A special thank you to everyone who supported, with such enthusiasm, our 'Spring Tonic' event. To those who cooked, arranged flowers, laid tables, did endless washing up and generally worked as a marvellous team.

Tickets were sold out within a few weeks of issue, indeed there was a waiting list. So I know that there were some disappointments, for which I apologise. However, a limit had to be set and for the comfort of all, had to be adhered to. Better luck next time.

The Pavilion Band was truly wonderful. Playing the kind of music that was equally good to dance to and listen to. Fifteen very talented musicians able to switch from smooth waltzes to foot-tapping quicksteps, from swing to Jazz, with great skill. Sensitive always to the mood of the evening.

Put all that together with delicious food, great raffle prizes, lively company and you have a recipe for success. Everyone went home on a high note, asking for more.

Well if we recover before next spring, we'll do it again.

Carol White