Uttoxeter Gateway Club’s Afternoon Tea Event
Well as they say, it’s all over bar the shouting!
The day dawned with promise, a grey cloud or two but we all arrived prompt at 10.00am to continue the preparations for Uttoxeter Gateway Club’s Afternoon Tea Event. We were all fired up with a boost from selling out of all 50 tickets! Though facing the daunting task preparing 50 covers to be ready on time for the hungry mouths.
The Front of House Team set to work laying out of tables, individual settings and flower arranging. Not for getting a bit of music accompaniment and the the presentation table for the stall and raffle. Whilst a hive of activity was happening in the kitchen by the Catering Team, saw cake stands miraculously appear with tasty morsels to tempt every appetite.
At two o’clock the sun came out and our guests came too. These included members families, Friends of Gateway, even four generations of one family! Kettles were boiling ready. The Members, Staff, Trustees and Volunteers who made up the two Teams, worked tirelessly to make the afternoon run smoothly. A steady stream of pots of tea and plates of sandwiches and cakes found their way to the correct tables.
Our guest perused the stall of goodies and clutched their raffle tickets in anticipation. It all climaxed in the draw of the raffle and many happy winners collected the delightful donations of a hamper from Tesco, a couple of pamper hampers from Doveridge W.I to name but a few – many thanks to all. Prizes won and tea cups emptied saw the afternoon draw to a close.
A frantic dash clearing away, stacking chairs and tables, sweeping of floors and with a final check of the kitchen we handed The Heath Community Centre, Uttoxeter back to Mary with thanks.
After a good nights sleep, the general consensus was a job well done and another great success for our members who once again show us what they are made of with beaming smiles.
These events are supported by a host of generous people behind the scenes who give up their time selflessly, loaning their crockery, baking goodies and allowing us to raid their gardens these unsung hero’s we thank you too.
