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January - March 2023

Hi Everyone

I hope you all had a  wonderful Christmas. It is with a touch of sadness to tell you that I am moving on from Memory Lane. I have had a fantastic eight years and we have grown from a handful of members to where we are now. I leave you in good hands with a group of dedicated Trustees and volunteers. I will of course pop in to things if I am able too and will keep you all in my mind. But for now I wish you all the best for the future.

Carol xxxx

 

“A quick note from the Trustees for Memory Lane…..

We are sad to be losing Carol but want to reassure all our members that we are dedicated to ensuring Memory Lane will continue to flourish – even if not in quite such an efficient manner! We are fortunate to have a wonderful band of willing volunteers who support all our activities. We are confident they will help our regular events to continue as always. Deb will be stepping into the breach to coordinate things in the short term so all contact details remain the same. But please bear with us as we are all on a learning curve. In the meantime, we wish you all a very Happy New Year!

Meg, Jan, Deb and Sarah.”

 

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The winners in the cash draw for November  were:

1st Prize              £100            Keith Robinson

2nd prize             £50              Madeleine Furminger  

3rd Prize             £40              Roger Francis

4th Prize             £30              Marie McCann  

December  winners were:

1st Prize              £100            Deb Crook          

2nd prize             £50              Margaret Jordan

3rd prize     £40    Heather   Clark  

4th Prize     £25    Sheila Speed  

 

Thank you all for your support.    

 

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Another fantastic Xmas party went ahead recently. Although it was a freezing cold day, and the car park was iced up, we had a fab time. Great food and the fantastic entertainment was provided by

The Ukeholics. Of course we had the obligatory visit of Santa. Lily pictured here, told us she had never had a hug of Santa!”!!

 

Bluebell Walk 2023

Please put in your diary as this will be our major fundraising event of the year. Last year we raised

nearly £2000 and we hope to do the same or even better this year. Cakes and help on the day needed. If you can help. Please ring and let us know. Thank you in advance.

 

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Meet and Greet

On a Saturday morning, once a month, we all meet at the hall for coffee and biscuits. It’s a good opportunity for a chat but we

also use the time for all sorts of reminiscing and activities. There’s something for everyone from flower crafts to football, visiting dogs, sweet tasting and card making … not to  mention themed French and Italian mornings. It’s never boring! So do join us if you can. Just watching can be fun. The kettle is on  anytime between 10.30 and noon and all are welcome!”

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY .

4th Jan                2pm Towner Cinema– Princess Bride

11th Jan             2pm - Singing with Sharon and Paul. In the hall.

18th Jan              2pm - Board Games/Defiant Sports in the hall.

19th Jan              12.30pm Friends Lunch– Treacle Mine

21st Jan      10.30am Meet and Greet in the hall.  

25th Jan      2pm - Singing with Sharon and Paul. In the hall.

27th Jan      2pm - Indoor Bowls at Hampden Park.

 

1st Feb     2pm Towner Cinema–  Film to be confirmed.

8th Feb    2pm Singing with Sharon and Paul in the hall.

15th Feb       2pm - Board Games/Defiant Sports in the hall.

16th Feb     12.30 Friends Lunch . British Queen

18th Feb    10.30am Meet and Greet at Christ the King Hall.

22nd Feb      2pm Singing with Sharon and Paul. In the hall

24th Feb     2pm -Indoor Bowls at Hampden Park.

 

1st March   2pm Towner Cinema– Film to be confirmed.

8th March      2pm - Singing with Sharon and Paul. In the hall.

15th March  2pm - Board Games/Defiant Sports in the hall.

16th March  12.30pm Friends Lunch–  Kings Head

18th March   10.30am Meet and Greet in the hall.  

22nd March   2pm - Singing with Sharon and Paul. In the hall.

24th March  2pm - Indoor Bowls at Hampden Park.

 

Advance notice our Bluebell Walk Fundraising Day is 14th April

Volunteers, Cake makers etc all needed for that day.

 

All activities are free to attend, (unless otherwise stated) but

donations are very welcome.  

 

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Cinema at The Towner

The next Dementia Friendly Screening will be The Princess Bride, 2pm on 4th January.  This is open to people with dementia, carers, family and friends. Please let me know if you would like to attend. If you book through the Towner the cost would be £5 per person, carers free. If you book through Memory Lane, people with dementia are free and everyone else is £5. Hope to see you there.    

 

 

 

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Thank you to….

 

Elaine  Birch who organised a Quiz at Chiddingly £540 was raised . Thanks to all who went along and supported Memory Lane at the event.

 

Thanks to Tesco, Waitrose and Asda for donating food for the Christmas Party.  

 

Madeleine and Roger very kindly donated their cash draw winnings to treat the singing group and towards the shortbread given out at the party.

 

Thanks to Dee Pearce for her kind donation.

 

 

 

 

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