Thank you... to those that attended and made the social afternoon such great fun. We have another planned on Friday, March 24th. Watch this space for more info, you now know what to expect!
Membership renewals... are due at the end of February, after which there will be a one-month grace period for payments. If anyone is not intending to renew for the next year, please let us know so we can offer your place to others. Further details to follow. Payments can be made at the next meeting or via BACS transfer.
Thank you to those that have already paid, membership cards will be available towards the end of February.
Please note Table Tennis players... The session normally on the first Tuesday of the month is cancelled for February.
At our monthly meeting, Linda Warren... will be giving a talk on the swinging 60’s and 70’s from 2:00pm. Please feel free to bring a few photos of your own to help the reminiscing. Miniskirts, Mods & Rockers, Skinheads, Platforms, Flower Power... bring them along and share…
The thoughts of Chairman John
Hi everyone,
Can we be moving into February already? We have picked up on all of our regular activities, not the best time of the year for Petanque, - 6 of us ventured out, and I must admit the hot chocolate was very welcome afterwards.
Those of you who came to our social afternoon, I believe, had an enjoyable time, all the hard work put in to entertain us proved to be a winning combination, the quizzes, a variety of reminiscence from the past with the music of the time, and Elspeth's talk on the history of Upchurch was very well received, probably something of an eye-opener to many of us.
You may also notice that we have given Jan and Ann a break from the onerous job of selecting raffle prizes every month, but will be reinstated at various times, with the Coronation and other Festivals.
This year’s chosen charity is looking very productive so far, as you know we have been working hard on various extra events with proceeds earmarked for the Church Bell Tower.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our new members, I'm sure you will be able to enjoy some of our activities.
John W
Payments
At the next meeting (and coffee morning on the 7th), Brenda and Malcolm will be taking any money due for those who have booked for the following:-
Lunch at the Crown on 15th Feb (still a few places available), Frankie Valli - Inn on The Lake (still places available) trip on 7th June, Mystery Day trip in July and the Potters holiday in May.
There is still limited availability for some of our holidays; for Bournemouth later this month, Potters in May, and Llandudno in November, contact Brenda if you are interested.
Pick-up times for Bournemouth on 20th Feb:-
• Upchurch (opp the Church) 09:30
• 3 Sisters PH 09:40
• Rainham (The Cricketers) 09:55
• Rainham (opp Pump Lane) 10:00
Luggage labels for this trip can be picked up from Brenda.
Please remember that there is now a £1 entrance fee at our Friday meetings, to help cover our costs.
February Calendar
Wednesdays February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd at 10:15am - Line Dancing
Friday, February 3rd at 10:00am - Village Walk
Mondays February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 10:00am - Short Tennis
Monday, February 6th at 2:00pm - Kurling
Tuesday, February 7th at 9:30pm - Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, February 7th at 2:00pm - Table Tennis - CANCELLED
Friday, February 10th at 2:00pm - Monthly Meeting
Linda Warren, ‘The Swinging 60’s and 70’s’
Tuesday, February 14th at 10:00am - Ten Pin Bowling
Wednesday, February 15th - Lunch at The Crown
Friday, February 17th at 10:00am - Village Walk,
Tuesday, February 14th at 10:00am - Ten Pin Bowling
Wednesday, February 15th - Lunch at The Crown
Friday, February 17th at 10:00am - Village Walk,
Monday 20th - Friday 24th February - Bournemouth Trip
Tuesday, February 21st at 1:00pm - Petanque
Tuesday, February 28th at 9:30pm - Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, February 28th at 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
