(Report
received on the 09 NOVEMBER 2009)
October was quite a busy month for us &
included a demonstration, and the making of three differently
designed birthday cards, by members – ably assisted by our
instructor, Linda Bloomfield. Helen Taylor from 'Age Concern' came
and gave us a very informative talk on the various aspects of their
work, and how members could contact the office for advice.
The month concluded with a most enjoyable lunch at 'Peak
Lodge'.
At our first meeting in November, we were entertained by 'The
Musettes' (a charitable quintet) who sang songs together with a
smattering of comedy – a most enjoyable afternoon. Chair aerobics
followed by cards & scrabble rounded off the month.
The programme for December is quite hectic with a demonstration of
how to make Christmas decorations by Peggy Ward, our Annual
Christmas Lunch at the 'Bramford Cock' concluding the year with our
Christmas Party & entertainment by Mike Read.
We start 2010 with our Annual General Meeting, so all members are
invited to come with any suggestions / ideas etc. and the Year’s
programme will be available.
We wish all members and
friends a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Margaret Blackmore
(Secretary)
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(Report received on the 18 SEPTEMBER
2009)
Our last summer outing on the 8th September proved to
be a great success when we chartered the “Orwell Lady” for a river
cruise to Pin Mill, returning to the Ipswich Wet Dock. The weather
was perfect and most of the 48 members and friends sat on the open
top deck – enjoying the river scenery and the commentary on the
places of interest on route. On our return to the Village Hall,
afternoon tea was provided and we also celebrated two birthdays –
Elsie Foster`s 95th, and Peter Jensen`s 94th.
Grateful thanks are extended to everyone who provided the delicious
cakes and sandwiches etc, and also the prizes for the draw.
For the months of October and November our programme consists of a
demonstration on how to make birthday cards, a talk by `Age
Concern`, entertainment by the `Musettes`, and another session of
chair aerobics. New members are always welcome – please note that
from November, our meetings commence at 2pm for the winter
months.
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(Report received on the 18 AUGUST 2009)
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On Tuesday 8th September we are going on the `Orwell Lady`
to Pin Mill, followed by tea in the Village Hall – this is our last
Summer outing. (Coach leaves the hall at 1pm.)
Tuesday 22nd September we will commence with a session of
`Chair Aerobics` followed by cards & scrabble, and ...
on the 6th October Linda Bloomfield will be showing us how
to make birthday cards.
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(Report received on the 13 JULY 2009)
Since the last edition of the Bugle, Bentley School have
entertained us with singing and playing their recorders and violins
and Alison Wareham has talked to us on Chiropody.
Bronwyn Punchard came and told us all about 'Operation Christmas
Child' which has inspired some of our members to start knitting
hats, gloves & scarves so that we can fill some shoe boxes,
including other basic items, in time for Christmas, donations of
any spare wool for this purpose will be welcome, and finally,
Dennis Maisey made a return visit to play his Ukulele.
Two sessions of chair aerobics – one in July and the next on the
22nd of September are keeping members supple.
Our last outing for the year will be on TUESDAY
8th SEPTEMBER when we have booked a River Cruise to Pin
Mill and return – departing from Ipswich Wet Dock at approximately
1.30pm. The Club has chartered the ‘Orwell Lady’ which can take a
maximum of sixty persons on a private hire, we invite anyone from
the village to join us. The coach will leave the Village Hall at 1
p.m. and the inclusive cost will be £15. Should you wish to use
your own transport then the cost will be £10 -plus parking at the
Wet Dock. Afternoon tea will be served in the hall on our return.
Please contact Margaret Blackmore (310655) if you would like to
join us on this trip.
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(Report received on the 24 MAY 2009)
Our first outing for the Summer took place on
Tuesday 19th May for a fish & chip lunch at the
'Flora' tea rooms at Dunwich and then on to Snape Maltings.
The programme for June is as follows:-
2nd June – a talk by Alison Wareham on Chiropody
16th June - entertainment by Bentley School
Children
30th June - a talk on 'Operation Christmas Child' by
Bronwyn Punchard.
Meetings commence at 2.30 p.m. in the Village Hall and new members
are always welcome.
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(Annual Parish Meeting report - 23 April 2009)
The Tuesday Club continues to flourish and is an integral
part of the Village Community.
We meet fortnightly throughout the year and try to maintain a
varied programme of Speakers, Demonstrations, and Entertainment -
together with our usual Cards & Scrabble afternoons.
