By Sandra Williams
Arundel Catenians’ Quiz Night
The Quiz in progress On Saturday, the 8th of November 62 Catenians and their friends gathered at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Littlehampton to hold a quiz night in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. It was an evening full of laughter and fun with many complicated questions to be worked out between the teams.
Lois Howell, CEO of St Wilfrid’s told us about the work the hospice does. She said that during the last year there had been over 1,000 new referrals, more than ever before. St Wilfrid’s Hospice looks after people in the last days of their lives, mainly in their own homes, with the help of the community support nurses. They keep their costs down by having over 500 volunteers, as well as paid staff to help their patients to have a dignified ending to their lives.
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A Ploughman’s supper was provided to sustain the teams: everyone gasped in amazement at the wonderful selection of cheeses, grapes, fruit, bread and biscuits that was provided. The winning team was led by President Graham Monet who was very delighted to receive the elegant cup.
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Graham Monet receiving the winners’ trophy
The evening finished with a raffle providing many prizes won by the supporters of the evening. The event raised over £2,000, which a generous supporter has volunteered to double so St Wilfrid’s Hospice should benefit from over £4,000. This is much needed as the running costs of the Hospice are now over £11 million each year.
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