November 2010 newsletter
SWANLEY TWINNING ASSOCIATION NEWS
November , 2010.
Editorial
Welcome to our latest News Letter.
Forgive me for promoting Councillor Halford to President. Our president is, of course, Mrs J Sargeant. A corrected committee list appears below.
Reminder, please book your Christmas Dinner – it should be good.
Also, it's nice to hear from Jim: details below.
Mike Crowther-Watson
Management Committee
Chairman - Mike Crowther-Watson Newsletter and WebSite updates.
Vice-Chair - Audrey Haynes Hon Treasurer
Vice-Chair - Grace Osborn Membership Secretary
Secretary - Gill Fittock & Swanley Town Council Representative
Hosting Secretary - Jackie Crowther-Watson
Social Committee Chair - Janet Mitchell
Social Committee Members - Peter Mitchell and Jackie Crowther-Watson
Swanley Town Council Representative – J.Halford
Local Rambles
THE MONTHLY RAMBLING GROUP. October 2010
Hello,- Ramblers.
Having read the September 2010 2nd edition of STA newsletter and in particular the paragraph on rambles I am now willing to book lunches in advance on our Sunday rambles.
The next ramble is at Upnor on Sunday 31st October and lunch will be at the King’s Arms. The post code is ME2 4XG.
In my original list for the year I had one in November starting at Nelson’s Column, travelling by train from Dartford Station. We could still do this one or perhaps one more local. Last year the ramble at South Darenth was cancelled on the day due to heavy rain. Let me know which you would prefer.
Please note that any ramble that I organize has no connection with STA. Also this proposed list is assuming that if there is a social committee next year they will continue not doing rambles as per the newsletter.
Proposed list for 2011.Details to follow .
| January: | Otford |
| February: | Shorne. |
| March: | Crockenhill |
| April: | Bluebell. |
| May: | Oare Marshes |
| June: | West Malling. |
| July: | Ash. |
| August: | Yalding. |
| September: | Reculver |
| October: | Upnor. |
| November: | London |
| December: | Farningham. |
Jim Dunn.Oct.2010.
Future Events (sponsored and non-sponsored)
The latest known events are given here. For up-to-date news go to "“www.swanleytwinning.org.uk"” and look under "“Coming up”." This link will be updated long after the notes here are history!
"Coming up"
Christmas Dinner
Date: Saturday, 20th November, 2010
Time: 19.30 for 20.00
Place: Hilltop Hotel, Stanstead, Nr. Brand's Hatch
Address: TN15 7NY
Contact person: Janet Mitchell
Phone: 01322 66 30 76 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fare - Turkey and all the trimmings. Vegetarian menu available.
Cost - £20 per person. Wine and drinks available, individuals being responsible for their own bar bills.
40 places have been reserved in the main restaurant. Members and friends are invited to register their interest by contacting Janet. (Extra - there may be some Jazz!)
Annual General Meeting – Thursday, 31st March, 2011.
The Annual General Meeting of the Association will take place at The Clock Tower Pavilion in Swanley. Normally presided over by our President, The Mayor of Swanley, you will hear the Annual Report and be able to elect the Management Committee for the ensuing year. This is the time to voice your opinion an any matter concerning your Association. Afterwards, join in the complimentary Ploughman's supper with cheese, wine and soft drinks provided.
The chairman will be putting forward a proposal that , in future, the AGM will take place in June (not March). This is to enable the elected committee to plan the annual exchange (including hosting) and execute the hosting in April/May. By June the president for the ensuing year will also have been duly elected and will be able to chair the AGM when the election of the new committee takes place. Hopefully, this will result in a stronger, more integrated team able to fulfil the functions of the association for a full year.
The existing committee has volunteered to continue in office until June 2011 so that it will be able to plan and host the annual visit from Verrieres.
Annual Exchange
Our friends from Verrieres will be visiting us at the end of the first quarter next year. Plans for a excellent excursion and a special meal are already being made. We will be looking for hosts, as usual. Details to follow.
Others
Regular Quizzes are held once a month in Farningham Village Hall, for which we often make up a team.
Details of the A.B.C. visits will also be advised.
Published by Mike Crowther-Watson on behalf of The Swanley Twinning Association.
Next Newsletter when there is any.
Old Chinese proverb – Many hands make light work
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