Angele Aline
Along with many fellow residents, I was slightly puzzled
by the flier which came with last month's magazine. I
thought I knew what was going on, but my knowledge
was very sketchy. Now, after a fabulous "Launch" dinner
at Ipswich Marina last Friday, I really feel I can pass on
some useful information. Our Rector, David, and Ray
Dunstone our benefice treasurer, are embarking on a
round Britain Charity Voyage in August.
As you will have seen from the flier, there are many ways to become involved in this exciting adventure; by donating some money, helping prepare the boat, or going on part of the trip as passenger or crew. I wish I could handle the sea better!
Anyway
- the dinner was great and the company very interesting. After the main
course,
Rev Robert Clifton told us about Vila Maninga, which is one of the
charities to
benefit from this project. He has, of course, first hand knowledge of
this
wonderful set-up and is very passionate about it. Then a lady from East
Anglia
Children's Hospices spoke very movingly about their work and the vast
sums of
money required to keep it going. Both such worthy causes and, I feel,
deserving of all the support we can muster. A lovely moment
during the evening came when all the people at the bar gave a rousing
round of
applause and came to tell us how they admired what was being planned.
They also
contributed generously to the raffle, but as it was 29th February,
probably
bought tickets as a result of the marriage proposal from the seller! I
am
pleased to say that they won most of the prizes!
After the festivities, I was treated to a guided tour of the Angele Aline as I was, fortunately, wearing the right sort of shoes. What a compact and impressively appointed craft! I felt quite envious of those destined to sail in her, and sent up a little prayer for their protection. Gail
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