CALDICOT & DISTRICT. Newsletter & Diary March 2019 Meetings in Caldicot Choir Hall at 2.15pm

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1 CALDICOT & DISTRICT Newsletter & Diary March 2019 Meetings in Caldicot Choir Hall at 2.15pm Reg Charity No THURSDAY 21ST MARCH 2019 SUBJECT: SPEAKER: TEA ROTA: THE HAPPIEST DAYS JOHN SHEEN SPANISH THURSDAY 18TH APRIL 2019 SUBJECT: SPEAKER: TEA ROTA: THE LIFE & WORK OF FRED HANDO DAVID HANDO TABLE TENNIS CHAIRMAN S LETTER Hello Everyone I hope you have all been enjoying the lovely weather we have been having. It has been hard to believe that, as I write this, we are still only in February. Also it s great to see the lighter evenings. Following our Committee meeting on the 21st February it came to our notice that a lot of people were very wary about filling in their next of kin details on their Membership renewal forms. So, to help explain the reason for this we have attached an explanatory note within this newsletter in the hope that this will put your minds at rest. Many changes have and are taking place at present and, as with everything, there will be teething troubles. Please be assured that all this is to help our U3A run smoothly and efficiently and once this is achieved I am sure we will return to normal. As explained in our January newsletter, our AGM will be taking place in September 2019 and new committee members will be voted in. I need to inform you now that approximately six present committee members will be retiring at that meeting so it is essential that nominations are thought about in order to keep our U3A up and running. Sorry to keep harping on about this but it is important that new committee members are voted in. So, before I finish I would like to thank Angela Hodson-Hirst for all the hard work she has put into making sure our GDPR and Policies are up to date and correct. Angela has put in so much work. Thank you so much. Pam Caines Chairman

2 SPEAKERS LIST 2019 TEA ROTA May 16th Owain Glyndwr Dylan Jones Ukulele June 20th The life & Works of Charles Dickens Dr Keith Hooper Stragglers July 18th Drama Presentation Phoenix Players Amblers August NO MEETING NO MEETING NO MEETING September 19th AGM (Entertainment TBA) Strollers October 17th OPEN DAY Striders November 21st Wyedean Gospel Choir Art December 19th Drama Presentation Phoenix Players Bridge COPY FOR THE NEWSLETTER We welcome reports from all groups for inclusion in the Newsletter or forwarding to our website. Word doc is preferred and should be sent to: or tel by midday on the 28th March 2019 Typed or handwritten notes should be submitted a few days earlier if possible. Please try to limit reports to about 300 words. Angela Hodson-Hirst, Editor. LINK SECRETARY I would ask that if you hear of any member(s) who reach their 80th, 90th, 100th birthdays, Golden, Diamond, Platinum Wedding Anniversaries or even Marriages between members to please contact me so that I can send a Congratulatory card. Also, if you hear of any member, in your group, or their family who are in hospital, sick or any other reason I would be grateful if you would please inform me. Angela Hodson-Hirst leechpool@talktalk.net or ANNOUNCEMENTS Congratulations to Geriant Roberts, Bridget Evans and Val Lapthorn who each celebrate their 80th birthdays this month. CONDOLENCES Our deepest condolences were sent to the families of Patricia Dawe and Donald Wood both having passed away in February. PATRICIA DAWE It is with real sadness that we write about our dear friend Pat who passed away so unexpectedly on the 6th February. She was the loving mum of 3 children and grandma to her 10 grandchildren and was so very proud of them all. Pat moved from Egham to Portskewett in 2007, to be closer to her family who live in Newport. Despite having just recovered from a cancer scare, she didn t dwell on it and soon became involved locally in some of the favourite things that she loved. Pat loved music - she joined the Chepstow Choral Society, enjoying her passion for singing and performing many choral and classical pieces. Even though she wasn t particularly keen on modern music, she would still rehearse and learn her part, took part in the many concerts, mainly at St Mary s Church in Chepstow.

