UpARA - December 2021 Newsletter

Hello UpARA members,

This month we would like to invite you to our Christmas Social afternoon on Friday 17th December.

This will be like our previous social afternoons; tables will be arranged around the hall and the idea is that you just turn up and generally have an enjoyable afternoon in the company of others. Guests welcome.

We will be providing some festive mince pies, cakes, mulled wine, teas & coffees plus a free raffle with lots of prizes. Please also bring your own drink/glasses. There will be some festive fun with entertainment on the big screen plus a short quiz. All for just £2, taken on the day - what more could you ask for!?

Please book - We ask that you let us know that you are coming please, and we will allocate a place. Also, let us know if you are a group and a table will be set aside so you can sit together.

Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or by text: to 07802 250773.

Our speaker this month is sure to set the festive tone when Tony Harris returns giving us a history of the Pantomime Dame. Many will remember Tony with unforgettable appearances as Henry VIII, Sherlock Holmes, and Churchill. 

The thoughts of Chairman John

Hi everyone,

We continue with our activities both indoor and outdoor with really good turnouts, so good that we have been running Petanque for two afternoons a month, (I would like to thank Ray for all the work ensuring the Terrains are kept in excellent condition, especially at the moment with the clearing of the leaves).

Last month’s Speaker, Edwin, gave us a really enlightening talk on Canine Partners; it was the first talk he had given since Lockdown; a member organised a collection which raised £100, (additional to the club’s donation of £60) - many thanks to Heather - I have since received an email from Edwin who was over the moon!

Lastly, Turkey and Tinsel at the Belgrave Sands Hotel in Torquay; once again Malcolm and Brenda have hit the Jackpot. The Hotel was superb - everything you could ask for; Rae and Rob from Jewels Tours were excellent.

Our trips out were also very enjoyable, Exeter, Plymouth, and an evening trip for some to the nearby Babbacombe Theatre to see the show, ‘Step into Christmas’, tears of laughter flowing all the evening! As it was T&T, all our members had a chance to celebrate the festivities, with various festive wear!

John W 

Trips

Homeward Bound. A stop at Stonehenge after a great break in Torquay. 

Website

Don’t forget you can visit us on our website: www.upara.club to see what is happening, view the calendar if you need to check whether certain activities are on or not and what time.

Can you help us? 

You may remember our asking for volunteers to help in running some activities, possibly as part of a group or on a rota - Many hands make light work! If you can help in any way, please let us know.

December Activities 

Please note there is no Table Tennis, Art, Coffee Morning, 10 Pin Bowling, and only one Walk. Thank you.

December Calendar

Mondays December 6th, 13th, 20th 10:00am - Short/Soft Tennis

Returns 10th January

Monday, December 6th 2:00pm - Kurling

Returns 10th January

Tuesday, December 7th - Inn on the Lake ‘Salute to Xmas’

Wednesdays December 8th, 15th 10:15am - Line Dancing

Returns 12th January

Friday, December 10th 2:00pm - Monthly Meeting

Tony Harris & The History of the Pantomime Dame

Tuesday, December 14th 1:00pm - Petanque

Note this is the normal day for 10 Pin Bowling which is cancelled this month

Friday, December 17th 10:00am - Seasonal Village Walk

Santa Hats optional!

Friday, December 17th 2:00pm - Christmas Social Afternoon

£2 - Includes free raffle, tea/coffee, mince pies, mulled wine, cakes, entertainment, plus a chance to say ‘Merry Christmas’ to friends! Bring your own drink and glasses and enjoy yourselves. 

Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.

Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com 

Website: www.upara.club