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Bingo Night, Macclesfield Tennis Club Saturday, 22 March 2025
We had a good evening at Macclesfield Tennis Club when more than 30 members and friends gathered for playing bingo. Before the bingo began, there were several Roll the Pound Coin competitions. Bottles of wine, port, whiskey, prosecco and beers formed the five rounds when players tried to get their coins nearest the bottle. The contests raised £80 for MADYSS funds.
Our bingo caller, Tracey Higgins, distributed sets of bingo booklets to attendees, which contained 10 coloured sheets with numbers. For each sheet, there were two games played: complete a line and then complete the whole sheet. This divided nicely into five sheets before the supper break and five sheets afterwards. Tracey was ably assisted by Mandy who collected sheets from those who shouted “Line” or “House” to check the numbers and then gave out to the winners a Line or House ticket accordingly. At the end of the evening, winners were able to collect their prizes of Easter Eggs.
However, as the evening wore on an air of incredulity surfaced among attendees when just two of the players won a large proportion of the rounds. If the crowd had been less polite, there may have been shouts of “Fix, fix”. In fact, the two players were vying to see who would dominate the contest as each player won FOUR rounds!
The meat and potato pie, red cabbage, mushy peas, or quiche and salad provided by caterer Debbie from The Windmill Café went down very well before the second part of the evening.
Our thanks go to Macclesfield Tennis Club for use of the venue and to bartenders Margaret and Jane to whom we gave flowers. Also thank you to Tracey our bingo caller and her assistant Mandy. We really appreciate the work of Anne Swindell, Kay Evans, Diane Thomas, Sue Pembery and Jenny in the kitchen who served up the food and, importantly, washed plates and cutlery afterwards.

Sue checking her coin roll as Tracey watches on. Easter Eggs await the winners

Chilli Banana, Macclesfield SK10 1JX - Sunday 23 February 2025 - Sue Stephenson
On a blustery Sunday lunchtime, 31 members and friends of the MADYSS group gathered for a meal at the Chilli Banana.
The buffet featured an impressive selection of traditional Thai dishes including fragrant curries, stir fries and very tasty starters such as satay skewers, spring rolls and tempura vegetables. Some members discovered new favourite dishes.
The meal concluded with ice cream and coffee. The friendly staff ensured that everyone was well taken care of.
It was good to see that Kay Evans was able to attend (with daughter Steph who did the driving!) following her recent knee surgery.
Events like these continue to foster strong connections within the group.

The buffet at the Chilli Banana

Ten-pin Bowling, Superbowl UK, Lyme Green, Macclesfield, SK11 0TB - Wednesday 23 January 2025
Fifteen MADYSS members attended bowling at Lyme Green on Wednesday 29 January where, as usual, a good time was had by all. We played two games, cheering and clapping each other as great shots were achieved.
The winner this year was Kay Evans with a score of 126, proving it’s never too late for a first. There was much teasing of Kay as she was wonderfully coached by Paul who should share the victory! Kay had decided that due to a very dodgy knee she probably wouldn't play. What a mistake that would have been! This was followed by a good second place for Keith with a score of 116. Credit going hugely to Colin who, as well as bowling for himself, gallantly bowled on Keith's behalf. Third was Don with a score of 114, so all were very close. It was a very enjoyable afternoon for everyone.
Colin's wrist was complaining by the end of our tournament so Keith owes him. Whilst Colin was working on Keith's behalf, Keith socialised and chatted with Alan and Barbara who joined us to enjoy the afternoon whilst Mark bowled. It was lovely to have them all with us again and to catch up and chat.
It was also lovely that Margaret was able to come and enjoyed watching the games being played. Thank you, Sharon for giving your Mum a lift to join us.
After bowling, 17 of us went to The Rising Sun for tea and as usual we all enjoyed our food and being able to relax and chat. As we arrived, the Tina Turner Tribute Act had just finished. The artist was still in her wig and sparkly dress and we cheekily tried to persuade her to give us a song! Sadly, we didn't get one but she was very chatty and asked about our group. Evidently, she also does Whitney Houston together with another well- known singer.
Maybe one day we can have a MADYSS outing to one of the events put on by this venue. There are many different styles of performance. Here's looking forward to next year. Who's turn will it be to take the bowling crown?

Members relaxing in between bowling frames Paul prepares to bowl as Anne watches his techniq

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