3 In a similar vein, despite her lack of interest in pop/popular music, she never complained when others of us had the radio etc. playing, and would politely say Yes, it s ok, but not for me - rather than Please turn that rubbish off! She played the piano and clarinet. Needing a new challenge, she decided to learn to play the recorder, and initially she joined the Chepstow U3A Recorder Group, before joining the Monday Consort (a smaller group of more accomplished players) and was soon performing in many concerts in local schools etc. Her love of music was something that she passed down through her family, with some of her children and grandchildren enjoying various aspects of the music spectrum. Pat had a great love of the outdoors - stemming back to the earlier days, where she had many happy family holidays walking in the Lake District. In 2007 she joined Caldicot U3A, initially joining the walking group, and walked regularly with the Strollers and in more recently with the Amblers. She went on several of the Walking holidays and was very proud of her achievements especially when she completed walks that she had initially thought were beyond her ability. Her love of the outdoors also included visiting gardens, historical buildings etc., and she spent many hours attending the Gardening Group meetings and trips. Pat also joined the Computer Group and for several years, was the Convenor. Whilst she always maintained that she didn t have any Computing expertise or skills she was always happy trying to help others, especially those with little or no computing knowledge. Her other great passion Photography, saw her regularly entering and winning the monthly Photography competition. Whilst initially, being a purist, she wasn t keen on the concept of Digital photography, and eventually accepted (to a certain degree), that Digital photography had some good points. Many members of the group will know that she took great pleasure in putting her own interpretation/ slant on the Competition Topic, and that she produced some very interesting, if obscure, photographs. The above paints only a small picture of lady with lots of interests, who enjoyed life and was admired and loved by many. Over the years, since coming to live in Portskewett and joining the U3A, she made lots of new friends and really enjoyed being involved in the many activities she took part in. She will be missed by all. Pam Simpson and Bridget Evans DONALD WOOD Don Wood was born in Swansea and moved to the Caldicot area to work at Llanwern, entering the priesthood in later life. Don was one time convener of the History group. He was a very kind and gentle man and loved by all. His funeral service held on Wednesday 27th of February packed the church with people standing inside and out. He will be greatly missed by a lot of parishioners in the Caldicot Benefice as well as the Mounton benefice where he regularly filled in. Sue Shepherd THANK YOU Reg Kelly Thelma would like to express her sincere thanks to U3A members who attended Reg s funeral and for the card sent to her. Reg was a member of the Music Appreciation group and enjoyed the Monthly meetings and reading the Newsletter.

4 GROUP NEWS AND INFORMATION Would all group Conveners please send me news and information for the monthly Newsletter & Diary which will be included in the table below. Thank you. Editor ART ACTIVITY GROUPS INFORMATION Every Wednesday 1.30 to 4.00pm, Recreation Hall, Portskewett. Convener...Mary Richards Tel: BRIDGE Every Monday 2.00 to 4.00pm, Council Day Centre No Meetings on Bank Holidays. Convener Madelyn Drake Tel: COMPUTING Every Friday 9.30 to12.30am at the Baptist Church, Neddern Way. Convener John Mills Tel: DRAMA Every Friday 2.00pm Portskewett Hall. Conveners Pam Caines.. Dianne Payne Tel: FAMILY HISTORY All welcome at Bethany Baptist Church. Caldicot. Convener John Jeffery Tel: GARDENING Indoor meetings run from October to April in the Scout Hall on second Thursday of the month at 2.15 pm Convener Pauline Marx Tel: HANDICRAFT 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month to 12.00pm Council Day Centre. Convener Beryl Lewis. Tel: Assisted by Jill Greenhalgh. Tel: HISTORY 3rd Wednesday of the month 2.15pm Council Day Centre Convener. Sheila Ford. Tel: Discussion/Demonstrations. Digital Image competition with Ann Taylor-Heard Second Friday of the month 10.00am to 12 noon Topics: Mar: Keys Apr: Fountains Rehearsing for the July performance 4th Friday of the month 9.30 to 12noon Mar 14th: Roses. Speaker...Alex Luker Apr 11th: Lillies & Summer bulbs. Speaker...Don Everitt May 9th: Trip to Hestercombe Gardens. 9.00am start Jun 6th: Trip to Hergestcroft Gardens & small breeds farm. 9.00am start Jul 4th: Trip to John s garden. 9.00am start All monies for trips to be paid in full by the April meeting Mar 20th: Arf a mo, Kaiser Propaganda during WW1. Speaker... David Mayer Apr 17th: Roman Museum, Caerleon. Speaker:...Mark Lewis

5 JIVE BUNNIES Alternate Thursday evening 7.00 pm 9.00 pm Portskewett Recreational Hall Convener Wendy Protheroe Tel: Mar 7th: Mar 21st: MUSIC APPRECIATION 4th Thursday of the month 2.00 to 4.00pm. Council Day Centre. Convener Jan Potter assisted by Adrian Dallow Tel: (Jan) Tel: (Adrian) SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY Meetings to be held 1st Monday of the month noon. Scout Hall, Sandy Lane Convener. Bob Whitehead Tel: SCRABBLE Alternate Fridays 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Town council Day Centre. Convener Glynis Croft Tel: SHORT MAT BOWLS Wednesday afternoons 2.00 to 4.00 pm. Scout Hall. Friday evening 7.00 to 9pm Convener Roland Carey Tel: SINGING FOR PLEASURE Meet every other Monday 10.00am to 12.00pm. Recreational Hall, Portskewett. Convener. Sue Shepherd Tel: SPANISH Monday Mornings to various venues. Convener Julian Wood Tel: SPECIAL EVENTS Convener Pam Caines Tel: Mar 4th: WARHORSE The role of the horse during the 1st World War. Speaker... Prof. Matthew J Smalley PHD, School of Bioscience, Cardiff Apr 1st: Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Speaker...Francine Burns Apr 29th: Presentation of Summer 2018 day trips with...ron & Jim Mar 8th: Mar 22nd: Additional Sessions: Our Short Mat Bowls now meets on Friday evenings, in addition to the Wednesday afternoon sessions. So, if you would like to try to roll a ball on Friday between 7pm and 9pm please contact the Convener 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month Mar 11th: Mar 25th: Apr 8th: Apr 22nd: No Meeting May 28th Jun 2nd: Ireland, Killarney & Ring of Kerry Nov 25th 29th: Cumbria, Turkey/Tinsel SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB Convener Pam Caines Tel: Mar 17th: The Woodland Tavern, Llanvair Discoed

6 TABLE TENNIS Monday 2.00 to 4.00pm Scout Hall, Sandy Lane Convener Les Mitchell Tel: UKULELE Every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00 at the Recreation Hall Portskewett Convener. Christopher Spiller Tel: WALKING GROUPS WHEN: Every Tuesday 9.00 & 9.30 am WHERE: Caldicot Choir Hall Car Park. STRAGGLERS 3 4 miles easy and moderate Convener Brian Hopkins Tel: Convener Ann Searle Tel: AMBLERS Around 4 miles moderate with some hills/stiles Conveners Gaynor Pask Tel: Jeanette Trask Tel: STROLLERS miles moderate plus with hills & stiles Convener Rob Harry Tel: STRIDERS 5-7 miles - moderate & strenuous Convener. Richard Harding Tel: For further information please contact Conveners ALL WALKS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Mar 5th: Slade wood with Claude & Jan. Lunch: TBA Mar 12th: Shirenewton with Derek. Lunch: Huntsman Mar 19th: Lydney Harbour with Glenice & Adrian. Lunch: The Cross, Alvington Mar 26th: St. Briavels with Myfanwy. Lunch: The Orepool Inn Mar 5th: Machen with Ann & Sue. Lunch: Hollybush, Machen Mar 12th: Yorkley with John & Geraint. Lunch: Nags Head, Yorkley Mar 19th: TBA with Jenny & Stan. Lunch: TBA Mar 26th: TBA with Sue Kelly. Lunch: TBA Mar 5th: Brockweir with Jan & Pat. Lunch: The Anchor Mar 12th: Mathern with Jackie J & Carol. Lunch: The Millers Mar 19th: Rhiwderin with John Tucker. Lunch: The Hollybush Mar 26th: Llangattock with Brendan. Lunch: TBA Mar 5th: Rogerstone Welfare Centre with Jim & Cindy. Lunch: The Barn Mar 12th: Catbrook with Paul. Lunch: The Fountain Mar 19th: Skirrid (circular) with Peter & Anne. Lunch: Plas Derwen, Abergavenny Mar 26th: The Blorange with David & Jacky. Lunch: Rising Sun, Abersychan GARDENING GROUP Things to do in the garden: March is a time when birds are busy nesting, so keep feeding them Weed, feed, reseed and mow your lawns Sow annuals like nasturtium, poppies and marigolds Plant bulbs for summer colour If worried about garden weeds, add mulch and start a weekly hoeing routine now to make it easier to control them

