Lenham Valley
Active Retirement Association

			Emails @lenara.org.uk
CHAIRMAN	Roger Newman	07889 287417	rog.newman
VICE-CHAIRMAN	Julia Elliot		julia.elliott
SECRETARY	Teresa Thompson		teresa.thompson
WEBSITE	Mike Compson	01622 851763	mike.compson
EMAILS			info

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Well we are approaching the 21^st June, the summer solace and the longest day of the year.  Let's hope we get a nice summer.

Following on from the AGM in May our committee has remained unchanged and I am grateful to them all supporting me for another year.  We continue to need new committee members and if anyone wants to join us you can do so any time during the year. Thank you to all our members who were able attend the AGM, you were there in good numbers and it was pleasing to see you all.  This year as the AGM always finishes early we decided to arrange some entertainment and Chrissie Kent (aka Sandell) sang for us and gave us an enjoyable half-hour to end the meeting. Thank-you Chrissie.

As we go into our 2026-2027 year we have numerous things planned or under consideration -

June 10^th is our next Ten Pin Bowling session, this time at Ashford.  If you are going please be aware road works are causing considerable problems in Ashford and you will need to allow some extra time or take a different route.  I believe the main problem is where you go past Lidle's supermarket.

June 10^th is our next Ten Pin Bowling session, this time at Ashford.  If you are going please be aware road works are causing considerable problems in Ashford and you will need to allow some extra time or take a different route.  I believe the main problem is where you go past Lidle's supermarket.

June 17^th is the Pub Lunch at Ledian Gardens.

 June 24^th monthly meeting with a speaker from Kent highways.

July 15^th Buffet Lunch at Charing Pavillion - final details to follow. Julia will be taking payment for this at the June meeting.

Wednesday July 15^th - 1-30pm

LUNCH WITH A DIFFERENCE

BUFFET Picnic at Charing Pavilion

Bring a chair to sit in the sunshine afterwards or sit on the veranda overlooking the playing field.  There will be Games for the energetic.  £15 per head.  Please put your names down if interested to ensure that it is a viable event.

July 22^nd monthly meeting and Horse Race afternoon.  Start saving your 50ps for your bets on the tote.  I am sure you will enjoy it and once again more details will follow.

31^st July Amberley Museum trip. If you have booked and not yet paid this will be needed at the June meeting. Cost for the coach and entrance is £40.

18^th August is Lingfield Races. If anyone has not booked and still wants to go it is possible we may still have a couple of seats. We will be collecting the remaining cost at the June meeting. The good news is for coach and entrance we have now managed to get the cost down to £35 so we will only need another £25 per head. If you are one of the 3 members who has not yet paid your deposit and still want to go please let us have your full payment of £35 at the June meeting or before or if you cannot now go please let us know (ring Sue 07857 758597).

With regards to Short Mat Bowls.  We have been very active in trying to get this difficult problem resolved. We have made some progress but are not there yet. In the meantime Peter will again be running an additional Petanque session starting at 2pm on Tuesday. The kitchen is not available so if you go you may wish to bring your own refreshments.

FUTURE EVENTS

There are still places available for our end of year Christmas lunch at the Orida hotel. £10 non-refundable deposit is required.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Wednesday 2^nd December 2026

At The Orida Hotel. Maidstone

12.00 until 16.30

With a three-course meal which includes

tea, coffee and mince pies

There will be Music and a Raffle

£37 includes the £10 deposit

OUR WEEKLY EVENTS:

Short Mat Bowls	Tuesday	2.00pm to 4.00pm	£4 per session	Phil Gooda 01622 851217
Zumba	Wednesday	9.30am to 10.30am	£7 per session	Barbara Kyprianou 01622 850468
Line Dancing	Wednesday	7.30pm to 9.00pm	£5 members per session £6 for non-members per session	Ann Rolfe 01622 859725
Petanque  (weather permitting)	Thursday Saturday	10.00am to 12.00pm	£3 per session	Peter 07831 147656 Jackie 07734 566896

OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS: