June newsletter

"Registered Charity Number 1153877"

NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2015 {{{{{ {{

NEWLY ELECTED COMMITTEE Chair:

Maggie Pyne maggiepyne@btinternet.com

020 8504 9352 Vice Chair

Anny Wortley-Millek annywm@onetel.com

020 8505 9274 Business Secretary:

Maria Neary

020 8504 9594

namau3a@aol.com

Treasurer:

Norman Dorrington

020 8504 4212

normandor@waitrose.com

Membership Secretary

Sally Knight

0208 504 6448

sallywwu3a@btinternet.com

Membership Enquiries:

Tina Harris

0208 5047626

tina.rich86@gmail.com

Co-ordinator (Interest Groups)

Val Brame

020 8505 1426 Co-ordinator (Outings and Visits)

020 8504 6605 Speakers Secretary: 020 8530 2480 Newsletter: 020 8504 5073 Minutes Secretary: 020 8505 6074 Web Master and London Representative 020 8270 9575

vmbrame@gmail.com Mary Knights maryknights@icloud.com Vivienne Hebden vivienne.hebden@ntlworld.com Phil Joiner ww3aphil@gmail.com Kathryn King kathrynjking@hotmail.co.uk Jin Goodfellow jingoodfel@yahoo.com

MEETING NEWS FUTURE MEETINGS 9.45 a.m. for 10.00 a.m.

AT WOODFORD MEMORIAL HALL, HIGH ROAD, E18.

TUESDAY JUNE 2nd Brian Billins

‘Smuggling in Essex’

VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR MEMORIES I confess to finding all these all these National and International Commemorations, Anniversaries and Celebrations decidedly confusing and admire Her Majesty for the way she keeps on stoically attending them, shaking hands and having something to say to everyone she is introduced to. Mind you, I did think she looked as though she had dozed off in the recent service in St. Paul’s Cathedral. I hope it’s not an act of treason to wonder how good her memory is as she approaches 90.

I was known for my brilliant memory which operated effortlessly and got me through many exams. I do miss it now, getting stuck mid sentence for that elusive word. It seems intent on deceiving me by allowing me to use the words I love, only to block a key word at the moment of needing it, too late to work my way round.

For weeks I struggled to remember the name of a tree in my garden. Each time I tried to remember it “mahogany” popped up but I knew it wasn’t that. It was only when I finally thought “cheap talcum powder and soap” that “Magnolia” finally surfaced. After this struggle, it didn’t do very well producing only nine flowers on that very hot day. They opened so wide they exhausted themselves and promptly fell off. Now every time I catch sight of it, “Magnolia” pops into my mind.

On a “Memory” course, run by the Alzheimer’s Society, they explained how the facility to remember/recall is built up in early childhood using all the senses and that for some people one or other of these senses may dominate. With me it’s the visual sense. If I see something written down it’s in there – alas no longer forever! One explanation of these blips in memory is that, as we advance along our own personal time-lines, we accumulate so many experiences and it’s the process of sifting through these that takes longer. So be patient with yourself and your synapses.

Let’s help one another. If only I had asked someone what my tree was, I would have saved weeks of uncomfortable struggling.

_____________________________________________________ WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

TUESDAY JULY 7th The Elliott Sisters

‘Memories in aid of this – 1950’s’

Joelle Blondin, Julia Brett, Jackie Carpenter, Janice Chapman, Frances Frogelman, Don Fraser, Olive Furne, Gabrielle Hamid, Timothy Mills, Elizabeth Smith, Deidre Woolard, Subramaniam Yogadeva.

_____________________________________________________ For contributions to the June Newsletter, the final copy date is Friday June 26th at 12 noon. Articles ideally should be 200 words or less, with a maximum of 225 words.

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GROUP NEWS David Reekie, of the DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY group writes: Pictured here are ‘Digi’ class members working on their computers, enhancing, cropping straightening and all manner of other alterations to the photos.

All this under the excellent tutelage of Wallace Leventhal. He is able to pass on to us the knowledge he has accumulated from his classes at the Apple Store in Stratford and highly complex it is too. It has been further complicated by the fact that Apple have withdrawn their IPhoto facility which has sent us all scattering to various other sources, such as Picasa and Photoshop Elements. The complexity can be daunting, but with perseverance the rewards are worth the effort.

