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Norsewood Lions put on a big spread for elderly

By Dave Murdoch
Reporter·Bush Telegraph·
15 Dec, 2023 08:00 PMQuick Read

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The Norsewood Golf Club table was groaning with food. Photo / Dave Murdoch

The Norsewood Golf Club table was groaning with food. Photo / Dave Murdoch

Norsewood Lions club treated a number of elderly Norsewood residents to Christmas lunch.

The Norsewood Lions team catered and cared for 32 guests. Photo / Dave Murdoch
The Norsewood Lions team catered and cared for 32 guests. Photo / Dave Murdoch

The lunch, held at the Norsewood Golf Course last month, included a two-course meal, cold drinks to start and hot drinks to finish, as well as opportunities to gain a present to take home.

Jean Pask has some Christmas Cake made by John Ellison. Photo / Dave Murdoch
Jean Pask has some Christmas Cake made by John Ellison. Photo / Dave Murdoch

Club members cooked the meal themselves and did the clean-up as well.

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Jean Severenson was delighted with her lucky draw – unique table coasters. Photo / Dave Murdoch
Jean Severenson was delighted with her lucky draw – unique table coasters. Photo / Dave Murdoch
Nessie Harper won a big raffle – more scratchies than she can open. Photo / Dave Murdoch
Nessie Harper won a big raffle – more scratchies than she can open. Photo / Dave Murdoch

The atmosphere was very festive and Lions enjoyed the experience as much as their guests.

Dave Murdoch is a part-time photo-journalist based in Dannevirke. He has covered any community story telling good news about the district for the last 10 years.

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