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THE UNWEANED PIG SUPPER
SECRETARY'S REPORT OCTOBER 2011
Last Year's Meal
This was the second meal provided by Bev and her team at the George, and
everyone there thought it was the best for some time. The food was
excellent and the pig was pronounced “the best ever”.
The After-Dinner Meeting
The Chairman gave his usual interesting talk, and congratulated the
Landlady on providing such a grand meal and on the service, which was
agreed to be almost perfect.
Roy explained that, due some oversight with the supplier, the usual pair
of small suckling pigs was replaced by one large one. This was generally
agreed to be not such a bad thing 'as the meat was very good, and there
was not as much waste. It was therefore agreed that we would have one
pig again next year "and see how it goes".
Three members sent apologies for their absence: Richard Drakeford due to
illness, Woodly Thomas also due to illness and Steve Thompson due to
double-booking. Two members didn't turn up for the second year running:
Damien Dever and Colin Dowse, and they therefore lost their memberships
under the relevant rule. Colin Dowse had created a club website, but
this no longer seems to be available, leaving an opening for anyone with
the necessary skills and interest to have a go.
The committee was re-elected, proposed by Tom Wall and seconded by
several.
Peter Arden proposed that the supper should be held at the George again
next year, and this was carried unanimously.
There was a collection for Margaret Firmstone, who has worked in the G&D
kitchen for many years, and who had recently suffered a severe illness.
We all wished her a speedy recovery.
The food was pronounced brilliant, but there were two small criticisms:
there was no Shropshire Blue cheese and the coffee was served
pre-milked. It was generally thought that the crackling was much better
than last year; the new Crackling Monitor is evidently having a
beneficial effect.
Again, the Chairman stressed that all members should telephone him as
soon as possible before the due date, to let him know if they will be
able to attend, and the meeting was reminded that all members should
wear, a current model of club tie. The club still has a stock of these
beautiful hand-crafted ties, which are available from Roy Evans at the
very reasonable price of £10.00 each.
Toasts were drunk to: the Queen (God bless her), Evan Evans, Geoff Edge,
Mike Wozencroft, Geoff Mountford, absent friends and the pigs.
The Committee
Roy Evans - Chairman
Bob Mumford - Treasurer
Alastair Macpherson - Secretary
John Thomas
Andrew Macpherson
List of members at Autumn 2010
B Arden, R Drakeford, A Macpherson snr, C Shingler,
N Arden, R Evans, A Macpherson jnr, J Thomas,
P Arden, P Fischer, B Morgan, W Thomas,
D Chillcott, N Freeman, G Mumford, S Thompson,
P Clemson, J Glancy, R Mumford, D Tyler,
N Crump, N Kefford, D Pearson, T Wall.
Two members dropped out last year: Messrs Dever and Dowse, and three
guests who attended the 2010 supper have asked to become members. They
are shown on the above list: Peter Fischer, Jim Glancy and
Chris Shingler. Ideally, we need one more members to bring us to the
traditional 25. We would be pleased to receive nominations for new
members who are likely to attend regularly, and their names will be
added to the short waiting list.
Some members brought guests last year. They seemed to enjoy themselves,
fitted-in well and their presence helped us over a short-term lack of
attendee members. It is possible that we will need guests again this
year to make up the numbers. If you would like to bring 'a guest phone
Roy Evans.
The treasurer's balance sheet is shown below.
SUPPER 2011
Fortunately, the same couple are running the George as last year, and
they are pleased to accommodate us again this year. So the 2011 pig
supper will be held at the George & Dragon, High Street, Much Wenlock.
Gather at 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm kick-off on Friday 28th October.
The cost of the meal will remain at £25.00.
Our treasurer has asked that members pay their subscription in the bar
before the meal, in cash rather than by cheque, as we are charged for
depositing cheques.
Please ring Roy Evans Tel: 01952 727610, to tell him whether 'or not
'you will be coming. This is most important as we can then hopefully
arrange for guests to fill empty places. Also, 'let him know if you
prefer red or white wine. This information is required by 14th October.
Alastair Macpherson. Hon Secretary
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS AFTER THE 2010 SUPPER
Income
Opening Bank balance: 419.44
17 Members @ £25: 425.00
4 Guests @ £50: 200.00
4 Ties@£10: 40.00
TOTAL: 1084.44
Expenditure
23 Meals @£17: 391.00
A. Ryan, Pigs: 80.00
Expenses: 9.00
Closing Bank Balance 604.44
TOTAL: 1084.44
Robert Mumford
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