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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

ACC Veteran’s Christmas Ball 2022

The ACC Veteran’s Christmas Ball was organised
by Chip Walker at the Rembrandt Hotel in
Weymouth on Friday 2nd December was attended
by a hugely welcoming group of 79 veterans and
their partners.
Guests, dressed immaculately with many of the
gentleman dressed smartly in Dinner Suits and
sporting medal miniatures and the ladies looking
fabulous, started to arrive at the venue at around
18.30; enjoying a drink or two in the bar before
moving into the Ball Room to take their seats at one
of ten allocated and beautifully presented tables. As
they entered through the double doors, they were
met with sparkling and flashing Christmas lights
and a blaze of colour across a large Ball Room
complete with its own bar, performance stage and
dance floor.
Once seated, guests were served their 3-course
meals, pre-chosen from a number of options
which included: Sirloin of Beef, Roasted Crown of Dancing went on untill prestigious cruise ships. Quickly followed by a great
Turkey, Grilled Sea Bass along with Beetroot and midnight disco specialising in music from the 60s through to
Goats Cheese tart. Being an audience of skilled the 90s.
chefs, the staff may have felt a little daunted, The raffle was almost unbelievable in that we
however, they had nothing to fear as the standard were spoilt for donated worthy prizes including
of food was superb. a gents watch, Booze hamper, Jewellery, Food
Following the meal, the audience were Hamper, Clock, Adventure sport voucher and to
encapsulated by the wondrous voice of the top it all as first prize, a brilliant original painting
entertainer, professional singer Louise Scarlett who of the Falklands Task Force which at auction was
had recently completed a tour on board some very valued at £100-1500. The raffle raised £610 for the
Organiser Chip Walker ACC Association.
with Jim Chalmers and The dance floor soon filled, and the party really
Tommy Onions
got going, finally ending at midnight.

Guests enjoying their
3-course meals

Singer Louise Crawford
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