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Verwood
& 3X Twinning Association
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER 2013
http://twinning.verwood.org
email:-
twinning
@ verwood.org
(remove spaces)
Well,
a new look newsletter and a new Chairman! At the AGM in October Terry
Bright handed over the Chairmanship to myself after ‘reigning’ for six
years. Our thanks and gratitude go to Terry for such hard work in leading
the Association. (Terry has kindly agreed to continue organising the
weekend breaks for the coming year.)
Terry
was presented with a gift and Certificate of achievement along with
flowers to his wife Angie for her support.
The
AGM saw Alec Nicholls accepting the proposal to become Vice Chairman and
also the welcome return of Julie and John to the committee after living in
France for some while.
Your
Committee Members:-
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Chairman
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Clive
Grove 01202 826449
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Vice
Chair
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Alec
Nicholls
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Secretary
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Carol
Geary
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Treasurer
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Sandra
Grove
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Committee:-
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Barbara
Bowey, Brian Bowey, John Pettit, Avril Pettit,
Joyce Timpson,
Stuart Clifton, Shiela Hollingworth,
Ian Lucking, Lin Newman,
Julie Blackwell-West, John Blackwell,
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Council
Representative
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Lesley
Nicholls or Susan Shaw
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Honorary
President
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Mayor
of Verwood Peter Richardson
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The
Committee meets on the 1st Monday of each month.
Next
Committee Meeting scheduled for the 6th January, Town Council Offices.
Past
Events
Sunday
10th November was Remembrance day which saw a large crowd gather at the
Memorial on Ferret Green to honour the fallen in past conflicts. Over 120
young scouts and guides attended the service and marched from the church
to the memorial. I had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of our
Association along with many other local community organisations. Sadly, it
was
the last year that the Army
Petroleum Squadron 126 from West Moors will be represented as they are to
be disbanded in the new year. They have supported the people of Verwood
for many years on Remembrance Sunday.
The
members evening meeting in November was addressed by Mr Roy Slade who gave
an interesting talk on the life and works of Rudyard Kipling. The monthly
meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Potters Wheel
Heritage Centre, commencing 7.30pm. Refreshments are served and there is a
raffle held. So, just turn up, be welcomed, meet new friends and have a
social evening. Feel free to bring guests and who knows, they might like
to join!
  A
great evening was enjoyed in November at the Country and Western Dance.
The music was played and enjoyed by the band ‘Grand Canyon’ and a Hot
Dog Supper served mid-way to enhance the evening. Thanks go to Carol Geary
who took the lead role in organising the event and to all the committee
members who supported her to make it a success.
During
November a coach full of members and guests set off early on the Friday
morning en-route to Amiens, France for a weekend of sightseeing and
shopping. A thoroughly enjoyable trip was had by all and once again
expertly organised by Terry Bright.
Amiens
Town Hall decorated for Christmas
What’s
On
Terry
is also organising a short break to Rouen on 2nd to 5th May, 2014 which
includes a visit to Monet’s house and garden. There are many other
interesting things to see and do in Rouen so contact Terry Bright for
details on 01202 822959 if it appeals to you. Bookings are taken on a
first come first served basis.
The
next monthly Members Evening will take place on
Thursday 9th January
2014 at the Potters Wheel Heritage Centre, commencing 7.30 pm.
A
representative from a private detective agency will be the evening’s
Speaker giving an insight into a little known industry.
Winter
Tips
Winter
is approaching and as the temperature drops, it's important for older
adults to prepare for the potential risks that cold weather can bring.
For
the thousands of seniors living in the area, winter may pose a number of
risks. Reports have shown much higher incidences of injury and illness due
to icy pavements, cold and dry air, flu viruses and in some cases,
hypothermia.
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When
going outdoors, remember to dress warmly. Wear layered, loose-fitting
clothing and mittens. When possible, wear a hat to protect against
heat loss since close to half of all body heat is lost through the
head.
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Cold
weather can put extra strain on the heart. When doing winter chores
such as shoveling snow, do some warm-up exercises first and take many
breaks.
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To
avoid slips and falls, wear non-skid boots or other shoes with plenty
of traction.
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Flu
is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through the coughs
and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. If you're at risk of
complications from flu, make sure you have your annual flu vaccine.
I
hope you have enjoyed my first newsletter. Feel free to pass it on to
friends, family and neighbours as we are always looking for new members to
join us. All that is left is to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a
Healthy and Happy New Year. I look forward to seeing you in 2014.
  
Clive Grove, Chairman |
Verwood
and Three Legged Cross Twinning Association - UK
The Verwood & 3
Legged Cross 
