Christmas Party 2009
Date posted: Friday, December 18th, 2009
This years service users Christmas Party was held at the Tin Hut(Ninfield working men’s club) on Tuesday 15th December. The theme this year was New Directions Got Talent. There were three judges. Simon Cowell aka Gregg Wilcox resident at Bishops Croft, Piers Morgan aka Ian Dessent resident at Bishops Croft and Amanda Holden aka Nicky our administrator. The event was the idea of Ian and Gregg they did the organising.
First up was Nick Walker (Bishops Croft), he did a stand up comedy routine.
Next was Simon Emery (Bishops Way), he told jokes.
Then Steven Mackelden (Bishops Croft), ventriloquist act.
Mark Caister (Bishops Croft) was next, he sang Rock ‘n’ Roll.
There was then an intermission where Ian Dessent Caroline Woods (Bishops Croft) and Louise Newham (Bishops Corner) sang songs. Tracey Scott (Staff from Bishops Way) performed a dance routine.
First up after the break was Barrie Gore (Bishops Corner) Elvis impressionist.
Then Lydia Schulten (Bishops Way) sang a song.
Ryan Inwards (Bishops Corner) impression of Katie Price, he dressed the part too.
Jennifer Verrell (Bishops Way) was next, she sang a song.
Last one up was Lizzie Amey (Bishops Lodge), she sang a song.
The judges took some time to decide the winning order. In 3rd place was Lizzy Amey, 2nd Lydia Schulten and the winner was Barrie Gore. All entrants received a prize. Including last place Tracey Scott for her dance routine. Don’t give up your day job Tracey.
At the end of the results ceremony all were asked if they wanted the winner to perform again or should we open the bar and bring out the food. It was unanimous including Barrie, open the bar and bring out the food.
All agreed it was the best party ever at New Directions. Next years theme to be decided one early suggestion I’m a member of staff get me out of here.
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