INNER WHEEL NEWS

August 2007

Jacqui Butcher writes . . . President Hilary Corio opened the meeting by welcoming Val Weatherall as a guest – we hope that she will consider becoming a member in the near future. It was also very pleasing to welcome Gunnell Weiler back after an absence due to family commitments. Our love and best wishes go to Mary Bowles who has recently undergone surgery.

President Hilary thanked all members for their help and support with the progressive supper which had, once again, been a great success.

Many invitations had been received from other clubs, and recent visits to other clubs were reported on by those members who attended them. Anyone interested in visits to other clubs should contact Sue Price.

Jane Short, as Overseas Secretary, continues to ask members for toiletries, medicines, dried fruit, etc, before the next meeting as the next convoy to Kosovo will be leaving shortly. A further £50 is being given to Tom Conlin following the barbecue. Over £21 was collected in the ‘penny pot’ last month for Water Aid.

A letter had been received from the Inner Wheel Club of Thornaby & Yarn, one of our link clubs, listing club activities during the past six months. This proved very interesting.

Under ‘Any other Business’ Gerda Birch thanked members on behalf of Edith Hunter who recently hosted a tea afternoon with aromatherapy. £640 was raised for a Rumanian Appeal.

Social Secretary Moya Harvey is busy organizing coming outside events – see below for details.

Stephanie Lord and June Martin, who have been honorary members for some time, have now been invited to become full members of Inner Wheel.

As reported last month the Macmillan Coffee Morning will be held on Friday, 28th September, at the home of Barbara Reece. Folks may arrive any time between 7 a.m. and 12 noon. Members are asked to bring raffle prizes, and there will be a Bring-and-Buy stall.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sept 10 Walk commencing 10.30 a.m. from The Cricketers Public House, Hayley Green.

28 Macmillan Coffee Morning.

28 District Rally at Thame.

Oct 4 7.30 p.m. Chinese meal plus drinks at Hyns, South Ascot. Cost £18 per head.

31 10.30 a.m. Knit and Natter at the home of Jacky Sheppard.

Nov 8 Visit to Sonning Mill – A Night in Provence. Includes backstage tour prior to the performance.

Cost £35.55

OUTSIDE EVENTS

Oct 19-21 Ascot Rotary President’s week-end.

20 District Meeting at Benson.

LADIES PROBUS EVENTS

Oct 27 Lunch at Carnation Hall. Entertainment – Flanagan and Allen/Flanders and Swann Musical Duo.

Cost £14.

Dec 1 Lunch at Carnation Hall. Speaker – Virginia McKenna. If interested, contact Barbara Budd on 01344 459624.

If interested in either of these events, contact Barbara Budd on 01344 459624.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, 17th September, 10 a.m., at the home of Sue Price.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, 26th September, 7.30 p.m., at Mill Ride Golf Club.

Until further notice - any apologies to Sue Price (875546) by

10 a.m. Monday, 24h September