The Verwood & 3 Legged Cross 
Twinning Association. 

2006

Produced by Catharina Green

HAPPY CHRISTMAS & A HEALTHY, HAPPY 2007 TO YOU ALL.

AGM

At the last AGM we welcomed Lyn Newman to our Committee: That night 29 people were present.

Clive Grove told us about his trip of a lifetime to the Himalayas . We watched some fantastic pictures and Clive gave a very interesting commentary. Clive, his son and daughter went on the hike to raise funds for the charity of the Sarah Matheson Trust.

The Rotary Social Event on the 24^th October was attended by Anjie, Terry, Hughie and I. It was the annual distribution of money to clubs and societies.

.  Race Night

SATURDAY  November 4th we organized a Race Night. The evening was well attended, about 70 people were present. The Race organisers presented us with some great races and we found ourselves encouraging the horses, the races having taken place eariier all over the world. Brian sold tickets. Several punters did very well. All in all everyone had a great time. The raffle was organised by myself that night. Compliments to the refurbishment of the British Legion Hall, a great improvement.

Members Meetings

 Our first members meeting took place Wednesday 11th October. 15 People were present. Winifred Treasure entertained us by recalling experiences during their stay in Jamaica in the 50ties and 60ties. Winifred brought articles to show. Her talk was very interesting. Afterwards we had a glass of the wine our German visitors brought over for us in September. The Band Hall is a very pleasant hall, good for small amounts of people

Our 2nd members meeting took place Wednesday, 9 November. This time 26 people were present. Speakers for the Don Me Math Foundation talked to us about their work in Gambia . The work they have done to build a school with, at the moment, 6 classrooms for 180 children in total is extraordinary. Starting from scratch, with the help of parents armed with machetes, a field donated by the Gambian government, was cleared of scrub. Bricks were made on site, local material and workers were used. Cloth bought locally was turned into uniforms, again giving work to Gambian women. They are in the process of building 4 more classrooms. Children are taught by local teachers. Sponsorships and donations have paid and are continuing to pay for this project.

NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY REGULAR MEMBERS MEETINGS
 Also listed on the "Verwood Heritage Website"  and  printed in the monthly "Verwood Directory"

• 13 Dec Member's Christmas Party. The choir Jubilate will be coming to sing to and be with us. It will be our first Christmas event, so we hope to see many of you in the Band Hall, at 7.30 pm. Mulled wine and Mince Pies will be served.

• 10 Jan Pam Green, on treks for Mc Millan.

• 14 Feb Speaker to be arranged

• 14 March Bob Green, on liberation of Montebourg.

WEEKENDS AWAY

Terry Bright is taking your booking for the visit to the Eden Project and Heligan Gardens on 21/22 April 2007. The one night stay in Newquay, Esplanade Hotel, including coach, half board, entrance to the Eden Project and Heligan gardens will cost £99.00 for members, £109.00 for non members. Please contact Terry on 822959 or "terryandanjie.bright @ virgin.net". Subject "Twinning weekends".

VISIT FROM CHAMPTOCEAUX

Our friends from Champtoceaux will be visiting us from 17 to 20 May 2007 . Please contact Joyce on 824469 if you are willing to host. Please put dates in your diaries.

ADVERTISING From October we have been putting some adverts in the newsletter (Printed version only). The cost is £60.00 for the year. If any of you would like to advertise your business please contact Janet Coates on 827096.

Hughie is still collecting old phones for recycling for carers via Radio Solent.

'SOUTHBORNE COMPUTER CLUB.

Please call Catharina 813564 for information.

• French conversation takes place Tuesday mornings from 10.00 till 11.00am .

• German conversation takes place Thursday mornings from 9.30 till 10.30 am with U3A.

We will be most grateful to receive any unwanted and unused Christmas gifts, which we can use in our raffles.

Produced by Catharina Green

RUSTIC FAYRE/CAFE RENE

This was very well attended. From this spot I would like to thank those Committee Members who came to help on the day for their hard work. A special thank you to Anjie, Avril, Barbara, Carole Lucking, Jenny and Hughie. Even though they are not on the committee they came and helped us on the day. It was a busy, but lovely time. Thank you to those members who visited our tent who came to support us.

VISIT FROM L1EDERBACH SEPTEMBER 14-18

After a two hour delay, our visitors arrived tired but pleased to see us. After a restful night and a quiet morning with the host family, our guests were ready for the trip to Southampton . First guests and some of the hosts ate fish and chips and then set off on the Three Rivers Boat Cruise. The weather was lovely and the trip was very much enjoyed by all. On Saturday morning, we visited the Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne. Our guests were very much impressed and it seemed to be the highlight of the weekend. The guide, Luke, was very enthusiastic and that enthusiasm spilled over to us all. The afternoon was spent with the hosts. We met again that evening at the Seasons Restaurant at Moors Valley Country Park for the Soiree. In total 71 people enjoyed the evening. The meal was excellent. The Roar-Sextet Jazz Band played.

Mr Graham Watson MEP, the Mayor Councillor Russell and escort Councillor Redpath were also present.

Sunday was spent with the hosts. People waiting for the early coach on Monday morning were full of praise, saying they ail had a fantastic time. We are all looking forward to the visit to Liederbach in 2008.

NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY REGULAR MEMBERS MEETINGS

You read about these planned meetings, every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall commencing 7.30pm , in the last Newsletter. Hope you have marked the dates in your diaries. Entrance fee will be £2.00 to include refreshments.

