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LEN VALLEY ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
NEWSLETTER – November 2024 – ISSUE 170
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| CHAIRMAN | John Edwards | 01622 858439 | john.edwards |
| VICE-CHAIRMAN | Mike Compson | 01622 851763 | mike.compson |
| SECRETARY | Sue Compson | 01622 851763 | sue.compson |
| WEBSITE | Mike Compson | 01622 851763 | mike.compson |
| EMAILS | info |
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Hello All
The dark nights are upon us and although the weather is still very mild winter is banging on the door.
I would like to thank the members who took the time to give the committee some suggestions for trips and holidays. We shall see what we can do, there are some good ideas amongst your suggestions.
Past events:
The pub lunch at The Swan, Little Chart was quite nice, the food and service was good also.
Dog Racing Crayford:
We had a nice late afternoon/evening trip with a meal which was very enjoyable. The food was very good and the venue had been upgraded and was very comfortable. A first-class view of the track so no complaints at all. A few members did well but most of us broke evening or lost.
Phil's Film Show:
The film "Made in Dagenham" is a lovely film but it was a shame some of the sound quality wasn't quite so good but we managed and I think most people enjoyed it.
Future Events:
Some of us are off to the Isle of Wight on Monday until Friday on a Turkey and Tinsel holiday. It looks an interesting trip with a full itinerary, I think we may need another holiday when we get back to get over this one.
On "Christmas Day" we are visiting Quarr Abbey, the Donkey Sanctuary and then going on to Godshill which boasts some of the oldest architecture on the Isle of Wight.
"Boxing Day" sees us in Newport, a visit to Whippingham Church and then on to Ryde.
On "New Year's Eve" we tour the island from East to West stopping at Shanklin Old Village, Alum Bay and Yarmouth. So quite a busy week for us all but I am sure it will be very enjoyable.
On Thursday 14th November, KentARA are holding the Annual Ten Pin Bowling Competition at Maidstone. We will enter three teams for this so good luck to you all.
Pub lunch - 20th November 2024
Our next pub lunch will be at the The Bull Inn, Bull Hill
A28, Bethersden TN26 3LB
20th November 2024
Following on from the above Julia is trying to arrange a pub lunch for January 2025. If this is possible she will be advertising it before the November meeting. If you wish to go she will be taking names at the meeting, hopefully with the name of the venue, menu and cost.
Our November speaker is Mr Charlie Hewish who is a member of the magic circle which promises to be an interesting afternoon.
OUR WEEKLY EVENTS:
Short Mat Bowls |
Tuesday |
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
£3 per session |
Phil Gooda 01622 851217 |
Zumba |
Wednesday |
9.30am to 10.30am |
£6 per session |
Chris Godden 01622 858658 |
Line Dancing |
Wednesday |
7.30pm to 9.00pm |
£4.50 per session |
Ann Rolfe 01622 859725 |
Petanque (weather permitting) |
Thursday |
10.00am to 12.00pm |
£3.00 per session |
John Edwards 01622 858439 |
Please note – the last session for Short Mat Bowls this year will be on Wednesday, 18th December and will return on Tuesday, 7th January 2025.
The last session for Zumba is Wednesday 4th December and will return on 8th January 2025.
The last session for Line Dancing will be Wednesday 18th December and return on 8th January 2025.
LenARA Christmas dinner Thursday 5th of December and LenARA Christmas Social is on Tuesday 17th December.
SO MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY OF ALL THESE DATES.
OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS:
NOVEMBER
Ten Pin Bowling in Ashford |
Wednesday 13th November 2024 |
11.00am |
£7 for two games |
Pat Highsted 01622 743658 |
Members' meeting: Magician - Charlie Hewish |
Wednesday 27th November 2024 |
2.00pm |
Lenham Community Centre |
DECEMBER
Ten Pin Bowling in Ashford |
Wednesday 11th December 2024 |
11.00am |
£7 for two games |
Pat Highsted 01622 743658 |
Members' meeting: Christmas Social |
Wednesday 17th December 2024 |
2.00pm |
Lenham Community Centre |
Ten Pin Bowling in Ashford |
Wednesday 8th January 2025 |
11.00am |
£7 for two games |
Pat Highsted 01622 743658 |
Members' meeting: The Secret Life of a Mole!! |
Wednesday 22th January 2025 |
2.00pm |
Lenham Community Centre |
Ok. Q. - If you were to spell out numbers how far would you have to count to find the letter A?
Answer – One Thousand
Regards John
