CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2016 by Right Reverend Paul Butler
Wed 7th December 2016 at 19.00 - 23.00
We are delighted to welcome the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler, to give this year's message at our annual Christmas event held at Bishop Auckland Golf Club

The Club’s traditional festive fixture, the Christmas Message, was held at Bishop Auckland Golf Club on Dec 7th, with over 80 members and guests in attendance. Guest of honour and principal speaker for the evening was the Right Rev. Paul Butler, Lord Bishop of Durham, accompanied by his wife Rosemary, both of them delightful company. A splendid meal was served up by Lisa and her team from Bishop’s Mitre Catering, with entertainment from local musician Joe Hyam, who managed to elicit some unexpected audience participation with his rendition of ‘Homeward Bound’.
All in all, this was a most enjoyable evening. Thanks to everyone who contributed to its success and, in particular, to Peter Cook and David Raine.
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