Christmas Party 2021
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It was a warm early summer day at Bondi Beach when we got dressed up for our annual Christmas party and gathered in the lounge for a celebratory drink. And boy did we need it, after all that's happened this year!
There was a definite festive spirit in the air as we went out to the Bondi Tratt (wonderfully located at the bottom of the building, just out the front door and turn right…) for our dinner of turkey and ham and all the trimmings. Alasdair, Joe and the whole fabulous team did a great job as always – the food was delicious, the atmosphere convivial, the wine flowing – and the whole experience was a credit to the persistence and patience of their team during this year’s lockdowns. Thanks guys 👏🍷
Suitably full, we returned to the lounge to the dulcet tones of John Campbell and Lorraine Delaney, our beautiful singers/musicians for the night. We had a full range of musical accompaniment, from Christmas tunes to country classics, to rock n' roll greats. After a brief interlude for speeches and the drawing of the lucky door prizes, some of us took to the dance floor, while others stayed chatting and having drinks and desserts. It was a truly joyful occasion after so much frustration this year - such a lovely time to spend with friends, neighbours and colleagues.
Thanks to everyone who came to take part in the event, and to those who had a hand in organising it. Special thanks go to John and Lorraine for staying with us to the end and providing a wonderfully celebratory atmosphere 🎸🎤 And to Sam and the folks at our local chemist for providing the great selection of lucky door prizes. All in all, a fantastic send off into the hectic whirlwind of the season, and one that will be remembered by everyone who came. Cheers! 🥳🥂🍾😊