Unforgettable Christmas Meal 2023
Uttoxeter Gateway Club Unforgettable Christmas Meal: A Magical Evening of Festive Fun, Friendship, and Community Spirit
Oh, what a magical night! The Uttoxeter Gateway Club members, staff, volunteers, and trustees gathered together with carers and family to celebrate Christmas in style with an unforgettable Christmas meal at the New Broom at Checkley. The doors were thrown open to give us all a warm welcome, and DJ Paul set the scene with disco lights and background music. Laughter filled the room as we pulled crackers, read jokes, and donned our festive hats.
The delicious starters arrived, and the clatter of cutlery replaced the chatter. We savoured every bite of the turkey with all the trimmings, including a delightful selection of vegetables, sprouts included of course. My personal highlight was the crispy pig in a blanket, accompanied by rich gravy, a true delight. A huge thank you to the kitchen elves for their culinary magic!
After the main course, we cleared our plates to make room for a tasty portion of Christmas pudding and piping hot custard. The Black Eyed Peas got the toes tapping, and the room exploded with energy as we danced the night away. We even sneaked in a quick Time Warp! Time seemed to fly by, and before we knew it, taxis were arriving to bring the evening to a close.
But not before our lovely members were presented with Christmas gifts, thanks to the kindness of Uttoxeter Waitrose, who donated ‘Snapper’ the Venus flytrap as featured in the John Lewis Christmas advert. Each member also received a Cadbury’s selection box, kindly donated by Uttoxeter NFU Mutual. We are truly grateful for all the donations received throughout the year, which make such events as our Christmas Party possible.
The hard work of our staff, volunteers, and trustees is truly appreciated, and it is reflected in the joy on the faces of our members.
Our festivities are in full swing, so before the blink of an eye it is all over, let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year!
Until next time…
