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West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Inc.

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Newsletter No. 15  - November2017

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President's Report

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Ian Roberts President  

Welcome to the Newsletter for November 2017. 
We received a reply from Matt Kean MP to my letter to the Hornsby Council (copied to the MP) regarding parking.  It was positive in that he is keen for some follow up on the issue following the Council’s review of the position during the last quarter of this year.  We will have to wait to see if we receive any feedback from the Council regarding their survey and then follow it through with the Mr Kean MP and the Mayor if necessary.

Sue Hackett and I went to a Cluster 5 meeting about guest speakers during the month.  The discussion was a genuine sharing of positive feedback from all the clubs present about which guest speakers they found successful at their clubs. Sue has already followed upon a few names and contacts and has arranged several future guest speaker arrangements.  I am looking forward to this month’s guest speaker from the Black Dog Institute.  He has been there and come through the other side with a positive message of what can be achieved.

As I advised last month, our AGM will be held in February next year rather than March because of a clash with the cruise.  The AGM requires the election of the Committee for the following year and we are calling for nominations for the various positions.  If you feel that you would like to discuss the possibility of nominating for a position, please feel free to approach any member of the Committee.  Now that the Club has settled into an “ongoing” mode, the roles are not onerous and do not demand a lot of your time.  The nominations need to be with the Secretary (Cathy Turner) by the end of January.
 
At the last Management Committee meeting, it was agreed that we should simplify the structure of the Committee.  As a result, the number of people formally elected to the Committee (at the AGM) will be reduced from 16 to 9.  It is essential that each position has backup to cover for absences.  However, those backup positions will not be elected to the Committee but will, instead, provide help and assistance to the Committee member and act for the role during the member’s absence.
It was also decided that the annual fees for the 2019 year will remain at $60 and the joining fee for any new members at $30.  Whilst we are almost there, we are still in the process of building a cash balance equivalent to a year’s expenses as recommended by PSPL.

As we draw closer to the end of the Probus year, it is timely to remind you that the Constitution requires that each member attends at least 50% of meetings during a year.  It is, however, understood that there can be circumstances (such as family commitments, work patterns, travel and so on) which may prevent a member from attending meetings on Wednesdays.  It is also recognised that a number of members who can’t make monthly meetings are often quite active when it comes to attending activities and events.  If you cannot attend Wednesday meetings, would you please let Cathy Turner (Secretary) or Lynne Henderson (Membership) know of your situation.

The purpose of Probus is to provide Fun, Fellowship and Friendship for the members.  It has been another great month for activities.  Our Club has a large number of activities for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and a great group of people. The more you participate and join in the activities, the more you will get out of the Club and the fun that fellowship and friendship provides.

Remember, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact any of the Committee and let them know.
I look forward to seeing you again at the next meeting.
 
Ian Roberts


Secretarial

Cathy Turner & Sue Calabrese

Correspondence for November General Meeting

Correspondence In
Nothing to report

Correspondence Out
Nothing to report

 
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)


Replies from Phillip Ruddock (Hornsby Mayor) & Matt Kean (MP - Member for Hornsby) Regarding Parking At The Cherrybrook Community Centre

The replies from the above can be downloaded here.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report for October 2017
 
General Account for October 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Oct-17             $5,137.49
Total Deposits                                       nil   
Payments                                            -$259.98   meeting supplies, flowers, visitor cost
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Oct-17     $4,877.51
 
Activities Account for October 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Oct-17             $3,679.82
Tota Deposits                                       $3,039.00 
Payments                                           -$1,447.60   Rocks tour, Temasek, Author, Chicago,
                                                                                          Schoolyard
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Oct-17    $5,271.22        
 
Activities as at 12-Nov-17:                         Receipts              Expense                 Balance     
Sydney Harbour tour                                 $100.00              $0.00                     $100.00
Mama Mia                                                $1,287.00           $0.00                      $1,287.00
Sugar & Salt Restaurant                            $450.00             -$450.00                  $0.00 Closed
Wizard of Oz SYMT                                   $640.00               $0.00                     $640.00
Dining out Temasek                                  $518.00              -$518.00                 $0.00  Closed
Rocks   Tour                                             $70.00                -$70.00                   $0.00  Closed
Xmas Lunch Berowra                                $2,935.00            $0.00                      $2,935.00
Melb Cup                                                 $1,469.00           -$1,469.00                $0.00  Closed
Misc. (interest+surplus)                                                                                     $462.82
Bank Balance:                                                                                                   $5,431.22
 
The General account continues to meet running costs and is healthy.

Sugar&Salt, Temasek, Rocks Tour, Book Club, Chicago  and Melb. Cup outings all concluded and balanced to $6.40 (Chicago).
The remaining activities are to be held in the future.

