The Colchester Alternative
Oyster Feast 2009
Another great "people" event - the 30th Alternative Oyster
Feast was held on October 30th and was attended by 100+ guests who
have connections with the trade union and labour movement.
Our guest speaker Frank Cooper - President of the National Pensioners
Convention (NPC), told our guests about the work of the NPC and their
efforts to improve the situation of pensioners. He spoke about the
recently launched "Pensioner's Manifesto" which was ready
for the coming election in 2010. He thanked the Trades Council for
the invitation and he had been pleased to attend.
Guests enjoyed the now traditional fish & chips lunch - albeit
delivered slightly late. Then they participated in bingo, raffle,
sing-a-long ending with the "Red Flag" - a good time was
had by all.
Guests and helpers each received a commemorative badge celebrating
the event's 30th anniversary, which had been commissioned by the Trades
Council.
Planning for the 2010 event is already under way………….
My thanks to all who helped make this years event a great success.
Chris Burrow 31.10.09
