Christmas Lunch

 Wednesday 6th December 2023.             Christmas Lunch 

Today brings the occasion of a pre- Christmas lunch for the Lad's ,it will be at a venue named The Spotted Cow. A local Inn situated in Drighlington a suburb of Bradford I believe.

The meal as been pre- booked and a deposit paid, all it needs now is for 10 of the Lads to turn up, those being in order of merit, John, Keith, Derek, Brian, Colin, Dave, Glenn, John Howarth, Mark and last but not least Russ. A suggested time of midday was agreed upon with mainly car transport being provided along with a local bus service.

Once gathered in the establishment and seated around a suitable table, drinks were ordered and the conversations began for a short while until John Howarth proposed a toast to absent friends and colleagues followed closely by a 10 minute pre dinner speech from our leader John, he mentioned almost everyone attending , giving thanks to their various skills and dedication in participating in what our group have achieved over the many years we have been together. Almost 300 adventurers pursued with spirit and enthusiasm, long may it continue. 

Soon our meals began to be served with the friendly staff here at the Spotted Cow, a delicious soup to start things off followed by the traditional serving of roasted turkey potato's sprouts parsnips green beans and carrots, plus a small Yorkshire pudding and pigs in blankets etc. A Feast fit for a King. Some time later our various desserts arrived just to put the icing on the cake, so to speak.

Before it was time to say farewell to the Spotted Cow, a new and recently adopted secret Santa took place with John passing around a Christmas sack containing a present for all concerned, nice gesture everyone.

So now with abundant handshakes taking place and the wishing of a Merry Christmas to all ,we left the town of Drighlington and headed homeward bound feeling fit to burst.

Cheers Everyone