Sorry, but we cannot take any more members at the present time. ________________________________________________________________________________ Jane Turner writes: The MAH JONG group started in January and has 15 keen members.

Some of us had played before, but many are newcomers. We meet twice a month and we are all gradually coming to terms with the complexities of the rules. There are many variations on the rules worldwide, so we have agreed to play the official British rules. Mah Jong is an engrossing game using beautiful sets of tiles including winds, dragons, flowers and seasons and a whole new language of "pungs, kongs and chows". At present we have no vacancies but we are taking names for a waiting list. ______________________________________________________________________________ Jean and Mike Murphy of LOCAL WALKS write: It was a rather wet morning on our May walk, led superbly by Ron & Naomi Whiting, and we just made it back to Buckhurst Hill before the worst of the rain set in! The next walk will be on Thursday June 11th and will be a repeat of one we have done several times, starting at 10:00 a.m. outside the Hawkey Hall. We will walk about 5 miles towards Connaught Waters through the forest and then to Butler’s Retreat for coffee before returning. ______________________________________________________________________________ Averil Gray writes: The first meeting of the WHIST group will be at 3.00 p.m. on Monday June 1st in the small hall at the rear of the St Mary's Memorial Hall. We will explain the simple rules of whist and assure you of a light-hearted couple of hours. We will then meet on the first Monday afternoon each month. If you would like to come along, please contact Averil Gray (details on page 6) ______________________________________________________________________________ Penny Freestone from MUSIC AND MOVEMENT writes: We have been running the group for nearly 3 years and we have spaces available for new members. We are a small friendly group and meet fortnightly at Derby Road Methodist Hall on Wednesday mornings from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. Here are some complimentary comments from members. 'Not only do I enjoy moving to music but I also feel much more fit and supple as it is the perfect gentle exercise’. ‘You just do what you're able to - there's no pressure and you feel better for having moved around. It suits everybody’. 'I might come here in a low mood and it always lifts my spirit. I always leave feeling more positive. The variety of music sets the mood and adds to the pleasure.' For details, contact Penny Freston 020 8505 2951

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MORE GROUP NEWS

Rhonda Anderson writes: The SEW CRAFTY group have been working on 2 charity quilts shown above, for Project Linus UK. The quilts are both of the same pattern as we had enough material for 2. The pattern is simple 9 patch and we all shared the work, learning on the job, so to speak. When they are both complete, I shall give them to the Project Linus co-ordinator, who is also a member of Marsh Quilters.

Imogen Forster made the magnificent blue quilt. The pattern is called ‘Storm at Sea’ and the quilt is now in her bedroom. The pattern is all straight lines, but has a curved visual effect which is very appealing. The blue and white colour scheme is particularly effective. Imogen works on traditional quilts and has made many large ones with various patterns. We all admire her precise work. ______________________________________________________________________________ Doug Harryman writes: Tuesday, May 12th was the final one of our 8 monthly sessions of the FIRST AID group. Some people said they would like to come again, as they had missed some sessions, and would like to do them all again. I therefore plan to offer this group again from October 13th. It will run once a month until May 2016, at Theydon Bois Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday afternoon from 2.30 – 4.00 p.m. There will be a charge of £1.00 per session (£8.00 in total), to be collected in October. Contact Doug Harryman on Tel. 020 8508 3454 or email doug.harryman@talktalk.net _____________________________________________________________________________ After an enthusiastic response to our sign-up at the May general meeting, the inaugural meeting of THE LINE DANCING Group will be on Thursday June 18th in the Upper Hall behind the Memorial Hall - it will be a “taster session” and free to members. If you missed the notice in the last Newsletter and would be interested in joining in, contact Val Brame (details on page 1.) _______________________________________________________________________________ PUB LUNCH 1: Next lunch at Rosso’s Restaurant 1 The Broadway, Woodford Green on: Tuesday June 30th at 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. _______________________________________________________________________________ PUB LUNCH 2: Next lunch at George’s Fish and Chips, 164 George Lane, South Woodford on: Friday June 12th at 12.20 p.m. _______________________________________________________________________________ PUB LUNCH 3: Next lunch at The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead on: Tuesday, June 9th at 12.30 p.m. _______________________________________________________________________________ Sheila Robertson of the THE CIRCLE DANCE group writes: The 'term' ends on June 9th and restarts on September 8th. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning dancers then. _______________________________________________________________________________ Eve Frankland is resuming as our FLOWER ARRANGING convenor. Contact Eve at 020 8504 2106 at emf.1@btinternet.com

