Christmas Guests Night 2024

Once again it was fantastic for the Banstead and Sutton Nonsuch Rotarians to be able to get together to celebrate Christmas this year, have some fun, and appreciate each other’s company during our Banstead's annual Christmas Guests’ Night at Cuddington Golf Club!

Jane greeted over 70 guests as well as thanking the Club members for all their hard work making the evening such a success. She also drew everyone’s attention to The Anniversary of Banstead Rotary’s founding. The Club was chartered on December 17, 1951 which means the Club has now completed 73 years of service.

She also gave a bit of background: Rotary Clubs across the world execute service projects worth $2 billion every year in their communities. Rotarians also give 25 million volunteer hours to their communities across the world every year!

The guests enjoyed a delicious two course traditional Christmas dinner followed by a delicious Choux Pastry dessert, mince pies, tea, and coffee. A quiz was set by David Riley , and musical entertainment. There were hats , beautiful table decorations, and Christmas decor to get us into the seasonal spirit during the event.

Roger set the mood when he and fellow Rotarians gave an entertaining spin on the story of Cinderella!

David and Jane also organised the raffle with prizes donated by the club members, as well as auctioning a magnificent hamper, given by our Corporate Rotary partner Banstead Manor Hallmark Care Home, which together raised £390 for Crossroads Care Surrey and Maggies At The Marsden .

After dinner we were treated to a medley of Christmas carols and songs played by Roger, accompanied by volunteers leading the community singing, with , all guests taking part to end the evening!