Hello UpARA members,
September turned out to be another great success with both our Runnymede / Saville Gardens trip and our first Social Afternoon (Quiz) going extremely well.
Our next Social will have Jeff Pedley entertaining us on the afternoon of the 29th of October. We hope that many of you will be able to attend; non-member friends are welcome too. However, we do need to know who is coming for tables and seating etc. Again, it is bring your own drink and nibbles, just sit back and enjoy yourselves with friends. (£5 pay on the day).
Please Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or text: 07802 250773 to book a space.
The Quiz was a close-run thing with the winning team, (who celebrated with some nice bottles of Rioja and Prosecco) just a couple points ahead of the pack.
Some lucky holders of the free ‘Golden Tickets’ shared £100 in cash to boot!
The thoughts of Chairman John
Hi everyone,
Time seems to have flown by since Lockdown, credit to all members who ensured all our activities re-started with great support.
The first Tenpin Bowling only tempted six members; however, it was good to see Perspex Screens between the lanes. I personally felt very comfortable and would recommend it wholeheartedly. The Bowling is very safe at the Hollywood Bowl, although my personal bowling left room for a great deal of improvement! Don't be afraid to give it a bash, even if you haven't done it for longer than you like to remember, don't worry…… you will be in good company.
We have had the same Committee with just a few changes over the past seven years, I'm sure amongst our membership of (200) there must be some who would like to join a very friendly group who are in need of new ideas. We have an option of co-opting at least 3 members (we are a little light on ladies!).
Finally thank you all for making our efforts all worthwhile, but so much is down to the enthusiasm of Bryn for all the admin and organization, and with no fewer thanks to Malcolm for all the Trips, with some still come!
The better news?? The social Degenerates Committee has resurfaced, watch this space with bated breath.
John W
London Walk
Weather permitting, we will be embarking on our first London Walk since restarting - on Friday 15th October.
This time, we are doing the ‘Southwark & Bankside’ Walk. Although the actual walk is just two miles, lots more yards will be added to this as the walk takes in many places. Some of these we will be stopping at, to allow everyone to have a nose around and at some point during the walk, there will be time to stop for lunch.
Sights on the way include Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, Globe Theatre and countless other interesting sites and tidbits of information.
We will meet at Rainham Station and purchase our group saver (to be confirmed but think the cost of a return ticket will be £15) and take the 09:57 Thameslink train to London Bridge.
Please Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or text: 07802 250773 to register your interest and then further details will be sent out nearer the time.
Petanque
Please note the extra Petanque session this month, on 5th October, in no small part to its popularity and your support.
October Calendar
Monday, October 4th 2:00pm - Kurling
Tuesday, October 5th 9:30am - Coffee Morning & Art Class
Tuesday, October 5th 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Tuesday, October 5th 2:00pm - Extra Petanque Session
Wednesdays Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 10:15am - Line Dancing
Friday, October 8th 2:00pm - Monthly Meeting
(Speaker Maurice Chittenden - My Life amongst the Great Train Robbers)
Mondays October 11th, 18th, 25th, - 10:00am - Short / Soft Tennis
Tuesday, Oct 12th 10:30am - 10 Pin Bowling (Hollywood Bowl)
Wednesday, Oct 13th - Country & Western @ Inn on the Lake
Friday, Oct 15th 10:00am - London Walk (Southwark & Bankside)
Tuesday, Oct 19th 2:00pm - Petanque
Tuesday, October 26th 9:30am - Coffee Morning & Art Class
Tuesday, October 26th 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Friday, October 29th 2:00pm - UpARA Social - With Jeff Pedley
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
Mondays October 11th, 18th, 25th, - 10:00am - Short / Soft Tennis
Tuesday, Oct 12th 10:30am - 10 Pin Bowling (Hollywood Bowl)
Wednesday, Oct 13th - Country & Western @ Inn on the Lake
Friday, Oct 15th 10:00am - London Walk (Southwark & Bankside)
Tuesday, Oct 19th 2:00pm - Petanque
Tuesday, October 26th 9:30am - Coffee Morning & Art Class
Tuesday, October 26th 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Friday, October 29th 2:00pm - UpARA Social - With Jeff Pedley
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
