UPDATE - Issue 20 - Winter 2004
Meet the Neighbours
'When we move to the country, I'll do that too! I said to my friends in Devon
And so it was that I delivered about 40 invitations to neighbours we'd never met, (even though we have lived here for 18 months), for an evening of home-made soup and bread at £4 a head in aid of the Prostate Research Campaign UK.
My husband was anxious. He envisaged numerous difficulties, but when we started to receive enthusiastic replies, he began to look forward to the evening It was I who became nervous.
Angela and Derek Burridge
However, good preparation is everything. On the evening, we had candles leading up to the front door, lights in the garden, three good hot soups and an intoxicating punch to get the party going. We asked everyone to sign our visitor's book and to wear a nametag.
About 25 people turned up. There were new couples to the area, others who had been here for years, a few single ladies, and several bachelors. All were keen to introduce themselves and to mingle. There was a real buzz. The evening was a great social success and we raised £115 for Prostate Research. Why not do the same in your street. We're glad we did.
Thanks to the Shrivenham Bowls Club and their
Captain, Mrs Haste for the donation of £515