Strathaven Cafe Bridge

Strathaven Friends of HHI’s third Cafe Bridge Day in aid of Health Help International was again a great success, drawing bridge players from around Scotland and including a party of fourteen from London. Not just raising funds for Health Help International it spreads word about the Charity far and wide and hopefully gains a few more supporters.

The first Cafe Bridge Day was held about ten years ago but they are gaining in popularity among the bridge fraternity and this year the enthusiasts have a choice of forty towns and villages throughout the UK in which to take part in one.

The players move around between selected cafes and restaurants and play a few hands in each enjoying their local produce and having lunch in one of them half way round.

Old Smiddy Players

The Straven

This year Strathaven offered seven venues all with easy walking distance between them and with fine weather on the day the visitors to the town had the opportunity of calling in at some of the other bakers and interesting gift shops which Strathaven has to offer.

SFHHI receives many complimentary comments from the bridge players about the way in which its event is organised and also about Strathaven itself.

The raffle was again very successful adding £374 to the amount raised from the bridge.

Following the bridge a musical evening was presented for the bridge players who wished to attend and for the local supporters of SFHHI. Strathaven is fortunate in having lots of talented musicians and singers in the community and this year’s programme included five solo performers and musical groups who provided a wide ranging musical treat to an appreciative audience.

The Straven Strummers

Ellen Templeton

The Avendale Church, whose members support HHI in many ways, generously allowed SFHHI the use of the church both as a base for the Cafe Bridge and for the concert.

The monies raised from the two events came to an excellent total of £2,200.

Kath Russell and First Prize Winners

Prize Giving