Bob Davison - Treasurer
13th November 2017

Membership

Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.  

For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com


Risk, Safety and Insurance

Colin McGowan - Risk Management Officer

Nothing to report this month.


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Guest Speaker - Bob Henderson - Black Dog Institute

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Bob Henderson is a Retired Chief Inspector of the NSW Police Force with thirty years
service at various commands.

He is married to Debbie and has two adult sons Mitch and Jake and he resides at
Gerringong.

He is representing the Black Dog Institute in his presentation “Breaking Down Depression
and Building Resilience”.

To download the Black Dog Institute fact sheets PDF click here.

Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser

Welfare

Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer

It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another.

Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement or physical disability affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact, and offer moral or physical support where appropriate. 

Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.


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Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 22nd November At 1 PM

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A reservation has been made at the Pennant Bowling Club for lunch after the Probus Meeting on 22nd November.

If you would like to join the group for lunch, please let me know.

The address is:

Pennant Hills Bowling Club
52 Yarrara Road
Pennant Hills.
Time: 1pm

Glenda Coote


Photos From Meeting On Wednesday 27th September (Peter Stanton)


Melbourne Cup Lunch Tuesday 7th November

What a fabulous day out! “The Mean Fiddler” has upped its image and is now called “The Fiddler”. It’s a great venue and we were very well looked after. Lots and lots of good food, lots of champers and wines, a musician, and coverage of the race.  21 of us went along. Helen Baptiste won best dressed. Some of us made a bit of money on the sweeps and all of us had fun.
A great venue, so a possibility for next year’s Melbourne Cup.

Glenda Coote

Probus Club Christmas Lunch Waterview Restaurant Berowra

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You are invited to join us for a relaxing Christmas Lunch at Waterview Restaurant Berowra on Wednesday 20th December at 11.45AM.

All the details are in the flyer below. You can download it here.

The restaurant has extended their Xmas function to 20th December, just for our club!

We already have 65 going so it should be a great day.

If you would like to attend, please deposit $45 per head to our activities account.

Please include surname & Xmas for identification.

We must receive your payment by 30th November as we have to give the Restaurant final numbers.

 
Look forward to seeing you there.

Glenda Coote

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First Aid

Ten members attended a St John Ambulance training course on 23rd October.  We all managed to pass the various tests and have received certification in St John First Aid.  A few of us were revisiting first aid that we had done during our work careers but keeping it up to date and knowing the latest techniques is important especially when it comes to things like snake or spider bites or CPR.  Techniques change reasonably frequently. 

Perhaps the most interesting aspect was learning how to use a defibrillator.  The instructor was quoting figures like a person’s recovery using CPR only is about 3% but this increases to over 70% using a defibrillator.  It is food for thought about whether the club should invest in a defibrillator or ask the Community Centre to make sure one is readily available for general use should the need arise.
 
Ian Roberts

Activities & Leaders

As a result of the sign-up sheets at the Foundation Meeting and expressions of interest on application forms we have set up numerous activities and interest groups.

Activities List

Click on activity to go straight there!
Activity Group    Leaders
3 Day Mystery Cruise Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser
Book Club Bev Davison
Bridge Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Canoe/Kayak Looking For Leader
Coffee Morning Kim Nicholls
Craft Beryl Bachel
Cycling Greg Holmes
Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) Helen Games , Glenda Coote
Dining Out Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
Fishing Looking For Leader
Gardening Sue Small, Lorenza Power
Genealogy  Ian Palmer
Golf Douglas Lam, Tony Coote
Lawn Bowls Morrie Fitzpatrick
Movies Sue Small and Lorenza Powyer
Opal Card Overnight Trips Max Henderson
Overseas Travel Looking For Leader
Photography Bain Shenstone
Ten Pin Bowling Douglas Matthews
Tennis Looking For Leader
Theatre and Musicals Bruce Bartle
Travel within Australia Tony & Glenda Coote
Walking Group Bob Carritt
Wine & Cheese Julie Shenstone, Susan Antonjuk
 
Other groups where members have expressed interest include-
Investment Interior Decorating
Carpentry/Woodwork  
                              

3 Day Mystery Cruise

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Nothing to report this month.







Leaders - Sue Hackett and Donna Fraser

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Book Club

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We are currently reading Mosaic: A Chronicle of Five Generations by Diane Armstrong. 

We next meet on Thurs 28th December to discuss it.
 
We meet on Thursday evenings, 7.00pm at 8 weekly intervals. Future dates are:

22nd Feb, 19th April, 14th June. 

Future titles chosen are: To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee, The Wire in the Blood – Val McDermott, The Constant Gardener – John Le Care, Sarah Thornhill – Kate Grenville. 
 
