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A favourite institution in our town of Prudhoe in Northumberland has for a great many years been the Aged Peoples' Treat. It is sponsored by a number of local businesses and collections and run by a team of volunteers. As well as a Christmas Dinner there is entertainment, music and general jollity three afternoons in a row; it is attended by local celebrities and reported on the local telly.
With the 2014 Prudhoe Calendar in mind we were in attendance this year. While Moira took some reportage pictures of the opening speeches I set up my tripod (yes, I rescued it from the car boot and dusted it down specially for its annual outing) to take a general photograph of the entire room. Of course the town's mayor wandered across the frame, so I included him as well. The Reserved sign in the foreground was his place by right of office; next year he will be old enough to qualify by right of age. We both qualify already!
The calendar will include the colour version with all the gaudiness proper to the working men's club where the Treat is held. The mono version is specially for you!
A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A FULFILLING NEW YEAR TO ALL AT EPZ, STAFF AND MEMBERS ALIKE.
I shall ensure a few days of Peace and Goodwill by not uploading again until Saturday 
| Brand: | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera: | Nikon D7000  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Sigma 8-16mm f4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 4 Dec 2012 - 3:13 PM |
| Focal Length: | 10mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/4.8 |
| Aperture: | f/8.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/6sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 1000 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | Custom |
| Title: | Christmas Treat |
| Username: | 
woolybill1 |
| Uploaded: | 24 Dec 2012 - 8:16 AM |
| Tags: | Black & white, Community photography, People, Photo journalism |
| Votes: | 50 |
Comments
A community photograph to be treasured by all concerned. Have a good one Bill.
Interesting image Bill.
What a wonderful kindness of people to organise and arrange an event like this.
Have a great XMAS and new year Bill.
ps, I currently own four tripods ranging from a standard size to small and I can't remember when I last used any of them?
Superb shot, very pro. A great Christmas to you and Moira,
Francois
A wonderful image Moira, one which fills me with so much joy. A real community spirit thriving in this wonderful part of the North East. 
I hope that you, Bill and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to sit back and admire your stunning photography, you really are an inspiration.
Regards Nathan
Great to see this Bill, and well done to you both for your involvement.
Hope there's not TOO much Water around your way, but plenty of Alcohol of course
Our very best wishes to you both,
John & Julie
I shouldn't think there's any at all reserved about this crowd after they've had a couple of sherries!! 
Dave
This is a happy photo, Bill. I just can't help noticing the "reserved" sign on the front table though....
We've just started our day "over here", but I guess you, Moira and family will soon be into the festivities and some of the "good stuff" that comes with it. Enjoy, and have a blessed season.
Anne
I LOVE the concept of this event and of course I LOVE this capture of it, Bill.
I can't remember if you told me Prudhoe is in Northumberland but it suddenly made me go, "Hey, my grandpa was from Northumberland!" He's loooooong since passed but my nan is still around. She's Scottish and lives in Sheffield. Turned 96 on the 1st of May earlier this year.
Merry Christmas to you and Moira
Andrew
that is very well composed just the right height for the decorations and the heads and that big smile.
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