Tryst Seat Fundraising Dinner Success

The large audience enjoys the musical entertainment by Darren and Martin

A party evening on February 13th raised funds for the new Tryst seat. Music by ‘Darren and Martin’, two local ex Testbourne lads, featured such favourites as the Beatles, Eagles, Dire Straits,and Take That. Darren and Martin appear regularly in local venues. Both have studied music and performing arts since leaving Testbourne. Darren has a degree in music and is studying for his masters degree.

Preparing for the raffle

The event was organised by Linda Cowley who wanted to make a contribution in memory of her three former colleagues of the Millennium Meadow Trustees.

A delicious buffet was served

The party was enjoyed very much by the 70 strong audience, judging by the applause and feedback, whose ages ranged from 2 to 90.

There was a massive raffle with the tickets drawn out by the children in the audience. A ploughman’s supper was served during the interval.

People check to see if they've won a raffle prize

The event raised £478 which was kindly made up to a round £500.

Thanks must go to Pat Walker who helped with the raffle and the help and support from Sarah Castle at the Gill Nethercott Centre, also to all those who donated prizes and cash dontations. Also the photographers, chair movers and bread slicers !

The men beside our celebrated women: John Wall, Paul Nethercott and Marcus Nason