Activities
The Association’s Annual General Meeting took place on Sunday 25 November 2007 at the Maypole Pub, Thurloxton. A new committee was elected although we are still seeking a Chairperson for the year.
The Association's New Year meal this year took place on 25th January 2008 at the Monkton Inn, West Monkton. Over thirty members enjoyed a delicious three course meal served by pleasant and efficient staff and a good time was had by all.
February saw the annual skittles evening at the Ruishton Inn. Congratulations to Chris Roberton, who as the overall highest scorer won the Caddy Cup, and the winner of the ladies competition, Valerie Coakes.
Over 40 people attended our highly successful Annual Quiz on 29th March 2008 at Thurloxton Village Hall. The Quiz itself included a traditional Fish and Chip supper served from the mobile Chip Van. Congratulations to the winning team, ‘Carla Bruni est très belle’, whose major prizes were two bottles of cava, some chocolates and the opportunity to sort out next year’s quiz! Thanks also to those who organised the evening and made it such a success.
Over the weekend of 12th-14th July we visited our twinned communities in Normandy for the Annual Exchange visit. A hectic round of activities included a visit to the Tall Ships Armada at Rouen, before it's departure to Liverpool, attending a number of Bastille Day events, including various firework displays, visiting the ancient town of Bayeux, and enjoying the fabulous hospitality of our friends in the Vallee d'Auge. A special thank you to our hosts for such a marvellous weekend and to Roger Cavill for sorting out travel arrangements etc. Further events are planned for the remainder of the year including a Cream Tea and Walk, Taste of Europe evening, and an autumn trip to the Champagne region of France.
New members are always welcome and anyone interested in joining or coming along to any of the events should contact the Secretary, Nigel Farrow, via the contacts page on this site