So here goes - my first Christmas party report! And thanks to Noreen for her hard work during the year, producing this page in record time every week - I'm afraid I take rather longer!
This year Diana surpassed herself with the most difficult quiz since I joined. Harriet introduced us to a very competitive version of Pictionary that had team members running to beat their opponents, and we had some great readings and music, including some that we sang ourselves.
First of all, have a go at the quiz, and see how far you get before you download the answer files!
This year Diana surpassed herself with the most difficult quiz since I joined. Harriet introduced us to a very competitive version of Pictionary that had team members running to beat their opponents, and we had some great readings and music, including some that we sang ourselves.
First of all, have a go at the quiz, and see how far you get before you download the answer files!
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|  Members hard at work on Diana's puzzles. | ||
Once again there was a patch missing from the patchwork picture - you know who you are! But see if you can spot the deliberate mistake that was unveiled when we were first shown the picture. Sally quickly corrected it, and it was agreed that it was a most interesting painting, and that our rendition had done it justice. It is called The Christmas Tree and was painted by Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes, who was one of the Newlyn painters.
 Can you spot the deliberate mistake? |  And now it's gone! |
Next came the entertainment -
First Irene read to us from The House By the Dvina, by Eugenie Fraser, a most vivid account of Christmas in Russia, and then a contrast - the Battle of Hastings by Stanley Holloway, described as though it was a football match!
First Irene read to us from The House By the Dvina, by Eugenie Fraser, a most vivid account of Christmas in Russia, and then a contrast - the Battle of Hastings by Stanley Holloway, described as though it was a football match!
We did all enjoy it! I must have just caught the wrong moment... Next Richard conducted us through 12 days of Christmas, fulfilling (maybe) a long held ambition. We weren't bad!
He then regaled us with a poem on the woes of 'Twelve Days of Turkey'.
He then regaled us with a poem on the woes of 'Twelve Days of Turkey'.
 Next came Jackie, with a poem about the joys of membership of EAG, and those moments all artists go through on the road of creativity. |  And here's one she made earlier! |
Finally John treated us to a trio of songs accompanied by the ukelele - Dream, Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman.
As usual, the food was excellent, and the proof of the pudding was in the eating!
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Thanks to the committee members for their stalwart role in organising (and clearing up) the party.
And finally,
Diana made a Christmas card for us all, which was displayed during the party, and came up with the great idea that we should all do the same and bring the results to the party next year. You will be reminded again next October or thereabouts.
And finally,
Diana made a Christmas card for us all, which was displayed during the party, and came up with the great idea that we should all do the same and bring the results to the party next year. You will be reminded again next October or thereabouts.
Sally also gave us the title of the Chairman's Project to be completed by April of next year, which is
THE PLEASURES OF LIFE
So there is something to think about, as we all enjoy the pleasures of the Christmas season...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
Best Wishes from Hannah
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
Best Wishes from Hannah
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