INNER WHEEL NEWS

June 2008

Jacqui Butcher writes . . . President Hilary opened the meeting by welcoming everyone – this being her last ‘in charge’ duties. The recent ‘Blooming Great Tea Party’, held at the home of Alice Pack, raised £136 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Considering the low attendance by members, which was disappointing, this was a great effort.

There appears to have been a spate of illnesses and injuries during the past month and we received a report on all those we heard about. Ros Walters has undergone knee surgery; Pam Coopey and Beryl Williams had recently had falls; Anne Sherman sustained an even more serious fall which left her with a badly bruised face. Our best wishes and hopes of a speedy recovery go to all of them.

Stephanie Lord has recently visited children in Romania - generously sponsored by Edith Hunter – and photographs of this visit were circulated amongst the members.

Jane Short has suggested a ‘Vanishing Tea Party’ (in aid of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital) to start after her holiday. Five members would be invited to tea at a cost of £2.50 each. They in turn would each invite four guests to tea and so ad infinitum.

It was also reported that a rota for ‘meals on wheels’ at Ascot Day Centre is continuing but, if possible, more help would be welcome.

Despite the poor weather, I understand that the Annual Garden Party, held at the home of our president, Beryl Williams, on 2nd July, was a great success – the hats were fabulous - and a report and pictures appear on this month’s news and gossip in the e-bulletin. I hope to give a full report and financial results in the next bulletin.

The Progressive Supper is to be held on Friday, 1st August and plans are well in hand.

Hilary Corio gave a report on her year as president, thanking members of her committee for all their help. She presented them each with a small bouquet in appreciation. The chain of office was then presented to Beryl Williams as our new president, and various badges distributed for the incoming year. Photographs were then taken and Hilary was presented with a rose bush and an ornamental willow.

Incoming president, Beryl Williams, gave a resumé of her plans for the coming year; and welcomed Pam Coopey as vice-president.

Other business

Mary Bowles spoke about a close friend, Louise, who is showing signs of dementia and needs more help and support, and would welcome assistance when Mary is unable to be there.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

July 14 Monthly Walk, 10.30 a.m. meeting in Chobham, led by Anne Jones.

17 District Meeting at Benson followed by light supper – cost £9.

Aug 1 Progressive Supper.

20 Knit and natter at the home of Jacqui Butcher.

OUTSIDE EVENTS

July 12/13 Flower Festival at St John’s Church, Crowthorne.

Sept 21 The Rotary Club of Ascot is arranging a coach trip to London. Details later.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, 21st July, at the home of Moya Harvey.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, 23rd July, 7.30 p.m., at Mill Ride Golf Club.

Any apologies to Mary Bowles (843446) by 10 a.m. Monday, 21st July

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