The MS Society invited us to attend their Christmas Party on the afternoon of Saturday 8 December. Edwina Cooper and I arrived at 2.30 p.m. to find that the hall was almost filled with people, wheelchairs and their carers. Even as we entered, another charity bus drew up outside to offload more people. We were met by Ann Tuersley, whom we had met at their 40th Anniversary party in September. There was food and drink in plentiful quantities and it was good to be able to go around and chat to the guests, many of whom we had seen in September. We had an interruption when a bearded figure in a red robe arrived with a sack and began distributing them to the guests. Yes, it was Santa Claus, or rather Father Christmas doing the rounds. He did not stay long as he said he had other customers to serve. I believe that his clock was in advance as I was informed he was not due until Christmas Eve. Never mind, everyone was pleased and all received a small parcel, including us, for which we were grateful. This was our second Christmas party and it was so good to see everyone happy and enjoying each others companyAs we left, we wished them all a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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