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For this year’s Comic Relief, it was decided that the staff and members would raise money by taking part in a range of activities. We had a discussion as to what Comic Relief is all about and the members were … Continue reading →

Up-cyle Update Many members have been putting their DIY skills to great use by up-cycling items of furniture. At last count, six items of furniture have been given a new lease of life by a host of enthusiastic members. Anita … Continue reading →

After the success of our Christmas Dinner, it was decided to hold a Valentine’s lunch, where 27 of the members dined in style. With help from her eager ‘sous chefs’, Eileen prepared and cooked a feast fit for the occasion. … Continue reading →

Everyone returned after holiday full of stories about their Christmas, and all the food and presents they had eaten, received and given. As usual, certain members were keen to show off their musical talents and the karaoke machine has been … Continue reading →

newsletter-jan-feb-2017

We have had a very busy month, we have made a total of 18 Christmas cakes, each member having slightly different requests for preferred ingredients. The last iced cake went home today!   We all went to the Barnfield Theatre … Continue reading →

We had a suitably scary and fun time at our party, the short play was a great hit!!    

As part of our ‘Out and About’ project, we are organising outings to various places that are chosen by the members. In September 20 members went on the public bus to visit Countrylife in Exmouth. Cathy Currie’s report: We had … Continue reading →

Again this summer we have been able to go bowling every Wednesday morning at Belmont Bowling Club, an activity we have been doing for several years. The club have kindly provided access to their green and developed some special equipment … Continue reading →

In September we had a trip to Dawlish, the journey by public bus was epic involving two changes each way but we managed to paddle in the sea, frolic a little bit in the waves and eat lunch with a … Continue reading →