MAGIC BANK HOLIDAY BBQ - 29th August 2005

11 October 2005

A BBQ for magicians and their families was held at The Blenheims, Burgess Hill as a social event for

the three magic clubs in the area. Members from ACES, SDM and the Sussex Magic Circle gathered to have a relaxing afternoon in the company of like minded people. A total of thirty-nine adults and twenty children arrived with their chairs, picnic blankets and bottles of varying shapes and differing levels of 'proof' on one of the hottest days of the Summer. The weather could not have been better, so much so that even some of the adults stripped off and had a dip in the swimming pool which was a highly popular attraction for the younger members present. The less brave had a bounce or two on the trampoline, played outdoor table tennis, enjoyed a walk around the garden or merely relaxed and enjoyed the good company with a glass in their hand! Punch & Judy was performed by Jonathan Cann during the afternoon but it's doubtful whether the children or adults enjoyed it most.

Burgers, sausages and chicken were cooked on the BBQ by Gordon Burtenshaw and Stuart Harley and quickly disappeared but with no need for magic! Sterling support work was performed in the kitchen by Gill, Alison and Lisa to provide a variety of salads and accompaniments.

Our thanks to Gordon and Gill for kindly hosting the event at their home and for taking on a lot of the work to make it a success.

Although not intended as a money making venture, there was, at the end of the day, a profit of forty pounds. This sum has been donated to the IBM benevolent fund.

Rumour has it that the venture will be repeated next year. Any comments, ideas or suggestions are most welcome.

To those of you who attended - many thanks for your support of this event. We hope to see you next time. To those of you who were unable to be present this time - we also hope to see you next year!

JC

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