OUR FUTURE EVENTS There are still places available on our CAMBRIDGE visit on Thursday June 18th. The coach leaves Hawkey Hall at 9.00 a.m. Cost £12.00. There is also an optional Chapel walk in the King’s College Area. Cost £5.00, booked at the same time. Sign up at the June meeting. _______________________________________________________________________________ On Thursday July 16th, there are still some places available for a trip to RYE & HASTINGS which will include a walk with Hastings Preservation Society. Cost: £18.00.

Sign up at the June meeting. __________________________________________________________________________________ We are organising a guided tour of HIGHGATE CEMETERY on Thursday September 10th. This is the cemetery where, amongst others, both Karl Marx and George Eliot are buried. Cost: £14.00. We will travel by public transport and we only have 20 places available. Sign up at the June meeting.

For any more details on any of the above 3 trips, contact Susan Bloom on 020 8508 6247 or susanlynnbloom@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________________________ On Tuesday August 18th, there is a trip on the Mississippi River Boat, sailing along the River Bure and NORFOLK BROADS. We will stop in Wroxham, which has many attractions and a plentiful choice of places for lunch. Then a 4 mile drive to Horning, where we board the double deck paddle boat for our cruise. On board there is a good commentary, refreshments and comfortable seating. Cost: £26.00.

Sandra Reekie is organising this trip and we will take bookings at the June meeting. Mobile number 07969430935 or 020 8505 4301

OUR PAST EVENTS GROUP HOLIDAY TO OSTEND & KEUKENHOF GARDENS Averil Gray writes: A prompt departure allowed us to catch an earlier ferry, so we had time to unpack and explore the sea front at Ostend before dinner. Shearings had another coach party at the hotel as one of their scheduled tours, who must have been envious of the conviviality of our group. We sat at large tables, with free bottles of wine the first evening and bottles of water every evening.

Food was adequate, with a generous salad bar, in addition to the three courses and excellent buffet breakfasts. We were able to mix with friends for meals and play card games in the evening.

Weather was changeable - windy all the time, warmish sun, a few showers, a thunderstorm during the afternoon of the Keukenhof visit though the large pavilion, with its magnificent displays of flowers and flower bedecked arches, gave shelter between exploring the gorgeous large park with millions of flowers to amaze us.

Bruges was charming, and the extra trip to the pretty little place, Sluice, was most enjoyable. People appreciated the opportunity to visit Ypres and the sombre reminder of the terrible experiences of the first world war battles. It was sad to see the would-be immigrants standing beside the road and in the camp at Calais with police patrolling the road beside the new high fence attempting to prevent the lorries unwittingly collecting dare-devil stowaways.

Perhaps we'll have another holiday in England in the future. Do join us, or set one up for people who prefer to go away with friends. ________________________________________________________________________________

LONDON EVENTS Patti Brooks writes: For those art enthusiasts who love colour, textiles and craft and enjoy the challenge of abstract art, The Sonia Delaunay Retrospective exhibition is at Tate Modern until Sunday August 9th. Cost £14.50. It covers her career as a young woman painter experimenting in light, contrast and colour theory. Her work is exhibited alongside Matisse, Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh. In later life, her style developed into the realms of craft, costume design and lithographs.

This exhibition, largely through the medium of vibrant gouache painting in the European avant-garde period, is a celebration of colour in abstract and applied art. Enjoy it! Details at tate.org.uk. __________________________________________________________________________________ The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is on July 2nd to 5th (for Non-members), with spectacular show gardens, a majestic maze and flowers galore, with over 300 stalls with plants, gadgets, gifts and more. Prices from £19.50. To book visit www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt _____________________________________________________________________________ Chestertons Polo In The Park at Hurlingham Park, Hurlingham, SW6 on June 5th – 7th gives the perfect introduction to polo, with simplified rules to make matches more exciting and easier to follow.

