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CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Well, here we are in October already. "Tempus Fugit". Bet you all remember that one. Mind you it is the only one I know.

For those of you unable to attend Phil's Film at our September meeting you will have missed the details of the support we were able to give to our August speaker's Charity "The Kent Kidney Patients Association". The club made a donation of £80 and our members present donated a further £155. Once gift aid was added the donation was worth £293.75. Peter Woodley, the speaker, wrote a really nice email to us expressing his gratitude. This really was a magnificent effort. Thanks to everyone.

Coming on to Phil's Film he really chose another good one. Thank you, Phil for giving us a really entertaining afternoon.

What a great lunch we had at the Pilot in Dungeness. I think that we had 43 of us booked and I am sure it was universally enjoyed. The majority were chauffeured by Wealdon Wheels Mini Buses making the day even more relaxing.

This month we have Ten Pin Bowling at Ashford on the 14^th followed by lunch for those who want it and our monthly meeting with a speaker on the 28^th October.

Things really start hotting up in November:

11^th November is our monthly Ten Pin Bowling session at Ashford.

12th November - Pat Highsted has asked that I remind you that LenARA will be taking part in the yearly Ten Pin Bowling KentARA Competition. We have two men's teams and a lady's team. The competition is between many of the other ARAS so we wish our teams lots of luck and to have an enjoyable day. If anyone would like to come along and support our players the games start at 11am at the AMF Bowling in Rochester.

18^th November - We are at The Alma in Painters Forstal for an extra pub lunch. You can either book this by contacting Sue Newman (07857 758597 or n.susie@outlook.com) or at the October meeting. However, numbers are limited and places are going fast. See menu >>>

25th November is our monthly meeting when we are having a beetle drive which should allow a bit of time for some social interaction (should be a bit chaotic). 

29th November-1st December is our trip to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Then our Christmas activities:

2nd December - The Christmas lunch (and more) is now fully booked at The Orida Hotel with over 70 members going. 

16th December - Our Christmas Social at the Hall.  There is a £5 non-refundable charge which I am sure you realise is being heavily subsidised by LenARA.  Bookings can be made via Julia as recently notified or at the October meeting.  This year we will be putting out a donation box for the Heart of Kent Hospice for those who may prefer to make a donation instead of sending Christmas cards. Hopefully also a board that you can add a message to. You are of course completely able do what you want and some may wish to do both. The choice is yours.

Timings of the events that require them will be circulated nearer the time.

The trip to The London Show next June (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Michael Ball) is going ahead. We still have a few seats left and anyone who thinks they may be interested should contact Barbara Kyprianou as soon as possible – Barbara.47.bk@gmail.com or 01622 850468.