7 At February s gardening meeting we were once more given a treat watching the film of the latest gardens we visited during the past year. Thanks to the film makers Ron Lapthorn and Jim Fenton for producing such an entertaining afternoon once more. Ron has been doing this for eighteen years and said he has decided to call it a day as far as film making is concerned, but watch out, you never know when he s lurking behind with his camera ready to catch a good shot! Luckily for us Jim will continue, as long as he has enough photos from gardening members to do so. Therefore, while we are out enjoying the garden trips this year do not forget to take some photos to send to Jim. As I am writing this, the sun is shining so let s hope we have a good summer this year to once more enjoy our gardens. GARDENING TRIPS Please make all payments in full by the April gardening meeting. This will be our last meeting before the Trips. Pauline Marx FRENCH GROUP Avez vous fait quelque chose intéressant récemment? If you understood the above, fine. If you did not you need to get out more often! So why not do this by coming along to our new French conversational group please read our new convener s introduction. The group s success very much depends on your support... The idea is to get the group off the ground. I have years of experience now doing courses in French and belonging to a French group in Chepstow. I should add that there are 3 groups in French in Chepstow and proposals for a fourth one! I have improved from doing courses and being in groups but feel that a more personalised approach would be very helpful. Although I am the convener perhaps a better description would be as a facilitator. So it is more a cooperative effort rather than me running the group It is not to be fluent in French. The goal is to be able to go beyond basic French but see how far we can go. So keep an open mind about how far we can develop in the language. So this applies to me too as I see myself as learning through the group. So to repeat this is very much a cooperative effort as it would involve contributions of different natures in the group. What expertise and knowledge do members of the group have already? So as a convener/facilitator I see myself having a low key sort of role. Members of the group can suggest what we can do in terms of learning to be that little bit more fluent and even about possible trip to France. John Plowman The next session will be the second and is again funded by the central committee as a new group initiative. Come along on Tuesday 5th March to the Day Centre at 14.00hrs for a free taster. Á bientôt Tony Hodson-Hirst

8 DRAMA GROUP We are now starting rehearsals as casting has taken place and we are putting together three comedy sketches in which to keep you laughing. July is the date to look forward to. Pam SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB Sunday lunch for March will be held at the Woodland Tavern, Llanfair Discoed on the 17th. Would you please let me know if you will be attending as I need to give them final numbers before we arrive and also I will have the menu which I will need your choices before that date. Thank you. Pam SPECIAL EVENTS IRELAND KILLARNEY and RING OF KERRY (6 days) TUESDAY 28th MAY SUNDAY 2nd JUNE per person This holiday is on Tuesday the 28th May to Sunday 2nd June 2019 at a cost of per person. It is now time for you to pay the balance for this holiday please. I will definitely need this at the March meeting please. There are a few vacancies left if anyone is interested. Pam TURKEY/TINSEL MONDAY 25th NOVEMBER TO FRIDAY 29th 2019 GRAND HOTEL, CUMBRIA pp This holiday is at the Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria and price includes: Executive coach travel, 4 nights' dinner bed and breakfast, Entertainment every evening, Pre-dinner glass of bubbly or sherry on first evening, Fun festive quizzes. Excursions to the breath-taking Lake District and Scenic drive around the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel was built in 1880 and is set in 20 acres of private gardens and woodlands overlooking Morecombe Bay. If you are interested then please let me have your names. Pam It is strongly advised that you ensure you are adequately covered by insurance. Edwards can offer this at per person subject to policy terms and conditions. SPRING BREAK MILL RYTHE, HAYLING ISLAND Mill Rythe Holiday Village, originally called Sunshine Holiday Camp, opened its doors to the public in the early 1940s having been used by the Marines during WWII, and for holidays with their families immediately after the war.

