The Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society held their annual
Christmas Dinner in The Anchor public house, Danbury near
Chelmsford on Friday, 19th December, 2003.
It was organised by Ken, G7RFT and 33 Members and Partners
attended. The evening was lovely & clear which was a change
from 2002.
We were welcomed by Ken into the warm, cheery, heavily
decorated interior. After drinks from the bar we took our
places at the designated seats.
Grace was said by Tony, G4YTG and we were served our starters.
We were then given a Lemon Sorbet course to "clean our palettes".
The main course was served as pre-ordered.
As last year, John, G8DET issued everyone with a quiz sheet
with clues to London Boroughs - some Crossword people got most
in a few minutes. He then gave out 41 linen bags containing an
assortment of everyday objects with radio items for the men.
When the answers were given noone got the one euro coin.
Chris & his group won with 35 answers correct (or nearly)!.
Ethel won the London Boroughs.
The Sweet was served followed by coffee.
After the quizes, Tony led a festive sing-song and Harry,
G5HF told a story about a ship in 1935.
From left to right:- Chris, G0IPU; Ronnie, Wife of Charles,
G0GJS next; Tony, G4YTG;
Brian, G4CTS bending forward & Julie his Wife.
From right to left:- Martyn, M3VAM; Wife of Anthony, M1FDE next.
From left to right:- Pauline, Wife of John, G8DET
then Helen, Wife of Dr Geoff Bowles - Guest of Honour.
"Left">
From left to right:- Head of Silvia, Wife of Geoff G3EDM;
Colin, G0TRM
From right to left:- Joan, Wife of Colin, opposite; eyes only of
George, G3UTC our new Secretary.
"Center">
From left to right:- Francis, Wife of Carl, G3PEM;
Silvia, Wife of Geoff, G3EDM & Colin, G0TRM;
Jean, Wife of Secretary George, G3UTC.
"Right">
From Right to left:- Carl, G3PEM who is going to present
the talk to
CARS in January, 2004; Geoff, G3EDM & Joan, Wife of Colin.
"Center">
Anthony, M1FDE & his Wife.
"Left">
Tony, G4YTG with hat; opposite Fred with the Ladies.
From Left to right:- Chris, G0IPU; Ronnie, Wife of Charles,
G0GJS, next, Vice President of CARS; Tony, G4YTG.
Ken, G7RFT reading a raffle ticket while Tony,
G4YTG informs the audience of the number
"Center">
From Left to right:- Harry, G5HF telling his ship
story.