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As anticipated the Ladies night on the 29^th July went very well. Rob Sherlock brought his neighbour to speak to us and he gave both an interesting and humorous insight into the Fire Service, even getting Rob to dress up in the current high fashion uniform!

Sadly Arnold is still in hospital and it is not looking too good at the moment. We all, I know, wish him well and he does get visited by his family and friends from Rotary. It looks as if he will be moved into a residential home and we hope that this is fairly local so that the regular visiting can continue, as he does greatly appreciate it.

After quite a spell of poor health it is wonderful to see Noel back on his feet and with us again – Well done.

Ken Gregory also sent his regards to all.

We had again a most interesting talk from Mike Tomlinson’s guest speakers, Geoff and Julie Henson. They had visited us previously and this time gave an update on their achievements in Gambia. They have raised some £90,000 for this project which has provided a clinic and other supporting buildings for the needs of the children and parents at Jokadu. The work is done by the locals and the whole project backed by the government of Gambia. The actual personal commitment of Geoff and Julie is quite humbling. Julie makes jam amongst her other talents and sells it to help raise more money.

Mike T is now her agent!

Not to miss an opportunity he turned up at the Bar B Q the following Sunday with a box of assorted jams and marmalade.

We were blessed with excellent weather for this event, held with our gratitude, at the Pittywood residence of David and Sue.

A fine time was had by all, good food – Thanks David and friend Ian, slimming puddings – thanks Ladies and some good fun games – thanks Mike and all contestants! Winners rostrum – Golf Skittles Mollie, beating off all the professionals in a club out, Nine pin skittles – Sheila, a fierce competitor, Boules – Jean Dolan, nearest the Jack and at last one of the men – Norman burst most balloons on the darts, misspent youth!

All this fun and we also raised £126 for DGs charity and Mike sold lots of Jam.

Judging by the comments afterwards we must do this or something similar again soon – keep the ideas coming.

The plight of the people in Pakistan cannot be exaggerated and I know that Aquabox has sent 300 boxes already. I think this is the best vehicle for aid that we can support  and hope that we receive sufficient funds to enable us to do our very best.

Last week George Smallwood treated us to a fascinating insight into a hobby of his.  Puzzle jugs – most of us hadn’t even heard of them never mind seen or handled them. George brought along a good variety of these and we all examined them with interest. The object is to try and drink the contents – Beer / Wine etc. without getting drenched in the process! I said to George that we could have done with them at the Bar B Q as another testing game. He did promise them at a future venue so beware.