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Regional Lunch ï¿½ A Virginï¿½s Perspective!

Contributed by Trish Harris
Thu, 01/10/09
Midlands & Wales 2009 – The Ultimate Girls Night out in the afternoon… It’s not that I’ve ever thought about a Regional Lunch really. Having been a member for only a couple of years, they hadn’t featured on my radar. Last year I become active at Area level and suddenly all sorts of new events were known to me. ‘Girl’s night out in the afternoon? That sounds fun!’ So, my friend Cath and I dressed in our finery for another new adventure, having conned her husband into being a taxi and taking the kids to Cadbury World. National Membership Karen & the navy boys We arrive, to pink cocktails, served by 2 lovely young men wearing only collar, cuffs and apron – Helloooooooooooo. Butlers in the Buff! We had a browse at the stalls with some great girlie goodies (that purple patent mock-croc handbag had my name ALL over it), had our photo taken and found some ladies from our Area who we had met only the other day. We then move into the hall for the main event. Each table was named after a suitably handsome hunk, whose photo was the centre-piece. I have never seen ladies so eagerly making their way to their tables! Each seat had a goody bag and feather boa, and introductions were quickly made around the table, before a few speeches to say thanks to those making it a successful day. The food was fabulous, although there were some delays between courses. Do Circlers sit there and grumble? No. They go up to the DJ and ask him to start the disco! Within seconds of ‘Don’t stop me now’, the dance floor is packed and the DJ admits he owes IPP Lynda Wieland a drink as he never believed we would get up and dance! With ladies dancing on chairs, waving boas and generally having loads of fun, you would never believe it’s around 2pm! In the meantime, puddings have appeared and we all take our seats again as it’s time for the cabaret ‘Daisy Chainsaw’ a drag queen with a tongue as sharp as ‘her’ name would suggest! Daisy Afterwards, Naomi Hickey (National Vice President) gave a great speech and we auction hats from a couple of lovely Navy lads who have donated them to a good cause. To finish off, the disco starts up again and we party until the hotel staff beg us to leave – they have a wedding party needing the room and they are running out of time... Watch Bilston Circle go! I make an unsuccessful grab for Hugh Jackman from someone else’s table and run out of the hotel, shouting ‘taxiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii’ Next year’s Regional dinner – I’ll be there. Maybe I’ll stay overnight too. Top Table with the BOYS Trish Harris Area 14 Chairman Wooton Under Edge Circle Media Comment – I had the pleasure of informing Trish that it’s her areas turn to arrange next year’s luncheon. LOL ;)
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