CHRISTMAS DAY 2009 Gainsborough Christmas Day Lunch Committee once again served a free,traditional turkey dinner to fifty people who would otherwise have spent Christmas Day alone. The Mayor of Gainsborough, Coun Raoul Hesse- Phillipson and the chairman of WLDC Coun Jessie Milne were guests of honour at this event, now in its 34th year.

Chairman Michael Wragg praised all the local organisations and volunteers who had worked so hard for weeks in advance and on the day itself to provide a day to remember for everyone. Without their financial generosity and time this event could not take place.

Christmas Dinner Photo

Ping Europe has generously donated £3500 to Gainsborough House raised from a fund raising golf event. Everyone involved at Gainsborough House Community Centre is so appreciative of the ongoing financial support of Ping Europe. The money will be effectively used in the upgrading of facilities for the benefit of all our client service users.

The Chief Executive Managing Director Mr John Clark officially opened the upgraded and refurbished kitchen on Tuesday 27th October 2009.

ZENA'S CHRISTMAS FARE 20th November 2009 - raised £211
ZENA'S FISH NIGHT 20th November 2009 - raised £205
THELMA CHILDS' SLIDE SHOW AND TALK 11 November - raised £87
MARY'S PIE AND PEA 25th September - raised £454.50

Thanks to Zena, Mary, Thelma and all the volunteers who helped to make these evenings such a success.

Mrs Mary Fish was one of the Queen's guests at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party held in July. Despite the inclement weather, Mary enjoyed the occasion and felt privileged to be honoured in this way for her voluntary work, in particular to Gainsborough House.

This successful and well respected school is looking to run adult education groups for parents in September. The school is also hoping to introduce pupils to the Day Centre Groups and at Christmas, perform a concert of seasonal music. The children are also hoping to introduce the elderly to the world of computers!!! Age Concern are delighted to be working in partnership with The Parish. The school dinners are already cooked at Gainsborough House.

On Wednesday 20 of July, Zena's Top Nosh opened up Gainsborough House for a Fish Night which was well patronised making after expenses, £120 for the Community Centre.

Zena's Top Nosh would like to hold similar events to raise much needed funds for Gainsborough House in appreciation for having the facilities to operate a thriving business in Gainsborough House.

Patrons for £5 received fish & chips, with mushy or garden peas, bread and butter with a pot of tea. Volunteers were on hand to help and everyone was both delighted with the fare and the buzz on the night. Watch out for Zena's next event, we hear that she is planning a Carvery!

Our good friend and supporter, Angie Sanderson, has once again been busy "car booting" and has managed to raise £150 for Gainsborough House funds by selling goods donated by friends. Thank you Angie!

We are very pleased to announce that Zena's new business venture is to be based at Gainsborough House. As well as catering for our in-house luncheon clubs, Age Concern Day centre users and local school meals, she also offers outside catering for all occasions. She is an experienced professional caterer offering top quality food at an affordable price.

Why not contact her at zenastopnosh@aol.com for a quote?

Or phone her on 07983 444 040 or 01522 778 712?