Category: Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Lunch 25th November 2024

Storm Bert had done its worst but that did not deter 78 of our members who ventured out to the Old Links Golf Club for lunch. The room was beautifully decorated with balloons and a tree, a few Christmas jumpers also added to the Festive occasion.

I had a traditional lunch of prawns, turkey and Christmas pudding which was most enjoyable. As far as I could tell the alternative choices were equally as good. Given the number in our group and the various choices of dishes, I thought the service was excellent. Unfortunately two people who had booked were unable to attend but their lunches were boxed up and delivered to them. A nice touch I thought.

Thank you to Maggie for arranging the meal and to Jeanette and her staff for preparing and serving the food. Lastly thank you to all who attended, making it a most pleasant afternoon. On behalf of the Committee may I wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

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SoFA Festive Lunch 2022

Decorations

The SoFA festive lunch 2022 for our members was held at the Waterfront Hotel (previously known as The Bliss Hotel) at the beginning of December. This provided an ideal winter warmer in comfortable surroundings with time for catching up with friends. 

The dining room was decorated in an assortment of colourful and sparking trees and stars.  The clear blue sky and a bright winter sun added to the attractive panoramic surrounding in the dining room.

SoFA Festive Lunch

Sunglasses were an asset!  As usual, the table layout enabled friends to lunch together as well as enjoy the company of other members.  

Our event organiser Maggie and the hotel chef provided a menu selection to suit all tastes – vegetarian, traditional, and lots between. 

Starting with the popping of Christmas crackers, the good food and service and great atmosphere ensured a friendly and fitting end to SoFA’s 2022 activity programme.  Congratulations to Maggie. 

As members of the National Trust and SoFA we know how to have a good time throughout the year, partaking in a variety of events and outings.

We all look forward to our next get together on Saturday 14 January at United Reformed Church, Formby.  Visitors welcome!

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SoFA Christmas Lunch

Christmas Meal 2021

Around 60 members came together at the Bliss Hotel in Southport to enjoy our annual Christmas lunch in early December 2021.  Maggie Moss liaised with the hotel throughout the Covid restrictions and her hard work and organisation delivered a successful traditional end of year event. 

SoFA Christmas Lunch 2021

Members experienced the new restaurant setting which provided, as a backdrop, a panoramic view of the Marine Lake, gardens and the coastline with the sea beyond. 

There was something atmospheric about dining in Covid-secure surroundings while watching the sea react to the wind and rain!

The hotel responded well to our feedback and thanks to Maggie provided an enjoyable menu selection which was well prepared and served.  This popular event was once again a welcome opportunity to meet and exchange news with other members around the table and made a good start to the festive season.

SoFA Christmas Lunch 2021, table setting

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