A well attended and thoroughly splendid evening with an atmosphere of great fun and happiness throughout. Following drinks, a most delicious dinner was served in the London Room where the Commodore’s short but comprehensive speech set the scene for great jollity.

A total of 20 Lots were donated for the auction by Members, ranging from a glass chess set to a painting commission which sold for in excess of £500. With Philip Shears acting as Auctioneer for the Youth Fund Raising, the bidding became very keen indeed and a total of £3530 was raised due to the generosity of Members.