 30 people attended our Bingo Night recently so it really was a ‘full house' with all eyes down and a lively night in the bargain with a respectable profit of £130. So thanks to all who attended and helped - especially our Caller Janet & the Tea Boys John & Eric who were particularly good at recycling the broken biscuits, under my supervision of course!
The next event will be a Coffee Morning on Sat 12th Sep, 10am-12pm in the Barn with a tombola & raffle.
And a Beetle Drive on Wed 30th Sep at 7pm also in the Barn, tickets are £3 and include light refreshments and are available from Janet on 849377 or you can pay on the night.
For information: You can become a Friend for a minimum donation of £5.00 per year. These subscriptions are the backbone of our fundraising efforts, with all funds raised going only to help maintain, conserve
and restore our wonderful Grade 1 listed building and grounds.
Anyone can join us. For more information please contact our Membership Secretary, Jim Brebner, on 01302 840013.
J Tina O'Halloran (Tinapyle2002@hotmail.com) 15th Aug 2009.