It takes many people to ensure our Annual Christmas Party is an enjoyable social event as well as a financial success for the CHCT. This year’s Party took place in the beautiful surroundings of Scorrier House. We are truly grateful to Richard and Caroline Williams for again welcoming us into their home. Thanks also to Ally Bolitho, who ‘decked the halls’ with her splendid wreaths to add a festive touch to the surroundings. The Party owes much of its success to Savills for once again sponsoring the Event. Our gratitude also goes to Savills and their staff for so kindly providing support to the Committee throughout the evening. The Events Committee, headed by Susie Gore, generously prepared a delicious assortment of canapés, which were served by an energetic group of young party-goers. Every room was filled to capacity with happy guests until the very end, when they were bid farewell with a mince pie from Father Christmas. Many thanks to everyone who attended and those supporters who couldn’t attend, but generously donated. Thanks to everyone involved, the Party was a great success and raised over £7,000 for the Cornwall Historic Churches Trust.

Erin Williams

Savills team with the CHCT Chairman, Caroline Tetley. (l-r) Piers Owen, Anna Sharp, Emma Trelawny, Caroline Tetley, Ben Davies and David Jenkin.

(l-r) Alice Randle and Rosey Fergusson-Taylor of Savills offering champagne to the guests.

Charles and Sue Ferguson.

Scorrier House.

Gee Ashworth helps her grand-father, John Ashworth, winner of one of the main raffle prizes.

One of the party-goers receives a mince pie from Father Christmas on departure.