A delicious, traditional Christmas lunch was enjoyed by 49 members and two guests at our December luncheon. Twelve lucky members won beautiful raffle prizes expertly sourced by our Raffle Organiser, Sue Oddy.
Colin Bailey, of BlueBoxt, gave a brief informative overview of this voluntary run organisation based in Wensleydale that works across the Dales and beyond. The organisation, established in 1991, is registered as a charity. Although it is led by Colin, he is supported by a team of Trustees, volunteers and freelance session facilitators.
Colin highlighted the number of events that have taken place this year across the local area. These range from a fashion show and a quiz night to raise funds for the organisation to children’s holiday activity sessions, as well as an adult community choir. BlueBoxt has also taken part in community concerts which provides performance opportunities for all ages, the most recent being the evening before our luncheon.
BlueBoxt has also secured funding to support for young people develops careers in the music industry. Colin gave an example of a young person who started attending BlueBoxt activities as a child and is now working in the music industry having just completed a national tour as a music technician.
The luncheon concluded with everyone joining in with a Christmas singalong that included traditional carols as well as favourite Christmas songs.
