The Bugle
Much Wenlock Twinning Group Newsletter
Issue No. 19 April 2008 ANTIQUES EVENING SATURDAY MARCH 8TH
 We had a very successful evening at the Priory Hall. We were entertained by Jeremy Lamond, Director of Hall’s Fine Arts of Shrewsbury who provided us with valuations of our “antiques”. I’m afraid most of us had items of minimal value only – E-bay has a lot to answer for! In fact, in the current market even local Coalport plates are deemed to be of little value! However, he was extremely knowledgeable and entertained us for the whole evening with his expertise and anecdotes. The supper was provided by an army of volunteers and was delicious, as usual. This was our main fundraiser for the year and I am happy to confirm that we raised around £600. This sum will certainly help towards the costs of entertaining our French friends in October. Thanks to everyone who supported us.
Joyce Piper, Chairman
BRIDGNORTH ANNUAL SPONSORED WALK
Monday May 26TH
There will be opportunities to sponsor members of the team taking part in the Bridgnorth Walk raising funds for the Twinning Group and the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. It is hoped to have sponsorship forms available at the Annual General Meeting on April 30th and at the Corn Exchange on Saturday May 3rd.
Your sponsorship however small will be much appreciated.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday April 30th at 7.30 p.m. at the Priory Hall and will be followed by Cheese and Wine and a photo display from the visit to Cysoing in October last year. We hope as many members as possible will attend. One of the main items on the Agenda is the proposed increase in Membership Rates from May 1st 2008 as follows:
Families £10
Individuals £7
Seniors (60+) £5
Juniors (under 18) £2
Members attending the meeting are also asked to put forward ideas for the visit by the Cysoing twinning group in October. We will soon be discussing the proposed programme and all ideas are welcome. If you are unable to attend the AGM please contact any committee member or send your ideas to Linda Stevenson at 30 Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock Email: lds@uwclub.net.
CORN EXCHANGE
Saturday May 3rd 10.00-12.00
This year our stall at the Corn Exchange will have tables for Books, Cakes, Plants and Bric-a-Brac. If you can help by supplying any items we will be most grateful. Your donations can be delivered to Carol Bickerstaffe at No.6 Callaughton, Much Wenlock or if you telephone 727542 she will arrange to collect from you. Cakes can be delivered to the stall before 10.a.m.
Committee members will be there with information about the Twinning Group and our activities and you will be able to renew your membership and sponsor the Bridgnorth Walk team.
EXCHANGE VISIT
October 25th to 28th 2008
The Cysoing group will arrive in Much Wenlock on the afternoon of Saturday October 25th and will leave in the morning of Tuesday October 28th (this is October half-term). We will be looking for host families and will be contacting all members later in the year. Please put this date in your diary.
Egg Rolling and Kite Flying Day
Sunday April 27th
Unfortunately due to the AGM and the Corn Exchange Stall taking place in the same week, the committee has been forced to cancel this event. However, there will be a family Walk and Picnic in July - see below.
Information Stand at the Wenlock Festival
Saturday June 21st
Due to committee members’ holidays and other commitments we will be unable to man the stand at the Wenlock Festival this year.
FAMILY WALK AND PICNIC
SUNDAY JULY 6TH
Carding Mill Valley
Church Stretton
Everyone is welcome to come along to this summer event. Meet at 11 a.m. at the Café in Carding Mill Valley. Bring your own picnic or share with other families. There will be a Treasure Hunt for children and there are lovely walks for all abilities.
In the event of bad weather please phone Sue MacVicker on 727081 by 10 a.m. on the day to see if the event is going ahead.
FRENCH BOOK CLUB
The French Book Club continues to meet one Wednesday afternoon per month and would welcome new members. You do not have to read French- most of the books on the reading list have English translations.
Contact Sue Price on 728567
FUTURE EVENTS
Dates for your Diary
Wednesday April 30th
Annual General Meeting 7.30 the Priory Hall – followed by Cheese and Wine and photo display. Please try to come along.
Saturday May 3rd
Membership Renewal & Stall at the Corn Exchange – Books, Plants, Cakes and Bric-a-Brac needed.
Monday May 26th
Bridgnorth Annual Sponsored Walk in aid of Group funds and the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre Appeal – Sponsorship needed.
Sunday July 6th
Family Walk and Picnic Carding Mill Valley. Meet at 11 a.m. at the Café. Treasure Hunt for children.
Saturday Oct 25th - Tuesday Oct 28th
Official Exchange Visit to Much Wenlock
Ideas for programme welcome.
We will be contacting members about offers of accommodation for French families.
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