9 Sunshine Holiday Camp was owned by a local management team and was eventually bought out by Pontins in the 1960s. It was later bought by Warner in the 1980s and became known as Mill Rythe Holiday Village. After a few years Warner decided to merge with Haven to become part of the Rank Group, transferring the ownership of Mill Rythe Holiday Village. It was here that the BBC shot scenes for the extremely popular sit-com Hi Di Hi, also the movie Confessions from a Holiday Camp was filmed entirely at Mill Rythe. More up to date, in 2004 scenes from Eastenders were shot here. During the 1990s the ownership of the holiday camp changed a few times. In September 2010 a newly formed holiday park operator, Away Resorts, bought the park and has made several investments and improvements throughout its ownership. These have resulted in comfortable cabins, good basic food and ample entertainment. Very good value. The good weather certainly lifted any Winter Blues although more normal February weather on Thursday (the free day) did curtail some of our expeditionary plans. However our planned outings were in glorious, unseasonal, weather:- First on Tuesday to Southampton. Mainly for shops old & new (West Quay) but some more venturous visited the older part of the city or found a museum. Second on Wednesday to Portsmouth. Some of us elected for more shops but a majority decided to follow our leader onto the Mary Rose where an enterprising member managed to negotiate a Group Deal saving us about 5 each. This is a display of real items recovered from the wreck extremely well presented conveying a feeling of the tough life of Tudor times - a recommended visit for anyone whether interested in history or not. The break was made so enjoyable not only by the good weather but by the relaxed efficiency of our pilot (NOT to be called driver), Rhys, as well as the staff at Mill Rythe. Jim Fenton AND... Once again Pam has succeeded in booking a great February break. The food was excellent, mostly buffet service with plenty of choice to suit all tastes. The staff were friendly and helpful and during the week we had winners at bingo, bowls, archery and quizzes amongst our group. The evening entertainment was first class, a female vocalist on Monday, a really funny comedian on Tuesday and two shows by the entertainment staff, Music Hall on Wednesday and Magic of the Musicals on Thursday. Both were fabulous the costumes, energy and enthusiasm of these talented performers were breathtaking. All in all a very enjoyable holiday, thank you Pam and perhaps you can be persuaded to book Mill Rythe again next year. Anne Duke HISTORY GROUP For the February meeting, the History Group had a talk by Stuart Fyfe entitled The Stuarts and the Civil Wars in the Three Kingdoms. Regarding the origin of the Stuarts, Margaret Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce, married Walter Stuart, and that union was the start of the Stuart line in Scotland, ending when James VI became James I of England. That same Stuart dynasty then provided seven monarchs in England.

10 The members of the dynasty were James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II, joint monarchs William and Mary, and lastly Anne. The English Civil War started in Charles I s reign, a consequence of his attempt to rule without parliament, which he dismissed when they would not support his efforts to raise taxes. There had already been discord between Charles and Scotland, and this continued after In England, Charles attempted unsuccessfully to arrest dissident Members of Parliament on the floor of the House of Commons, causing further unrest. In August 1642 Charles raised his standard at Nottingham and hostilities began. Over the following 3 years many battles were fought. At first the royalists prevailed, but gradually the tide turned in favour of the parliamentarians. Before the end of 1648 the royalists were beaten and 1649 saw the trial and execution of Charles I, followed by 10 years of rule by Parliament, with Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector. In 1660 Charles Stuart, son of Charles I, was declared king and returned to Britain. Those who had signed his father s death warrant were tried and executed. In 1661, the exhumed remains of Oliver Cromwell were posthumously executed, and his severed head was displayed on a pole. Hostilities restarted briefly in various places, such as 1690, when King William III fought the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, but parliamentary rule prevailed. Dave Edwards SIGHTFIRST PROJECT LIONS Unwanted spectacles/sunglasses will continue to be collected at the Monthly Meeting. The collecting box will be on the bar at the back of the hall. Lions Clubs International is a leader in providing support for preventing avoidable blindness and restoring sight for people around the world. Rowland Searle One for the Ambulance Men and Women Those wonderful men in blue They care for me and you A decent wage they wish to earn It s all they ask in return Professionals they are in every way Not just drivers as some people say Caring for folk day and night From heart attacks to fractures and bites A decent wage they wish to earn It s all they ask in return Let s not forget the ladies Who also do their share With sincere dedication and loving care Yes, a decent wage they wish to earn It s all they ask in return Roland Edwards

