June 2010

Our AGM was really only remarkable in one respect. Our Chairman, Mary Ellam announced that she would be stepping down for family health reasons. Mary took over in 2003 and has been a most loyal and hardworking Chairwoman. She has organised us with a light touch, a sense of humour and a willingness to do anything required no matter how many times she has done it before. We are very grateful to her and very pleased that she plans to remain as a member. Mary proposed Margaret Pedge to succeed her, this idea was warmly received and she duly took over the meeting. We wish her every success in her new role.

The visit to see ‘Mr Cinders’ the long awaited SODS production at the Regal was much enjoyed and, as I write, we are preparing to go to the ‘veggie’ Red Lion at Gt. Bricett for our Annual Dinner.

On 3rd June we have a walk in Priestley Wood, Barking, which will be led by Mike Ryder the Woodland Trust ranger. We meet at Barking Church at 6.30pm for this. Don’t forget the anti-midge cream!

Mystery Tour, 17th June is being arranged by Carole. Contact her on 736025 for details, but not the destination of course!

‘Codes, Ciphers and Enigma’ is the title of our talk by Joyce Kimber on 1st July. This will be an open meeting.

If you would like to join us, or require more information, please ring Sue on 01449 737031.