Concert

Friday October 29th, we had a concert, several children gave up their half term afternoon to come and entertain us, we started with Ellen on the piano, Michael on
Trumpet, Amelia on Piano, Victoria on Cello, Amy on Flute, Singing and Guitar, Rachel Sang, Emma on Piano. We then had tea followed by a very lively performance from Tim Moffet on Drums, Steven Hogg and Jake Flint on Guitar. So you can see we had a wonderful varied every afternoon. I am sure I have remembered every one, but thanks to all Mothers who got them there and Suzanne who accompanied those who needed it on the piano.

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October 15th

Today Jean Bruce came with her collection of Victorian under wear, very beautifully sewn amazing the work that went into a petticoat.



Kay learning to sit like a lady while wearing a crinoline, with out showing an ankle, much harder that she thought.



I am not sure what the gentlemen made of the afternoon.



Jean and Barbra with a beautiful beaded dress.

October 1st Our Autumn Bazaar.

The weather was terrible it poured with rain and was cold, we set up the hall, there was so much brica a brac. We served a cup of tea with a slice of pie, Helen made wonderful lemon merigue pies, then there were apple, blackberry and pumkin pies, it was very popular with the members but no one else from the village came, the weather was to blame. Despite this we made over £300 towards the Christmas dinner

Long time, no post.

September 17th our outing, a trip on the Allington Belle, up the river through Maidstone.

Nice bright day, cool wind.took some rugs just in case, not needed. Coached picked us up and we arrived at the river where the boat was waiting, Beverley the girl who runs it was there to meet us and tell the coach where to drop us, walked short way and got on board as we neared Maidstone fish and chips was delivered, followed by tea and cakes.Sun shone river looked lovely, went to East Farleigh, turned round and home, saw a Kingfisher. Coach there to take us all home.










September 3rd, meeting was here in my garden, tried to tidy up a bit, weather OK not wonderful, short on pictures as Ann Wood away at a wedding. We had a good afternoon, lots of chat.Richard was home before the members left, Daphne Widdas fancied a trip home in his Lotus, so he took her, did get a nurse to help get her out of car.

August 20th, weather overcast, but warm, we went to Rosalea's garden for tea, it is amazing, so much growing, she has very green fingers and spends hours working in it. Tea was enjoyed ans then members enjoyed walking round the garden and admiring all the had work that goes into it.

Monday August 9th, Funeral of Joan Dadson, Such a lovely lady, she will be missed so much. Her family spoke so fondly of her, it was a beautiful service.




Joan enjoying tea in Julia martin@s Blue Bell wood.

The weather was not so kind, cold and over cast, looked like rain so we decided to move the meeting to the church hall. Annie showed a power point show of HOPS from 2000 Starting with the carnival looking at the float, HOPS had a flint stones theme, Eddie, Annie, Arthur Gissing and Peter Bath,as Wilma, Betty, Fred and Barney. Emma ans Nicholas Curran were pebbles and Bam-Bam. It was good looking at the happy times we had had, and seeing pictures of those who are no longer with us.


Marylynne, lady from Russet homes came to visit and to donate £300, Mrs Beavis was the moving force, this money will pay for the coach to Allington when we go on the paddle steamer up the Midway, through Maidstone, enjoying our fish and chips. This is in September so we hope we get a good day.