Hello UpARA members,
August was a great success with pretty much all our activities getting back on track. In addition, both our Oxford trip and Breakout Party went extremely well.
Our next Social is the UpARA quiz on the afternoon of the 24th. We hope that many of you will be able to attend; tables of six (if you can’t make a six, let us know and we will organize a team for you). If you want to make up a six with friends then great, non-members welcome, the important thing is that everyone has a good time.
A lot of effort goes into the organizing of these and indeed all our activities and trips and it really does make it feel worthwhile by the organisers when things are well attended.
Please Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or text: 07802 250773 to book a space.
Another one of the aims of the Socials is to raise money to help to make a difference to members’ experience, e.g, we are planning to build a storage area for our stacks of books and jigsaws and are also looking to help fund a defibrillator for the hall if it can be accommodated; if you can think of anything you would like to see, let us know...
So much has happened in the last month compared to the last eighteen, it’s difficult to know where to start!
Having attended the Village Hall open afternoon a couple of Saturday’s back I was struck by how much has changed, with all the improvements to the hall and also, the number of activities, trips and social events that UpARA provides.
Many pictures of old trips were on display and provided lots of memories; it’s easy to forget that just seven years ago we didn’t even exist as an organisation, and it is a credit to everyone involved, past and present, that UpARA is where it is now. It was also great to see all the other users of the hall and so many visit to see the improvements.
Lastly, an interesting phenomenon occurred during our Oxford trip - Two of our members saw their footwear disintegrate before their very eyes!
John W
Just a reminder that 10 pin bowling will be restarting this month on the 14th of September. We’ll be continuing at the Hollywood Bowl, Strood and will be meeting in the car park outside.
Guy Bartlett gives us a fascinating talk on the Battle of Britain.
Trips
Don’t forget - the balance is due by 10th September for those going to Tinsel and Turkey week in Torquay and deposits are now being taken for the Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) trip to secure your place.
Any queries... just ask...
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