One of the highlights of last year was a fashion show by 'Lady
Prentice' - held in conjunction with Bentley W.I. when we provided
some of the models.
We also arranged three outings during the Summer months - a Deben
cruise from Waldringfield, Dunwich & Southwold, and a trip to
Clacton, as well as two theatre trips to Woodbridge.
We also organised the Annual Flu Jabs in liaison with our local
surgery, and which was open to other village residents.
So far this year, we have a variety of Speakers - including the
'Fire Rescue Service', 'Cats Protection' , The 'Practice Manager'
from our local surgery, and 'Punch & Judy', as well as
introducing 'Chair Aerobics' on a regular basis.
Two outings are so far arranged for this year, to Dunwich &
Snape in May, and a trip up the River Orwell to Pin Mill in
September.
We continue to run a draw and sales table at every meeting as costs
for Speakers and Entertainers now average £50 each time, and we
have had to cut our Summer outings to two, as coach fares are also
escalating.
Finally, we are very pleased to see our Community Police Officer,
Denise, who now calls in to see us on a regular basis to see if any
of our members have any issues they wish to discuss.
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(Report received on the 20 April 2009)
At our meeting at the end of March, Catherine Eldred – the Practice
Manager from our local surgery, informed members of the facilities
available, which included the revised changes to the appointments
system and the Saturday opening at Capel-St-Mary. Members asked a
variety of questions at the conclusion of her talk.
In April, Peter Battye came and spoke to us on the subject of
‘Punch & Judy’. This proved to be very interesting and amusing
and was enjoyed by everyone.
At our meeting on the 2nd June which starts at 2.30pm. Alison
Wareham will be giving a talk on `Chiropody`.
Tuesday 19th May will be our first outing of the year, when we are
off to Dunwich for a fish & chip lunch, and then on to Snape
Maltings for the afternoon. The inclusive cost will be £15 each and
the coach will leave the Village Hall at 11.30am. There are a few
seats still available - contact Margaret Blackmore (310655).
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(Report received on the 18 March 2009)
Our first meeting in April will be on the 7th , and will start with
a session of chair aerobics followed by cards and scrabble and on
the 21st April , Peter Battaye will give us a talk on 'Punch &
Judy' which should prove very interesting.
Members should note that all meetings commence at 2.30pm. during
the Summer months.
Two Summer outings have been organised – the first on the 19th May
to Dunwich for lunch and then on to Snape, and on the 8th September
we are taking a River Orwell trip to Pin Mill and back with an
afternoon tea in the Village Hall.
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(Report received on the 07 March 2009)
The chair
aerobics proved to be very popular and will now be held every
two months. The next session will be on Tuesday 7th
April followed by cards and scrabble. ( don’t forget to bring
two tins!).
On the 21st April we are having a talk on
'Punch & Judy' by Peter Battye – this should prove to be a very
interesting subject.
On the 5th May we are having a cards &
scrabble afternoon.
Our first outing is scheduled for the 19th
May when we are off to Dunwich for a 'fish & chip' lunch –
followed by a trip to Snape Maltings.
Please note that all meetings now start at 2.30pm for the Summer
months and are open to all. Wishing all our members and friends a
very Happy Easter.
Margaret Blackmore - Secretary.
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(Report received on the 21 February
2009)
Since the last report we have held
our AGM when the Committee were re-elected 'en bloc'. We also had a
very interesting and informative talk by the 'Fire & Rescue'
dog unit handler – demonstrating the various equipment used by his
dog 'Darcy', who has been trained to enter buildings and confined
spaces etc. and locate trapped people.
February, we had a session of 'chair aerobics' taken by Tracey
Mower, which proved very beneficial and hopefully more sessions
will be arranged on a regular basis. For the last meeting in the
month we had a talk by the 'Cats Protection' group involving all
aspects of their work – trapping stray animals, fostering &
adoption, and the veterinary procedures.
A donation of food and 'play items' were donated by the club.
(Anyone interested in adopting either a cat or kitten, should
contact their Secretary on Ipswich 680210). Nearly 40 members and
friends enjoyed our annual outing to the Riverside Theatre at
Woodbridge to see the 'Company of Four' production of 'Mother
Goose'.
On Tuesday 24th March, at 2pm. in the Village Hall, we have invited
Catherine Eldred – Practice Manager from our surgery to come and
talk to us 'How our Surgery is Organised'. This should prove most
interesting and informative, and we have made this an `open`
meeting so anyone interested in attending will be most
welcome.
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