In keeping with the holiday, how about seeing if anyone has fallen in love or met their intended/husband/wife in England and have them tell their "love story" for Valentine's Day as part of the entertainment? Also, perhaps a bit of a talk on the history of "courting" in England? As a door prize perhaps hankies made with some pretty lace? Or potpourri filled heart shaped lace to hang in a closet?
Hope this helps! Sue
Originally Posted by Julianna
WOW! Wonderful ideas already! My son is a professor in London and I have been to high teas, cream teas, afternoon teas etc. High means a meal like our supper, cream is just desert, our library in between with finger foods. My friend lived in England for 15 years and is a wealth of information. This is open only to adults, we have 20 tables each decorated with tablecloths, dishes, centerpiece by individuals, take photos, all food donated, ticket sales benefit the library, we dress up with some hats (especially the Red Hat group!) and have a great time. Our entertainment last year was a visitor from England and I told stories of my trips and our English, Irish and Scottish foreign exchange students. Wish I could invite you all. Keep those ideas coming. I will shop the after Christmas sales for heart ornaments too.