INNER WHEEL NEWS
May 2010
Jacqui Butcher writes . . . President Pam Coopey
opened the meeting by welcoming Mr Boardman, our speaker for the evening, his
wife and a visitor.
A letter had been
received from Tom Conlin who greatly appreciated the support of the Ascot Club,
saying that we were one of his most active supporters; and hoping that we can
continue to provide such vital commodities.
The Bridge
Evening for Thursday, 10th June, promises to be well attended. Members gave £1
each towards raffle prizes – proceeds will go to the
Sue Price asked
members to give her photos of events that have taken place in Pam’s year.
We hope it will
be a fine summer day when we hold our Garden Party on 20th July. The venue this
year is to be the home of Edith Hunter. Invitations have been sent to our
friends in neighbouring clubs. Linda’s
Kitchen is to provide the catering. Sales tables will include greetings cards,
home produce and a few books in good condition. Members who have not donated
cards still have time to do so.
There will be a
Progressive Lunch on Sunday, 15th
August. Details for this will be given later.
Looking ahead,
the District Overseas Rally is to be held on Tuesday, 12th October, at Bourne
End Community Centre.
The Rotary Club
of Ascot is to hold a Fashion Show on Friday, 22nd October at The Cordes Hall,
Sunninghill. Members of Inner Wheel are helping with modelling and assistance
at both back and front stage. Money raised is to be shared between Inner Wheel
and Rotary.
Best wishes are
sent to Anne Sherman who has recently undergone surgery.
Mr Boardman then
gave a most interesting talk on gems. He spoke about a wide variety of stones
that belong to the same ‘family’, where they are mined and how they vary in
colour and quality. At the end of the talk members were able to view samples of
various stones.
June 10 Bridge Evening, Chavey Down Community
Centre.
July 5
Knit and Natter – venue to be confirmed.
15 District Meeting. Benson Village
Hall
20 Al Fresco Garden Party at the home
of Edith Hunter.
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, 21st June, 10 a.m., at the home of Sue
Price.
NEXT CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, 23rd June, 7 for
7.30 p.m., at Mill Ride Golf Club.
Any apologies to Mary
Bowles (843446) by 10 a.m. Monday, 21st June
Meals will be charged for
unless earlier notification has been received.