Over one hundred people braved atrocious weather to support Crosby Soroptimists’ fundraising bingo evening.
St Helen’s Church Hall was packed, with many visitors paying on the door. Forget the weather – let’s have some fun!
Soroptimist Pam McKee was the bingo caller, coping with a dodgy microphone and a temperamental number machine. As ever, Pam carried on regardless, with wit and humorous banter.
Sadly (from the audience point of view) there was only one false call which earned the traditional ‘Benny Hill walk’ round the hall. Obviously everyone else kept a sharp eye on their cards to avoid a similar penalty.
The raffle prizes were enormous including a pamper hamper, speciality food and gardening goodies. There were also spot prizes and cash prizes.
Club President Pat Williams was absolutely delighted that the evening had gone so well, especially as the proceeds exceeded £1,200. Crosby Soroptimists are donating this sum to the Liverpool Women’s Hospital (LWH) campaign for a HIPEC machine. Earlier this year club members heard details of this groundbreaking specialist treatment for ovarian and other abdominal cancers, and pledged to support the LWH Charity’s fundraising initiatives.
So ‘Garden Gate’, ‘Two Little Ducks’ and even ‘Unlucky for Some’ – they all helped to raise money in a very good cause.