West Somerset Disability Association » Events http://westsomersetdisability.org.uk tackling all issues for the disabled and their carers in West Somerset Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:50:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Forthcoming Trips and Events: November and December 2009 http://westsomersetdisability.org.uk/events/forthcoming-trips-and-events-november-and-december-2009/ http://westsomersetdisability.org.uk/events/forthcoming-trips-and-events-november-and-december-2009/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:02:57 +0000 wsda http://westsomersetdisability.org.uk/?p=152 Events’ Committee Report

The Events’ Committee:
Sandra Kendall 01643 863505, Shirley Williams 01984 632265 and Peter Kilner 01643 821464
Forthcoming Trips and Events:
Tuesday November 10th: Cribbs Causeway shopping centre, Bristol, leaving Porlock at 9.00am and picking up on the main road to Williton.  Anyone needing scooters and wishing to book, please contact Margaret Bruford.
Friday December 4th: Christmas Lunch at the Wyndham Arms, Williton at 12.00 noon.  £10.00 per person.

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Buses are booked for the following dates:
Tuesday, May 26th: Allerford Inn, near Norton Fitzwarren for lunch.
Thursday, June 11th: Cricket St Thomas.
Tuesday, June 23rd: Selworthy for a cream tea.
Thursday, July 2nd: Weston-super-Mare.
Tuesday, July 21st: Knightshayes Gardens, near Tiverton.
Thursday, August 6th: Bristol Zoo
Tuesday, August 18th: Torre Cider Farm, Washford, for lunch.
We will try to fit in other events if the weather is in our favour.  If you are interested in going on any of the outings, please contact one of the Events’ Committee members.

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Events’ Committee Report
The Events’ Committee:
Sandra Kendall 01643 863505, Shirley Williams 01984 632265 and Peter Kilner 01643 821464
Peter and Alan raised £1,000 for our funds with their sponsored head shave last month.  Well done and thank you very much.  We do appreciate your efforts, honestly.
We have just had our first outing of this year, to the Friendly Spirit at Cannington, for lunch – a carvery, which was very enjoyable.
Your Events Committee are now in the process of working out future outings.  We have to book the transport well in advance to be able to get a bus when needed, so we have to fit our outings around them.
Forthcoming Trips and Events:
Buses are booked for the following dates:
Tuesday, May 12th:  Lynmouth, do your own thing.
Tuesday, May 26th: Allerford Inn, near Norton Fitzwarren for lunch.
Thursday, June 11th: Cricket St Thomas.
Tuesday, June 23rd: Selworthy for a cream tea.
Thursday, July 2nd: Weston-super-Mare.
Tuesday, July 21st: Knightshayes Gardens, near Tiverton.
Thursday, August 6th: Bristol Zoo
Tuesday, August 18th: Torre Cider Farm, Washford, for lunch.
We will try to fit in other events if the weather is in our favour.  If you are interested in going on any of the outings, please contact one of the Events’ Committee members.
Announcements
Speakers at our monthly meetings:
April: A pharmacist will speak about your medications and answer any queries you may have.
May: Tom Bowen from the West Somerset Council
We have arranged for a speaker to come and talk about the changeover to Digital TV.  The date is not fixed yet but they will be here to speak and answer our questions before the changeover date next year.

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The Events Committee:
Sandra Kendall 01643 863505, Shirley Williams 01984 632265 and Peter Kilner 01643 821464

Forthcoming Trips and Events:
Friday 20th March, Minehead Social Club: Peter Kilner and Alan Verbek are having their heads shaved to raise funds for the WSDA and afterwards Peter will celebrate his birthday in the club.  Everybody is welcome.
Monday 30th March:  We are holding an Easter Bonnet competition at the monthly meeting.  Come with your bonnets and see what other people come up with as well.
We have decided to have a second hand book table to raise some more money at the monthly meetings. So please bring your books to the next meeting. Who knows, you may find a good book there for yourself.

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The Events Committee:
Sandra Kendall 01643 863505, Shirley Williams 01984 632265 and Peter Kilner 01643 821464

Forthcoming Trips and Events:
Wednesday 11th February: Does anyone want to go for a meal at Minehead Golf Club at 12.00 noon.  A roast lunch will cost £9.00, fish and chips, pies, etc will be about £3.50.  If you are interested, contact one of the Events Committee.
Monday 23rd February: At the monthly meeting at the Seahorse Centre, Peter will bring sponsorship forms for his head shave and he will be selling raffle tickets for this occasion as well.
Friday 20th March, Minehead Social Club: Peter Kilner and Alan Verbek are having their heads shaved to raise funds for the WSDA and afterwards Peter will celebrate his birthday in the club.  Everybody is welcome.

