Chef David Sandison works magic in St Anne’s Church Hall every Monday – St Anne’s Monday Over 60’s Luncheon Club. This is the official title of the club which was lovingly started over 25 years ago in Centre 13 by Hilda Johnston who did the cooking herself.
When Centre 13 closed down the ‘Lunch Club’, as it has now more simply become known, based itself in St Anne’s church hall. David retired as a full time professional chef 15 years ago and luckily for all concerned, offered his services as a volunteer at Moseley Exchange.
At its height there were well over 30 regular Monday diners enjoying first class fare and congenial company and conversation at a very small cost to cover expenses. David and Lena are both retiring at Christmas. More recently their colleague Betty Padjasek decided to stop volunteering when she became 91! David has decided to retire while he is still enjoying it and to leave space for a someone else to come and make the kitchen their own
We know that the wonderful spirit of voluntary service to the Moseley community is as alive and well as ever, so here’s hoping Father Christmas sends an enthusiastic new chef ( or two) to keep the tradition going for many more years.
Ann Andrew is long time co-ordinator of the Lunch Club. She would be very happy to hear from possible new members as well as anyone interested in taking over the role of chef in the New Year.
For further details contact annkathandrew@gmail.com
Tel: 0121 449 9682
