by Dr Peter Williams
Arundel Catenians - Circle 320 - St Patrick’s Day Celebration
Following a very successful Burns night two years ago it was decided to hold a fundraiser on St Patrick’s day this year in the Cathedral centre at Arundel, in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Bosham. A welcome drink was offered of Guiness +/- alcohol, sparkling wine or elderflower, or Irish Whiskey. The catering naturally required an Irish stew and this large feat of cooking for 80 was carried out by our ladies Dr Sandra Williams and Maria Whitehouse. Sandra is a vice President and co-founder of the Hospice, and Maria the wife of Dominic, consultant Physician there. CEO Lois Howell, and chair of the trustees Julian Clayton were also present in support.
The evening began with a charming display of Irish dancing by Carey School of Irish dancing, East Preston. Girls from the age of 4 to young adult were very professional.
Serving the Irish stew for 80 was challenging and involved a large number of ladies with steaming hot plates of stew in each hand dashing up and down the Cathedral Centre! Dessert was prepared by the ladies of the circle and included Guiness cake, Bailey’s trifle, Gaelic Coffee trifle, Bailey’s Chocolate roulade, Jameson grasshopper pie, Irish apple cake and Barnbrack. A raffle was held for over the
30 prizes which had been generously donated. Well known Catenian musician Michael Pioli provided a spirited Irish folksong cabaret sing along to round off the evening. A total of over £3789 was raised. Many, many thanks to everyone who contributed to or attended the splendid event.
Irish dancing by Carey School of Irish dancing, East Preston