Minutes of the Main Meeting 9th October, St Martin’s Hall, beginning at 10am.
The Chair, Alison Currah, welcomed all to the meeting including recently joined members Gloria and Murray Collings and guest Danni Jones.
Dot and Marilyn were thanked as the ‘greeters’ and the usual safety and fire regulations were given.
Chair
Alison began with the sad news of the death of Pat Ellis, a long standing and enthusiastic member who had also been the leader of the Wild Swimming Group. A lovely photograph of Pat was displayed.
The letter sent to all members from the Chairman requesting new committee members had, unfortunately, only received one positive response. Alison asked that anyone who was interested stay behind after the meeting to chat with the existing committee members.
Events
Tickets were on sale for:
Beetle Drive – Saturday 19th October.
Music Night with NOBZ – Saturday 23rd November.
Tavistock Coach Trip – Friday 6th December.
Christmas Lunch – Wednesday 11th December.
Groups News
Walking Group – New members are welcome. Meet every Wednesday at 10.30 with the next walk at Tavistock.
Garden Safari – A planning meeting is being held at Hannafore Point Hotel Tuesday 22nd October.
Eden Project Christmas Fair. Thursday 28th November.
Ukelele Group – Meet on alternate Mondays 10am at Looe Bowling club. Members welcome to come to see, no requirement to read music or own an instrument.
Recorder Group – For both experienced and learners, meet at Fiona Sneyd’s house Tuesdays 10-12.
Tunes In The Afternoon – Alternate Fridays 2-4 at Looe Bowling Group.
Poetry Group – Very enjoyable group involving all sorts of poetry. Iris encouraged the membership to consider joining the committee as it was very rewarding and fun.
Community News
Looe Shedders – Saturday 10-12. Bring along small items for mending, donations welcome.
Old Cornwall Society – Saturday 12th October 2.30pm ‘The Civil War in Plymouth’.
Cats Protection League – Wednesday 16th October 2-4. Sale of Christmas goods at Driftwood, Bodrigan Road.
Cinema By The Sea – Wednesday 16th October 7pm.
Sheviock Parish Church – Saturday 19th October 10am onwards. Manners and Movement Through the Ages.
St Martin’s Church – Sunday 20th October 11am. Harvest Festival Service and Bring and Share Lunch.
Remembrance Service – November 11th 11am . Two volunteers requested to lay the u3a wreath.
‘Wrap Up scheme’ run by the Rotary Club – Box available in St Martin’s hall for donations of coats for the homeless and vulnerable.
AOB
Alison reminded members that at the next Main Meeting on Wednesday November 13th the speaker shall be Geoff Hardman on Beekeeping.
The raffle was drawn. Thanks were given to Sue Bird for running it.
Following coffee the speaker Richard Haigh gave an fascinating and amusing presentation titled ‘Trulli, Deeply Madly’ about the Puglia region of Italy.
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