11 LEGITIMATE INTEREST ASSESSMENT Next of Kin This legitimate interest assessment has been compiled in order to set out the reasons why Caldicot & District U3A requests next of kin details. PURPOSE TEST The reason that Caldicot & District U3A requests contact details for member s next of kin is so that the committee and/or group conveners know who to contact in the event of an emergency. Caldicot & District U3A has a duty of care to its membership and in order to ensure your safety we need to be able to contact someone who can meet your welfare needs in the event of an incident/accident. Caldicot & District U3A requests members to inform the person identified as your next of kin that you have provided their details to the U3A. For certain events and trips we may need to provide these details to a 3rd party Caldicot & District U3A will always make you aware where next of kin information is requested as to who information will be shared with. NECESSITY TEST The next of kin information provided by members would only be used in the event of a serious incident/accident. Caldicot & District U3A would use the information to contact someone who may need to collect the relevant member, support the relevant member or liaise, on behalf of the relevant member, with a third-party provider such as a medical professional. Caldicot & District U3A only requests minimal information regarding members' next of kin which includes a name, telephone number and the details of their relationship to the member. BALANCING TEST The next of kin data requested is minimal and is only that which is required to make contact with the individual in question. Caldicot & District U3A relies on its members to provide next of kin information and to make the individual aware that this information has been passed to the U3A and for what purposes it has been passed to the U3A. Caldicot & District U3A will hold this information securely and it will only be accessed by those who need to see it. The information provided will only be used to contact the next of kin where an incident or accident occurs that requires someone to take responsibility for the member in question. The data will not be processed for any other purposes. Through compilation of this assessment Caldicot & District U3A considers that it has a legitimate interest to collect, hold and process next of kin information. This document will be held by the Committee and communicated to the membership, as required. The assessment will be reviewed every 2 years in order to ensure that legitimate interest remains the most appropriate lawful basis for gathering this information. Approved by committee date: 23rd February 2019 Review date: 23rd February 2021

12 CALDICOT AND DISTRICT U3A ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19th 2019 NOMINATION FORM I nominate: Name for a position on the Executive Committee Proposer.. Proposer s Signature Seconder Seconder s Signature Nominee s Signature Please make sure the nominee has agreed to stand and has signed this form. Any elections will take place at the Annual General Meeting Thursday September 19th 2019 Only paid-up members will be eligible to vote and stand for election. Please complete and return this form to any Committee Member or Convenor by WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21st 2019 Forms may be obtained by downloading from website or collected at Monthly Meetings

13 MARCH CROSSWORD TRUE OR FALSE In this crossword there are TWO clues for each word. Can you work out which is TRUE and which is FALSE? February True or False solution ACROSS 1. US state/european country (7) 5. Above/Below (5) 8. Flowed in/flowed out (5) 9. Arriving/Departing (7) 10. Fortunate/Unfortunate (7) 12. Cove/Peninsula (5) 13. Starting/Finishing (6) 14. A short time/a long time (6) 18. Nimble/Languid (5) 20. See/Overlook (7) 21. Set of three/set of four (7) 22. Board game/card game (5) 23. Flexible/Inflexible (5) 24. Increase the length/decrease the length (7) DOWN 1. Something hot/something frozen (3,4) 2. Worked in an amateurish way/worked in a professional manner (7) 3. Conjunction/Verb (3) 4. Highways/Back streets (6) 5. Agreed by all/agreed by some (9) 6. Boring tool/cutting tool (5) 7. Correct/Incorrect (5) 11. Hid/Found (9) 15. Sincere/Insincere (7) 16. Loyalty/Betrayal (7) 17. Young men/old men (6) 18. Preceding/Following (5) 19. Cake filling/cake topping (5) 22. Bird call/animal call (3) LET S DO SUDOKU! FEBRUARY s SUDOKU SOLUTION Solutions next month

14 CALDICOT & DISTRICT U3A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & TRUSTEES OFFICIALS Chairman Pam Caines Vice Chairman John Jeffery Treasurer Tony Hodson-Hirst Business Secretary Rob Harry COMMITTEE Committee Secretary Susan Gilbert Membership Secretary Jean Gilham Newsletter & Diary Editor Angela Hodson-Hirst Direct Mail & Link Secretary Angela Hodson-Hirst Gift Aid Co-ordinator Glenice Dallow Speakers Secretary Network Contact Committee member Co-opted Committee member Public Relations Anne Duke John Duke Merrill Lang Dave Edwards OFFICERS Registration Webmaster Alma Gaskell Ann Taylor-Heard