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<pokes head over political threads parapet to assess whether or not it's safe to tie up the last of the (apolitical) bunting>...
in preparation for....
..our very own Gransnet Great Get Together! This Sunday 18th June around midday we will be taking part in the nationwide celebrations, in honour of the late Jo Cox and her belief that we have #MoreInCommon.
We would like to invite you all to bring your own Pimms or tipple of choice and a plate of virtual goodies and come join the fun. If you’re up to baking, we’ve got some tasty recipe ideas…
We’ll be giving away spot PRIZES and sharing silly gifs. We invite you all to share a joke, a funny or heartwarming story or just let us know what you’re up to.
If you prefer to meet up with people nearby in real life there’s plenty happening nationwide. You can check out a local Great Get Together here. Or check out your Gransnet Local page to see if anything’s been organised by a local editor.
There’s been so much sadness in recent weeks and this is the perfect opportunity to show our support for each other and our communities. We hope to see you here on Sunday - bunting lovers or not. 
Wahay, annsixty and Chewbacca, well done on your prizes!
My favourite things about parties are dancing, drinking and laughter.
I'm also partial to a party bag - we went to a 40th last week with a table full of traditional sweets and striped paper bags to put them in. I filled mine with a dozen sherbet flying saucers, for the grandsons, and wolfed them all before I staggered up to bed. 
Chewy.......it's a pub crawl 
Thank you Maggie .
Think someone needs to keep an eye on roses, she can't hold her liquor.
Pittcity
OK - from the names in the hat our winner this time is grannyknot
(We agree about the post-mortem btw)
Right, last appearance from me....have to go water the OH & wake up the garden, or 'tother way round.
Will watch out for fireworks after dark, don't trip up if you start line/square/country/pole disco dancing, turn the lights out when you're done & don't spend hours shouting "Goodnight" at the top of your voices as you leave (ringing a few doorbells & running away giggling is allowed though!)
Last one - promise!!
I'm not very good at magic - I can only do half of a trick. Yes, I'm a member of the Magic Semi-Circle!
(Thanks to Tim Vine who didn't even know he was making an appearance at this gig!)
Good Night Ladies, it's been fun being here with you.
Ta-ra
Yay Grannyknot ! 
& more
Night Poshgran , thanks for the comedy turns, helped make the party even better! a nightcap!
Oh ...what a lovely party - and a prize for me! Thank you 
Congrats to other winners and thanks for the fun.
Eroodfan the party was announced here last Thursday and my invitation arrived at 9 o'clock this morning. Shame you missed the start, but the night is still young!
Congratulations, Grannyknot, and goodnight revellers all!
Congratulations to all the worthy prize winners!
Who's volunteering to help clear up the garden? There are empty bottles and glasses everywhere (and do I see a pair of feet showing from under that bush?)
Lovely party everyone. Thanks GNHQ for arranging it 
Pittcity <whispers> think those feet belonged to roses. She was a bit "happy" last night and imbibed a little more than usual at the party.
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