OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
There are already Christmas gifts for sale in Tesco’s! Where has 2024 gone? I’m still waiting for some decent weather this summer.
Still, despite being our alleged quiet month, with no all members meeting and many of us away on holidays, September turned out to be as busy as usual for Gems members. Highlights for me have been seeing all our lovely ladies and gents returning to Open Space on Tuesdays, seeing pictures of members having fun in Paris, and our Clean Rivers banner being held high at the River Colne and Open Space.
A special thank you to Tessa for hosting a fantastic afternoon tea which has raised the amazing figure of nearly £200!
We have been discussing whether you would like to see some new groups set up to further your interests. I have had suggestions of swimming, films, a book club, photography and jigsaws. If anyone is interested in taking these forward please let any member of committee know and we will be happy to support you, including ensuring that risk assessments are completed.
We at Gems pride ourselves on how we look after each other, offering care and help when needed. I am aware of a couple of members who have been unwell through September but won't name them without their permission. We all wish you a speedy return to full health.
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Saturday 9th November
7.00 p.m.
Doors open at 6.30 p.m.
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​King Charles the Martyr Church Hall
Tickets £10 from Linda
Tables of eight or join us on your own
Bring family and friends
Complimentary Tea or Coffee
Bring Your Own Snacks and Booze
Amazing Prize Raffle
This is a major fund raising event for Gems, allowing us to continue running and donate to our chosen charity
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Please join us and bring as many people as you can
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW
OUR NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 9th October - 7pm​
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This will be our third birthday meeting and we have booked a magician/mentalist (a kind of Derren Brown type) ​
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I look forward to seeing you all then​​
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November
All Members Meeting
13th November
Craft stalls at our all members meeting
Your chance to stock up on gorgeous items for Christmas
I have a list of nine people who will be selling items have made and giving a proportion of profits to Gems for funds. The list as it stands is as follows:
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Fiona – Crochet toys
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Jenny – Sewn items
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Lesley – Not specified
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Pam – Paintings
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Frances – Cakes and blankets
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Laura – Christmas chutney
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Nina – Jewellery
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Hilary – Beading
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Kathy – Art work and hand painted cards
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​​​​​​Please let Laura know if anyone else would be willing to take part.
Future dates for your diary
​Outings and events coming up
Fri 25th Oct
EVENING SUPPER
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Contact Pam or Nina for further information
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Fri 25th Oct
SISTER ACT
at Wyllyotts Theatre
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Contact Frances for details
​and/or click on the link for more info
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Mon 11th Nov
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COFFEE MORNING
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10:30am at Susan's
Cost £5
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Following on from the huge success of Tea at Tessa’s, Susan will be hosting a coffee morning at her home. Look out for further details as to how to sign up to attend.​​
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Sat 9th Nov
PB GEMS QUIZ NIGHT
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Click on image for more info or see above
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Wed 13th Nov
All Members Meeting
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Craft stalls at our all members meeting.
Let Laura know if you want to take part, selling your items you have made and giving a proportion of your profits to Gems for funds.
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Group Activity Updates - October
Lots of exciting things going on this month.
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Art with Cathy – Various dates through the month. This group is full but contact Jayne to be put on the waiting list.
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Tuesday 1st – Mah Jong. Contact Linda.
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Tuesday 1st – Welcome Space (as always welcoming volunteers). Contact Barbara.
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Tuesday 1st – Arts and Crafts. Contact Laura.
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Thursday 3rd – Walking Group. Contact June.
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Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th – Free at the Weekend. Contact Tessa or Hilary.
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Sunday 6th – Cycling. Contact Agnes.
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Tuesday 8th – Mah Jong. Contact Linda
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Tuesday 8th - Welcome Space. Contact Barbara.
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Tuesday 8th – Arts and Crafts. Contact Laura.
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Wednesday 9th – Visit to the Sloane Museum and the London Silver Vaults. Contact Sue B.
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Wednesday 9th – Knitting and Crochet Group. This group is full but contact Frances to be put on the waiting list.
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Wednesday 9th – Gems Monthly Meeting at Wyllyots Centre
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Thursday 10th – Walking Group. Contact June.
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Thursday 10th – Beading. Contact Hilary
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Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th – Free at the Weekend. Contact Tessa or Hilary.
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Sunday 13th - Cycling. Contact Agnes.
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Monday 14th – Quiz at Cock of the North. Contact Linda.
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Tuesday 15th – Mah Jong. Contact Linda or Frances.
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Tuesday 15th – Welcome Space. Contact Barbara.
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Tuesday 15th - Arts and Crafts. Contact Laura.
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Tuesday 15th - Beading. Contact Hilary.
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Thursday 17th – Walking Group. Contact June.
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Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th - Free at the Weekend. Contact Tessa or Hilary.
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Sunday 20th - Cycling. Contact Agnes
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Tuesday 22nd – Mah Jong. Contact Linda or Frances.
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Tuesday 22nd – Welcome Space. Contact Barbara.
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Tuesday 22nd - Arts and Crafts. Contact Laura.
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Wednesday 23rd – Knitting and Crochet Group. Full but contact Frances to be put on the waiting list.
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Thursday 24th – Walking Group. Contact June.
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Friday 25th – Theatre Group trip to see Sister Act at Wyllyots Theatre. Contact Frances for details.
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Saturday 26th or Sunday 27th - Free at the Weekend. Contact Tessa or Hilary.
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Sunday 27th – Cycling. Contact Agnes.
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Tuesday 29th – Mah Jong. Contact Linda or Frances.
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Tuesday 29th – Welcome Space. Contact Barbara.
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Tuesday 29th - Arts and Crafts. Contact Laura.
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Thursday 31st – Walking Group. Contact June.
