MAY we express our sincere thanks and appreciation for all the help and support to provide this year’s Christmas Day lunch and entertainment for all our guests at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Pickering.

Thanks to the Pickering and District Rotary Club and the Ryedale Lions, who both gave us excellent support; Wrothwell’s Chemists and St Peter & St Paul’s Church for their generous donations, along with several other private donations.

Thanks also to Hanns, Dunnings and Horsleys Butchers, Taylors and Dales vegetable shop, The Forest & Vale Hotel, Russell’s Bakery and Eastgate Fisheries, plus Jake and Sophie, who always provide talented background music and songs along with Josh; it’s great that these three young people willingly give their time every year.

Special thanks to Pauline Hindmarsh and her group of merry helpers, who delivered all the meals on wheels, and all those who helped to serve and wash up on the day, and who would be embarrassed if we named them.

Thanks to our town mayor, Mal Danks, Father Anthony and Lynn who visited and welcomed our guests.

Thanks to everyone who made the day so special, and most of all thanks to all our guests.

Janet and David Warin, St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Pickering.