There is a Gourmet Street Food Market and a Luxury Shopping Village for a little retail therapy between chukkas.

Tickets £30.00 - £45.00. More details at polointheparklondon.com

WREN CHURCHES WALK Mary Knights writes: 14 members met Jin and walked through the churchyard of St. Paul's Cathedral, probably Wren's greatest achievement. After the great fire of 1666, Wren was commissioned to design and rebuild 51 City Churches. Many no longer stand.

Our first port of call was St. Martin's within Ludgate just west of St. Paul's followed by St. Andrews of the Wardrobe, so called due to its proximity to the Royal wardrobe of King Edward the Third. We passed the Welsh church of St. Benets on our way to St. James Garlickhythe, so called owing to the fact that garlic was unloaded years ago at the nearby wharf. Our next church was St. Mary Aldermary, where most of us were tempted by delicious cakes to accompany our coffee! This church has an amazing gothic style ceiling. Dick Whittington’s church was next, with its stained glass window picturing our hero with his cat! This is now the Mission to Seaman and Dick Whittington is buried here.

We admired the painted dome and Grinling Gibbons carving at St. Mary Abchurch and then the Baroque style of St. Stephen Walbrook with its large dome, which is said to be the prototype for St. Paul's Cathedral. Chad Varah, founder of the Samaritans was the vicar at St. Stephens. Henry Moore designed the altar here. Our last church was St. Mary Le Bow, famous for the bells. A cockney must be born within the sound of these bells. We all enjoyed this walk in beautiful sunshine. Thank you Jin.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS IN JUNE AT THE KENNETH MOORE THEATRE, OAKFIELD ROAD, ILFORD

DATE Thur. June 4th - 6th Thur. June 11th - 13th Friday June 26th Sunday June 28th

PRODUCTION Oliver ‘The Diary of Ann Frank’ Hairspray Johnny Cash Revisited

COST £12.00 £ 9. 00 £14.00 £15.50

All at 7.30 p.m. Box office for all shows 020 8553 4466.

The Chingford Singers and Gentlemen of the Choir present ‘An Evening in Vienna’. at The Parish Church Chingford on Saturday June 13th at 7.30 p.m. Sacred and secular music by Haydn, Mozart and Schubert, Admission FREE. _______________________________________________________________________________ The Copped Hall Choir perform ‘Music For a Summer Evening’ at St. John’s Church, Epping, Essex, on Saturday June 27th from 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Tickets £12.00 and can be obtained online at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/boxoffice _______________________________________________________________________________ UPCOMING ‘CULTURE’ PRODUCTIONS AT ODEON CINEMA, SOUTH WOODFORD DATE Wed. June 10th Wed. July 1st Sun. July 5th Sat. July 18th

PRODUCTION La Boheme Opera ( R.O.H.) Carmen Opera ( E.N.O.) William Tell Opera ( R.O.H.) André Rieu’s Maastricht Concert.

At 7.15 7.30 2.45 7.00

Box Office for all these productions 0871 2244007.

This cinema is also presenting ‘Silver Cinema’ shows for £3.00 on Tuesdays at 11.00 a.m. and Thursdays at 2.00 p.m. Check details on their website http://www.odeon.co.uk/silvercinema/ ______________________________________________________________________________ As a tribute to the 70th Anniversary of VE & VJ Day, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, High Road, Woodford Green is holding a ‘Summer Promenade Concert’ with The Aurelian Ensemble and the Church Choir on Saturday July 4th at 7.45 p.m.

Some audience participation! Tickets £13.00 centre aisles or £10.00 side aisles, including a programme and interval drink. Contact Kathryn at kathrynwilson900@btinternet.com or 0208 5057900 or for tickets. _______________________________________________________________________________ CLASSICAL SPECTACULAR AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL NOVEMBER 19th to 22nd The UK's popular classical music show returns to the ROYAL ALBERT HALL this November. From the very best classical music and state of the art technology, to electrifying multi-coloured laser displays and the famous thundering finale, to the music of the 1812 Overture. Tickets £17.00 to £63.00.

