Calderdale birders Xmas bash

Just a quick post to thank everyone who came to the birders Xmas get together last night (around 30 people in total) for your support in our efforts to raise money for the Malta Optics fund. It was especially pleasing to see several new faces and to meet up with people who post on this blog . The raffle, blind auction and money generated from the excellent pie and peas raised a total of £262 which when added to the money from the earlier raffle brings the total to £477! In recognition of the support given by everyone I will personally make this up to £500. A success such as this could not have been achieved without the generous support of several local birders and particular mention must go to Paul Talbot for the donation of most of the prizes, to Tim Walker for additional prizes and donation of the money from the food sales and Niall Roche for a couple of fine bottles of "winter birder warmer".

Once again a heartfelt thanks to everyone who came along and best wishes for Xmas and 2008!

Nick