Hello UpARA members,
Social Afternoon... Our next social afternoon is on the 24th of March, from 1:00pm, and costs £3.
During the afternoon we have a ‘mature drivers’ safety’ presentation from the road safety group at KCC. We all know that we are the best drivers, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the basics every now and then, does it?
There will also be some fun interactive quiz-type activities and another chance to listen to a few of our ‘sounds of our times’. If anyone has a tune with a reminiscence to go with it, let us know.
Membership renewals... are now overdue. 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.
Membership cards... will be available for collection from the hall from the Friday meeting onwards. Now you’ve renewed, why not purchase one of our last remaining UpARA T-shirts, only about ten remaining, in various sizes, and for just £15!
The thoughts of Chairman John
Hi everyone,
Are we all getting the hang of 2023 and the unseasonal weather? Those of us who have just returned from our first holiday (in most cases), enjoyed a 5-day break at Bournemouth including "all Inclusive evening drinks”. With Today's cost of living, a welcome holiday bonus enjoyed by all!
As usual, the Hotel had arranged the evening entertainment every night. One of our number became an overnight celebrity with all in the hotel with her enthusiasm for singing and dancing but as they say, ‘what happens on tour stays on tour’!
Considering it was the third week in February, the trips (organised by Malcolm & Brenda, together with Captain Bob and Debbi from Jewels Coaches), managed to conjure up three full days on the Jurassic Coast and The New Forest, a fantastic endeavour, Thanks to them from all of us on the trip.
Back to the more mundane and after all the excitement, we are back to our normal activities. Why not come and try your hand at Kurling, it's much easier than you imagine - give it a try on the first Monday of the month. I’ll be ‘plugging’ more activities throughout the year and trying to encourage as many as possible to take advantage of all the benefits of being a member of UpARA.
John W
Payments
Payments at the next meeting, Brenda and Malcolm will be taking any money due for the lunch at The Crown on 22nd March.
There are still places for the Frankie Valli tribute & lunch at the Inn on the Lake on 7th June, and potential places for Llandudno in November, (subject to hotel availability). Waiting lists are in place for everything else, contact Brenda or Malcom if you are interested.
Pick-up times for Royal Albert Hall on 8th March:-
• Upchurch (opposite the church) 14:30
• Otterham Quay Lane (near Canterbury Lane) 14:35
• Rainham (The Cricketers) 14:40
• Rainham (opposite Pump Lane) 14:45
Please remember
There is now a £1 entrance fee at our Friday meetings, to help cover our costs.
Email addresses
Are you receiving our Emails? If not, please see Bryn.
Date for your diary
Watch this space as, for the first time, we have booked the hall, together with some great entertainment on NYE to see us into 2024 and our 10th anniversary year.
March Calendar
Wednesdays March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd at 10:15am - Line Dancing
Friday, March 3rd at 10:00am - Village Walk
Mondays March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 10:00am - Short Tennis
Monday, March 6th at 2:00pm - Kurling
Tuesday, March 7th at 9:30am - Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, March 7th at 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Wednesday, March 8th - Let’s Face the Music at The Royal Albert Hall
Friday, March 10th at 2:00pm - Monthly Meeting
Toni Mount, ‘They dared to be Doctors’
Tuesday, March 14th at 10:00am - Ten Pin Bowling
Friday, March 17th at 10:00am - Village Walk
Tuesday, March 21st at 1:00pm - Petanque
Wednesday, March 22nd at 12:30pm - Lunch Club at The Crown
Friday, 24th March at 1:00pm - Winter Warmer Social Afternoon
Including mature driver safety presentation
Tuesday, March 28th at 9:30am - Coffee Morning and Art
Tuesday, March 28th at 2:00pm - Table Tennis
Hopefully, see you all soon - your UpARA Committee.
