The Christmas lunch signals the start of the season’s festivities for TRIC members and guests. All are welcomed by the traditional Salvation Army Band, whilst sipping champagne and soaking up the unique atmosphere.

The Christmas Lunch 2006 was attended by over a thousand TRIC members with their guests, so a record was set. The festive atmosphere was created by keeping to the most traditional decorations to dress the Great Room. There were Christmas trees, poinsettias, balloons and party bags with the most handsome hats.

We were delighted to welcome our event host and TRIC President Dermot Murnaghan and his charming wife Maria.

Following the lunch we held the ubiquitous raffle, where we receive generous gift donations from our Corporate members and we raised the largest amount for a TRIC raffle ever.

The money raised will help support the TRIC Committee's chosen Charities: Help the Hospices and RDA. The Chairman’s choice The British Heart Foundation and the President's choice NCH, The Children's Charity..

The Comedian for this year, by special request from the Committee, was the renowned Omid Djalili. He came fresh from the Royal Variety Performance and was a huge success with the audience.

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