020 7838 3109 or website http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets

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The London Borough of Redbridge was created 50 years ago in 1965, but could things have turned out differently? Discover at an exhibition at REDBRIDGE MUSEUM, Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, how and why Redbridge was created and how the Borough’s boundaries have been shaped by geography, history, religion and politics. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 a.m.

From now until June 27th. More details at 020 8708 2317. _______________________________________________________________________________ THE LONDON GUIDE DOG TRAINING SCHOOL will be having a Family Fun Day at Findlay House, 7 Manor Road, Woodford Green On Saturday June 6th from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. They are opening their doors to the community to let them learn more about what their local Training School does. There will be dog demonstrations, BBQ and refreshments, craft stalls, and the opportunity to meet some of their wonderful 4 legged friends. Entry £1.50. NO PET DOGS!! ________________________________________________________________________________ On Sunday June 7th from 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. there is a Farmers Market at Centric Parade, HIGH ROAD, LOUGHTON. ______________________________________________________________________________ On Saturday June 13th from Noon until 6.00 p.m. you can visit the Chingford Village Festival which takes place on and around The Green, Chingford Assembly Hall, St. Peter & Paul’s Church and Church Hall, Mornington Hall, Chingford Methodist Church and other venues in and around Station Road, North Chingford.

Everything from a craft fayre, live music Including rock, pop, jazz, choral and displays by community groups. Type in ‘Chingford Village Festival’ in Google for more details. _______________________________________________________________________________ At GANTS HILL LIBRARY, 490 Cranbrook Road, Ilford on Wednesday June 17th at 2.00 p.m. there will be a talk to advise you how to trace your ancestors, back to the period before civil registration. It will explain how to access and make the most of the capital's diverse collection of records and will give some useful tips on tracking down those elusive London ancestors. Tickets £3.00 at https://thelittleboxoffice.com/vision/book/event/22808 ______________________________________________________________________________ This summer, Wanstead Park is set to become a hive of community spirit, as its many volunteer groups come together to put on a superb spread of activities and events for all the family.

On Sunday June 21st there is an Acoustic music and picnic afternoon of song and snacks in the TEMPLE GARDEN at the heart of Wanstead Park. FREE, no booking required. The Temple was designed in the 18th century as a feature for the formal gardens of Wanstead Park, complete with a classic portico. _______________________________________________________________________________ ‘Oddsocks’ 2015 production of Twelfth Night is a madcap musical with Shakespeare's love stories intertwined with well-known British Chart hits. The event is at VALENTINES MANSION GARDENS, Valentines Park, Emersion Road Ilford on Sunday June 21st at 6.15 p.m. Bring your own garden chairs or ground covers to sit on.

This is an outdoor performance with limited seating. Tickets £9.50 at https://thelittleboxoffice.com/vision/book/event/23252 ______________________________________________________________________________ If you want something different, a Tea Room, ‘Fanny Annies’ which is at 56 QUEEN’S ROAD, BUCKHURST HILL, has recently opened, inviting customers to step back in time. The concept tea room aims to transport customers back to the 1940’s, with vintage furniture and decor. Everything is original with 1940’s hats and memorabilia china from everywhere.

COMMUNITY NEWS Sylvia Law writes: The ladies of Woodford Bowling Club have taken up their needles to knit blankets of many colours to send out to Nepal. They hope that this gesture, however small, will help to show the survivors of the recent tragedy that their plight is felt worldwide. We are all aware that food, shelter and fresh water are the priorities in this horrendous situation.

Nevertheless, we hope that along with our parcel of warm blankets, the knowledge that ladies thousands of miles away care, will go in some way to say, ‘you are not forgotten’. So please join us and send this message across the oceans. We are knitting six inch squares on No. 7 needles. One of our members has volunteered to join the squares together and the Sun Newspaper has also advertised, and offered to send the parcels out to Nepal free post. Should you wish to participate, I am very happy to collect your donations at our Tuesday meetings from July onwards. ______________________________________________________________________________ Beanstalk is a national literacy charity that recruits, trains and supports volunteers to work in local primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading. Their volunteers work with children on a one-to-one basis, giving them consistent support to improve reading levels, increase confidence and help gain the vital literacy skills they need to succeed in education, training and employment.

