THE first Lapford Pensioners’ Christmas Lunch and Party held in the Victory Hall was a great success.

It was co-ordinated by John Burrows, Edwin Passmore and members of Lapford Football Club, with support from many local organisations and volunteer helpers.

More than 50 pensioners went along to be greeted with a glass of sherry or orange juice, before sitting down to a delicious roast turkey lunch, cooked by local chef, John Burrows and helpers.

This was followed by Christmas pudding or fruit salad and finished off with mince pies and a cuppa!

Throughout the meal Ron Kershaw played Christmas music on the organ.

After lunch the entertainment commenced with an Elvis Impersonator, Ian Wilkie, dressed in an Elvis white suit. This was followed by delightful carol singing by the children from Lapford Primary School.

Everyone agreed it was a wonderful event.

John Burrows expressed his thanks to all the organisations and shops who kindly supported the event with gifts, goods and donations.

Lapford AFC ran a charity bingo which raised money towards the cost. Mr Burrows says that due to everyone’s generosity, he thinks they will be able to hold another such event in 2016.

The sponsors were, Morrisons, Tesco’s, Dunns Dairies, Lapford Football Club, Lapford Village Market, Lapford Parish Council, Kazlum Support Group at Mill Stream Care Farm, Four Seasons, plus donations.

Also thanked were the following groups who volunteered their help - Village Hall Committee, Yeo Valley Fellowship, Lapford AFC, Badminton Club, Friends of Lapford School, Lapford Parish Council, Twinning Association and the Lapford Revel committee.