My thanks go to those who helped make a success of the evening: Malcolm Holt, Nick Hart, Pat Ward-Lee, Jacky Wicks and Su Farrall.
Also huge thanks to Jil, Trevor and the entire bar and kitchen staff for all their hard work.

My initial intention to run sweepstake guesses on the winning number actually changed suddenly, because it was easier, and became ‘write your name on a fiver and chuck it in the pot’. From this, £240 was raised and two winners were picked out for cash prizes. These were Pauline Danes who won 2nd prize of £20 and Peter Thompson (Tommo) who won £40. The remaining £180 went into the 300 Club fund.

Now, the whole point of the Annual Dinner is to draw every single membership number during the evening until we reach the final two numbers. Amidst a frenzied and excitable crowd we just about managed to announce that Jacky Wicks – well done Jacky, won SECOND PRIZE, an amazing £400! It was of great to see someone who was actually at the dinner win one of the big prizes.

FIRST PRIZE was a staggering £800, and Carole Walden who unfortunately couldn’t attend the evening as she was away in Spain won this. When I called Carole the following day she was delighted with the news and promised she’d celebrate in style that evening.

From the 300 Club membership fees collected during the year, we obviously have to deduct the prize draw monies throughout the year and the cost of the annual dinner. The remaining money is then donated to Brighton Rugby Club and I’m delighted to inform you all that this year we were able to donate £2,000 to Brighton Rugby Club – so well done all of you and thank you!

I shall leave you all in peace now for a few months, so I hope you have a very enjoyable summer and I’ll see you next season!

Best wishes

Dawne
dawne300@googlemail.com
01273 897340 or 07718 522764