There are still a few tickets available for our 8th Birthday Party on Friday, March 18th, 6:45pm. Tickets (£15), include a two-course meal and entertainment from Steve Cherelle. This is now open to non-members as well.
If you would like tickets please Email uparaupchurch@gmail.com or by text to 07802 250773; payment can be made at the coffee morning or the Friday meeting, or via BACS payment.
Thank you to those... who have indicated that they are willing to take on the organisation of some trips. We have been working on a process where coordination etc. such as banking, website and calendar etc can be provided centrally by a few of the committee, and hopefully will remove the burden of all the trips being organised by a single individual.
Malcolm has agreed that he will continue to lead on the trip to Leonardslee Gardens on 9th May, and a few members have come forward willing to take on a trip or holiday in the future.
We are hoping that there will be a variety of trips going forward, please let us know of any trips you may wish to consider in the future.
The thoughts of Chairman John
YO HO HO (see below)
Hello everyone,
There is light at the end of the Tunnel… and not a train coming in the other direction but the end of all restrictions we have been under.
YO, those of us who went to the Bob Marley Musical learnt quite a lot about Rastafarian culture along with plenty of foot-tapping music.
HO HO For those of us who were lucky to have been on the Turkey and Tinsel trip to Torquay on the English Riviera, one of the best I personally have undertaken.
A notable event last month was the unveiling of our badly needed Book Cupboard, thanks to Dennis and Peter, and to Ann for the painting. It's been said that if the hall was to fall, the cupboard would still be standing! It also means that Norman is no longer having to store 20 boxes of books in his garage!
Don't forget our Birthday Bash is just around the corner, looking forward to seeing you all, you won't be disappointed.
We are now fully up and running, we can now look forward to an enjoyable year ahead, despite events happening elsewhere.
John
Fundraising day / Can you help us?
We have decided that our fundraising day to raise money for the defibrillator, (which you will notice is now situated at the entrance to the hall), will be Friday 3rd June, during the 4-day Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
More details to follow nearer the time, but we are looking at a Quiz evening for the various groups that use the hall and an ‘Open Afternoon’, (12 - 4pm) with a variety of entertainment, teas/ coffees/cakes etc.
We want members in groups of 4/5/6 to take turns ‘manning’ the kitchen, (teas/coffees/washing/collecting cups etc) in 30/60-minute intervals, so that we can all enjoy the day. Please put your name forward if you can help - It really will be appreciated - we ideally need 20 - 30 members to come forward.
AGM
Our AGM will take place after the Friday meeting on 13th May.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are now overdue. There will be one month’s grace to pay your subscriptions if you have not yet paid. Membership will lapse at the end of March, and places will be offered to those on the waiting list.
If you know that you will not be renewing, please let us know and we can offer your place to those on the waiting list.
If you know that you will not be renewing, please let us know and we can offer your place to those on the waiting list.
March Calendar
Tuesday, March 1st at 9:30am - Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, March 1st at 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Wednesdays March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th at 10:15am - Line Dancing
Friday, March 4th at 10:00am - Village Walk
Mondays March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th at 10:00am - Short Tennis
Monday, March 7th at 2:00pm - Kurling
Tuesday, March 8th at 10:00am - 10 Pin Bowling
Friday, March 11th at 2:00pm - Monthly Meeting
Chris McCooey, ’Kent and Sussex Scandals’
Tuesday, March 15th at 1:00pm - Petanque
Friday, March 18th at 10:00am - Village Walk
Friday, March 18th at 6:45pm - UpARA Party
Tuesday, March 22nd at 9:30am - Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com
Website: www.upara.club
Tuesday, March 15th at 1:00pm - Petanque
Friday, March 18th at 10:00am - Village Walk
Friday, March 18th at 6:45pm - UpARA Party
Tuesday, March 22nd at 9:30am - Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com
Website: www.upara.club
