Hello UpARA members,
London Walks... return this month. We will be re-attempting the walk we had to cancel last year due to the train strikes - Paddington Basin to Kings Cross along the Regents Canal, taking in the Paddington Fan Bridge, Little Venice, under London Zoo’s Aviary, Camden Lock, Coal Drops Yard & Granary Square. We will stop for lunch at Camden Market. We’ll be travelling up via the Elizabeth Line and returning on the high speed from St Pancras. To register your interest and receive further details, please email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or text: 07802 250773.
Tony Harris... returns as our speaker this month. Always entertaining, and very popular, this month his topic is ‘D-Day’.
Watch this space... Evening Petanque will return very soon during the lighter evenings, perhaps with a drink in the bar afterwards.
Dates for your Diaries:
• 15th December - Christmas Party
• 31st December - New Year's Eve Party
Brenda will also be asking if any members are interested in a short break to Potters 5 Lakes at the end of April next year. If you are interested, but will not be at the June meeting, please let Brenda know by email at: uparatrips@gmail.com
Please look... at the calendar for all the activities we currently undertake, and if you haven’t tried them, why not give it a go? Some of our numbers have been dwindling of late, and we need a new input of enthusiasm to boost this. The sad facts of all that we do, is that they can only continue with the participation of enough people. If you’re not sure, just email us and ask.
The thoughts of Chairman John
Hi everyone,
It was with great pleasure that I was able to present the results of our fundraising efforts at our last meeting. It was a good turnout on what was a very busy day, taking in our monthly meeting, AGM, and 9th Birthday Party.
John Wishart presenting a cheque for £3,000 to Elspeth towards the St Mary’s Church Bell Tower Restoration Fund. Together with funds raised for the Ukraine DEC appeal, Turkey/Syrian Earthquake Appeal and Malawi Floods Appeal, this totals over £5,000 that UpARA members have raised this year for charitable causes.
Unfortunately, I never made the party, but I’m told Nick Bosworth did not disappoint, entertaining over 80 of you pretty much non-stop for over 3 hours.
In fact, May was a busy month all round with our Potters break taking place the week before - once again, many thanks to Brenda & Malcolm for organising such a lovely break.
We are intending to re-establish the evening Petanque this month but haven’t got a date yet. Once decided, we will update you all via email.
John W
Payments
Payments... At the next meeting, Brenda and Malcolm will be taking any money due for the lunch at the Golf Course on 28th June. They will also be taking the balance due for the Northern Ireland trip in September. Please contact Brenda if you wish to pay by bank transfer or need any other information.
Brenda will also be asking if any members are interested in a short break to Potters 5 Lakes at the end of April next year. If you are interested, but will not be at the June meeting, please let Brenda know by email at: uparatrips@gmail.com
Pick up Times for Inn on the Lake Wednesday 7th June
• Lower Halstow (The Green) 10:50am
• Upchurch (opposite the Church) 11:00am
• Otterham Quay (up from 3 Sisters) 11:05am
• Rainham (The Cricketers) 11:10am
• Rainham (opposite Pump Lane) 11:15am
Please look... at the calendar for all the activities we currently undertake, and if you haven’t tried them, why not give it a go? Some of our numbers have been dwindling of late, and we need a new input of enthusiasm to boost this. The sad facts of all that we do, is that they can only continue with the participation of enough people. If you’re not sure, just email us and ask.
June Calendar
Village Walk at 10:00am on Friday 2nd June
Short Tennis at 10:00am on Monday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June
Kurling at 2:00pm on Monday 5th June
Coffee Morning and Art at 9:30am on Tuesday 6th June
Table Tennis at 2:00pm on Tuesday 6th June
*Line Dancing at 10:15am on Wednesday 14th and 28th June
Franki Vali at The Inn on the Lake on Wednesday 7th June
Monthly Meeting at 2:00pm on Friday 9th June
Tony Harris, D-Day
10 Pin Bowling - Hollywood Bowl at 10:00am on Tuesday 13th June
Petanque at 2:00pm on Tuesday 20th June
Please note the new summer times
Village Walk at 10:00am on Friday 16th June
Coffee Morning and Art at 9:30am on Tuesday 27th June
Table Tennis at 2:00pm on Tuesday 27th June
Lunch Club at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course on Wednesday 28th June
London Walk, Regents Canal - Paddington to Kings Cross on Friday 30th June
*Note - No Line Dancing on the 7th and 21st June
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
