INNER WHEEL NEWS

April 2010

Jacqui Butcher writes . . . President Pam Coopey opened the meeting by welcoming Tom Conlin who is to be our speaker.

Hilary Mear was praised for her sterling work at the recent Musical Concert and Tea which raised over £7oo, with approximately 80 persons attending.

The Skittles Evening was full of fun and friendship but unfortunately we lost to the Rotarians.

Pam has organized a Bridge Evening for Thursday, 10th June, 7.30 p.m. at Chavey Down Community Centre. Members who play are encouraged to make up tables at a cost of £32. There will also be a raffle. Proceeds will go to the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance.

Members were reminded to bring greetings cards to the meeting for sale at the July lunch.

Three more blankets had been completed and displayed to members - but any member willing to help sew up squares would be very welcome

Tom Conlin then addressed us and said how much he appreciated all the hard work the Ascot Club did in providing goods for his convoy. His video presentation, lasting approximately twenty minutes, really made us realise how desperate people in Kosovo are, needing basic things like shoes on their feet. We cannot imagine the hardships they suffer. He assured us that everything donated goes directly to the people who need it. I feel sure that we will continue sending all we can for some years yet. It was heartening to see the teddies made by Jacky Sheppard being distributed to children. Tom Conlin was presented with a cheque for £100 which will help towards the cost of fuel for the next journey in October.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

May 6 The Mill at Sonning.

17 Knit and Natter at the home of Hilary Mear.

June 10 Bridge Evening, Chavey Down Community Centre.

July 15 District Meeting.

20 Garden Party Lunch at the home of Edith Hunter – details later.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, 24th May, 10 a.m., at the home of Chris Valentine.

NEXT CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, 26th May, 7 for 7.30 p.m., at Mill Ride Golf Club.

Any apologies to Mary Bowles (843446) by 10 a.m. Monday, 24th May

Meals will be charged for unless earlier notification has been received.