Hello UpARA members,
Christmas Party December 16th
We have a few tickets available for our Christmas Party on the evening of the 16th of December. Open to non–members, why not bring a friend(s), doors open at 6:45pm, with a 3-course meal being served from 7:15pm, and entertainment from the very talented ‘Leyton’ to follow; it promises to be a great festive evening as in previous years. Please Email: uparaupchurch@gmail.com or Text: 07802 250773 for more information.
Festive Mince Pies, Santa, and a Free Raffle!... As a warm-up to Christmas, (and a way to keep warm!), please join us for our Christmas Coffee Morning on December 6th. There will be a free raffle, a festive feel and who knows… Maybe a visit from Santa and his Elf…
The Thoughts of Chairman John
"I don't believe it" to quote a well-known saying, having what may have been the last Turkey and Tinsel in my lifetime! Allegedly, just because the "Woke Fraternity" decided it may offend the Vegans using the word Turkey. No problem, we are taking a "Holly and Mistletoe" holiday next year, so all will be happy!
This year's Turkey and Tinsel was still exceptional. Debbie our Courier and Capt. Rob our Driver, managed to conjure up days of sunshine for our trips and were more than flexible with our destinations. Those of us who took the additional evening trip to the Babbacombe Theatre were given total entertainment from start to finish once again.
We still have our own Christmas entertainment to enjoy:- Tuesday 6th Dec, we have our special Coffee Morning including a free raffle (and Santa). The following Tuesday "A Salute to Christmas" at the Inn on The Lake is very well subscribed, and then we have our Christmas Party, many of our new members will be more than surprised with the quality of the meal and the entertainment! thanks to the "Social Degenerates" as usual headed by Chef John Tutt.
So much to look forward to in the next few weeks and next year.
Regards
John W
Let’s Face the Music
Royal Philharmonic at The Royal Albert Hall
A reminder to those coming to The Royal Albert Hall with us on the 8th of March, that the balance is due on this by the end of December. Details will soon be sent to you, any queries, please contact us.
Bournemouth Trip
The Final balance for the Bournemouth trip is now due. There is still late availability for any couples or friends prepared to share, who would like to join us.
Please Note… Our activities in the New Year restart on Tuesday 3rd January with Coffee Morning, Art, and Table Tennis. Line Dancing will restart on Wednesday 11th, and our January Kurling session has been rearranged to the 9th of January.
The committee have... reluctantly decided that there will be a charge made to our Friday afternoon meetings as from our January meeting. We have had to look at our income/expenditure challenges going forward and hope everyone will understand. The charge will be £1 for members and £2 for non-members.
Thanks to those who attended and made our Quiz Evening such fun. Over £400 was made and this will now be added to our running total for the St Mary's Bell Tower Restoration Fund.
2023 Speaker Listings
Sandra and Linda have been busy finalising our list of speakers for 2023. The website and our notice board will be updated soon…
December Calendar
Friday, December 2nd at 10:00am - Village Walk
Mondays December 5th, 12th, 19th at 10:00am - Short Tennis
Monday, December 5th at 2:00pm - Kurling
Tuesday, December 6th at 9:30am - Xmas Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, December 6th at 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Wednesdays December 7th, 14th at 10:15am - Line Dancing
Friday, December 9th at 2:00pm - Monthly Meeting*
Tuesday, December 13th at 10:00pm - Ten Pin Bowling
Tuesday, December 13th - Salute to Christmas at the Inn on the Lake
Friday, December 16th at 7:00pm - Christmas Party
Friday, December 16th at 10:00am - Village Walk
Tuesday, December 20th at 1:00pm - Petanque (note Winter start time)
*Please note: our previously advertised speaker for December Bob Harding Jones is unwell and one of our members, Elspeth Baeke has kindly agreed to step in. We wish Bob a speedy recovery.
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