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The Events Committee:
Sandra Kendall 01643 863505, Shirley Williams 01984 632265 and Peter Kilner 01643 821464

Forthcoming Trips and Events
Monday 15th December: The Seahorse Centre Christmas Fair from 1.30 to 4.00 pm.  Raffle, stall, refreshments, Father Christmas

Tuesday 16th December: Christmas Dinner at the Allerford Inn, Norton Fitzwarren.  The cost will be £10.00 for members.

Saturday 20th December: One of Ireland’s favourite Singers, Curtis Magee, at the Royal Ordnance Factory Social Club, Puriton, near Bridgwater.

There is the possibility of a trip to an Ice Show in Exeter next year, some time between 17th and 22nd February to see Holiday on Ice.  Anyone interested should contact Sandra or Shirley, whose phone numbers are listed above and on page 2.

Announcements
Speakers at our monthly meetings:

January 2009: Richard Newby from Somerset County Council will be talking about Highways and answering your queries.

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Tuesday 25th November Christmas Shopping at Clarks Village, Street
Tuesday 16th December: Christmas Lunch at the Allerford Inn at Norton Fitzwarren.  Lunch will be at 1pm;the cost to members will be £10. Saturday 20th December One of Ireland’s favourite Singers, Curtis Magee, at the Royal Ordnance Factory Social Club, Puriton, near Bridgwater.

Announcements
Speakers at our monthly meetings:
October 27th: Barbara Mullen from Magna Housing, explaining all the services they offer.
November 24th: Roy, who is talking about hearing dogs for the deaf.
December: no meeting

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Tuesday 9th September Weston-Super-Mare   £2.50 each
Friday 12th September Coffee morning and Bring and Buy sale: 10.00 to 12.00, Methodist Church Hall, Minehead.  If anyone with a car could help with transporting stuff from Carhampton to Minehead it would be appreciated.  Please ring Peter Kilner on 01643 821464.
Saturday 4th October Bristol Hippodrome: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Tuesday 25th November Christmas Shopping at Clarks Village, Street
Friday 12th December Christmas Dinner at Foxes Hotel, Minehead from 12.00
Saturday 20th December One of Ireland’s favourite Singers, Curtis Magee, at the Royal Ordnance Factory Social Club, Puriton, near Bridgwater.

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Friday 11th July Cream Tea at Pine Mills, by Fyne Court
Saturday 12th July Coffee morning, 10.00 to 12.00 at the Carantoc Centre, Millett Close, Carhampton. Bring-and-buy sale.  Come and support us.
Saturday 2nd August Taunton Flower Show £3.00 each
Tuesday 9th September Weston-Super-Mare £2.50 each
Friday 12th September Coffee morning and Bring and Buy sale from 10.00 to 12.00 at the Methodist Church Hall, Minehead.  If anyone with a car could help with transporting stuff from Carhampton to Minehead it would be appreciated.  Please ring Peter Kilner on 01643 821464.
Saturday 4th October Bristol Hippodrome
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Tuesday 25th November Christmas Shopping at Clarks Village, Street
Friday 12th December 12.00 noon Christmas Dinner at Foxes Hotel, Minehead

Saturday 20th December One of Ireland’s favourite Singers, Curtis Magee, at the Royal Ordnance Factory Social Club, Puriton, near Bridgwater.

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Coffee morning
Saturday 10th May from 10.00 to 12.00 at the Carantoc Centre, Millett Close, Carhampton. Bring-and-buy sale.  Come and support us. 
On Thursday May 15th will be an outing to Cricket St Thomas wildlife park Chard, Somerset.  A bus has been organised to take us there. If you need a scooter or buggy when you are there can you phone 01460 67220 to arrange it.  Thank you.
On Tuesday 10th June: trip to Weston-Super-Mare. A coach has been booked.
On Saturday 2nd August: Taunton Flower Show.  A coach has been booked.
On Tuesday November 25th: Christmas shopping in Clarks Village, Street.

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