• 11 October       speaker will be Winifred Treasure on Jamaica .

• 8 November     Don Me Math Foundation,

• 13 December   Member's Christmas Party.

2007

• 10 January        Steve Grove on the Dakar Rally.

• 4 February        Maria Gonzales on leaving Spain during the Civil war there

• 14 March          speaker to be arranged

AGM. Thursday, 19 October 2006 in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm .

Clive Grove will be speaking about an expedition to Mount Everest in 2005. We do look forward to seeing many of you there. From October 2006 membership fee will be £5,00 per household.

The NOVEMBER EVENT will take place on Saturday, 4 November 2006 at 7.30pm in the British Legion Hall. We will be taking you to the Races. Tickets from Brian on 822299, £3.00 pp, no food included.

2007. WEEKENDS AWAY

Terry Bright will now be taking your booking for the visit to the Eden Project and Heligan Gardens on 21/22 April 2007. The one night stay in Newquay, Esplanade Hotel, including coach, half board, entrance to the Eden Project and Heligan gardens wil! cost £99.00 for members, £109.00 for non members. Several of you have already booked, thank you. Please contact Terry on 822959 or 'terryandanjie.bright@virgin.net". Subject "Twinning weekends"

French will visit us in 2007. Please put the 17 to 20 May 2007 dates in your diaries.

PETANQUE

Thank you Brian for all your hard work of finding players, not to mention the maintenance of the Pitch. Thank you very much. Also to those of you who helped Brian.

TWINNING ROUNDABOUT

Brian, Hughie, and myself will soon have another go at tidying up the Roundabout.

SOUTHBORNE COMPUTER CLUB. Some of our members already attend this informal, friendly computer club every other Wednesday morning from 10.00 to 11.30. Computer tips and worksheets are given out. Cost is £1.00 per session, coffee/tea and biscuits included. Please call Catharina 813564 for information.

MEMORIAL HALL FUNDRAIS1NG

• Sat 14 Oct:      Fun Dance (line dancing, barn dancing, social dancing), tickets £5 inc. gateau.

• Mon 6 Nov :    Quiz Night (teams of 6 or book individually and be put in a team) - £5 includes hot supper- Phone Angela Daymond on 822549

ADVERTISING From October we will be putting some adverts in the newsletter. The cost will be £60.00 for the year. If any of you would like to advertise your business please contact Janet Coates on 827096.

(Note:- that this will not appear on the website as it is non commercial site. - Webmaster)

4 tall blue plastic beakers left on the boat trip. Please collect.

Produced by Catharina Green

SUMMER OUTING

This year's outing took place on 22July. We left Verwood at 5pm to goto Poole Quay. At 6pm we boarded the ship for the river trip to Wareham .  The weather was brilliant, even though we were worried during the day as it rained hard around lunchtime. After a  stroll through Wareham , fish and chips were ready for us on our return.   We were with about 60 members and friends.
Welcome to our new members Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Crowe, Mr & Mrs Hodgen and Mrs Howlett.
 
-Someone left 4 blue beakers on the boat, I have them at home. Please can you collect.

RUSTIC FAYRE / CAFE RENE will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 28 August. If you can help on the day, please can you let me know. Do come along and support us. Take the weight of your legs, enjoy one of our rolls with Brie or Cheddar and taste a glass of French wine. As usual, we will be having our tombola where you can win a bottle of French red, white or rose wine.

VISIT FROM LIEDERBACH SEPTEMBER 14-18

Visitors will be arriving Thursday evening between 6pm and 7pm , when host families will take them home. On Friday, their coach will be leaving at 12.00pm from Morrison's   car park to go to Southampton . We are taking our guests on the boat trip we did for our summer outing last year. If any of you who are hosting would like to partake in the outing, please contact Brian on 822299, there are places available.

We will be visiting the Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne on the Saturday morning at 10.00am . Coach leaves at 9.30am . If you have never visited there, may be this will be a good opportunity. There is ample parking. That evening at 7pm for 7.30pm we'll be going to the Seasons Restaurant   at   Moors   Valley Country Park for the Soiree. Sunday visitors will be spending the day with their hosts. Departure on Monday morning. If anyone would like to host even at this late stage, please contact me, Catharinaon 813564.

NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY

REGULAR MEMBERS MEETINGS

We have now put a programme together for every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Verwood Concert Brass Band Hall commencing 7.30pm.  Entrance fee will be £2.00 to include refreshments.

• 11 October 2005,      speaker will be Winifred Treasure on Jamaica .

• 8 November 2005      Don McMath Foundation,

• 13 December 2005   Member's Christmas Party.

• 10 January 2006,       Steve Grove on the Dakar Rally.

• 14 February 2006,    Maria Gonzales on leaving Spain during the Civil war there.

• 14 March                     speaker to be arranged.

If any of you could give a talk, or know someone who can do so, please contact me.

AGM will be on Thursday, 19 October 2006 in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm . Clive Grove went on an expedition to Mount Everest last year for Charity. He will come and tell us all about it and show some slides. We do look forward to as many of you as possible to attend.

NOVEMBER EVENT will take place on Saturday, 4 November 2006 at 7.30pm in the British Legion Hall. We will be taking you to the Races. Tickets £3.00 pp, no food from Brian Bowey on 822299.

WEEKENDS AWAY

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