The St Andrew Society of York
Ukulele Night
On Friday 18th October, Society members & friends enjoyed a highly entertaining evening at the Dunnington Sports Club. A musical treat was provided by Red Sky Ukuleles and there was a fantastic pie, chips and pea supper.
A raffle & whisky trail raised £167 for the President's charity - Martin House Children's Hospice.
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President's Reception 2024
On Sunday 30th June, members and friends attended 2024 President Jim Robertson's Reception at York Golf Club.
The event was hugely enjoyable and raised £238 for Jim's chosen charity of the year - Martin House.
St Andrew's Day Lunch 2024
Shown below are some images from our recent St Andrew's Day Lunch held at the Novotel York on Saturday 30th November 2024.
April Fool Mystery Tour & Afternoon Tea
On Tuesday 1st April 2025, the Society held a Mystery Tour through the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside followed by an Afternoon Tea held in the Village Hall in Middleton, Pickering.
President's Reception 2025
This year, President Frank Paterson held his President's Reception at his home in Askham Bryan, serving an afternoon tea and fizz to around 40 members of the society.
Trip to Whitby
30 members enjoyed a coach trip to Whitby organised by the Ladies Circle for a tour of the new Botham's Bakery followed by a delightful afternoon tea at Botham's new tearoom. Joe Botham, Great-grandson of the founder Elizabeth Botham led informative tours of the bakery and then provided an overview of the history of Botham's of Whitby since its founding in 1865.
Many of the group took the opportunity to buy a few of Bothams' delicacies before leaving!
Bowling, Quiz & Supper Evening
The society recently held a Bowling, Quiz & Supper evening at the York Railway Bowls & Social Club.
The bowling event was won by Janet Sharpe & Murray Halliday who were presented with
the St Andrew Society of York John Morland Trophy made by Graeme Miller.
After the bowling, Graeme Robertson ran a 50-question quiz which was won by Heather & Mike Hogg who were presented with society Quizzing Trophy also made by Graeme Miller.
Half-way through the quiz, we all enjoyed a fantastic pie, mash & pea supper followed by a delicious dessert.
An excellent time was had by all.
Half-way through the quiz, we all enjoyed a fantastic pie, mash & pea supper plus dessert. An excellent time was had by all.
Garden Party
40 members and their families thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Garden Party, once again held at the home of President Elect Aileen Minns in Copmanthorpe.
The weather stayed dry which enabled a full range of fun games to be enjoyed by all.
Competitive spirits were in abundance with the Putting, Chipping, Badminton, Bowling, Archery, Hoopla and the infamous Welly Wanging competitions with fabulous sugary prizes for the various winners.
