Casino Night

 Sometimes we all need a bit of silliness and Trelawnyd had that in spades last night when the Casino Night rolled out the red carpet.The Male members of the TCA donned their best DJs and set up betting tables with poker, blackjack roulette, craps and the like, then for a ten pound fee, we were give 150 £ in notes to make the biggest profit.

At the end of the night there was a fun auction where people betted their winnings against each other in order to buy a hamper etc, or some unknown Booby prizes such as Afternoon Tea Out ( which turned out to be two teabags and a cake) 

You get the gist.
My friend Ponies Sue and I sat with village leaders Helen And Ian, Boffin Cameron and his mum, Gill from choir and Nick, but we were soon winning money handover fist as beginners’ luck kicked in.

Boffin Cameron leading the lady riders



Over a hundred villagers turned up


I’ve never met this lady before but I love the Welsh touch of her putting her winnings in the side of her bobble hat




Bridget and Loraine who helped organise the event

Mrs Trellis looking groovy

TCA trustees Will and Glyn

The pub provided the bar and although I drank too many ciders, I managed to get home without weaving too much , something a few of my fellow villagers failed to do, I may add….

It’s raining and miserable today , and again bra straps are being hoisted as I’m off to the opening of the new cinema in Chester The Picturehouse
Im going to see the French hit drama Anatomy Of A Fall this afternoon

Hey dearhearts hey ho


55 comments:

  1. Mrs Trellis's outfit was so stylish! So Coco Chanel! I notice that she had her designer fur jacket slung casually over the back of her chair. Mrs Trellis always wins the jackpot in my judgement.
    P.S. Have Cameron and The Lady Riders announced their tour dates yet?

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  2. John, this sounded like so much fun! Sometimes I think my little town could use some fun, and then I remember they do, and I just rarely go. I can be such a homebody. Loved the bobble hat lady with her winnings!

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    1. Just grab the nettle and get out there

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  3. And a good time was had by all! Well done the TCA and also all those who supported the evening. Here's to many more such events! xx

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    1. Thank you HH
      WE will be holding an international novelty veg photo comp again so watch this space

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  4. Nothing wrong with a bit of silliness .... I'm all for it !!! Mrs Trellis looks amazing and everyone looks to having a great time. ..... and, what a turnout. XXXX

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    1. Yes jacq
      Sounds like you would have benefitted from coming

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  5. Looks like a delightful night. Sometimes we need to be silly and find joy .

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  6. It looks and sounds like a really fun night. Well done everyone.

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    1. Yes it’s done me the world of good

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  7. Anonymous12:26 pm

    Silly is the best kind of fun in my books! Gigi

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  8. Looks like all the high rollers turned up for casino night! Fun!

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    1. I didn’t know Trelawnyd owned so many dinner jackets

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  9. Anonymous12:53 pm

    What a splendid evening enjoyed by all and you so should have to ‘knot’ your legs after a couple of bevvies when aiming home - hic!! Enjoy day at the cinema. Jan in Castle Gresley

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    1. Yes…I look knockkneed running for home

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  10. Anonymous1:18 pm

    Mrs Trellis is a beauty. Glad you had fun. Jackie

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  11. A great night out. Looks like everyone was enjoying it.

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    1. But what next? We seem to be exhausting ideas

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    2. Christmas Fair, Ice Skating at the pond, bake-off, New Years Casino Night w dancing....

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  12. Such a lovely photo of Mrs Trellis - A very stylish lady x

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    1. Another fan, I will pass on all of your best wishes

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  13. Looks like fun, John. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  14. That's a huge turnout. I'm always surprised at the crowds these "village" events can attract. It looks like a lot of fun.

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    1. Well over 100 plus turned up at 10£ a ticket with a lovely buffet supper was cheap as chips

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  15. Barbara Anne2:33 pm

    What fun and how wonderful that so may villagers turned up!! It's nice to see some village friends in your photos, too. :)
    Enjoy the day and hope the weather doesn't cause problems on the journey to and from Chester.

    Hugs!

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    1. It’s alway nice to put some names to faces

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  16. Krayolakris2:41 pm

    What a perfectly wonderful fun time!

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    1. I love the fact that most things we’ve tried in the hall have been a success

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  17. Fun! I love Mrs. Trellis's groovy dress!

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    1. I will tell her, she in that dress was quite a hit in blogland, she will be quite tickled

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  18. Fabulous! And Mrs. Trellis wins "best dressed." No bobble hat today.

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    1. Not one of hers in sight but the other lady had one one with 500 £ stuffed in its rim

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  19. Sounds and looks like a splendid evening! Enjoy the film and have a wonderful week.

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    1. The film was a challenge , I will blog about it

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  20. Sounds like a great evening! You're right, Mrs Trellis was turned out nicely. :)

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    1. She looked lovely and had a very glam fur coat on !!!

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  21. Oh gosh. That looks SO fun. Your village is the best.

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    1. There was a nice mix too, of youngsters and old people and whole families went too…

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  22. Anonymous5:56 pm

    Hooray for community spirit!

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    1. We had some more volunteers last night , who helped out, they did a grand job

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  23. Anonymous6:09 pm

    Mrs. Trellis looks so stylish! What a great event. Thanks for writing, John. Longish time reader, Olivia.

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    1. Doesn’t she just? I thought the 1970s dress was a triumph and it was a 1970 creation

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  24. What an amazing turnout"

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    1. Fun is infectious Debby, old fashioned, non complicated fun, gambling and alcohol

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  25. What a fun evening, John, sounds like a good time was had by all. Is it going to be a busy schedule for you, working and University?
    My youngest just got accepted to the Henry Jackson School of International Studies graduate program, her goal is to move back to Europe after getting her doctoral. She'll be busy too. I'm hoping to be up to going up to Seattle for the holidays to see her.
    Take care

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    1. Congratulations to her, I’m pleased for you both. You must be incredibly proud xxxx

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  26. Mrs Trellis is up to no good that's certain.

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  27. Anonymous3:43 am

    Looks like everyone was having a fabulous time. Mrs Trellis looks a picture in that vavoom of a dress. She must have been winning either way.

    Jo in Auckland

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  28. Great evening! Mrs Trellis looks so lovely too.

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  29. What fun. And Mrs. Trellis looks so mod!

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