Each Beanstalk reading helper works with 3 children and sees each child for two 30 minute sessions a week, during the school day, for a whole year. The sessions include lots of talking, reading, games and fun and with Beanstalk's support, the child's approach to learning and enjoyment of reading is often greatly improved.

POSITIVE MEDIA NEWS Editor writes: On 11th May, The Daily Mail had a very positive feature article about the U3A, headed ‘Britain’s Most Inspiring University’. Active members of WWU3A will know how much we benefit from being members. The full page article is a great endorsement of the U3A movement. Here are extracts.

‘The U3A has people from all walks of life starting groups, from academics and teachers to women who have never worked. It gives people a new lease of life. A GP has been quoted as saying that ‘The best prescription for loneliness is U3A’. Joining a group is a sociable way of learning skills that otherwise might seem daunting.

As for the 36,000 subjects on offer, they are as wide-ranging as the students and cover everything from the serious to the sublime.

Arabic, History, Maths and Chemistry are timetabled next to Druidism, Botanical Illustration, How To Dress, Unsolved Murder Cases and Bus Restoration. There is a surge in IT and computer literacy groups, as grandparents seek to teach themselves how to use Skype and Facebook to keep in touch with their families.

Medical experts now agree that an active life, with the right amount of stimulation is the key to longevity and can ward off depression and helps improve memory. In an ageing society, the U3A is also a reminder of the pool of talent and expertise that exists beyond retirement age. Negativity about age and ageing that focuses on the increased burden of ill-health is wrong. U3A is an inspiring example of the positive experience that people can have after retirement and is an opportunity to make new friends.

AN INSPIRATION

Volunteering as a Beanstalk reading helper is incredibly rewarding and can make a lasting difference to a child’s life. Volunteers receive two days training before they start in school and there is also further ongoing training offered, together with social events for people to get together and share experiences.

Schools in this area currently need lots more volunteers, so if this sounds like something you are interested in, then please get in touch with the London North and East branch of Beanstalk on 020 7250 8275 or email londonnorthandeast@beanstalkcharity.org.uk Take a look at their website www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk _______________________________________________________________________________ BUCKHURST HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION at Bedford House, 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill have the following four events. The first 3 are a series of one day workshops in June, which start at 10 a.m. and finish at 3.00 p.m.

DATE June 13th June 20th June 28th

EVENT

Taking Photographic Portraits Pen, Ink and Wash Introduction to Silk Screen Printing

COST £25.00 £25.00 £34.50

Enquires to 020 8504 6668 or office@bedfordhouse.org.uk __________________________________________________________________________ For the fourth event, Maria Neary has informed us that at the same venue is the opportunity to learn Spanish. The Leigh Languages’ Summer School ‘Spanish for Beginners’ is a 5 week course starting on Thursday June 4th from 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Price £39.00 for the course. To register, telephone Heather on 07968 796072, or come along on the first night.

Mike Eggleton has sent us this moving story. Do you ever feel life is pretty ordinary and needs some inspiration? Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey and Cambridge nurse Corporal Anna Cross, (shown above), were two of the many volunteers that went to work in Sierra Leone, to support those suffering with the deadly Ebola virus and eventually both contracted the illness. Many aid workers have also been infected. Most of them, including Pauline and Anna have recovered and the number of reported cases has dropped considerably. On 16th May 2015, Liberia was declared Ebola-free. It is hoped that Sierra Leone and Guinea will soon follow suit.

Alex Musa Koroma (also pictured), is a science teacher in Sierra Leone. On some days he can be found working at his ‘other job’. He leads a ‘safe burial team’ who are responsible for carrying out burials of Ebola victims both safely and with dignity. The average number of burial alerts per rescue team has on some days reached as high as seventeen. Alex is one of many non-medical staff who are also risking their own lives to aid the Ebola victims. It may be that we can’t do anything quite so extreme as these three people, but each of us has their own role in life.

