EVENTS
Post written by Hannah Elizabeth Wright (team member & media guru)
There are some evenings that remind us exactly why we do what we do â and our recent quiz night at the Salle des FĂȘtes in Verfeil was one of them. The hall was glowing with chatter, laughter, and the unmistakable buzz of friendly competition. It was the kind of night where neighbours became teammates and everyone came together for one shared purpose: supporting our wonderful oldies.
By the end of the evening, thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, we raised an incredible 1415.31 euros. Thatâs not just a number; itâs warmth, comfort, and care for the dogs who rely on us every single day.
If thereâs one thing that can unite a room full of people before a quiz begins, itâs the smell of good food â and our chef for the evening, Dineke, delivered in style. With the help of Jill Gorman and Harrie, she served up steaming dishes of vegetarian and beef lasagne, each portion as generous as the last.
And then came dessert: a beautifully baked apple cake drizzled with raspberry coulis.
Our dynamic quiz duo, Gill and Karl, once again proved that they know exactly how to get a room thinking, laughing and disagreeing with one another. Their questions covered many different areas and were occasionally delightfully/annoyingly tricky. The kind that spark whispered debates, triumphant cheers, and the occasional âI knew that!â
A huge congratulations to the winning team, Give Karl a Wave, (Caylusian neighbours/teammates) who all walked away with a celebratory bottle of wine. A wellâdeserved victory that resulted in Karl getting a wave from the entire room when they were announced as the winners.
The raffle table was a treasure trove yet again, thanks to the wonderful people who donated prizes. Each item added excitement to the evening and helped boost our fundraising total. Your generosity made the raffle sparkle â thank you to Maison de Loups (25⏠gift voucher a decorative mug); Elsa Beale (gourmet chocolates), Andrew and Jean Wright (bottle of wine and floral soap dispenser); Gill, Anke and Samantha (Ladies Basket); Theresa Wildsmith (Vase)
Behind every successful event is a team of people who quietly make everything run smoothly. Our heartfelt thanks go to:
- Gillian Lindsay and Karl , our quiz orgainisers and quiz masters.
- Ali Stickler
- Hannah Elizabeth Wright
- Caroline Millsâ
- Lesley Davies
- Samantha and Ian Moore
- Frédéric Passamant
Your time, energy, and kindness are the backbone of evenings like this.
What made this night truly special wasnât just the fundraising total â it was the knowledge that every person there came to help give our oldies the comfort and care they deserve.
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for supporting us. And thank you for being part of a community that believes in making a difference.