Anyone interested in joining, please let me know.
 
Leader - Bev Davison

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Bridge

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The Bridge Group is continuing, albeit with a small group of 6, with all members  having a good time and a few laughs.

Please note that the next get together is on Tuesday 28th November (not the Tuesday before the Probus Meeting) and we will not meet in December.

Please, if there are any Bridge Players out there, who want to have a social game, then please let us know --- you will be most welcome.

If any members who have been having Lessons feel that they would to play, then please make contact with us so we can put you on the List.

Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry

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Cycling

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Cycling Trip Iron Cove 8th November

Five of us made the trip to Iron Cove for a very pleasant cycle around Iron Cove Bay. The whole ride is on gently graded cycle tracks and views along the way are spectacular.
Lunch at a little café at Rodd Point finished off a very pleasant morning.

Our next ride is from Rydalmere Wharf to Parramatta and return. Its on 13th December and we will meet at the Rydalmere Ferry Wharf at 10.00 0AM.



Our rides are lots of fun and we keep a gentle pace. Please come along and join our group.

Leader - Greg Holmes & Tony Coote

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Craft

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Craft group meets at 10.30am on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Please bring along something to share for lunch.
 
Next Craft Day is Wednesday 15th November.
 
Please notify Beryl by the Tuesday prior if you will be coming along so we can make sure we have enough chairs.

​Leader - Beryl Bachel

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Canoe/Kayak

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 A number of people have expressed interest in a canoe/kayak group.

If you are interested in becoming the leader of this group, please contact Glenda Coote.



Leader - Looking For Leader



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Coffee Morning

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The Monday Social at the Castle Hill RSL is always a great success, a chance for our members to catch up for a chat and a bite to eat and coffee in a lovely casual atmosphere.

There is no need to advise if you are attending just turn up same time same place.






Last Monday of every Month

Castle Hill RSL
11.00am
Bistro Area

See You There!

Leader - Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes

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Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry)

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Day Trip to Sydney Harbour National Park at Middle Head
Tuesday 14th November

We had another perfect day exploring a part of Sydney that few of us had visited. The sun and blue sky made the surrounding views of the harbour magnificent. Our guide, Melanie Tyas, was informative and entertaining as she took us through the tunnels and fortification remains. The area had been fortified since 1801 and was last used by the forces during the Vietnam War as a training area.

We found a little gem – Middle Head Café – which was within walking distance of the park. The food was homemade, delicious and very reasonably priced.

Not far along Middle Head Road, on our journey home, we discovered the Artist Precinct. Nineteen artists work there in separate cottages and display their work. It was a great place to wander around and there was also Frenchy’s Café.

Below is the group at the Middle Head Cafe, about to enjoy lunch.  Photos of the Middle Head fortification and tunnels are shown in the slide show.
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NEXT DAY TRIP
The next Day Trip will be on Tuesday 12th December to the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens At Mt Tomah. 

To download the flyer, please click here.
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 Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
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Dining Out

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Please Note That This Event Has Now Been Cancelled November Dining Out - 26th November 6pm

This month we are planning a casual dinner at Lemoncello sitting outdoors with Live Music and a glass of wine. Sorry for the short notice, but it should be a great night. It’s a BYO which will help keep the cost reasonable.

If you would like to join us please deposit $53 per person, which will cover the $45 meal plus Corkage of $3 and 10% Sunday Surcharge.

Below are the Flyer and the $45 Menu options.  These can be downloaded here.
 
Lemoncello, Coonara Avenue West Pennant Hills.

Leaders - Glenda Coote, Douglas Lam

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Family History

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The next meeting of the Family History Group will be held at the home of Ian & Robin Palmer on Friday 25th November at 2pm.
 
Please advise Ian if you can attend


Leader - Ian Palmer
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Fishing

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If anyone is interested in becoming the leader for this group please contact Glenda Coote.

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Gardening

The Gardening Group had 2 activities over the last month:

Our Group met at the Bunnings Garden Group and enjoyed a very informative presentation by the Hills Shire Community Environment Centre based in a large parcel of bushland in Annangrove.

The Centre’s staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable on a broad range of environmental issues specific to our local area, as well as broader environmental issues.

Free workshops and guided tour are held on a regular basis, including:
Native bee keeping
Garden design
Being water wise
Guided walks
Local plants and wildlife
Bird photography

Members who attended the talk found is so interesting and informative, it was decided we’d have a visit to the Centre in January.  Details on this activity will be made available early in the new year.

Additionally, we had a very enjoyable day visiting the new Calyx building and floral exhibition at the Sydney Botanical Gardens.
Please contact Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
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Golf

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December Golf Group

Date: Friday 1st December 2017
Venue: Muirfield Golf Club

Tee Off: Tee Off at 8AM for 9 holes

We will start playing early morning during the summer months to avoid the heat and 9 holes seems to be more popular than 18 holes. Please come along, enjoy the company and hone your golfing skills!