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INTEREST GROUP PROGRAMME If you are interested in one of the activities below, you must contact the Convener in the first instance. (Please respect their privacy before 10.00 a.m. and after 6.00 p.m. and during weekends.)

Interest Groups are mainly held in members' homes, so numbers may be limited. You will need to show your membership card if you join a group. There is a voluntary donation of 30p towards refreshments. If you have an interest you would like to share, or find a group that is full, contact Val Brame, Interest Groups Co-ordinator on 0208 505 1462, or vmbrame@gmail.com If there has been any updated information this month about any Interest Group, you can source it on Page 2.

ACTIVITY

DAY

Ballroom Dancing Book Group 1 Book Group 2 Boules Bridge Circle Dance Community Gardening Digital Photography Discussion Group Dutch for beginners Enjoying Opera Enjoying Opera Fine Dining First Aid Flower Arranging French Italian Beginners Italian Intermediate Knit and Natter Line Dancing Local Walks London Walks Looking at Art Mah Jong Mindfulness Music Appreciation Music & Movement Painting as a pastime Poetry Reading

WHEN COST TIME Bi-Monthly £1 15.00- 17.00 3rd Thursday Monthly None 14.00 -16.00 2nd Thursday Monthly None 14.00 -16.00 1st Thursday Monthly £2 10.30 - 12.30 Wednesday Weekly £2 10.30 - 12.30 2nd and 4th Tues Bi-Monthly £2 10.00- 12.00 To be reviewed on a weekly basis by Marian Temple.

3rd Thursday Monthly None 10.00- 12.00 nd 2 Wednesday Monthly None 14.00 -16.00 Last 2 Tuesdays

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CONVENOR Eileen Cowell Cathy Daley Cathy Daley Phil Joiner Robert Martin Sheila Robertson Marian Temple David Reekie Averil Gray Anny Wortley-Millek Keith Brame Keith Brame Sandra Reekie or Beryl Riches Doug Harryman Mary Knights Eileen Cowell

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Eleonora Spencer Eleonora Spencer Tina Harris Norma Farley Jean/ Mike Murphy Jin Goodfellow Pam Slackman Jane/ Nigel Turner Veronica Fraser Edna Edwards Penny Freeston Renee Andrews Irene Davis

TEL. NO. 0208 502 7927 0208 989 2267 0208 989 2267 0208 504 5073 0208 989 4673 0797 201 3533 0208 989 9553 0208 505 4301 0208 559 1132

E MAIL epcowell@aol.com catdaley@fsmail.net catdaley@fsmail.net philipejoiner”gmail.com martin993663@aol.com shsheieillaa@yahoo.co.uk mariantemple43@gmail.com tizzle.r@tiscali.co.uk averilgray@hotmail.co.uk

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Imogen Forster

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Racketball 1 Racketball 2 Rummikub 1 Rummikub 2 Rummikub 3 Rummikub 4 Scrabble Sunday Scrabble Sew Crafty Shakespeare Playreading Singing for fun Spanish Intermediate Spanish Conversation

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£4 £4 None None None None None None None

9.30 -11.00 11.30 – 1.00 14.00 -16.00 10.30 -12.30 10.30 -12.30 10.30 -12.30 10.30 -12.30 14.00 -16.30 13.30 -15.30

Judy Brown Patti Brooks Sue Joiner Sue Joiner Averil Gray Averil Gray Kathryn King Tina Harris Rhonda Anderson

0208 0208 0208 0208 0208 0208 0208 0208 0208

508 6420 505 8215 504 5073 504 5073 559 1132 559 1132 505 6074 504 7626 504 2688

4th Thursday 3rd Monday 1st & 3rd Wed. 1st & 3rd Wed.

Monthly Monthly Bi-Monthly Fortnightly

None £2 None None

14.00 -16.00 14.00 -16.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 12.00

Mike Eggleton Jan Asbury Bernice Butcher Veronica Bouffard

0792 0208 0208 0208

589 5292 524 0598 505 7593 989 9636

Table Tennis Whist

Wednesday 1st Monday

Weekly Monthly

£1 £2

14.00 -16.00 15.00- 17.00

Mike Eggleton Averil Gray

0792 0208

589 5292 559 1132

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