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September took off again after a quiet August. It was great to see so many people down for the Annual Film Quiz. A big thank you to Anton & Helen for putting on a superb hi-tech affair which was thoroughly enjoyed. There was a lot of competition between the 10 or so teams demonstrating that there are a lot of people out there who know more than is good for them!! It was, however, no surprise to anyone when Paul Hurley stormed ahead to become the 2002 outright winner in the final nail biting sudden death round. For his pains, Paul is, even as we read, preparing to deliver next year's Film quiz.

The following week we had our much anticipated Tribute to "Stars in their Eyes". Our host for the evening Matthew Lyne, despite being blessed with the right first name, morphed into Matthew's cousin Reg Kelly who, I believe, had travelled all the way from the Bolton region. Unfortunately a couple of our expected turns were unable to attend on the night, but the audience was treated to some fine performances from Jim Croce, Madonna, Tracey Chapman and Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta. There was a tense wait whilst the audience votes were counted and everyone took the opportunity to go to the bar, before the clear winners were announced - Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta (also known as Stuey & Joe). In true "Stars" style we were treated to an encore before the floor was opened up to the audience. Unfortunately Andrew still carried out his threat of 'performing' "Stand by Your Man", but we were treated to many better turns including some fine Sinatra renditions by "the Man with the Beard".

But more fun awaits, so get your diaries to hand for November's events:

Dates for November

Saturday 23rd

Quiz Night

More devilish brainteasers from your genial host, Mr Andrew Rickinson

Saturday 30th

Vicars, Tarts, Nuns & Pimps Party

Choose one or a combination of the four. Late bar and music

We'll then be getting ready for a bumper month in December - details of which were on the recent mailshot, so no excuses for double bookings!

Hope to see you all soon in the bar.

Lots of love,
Fiona, Lisa, Andrew, Kat, Lionel, Liz & Sarah
xxx


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