Newsletter: August 2020

Dear Members,

This is the time of the year when you would normally expect to be receiving a Newsletter and Programme Card for the forthcoming year.

Unfortunately we are living through an unprecedented situation. One that will, without doubt, be recorded in detail in the History books of the future. The Committee and I have been able to share our thoughts about the situation and have arrived at a consensus of opinion which we hope will meet with your approval.

We are very conscious of the loyalty of our members. You turn out in force whatever the weather conditions or the time of year. With this in mind and the fact that we want to protect us all from danger we propose the following:

We will not resume our normal indoor meetings until at least January.

Everybody who is a member will remain a member for the forthcoming year, without the need to reapply and without having to pay a subscription. A free year, in other words, to reward you for your loyalty in the past.

Anyone who has expressed an interest in joining may do so free of charge.

There will not be the normal AGM before Christmas, but you will be receiving another Newsletter towards the end of the year with an update on the situation.

Sadly, one member will no longer be with us. Beryl Street passed away, following a stroke, on 22nd May.

We wish you all a safe summer. Stay well and we look forward to seeing you as soon as it is safe to do so.

Judy Davies