On 19th December and for its final meeting of 2012, the Rotary Club of Anstruther & District gathered with family and friends for Christmas dinner at The Craw’s Nest hotel.

After an excellent meal the annual competition for the most outstanding festive tie took place. It was won this year by a quite amazing fashion item from Ian Brunton. Wired-up and switched-on hardly does justice to it!  Light-hearted entertainment followed from the club’s very own ‘choir’ – now something of a tradition - and very ably led by honorary choir director Miss Jessie Lyon. The club is most appreciative of Jessie’s help and support and, especially, of her firm direction - which is clearly needed by the choir!

In a reflective address, the Revd Arthur Christie gave a sometimes humorous, but always thoughtful and thought provoking Christmas message. A serious message of our traditions and values and with a very relevant mention of the plight of today’s Palestinians.

The 19th December also marked the last day of the club’s Christmas Post delivery service, now in its 24th year - and each year raising money for charitable causes. This year’s organiser Graham Meacher was able to report that so far this Christmas over £4,000 has been raised – meaning more than 20,000 cards and letters received, sorted and delivered along the East Neuk, from Elie to Crail.