I arrived at church tonight to find the hall laid out for a banquet! The tables were decorated with fairy lights and silk flowers. I sat at the top table with the guests of honour - Angie, her husband Gary and elder son, George. Her younger son couldn't make it because he'd only just returned from camp.
The first course was vegetable soup, which seemed like an odd choice for a hot summer's day.The main course was the carvery which gave us a choice of ham or beef with potatoes, yorkshire pudding, carrots,cauliflower and peas. It would have been nice to have some salad, but there wasn't any. The dessert was the best course. I had a slice of chocolate cake ,but there were also eclairs, strawberry gateau and a choux pastry slice filled with cream and fruit. After the meal Joan delivered a lovely speech about Angie and all that she had done for us. I had to laugh when she commented that Angie likes to drive fast. I have fond memories of a journey when she delighted in splashing through puddles! After the speech, I presented her with her present - a communion stole - which she seemed to appreciate. We then had some time for taking photos before we all left to go home. In all it was a lovely evening. I'm sure we will all miss Angie. I must make time to visit her next year.