Bon Fire at Oake Marsh Farm

Posted by David Ford

on Oct 7, 2011

Our meeting last Thursday (6th October) was held at Oake Marsh Farm, the property of Andrew and Caroline Middleton, where we had a BBQ meal and a large bon fire. About 45 members, friends and children enjoyed the balmy evening with good fellowship, good food and a big fire. The weather was perfect with clear skies, no wind and a not too cool temperature. The evening got under way at about 6pm with most people arriving before dark and so able to more easily navigate the final track to the site. Some of those who came after dark made unscheduled detours before finally arriving.

David and David cooked up an entree of italian sausage and black pudding and then the main fare of sausages, hamburgers, onions, and steak which was followed by desert of icecream and cake. Caroline prepared a generous quantity of mulled wine which all disappeared before the night was through. This warming beverage was appreciated by all who partook, although there were subsequent reports that some of it contained headaches that manifested themselves next morning. Thanks also go to Andrew for preparing the site and bon fire, Dick and Dick for setting up the port-a-loo, to Jock and helpers for setting up and, next day, packing up the marquee (which proved to be a great asset to the evening) and to Heather and Tom for attending to the attendance and financial chores.

A good time was had by all who attended.

Andrew has been booked for a similar event next year!

Lighting the fire.

The bon fire under way.

Fellowship under the marquee.

Warming up by the fire.