Dear All,

1. This will be the night to bring along your or your family’s memorabilia from the reign of QE II.   Anything that is connected with her past seventy years, her 1953 coronation or anything further back that has any “royal” connection.  We’ll have a display table set up in the room for your mugs, books, tea towels, teaspoons, etc.  Surprise us with what has remained stowed in your home!

2. Please try to bring a contribution of food. Probably, most of us try to be healthy with outdoor exercise and our regular dietary choices.  However, for one night, we’ll indulge ourselves in the “cuisine” that would have been common party food during 1952/3 or that has any royal connection.  (Think sausage rolls, sardine, jam, spam, or hard-boiled egg sandwiches;  coronation chicken, Victoria sponge, jammy dodgers . . . and so on.)  Whatever comes through our hall door will be shared so please do try to bring something, if you can.  Also, please pop into a bag and bring along your own plate or bowl, plus cutlery, so no-one is faced with an extra washing-up task in our hall kitchen.

3. To add to the sense of occasion, don any early ’50s attire that you can think of.  If you really can’t dress in period style, try at least, to go for something red, white and blue.

4.  It’s planned to have some little appropriate challenges / party games. There will be points!  There will be a prize!!

Mostly, whatever happens will depend on your involvement so come along with the thought of having a good COPSE “D.I.Y.” time.

Regards,

Ireen Best