Christine Bedwell

It is with deep sadness that Chiltern announce the death of our lady president Christine Bedwell.  Chris and her husband Mike have been MCC members since 2003 and during that time Chris had served on the committee and hosted many rallies which were always filled with fun and laughter and often with cream scones and of course her famous punch.  All this despite being Mike’s carer following his stroke. At a recent rally our members shared their memories of Chris - the overarching memory is of a lady who was very caring, sharp witted and always a pleasure to be around. She always made sure that those attending our rallies, particularly new members, were looked after whether she was hosting or not.  One example is when a member’s fridge wasn’t working – Chris froze a lump of ice in her own fridge so the lady had ice for her gin and tonic.  She was an excellent knitter and seamstress and always entered something in the craft competition at the Nationals.  She was always first onto the dance floor when we had entertainers at our rallies or at the National.  Whenever we had a quiz at our rallies she always made us laugh at her inventive answers and reasons why she should have the prize particularly if it was chocolate. 

Chris was thrilled to be asked to be our President only last year and so it is very sad that we lost her so soon after.  However, we all have so many happy memories of her and I know that she would want us to share those and laugh.

We were thrilled when her family gifted Chris’s punch bowl to us and we look forward to using it to toast Chris at our rallies in the future.  She will not be forgotten.