Meet at Muirfield GC at 7.45AM for an 8AM tee-off.  Carts are available. Please advise Douglas Lam or Tony Coote if you will be playing.

All are welcome regardless of your level of play.
Leaders: Tony Coote, Douglas Lam
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Lawn Bowls

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Twilight Bowls

Nothing to report this month.

Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick

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Movies

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December Movies

With the usual December rush about to go into overdrive in the next few weeks, our last movie day for the year will be in late November.
 
Details:
 
Date - 28 November
 
Movie – Goodbye Christopher Robin
 
Time – morning session (actual to be advised when advertised)
 
Please contact Sue or Lorenza if you have any queries or to confirm your attendance.

NB: Due to the introduction of paid parking at the Castle  Towers (first 3 hour free) – please have to movie ticket validated at the time of purchase.  This will entitle you to an extra hour of free parking, which should give us time to enjoy the movie and lunch.
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Movie Precis –
A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children's author A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne (Margot Robbie), and his nanny Olive, Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international success of the books; the enchanting tales bringing hope and comfort to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family?
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
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Opal Card Overnight Trips

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TBA
Leader - Max Henderson
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Photography

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There were only three attendees for the Wednesday 8th November meeting.
Due to the lack of quorum for planning no new activities planned at this stage.
Reviewed photos and did some post processing using lightroom, learning its different aspects.
 
On Thursday 2 November, the photography group undertook a field trip to Bondi at 5am to take photos of the Sculpture by the Sea at dawn. Five intrepid Probus photographers took photos during the blue light and sunrise periods.

A selection of these photos are below.
 
The BMX photography was deferred as clash of engagements with Rotary meeting on same evening.
This will be rescheduled at the next Wednesday meeting.

All members of the group are asked to post at least one photo per week please. Your perceived merit of the photo does not matter. We all have different perspectives. We also want everyone to become more familiar with their camera.
 
Next meeting

Next Meeting - Wednesday 6th December

Venue - Bain Shenstone’s residence 7:30pm
 
The group welcomes anyone interested in photography, no matter what level of experience or skill.
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Ten Pin Bowling

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Ten Pin Bowling Report

Seven players participated on Friday 17 November.

As was the case last month Max & Glenda bowled very well as did Sue.
With schools breaking up mid-December, together with the heightened social scene pre X’mas, a decision has been taken to give December a miss & restart on 19 January.

As advised previously, I will be texting those who have participated and those who have expressed an interest in playing to ascertain who wishes to participate on that day.
Again for those members who have not previously expressed an interest to participate and wish to do so, there will be a registration sheet available at the Club’s monthly meeting. Alternatively, you can contact me by email.

Leader - Doug Matthews, Tony Coote
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Tennis

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A small group of us meet at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am (start earlier in summer).

Come along and join us, your standard of play isn’t important.  The more the merrier.






Leader - Bob Davison

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Theatre and Musicals

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Live Theatre
We have now finalized our next scheduled outing the “Wizard of Oz” at Hornsby RSL Club at 7:30pm on Friday 24 November presented by Sydney Youth Musical Theatre. We have 27 Probus and Rotary members attending that evening with tickets to be distributed at our November meeting.
 
We have also commenced taking bookings to our theatre party to “Mama Mia” featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits, which opens at the Capitol Theatre from 11 February. With 11 people booked so far.
 
Group bookings for A Reserve Tickets on Wednesday thru Thursday evenings (8:00pm) are available for 10+ bookings.
 
What we currently propose is offer this show to members and guests on Wednesday 14 March 2018 @ 8:00pm inclusive of return coach travel that evening from West Pennant Hills Sports Club for just $117 each. 
 
To register your interest please deposit the quoted amount per attendee into our Probus functions account by Friday 15 December 2017 as follows:
 
West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Please quote your surname and “Mamma Mia"
 
Tickets will be distributed at our first meeting in 2018.
 
N.B: Due to transport arrangements we can only offer 24 places that evening with a minimum of 10 places necessary to secure our ticket group discount which requires settlement by early January 2018.

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Leader - Bruce Bartle
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Travel Within Australia

TBA
Leader - Tony & Glenda Coote
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Walking Group

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Walking Report November

Nothing to report this month.

Next Walk - To Be Advised


Leaders - Bob Carritt & Ian Palmer
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Wine & Cheese

Next Wine & Cheese night is at the Carritt's residence on Friday 8th December at 7.30pm.

Theme: Christmas - dress in Christmas colours or costumes
 Leader  Julie Shenstone
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