St Filica Anti-Depression Ball 2009

Saturday 4th July saw Filkins whipped back in time to the 1920’s.  From gangsters to their molls and flappers to “Biggles” they all arrived to sip their martinis and champagne.

Then a marvellous two course meal was served by Sadlers of Faringdon followed by some strong coffee….. gratefully received by a few! Judy Eames entertained with her seductive jazz and the dancing began- then the casino opened and much money was lost- did the depression return- absolutely not! The evening went so quickly but it was fantastic. Two tables have already booked for the next one in 2011.

So many thank yous to say so in fear of leaving anyone out: the decorations were fantastic (blowing up balloons at 11pm on Friday night is such fun……), flowers amazing, tablecloths and napkins were the final touch thank you to you all.

Thanks also to The St Filica committee for working for 5 long months on preparation, for having such a large stock of tentage and putting everything in the right place- and, of course all the boys for turning out on a rather steamy Wednesday night to put it all up- what they will do for beer! What would we do without them!

Here’s to 2011!!

David Clifton's pictures from the ball are available to view and order in the Village Shop