Lenham Valley
Active Retirement Association

			Emails @lenara.org.uk
CHAIRMAN	John Edwards	01622 858439	john.edwards
VICE-CHAIRMAN	Mike Compson	01622 851763	mike.compson
SECRETARY	Sue Compson	01622 851763	sue.compson
WEBSITE	Mike Compson	01622 851763	mike.compson
EMAILS			info

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Hello All 

A message from KentARA to start with -

CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL - The date for tickets has now been closed for the service, no further tickets will be issued.  KentARA are organising a NORWEGIAN CRUISE from 29th July 2025.  It will be a five day cruise from Dover.  Watch this space and the noticeboard for further details.

May I firstly say happy 20th Anniversary to all LenARA members, what an achievement this is and it's very nice to know we still have members with us who were there from day one.  Well done to you all, keep it going.

LenARA Celebration Afternoon Tea  

It was nice to see so many of you at the tea party.  I thought the afternoon went off very well.  The caterers did an excellent job of presenting 

the food and serving tea and coffee.  They worked very hard and looked after us very well.  

Our entertainer Mr Rick Stills played his part very well especially moving among the audience and singing - he certainly could play that guitar.  Once the afternoon had come to a close it was most gratifying when many of you came up to me and said what a great afternoon and most enjoyable. 

Thank you to the committee for all the hard work put into it, that's from the members.

  

KentARA Short Mat Bowls Competition 

KentARA Short Mat Bowls Competition at Ditton on Wednesday 21st August.  We entered three teams of three players in the above competition and it's fair to say we all played well but mainly enjoyed the day.

Fortunately one team went all the way to the finish and won.  It was a great achievement for us.  The winning team was Marion Wells, Phil Gooda, and myself.  

When I was scrutinising the cup I see LenARA had won it four times before - once in 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017 and now 2024 not bad going - team players well done.

The winning team 

FUTURE EVENTS

Our speaker this month will be Mr Peter Griffiths on 45 Years in Aviation - Part Two.

CRAYFORD DOGS Tuesday 22nd October.  An evening at the dogs including a two course meal, the coach and the race card.  We have a few places left so ask friends and family if they would like to join us.  We might bark but we certainly don't bite, call Roger on ((07889 287417).  The cost is £40 per person. 

WEEKLY EVENTS

Petanque - we shall be starting back this Thursday 5th September from 10 am to 12 midday at Lenham Community Centre.  Come along and try it - you may enjoy it.  This is open to friends and non-members also.  If you are interested in becoming an activity leader for Petanque let us know.

 

Pub lunch 18th September 

OUR WEEKLY EVENTS:

Short Mat Bowls	Tuesday	2.00pm to 4.00pm	£3 per session	Phil Gooda 01622 851217
Zumba	Wednesday	9.30am to 10.30am	£6 per session	Chris Godden 01622 858658
Line Dancing	Wednesday	7.30pm to 9.00pm	£4.50 per session	Ann Rolfe 01622 859725
Petanque (weather permitting)	Thursday	10.00am to 12.00pm	£3.00 per session	John Edwards 01622 858439

OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS:

OCTOBER

Regards John