Successes
Cheese & Wine & Quiz
This event was held at St Saviour’s Church Hall in Eltham on 3
April 2008 and was well attended by 56 members and
guests.
Many thanks to Malcolm & Sheila Harris
for their hard work in putting on this event. There were nearly 30
different cheeses to taste as well as sausage rolls, pate,
tomatoes, celery etc and apples & melon. There was a variety of
wines including alcohol free, red, rose & white to sample as
well as soft drinks for those who had to be careful. The quiz was
interesting and there were prizes for the winners as well as the
team at the bottom of the table.
£105 was raised for the Demelza Child Project in Eltham.
Sheila & Peter Turner
Trip to Althorp House
On 12 August, 48 members came along to spend a
day experiencing 500 years of history at Althorp, the home of the
Spencer Family.
We explored the wonderful house - discovering
beautiful interiors and one of Europe’s finest private collections
of furniture, pictures and ceramics.
We also strolled through the peaceful gardens and visited the
Diana Memorial before going onto to see the Diana Exhibition which
was a reflection of her life and work – this included many of her
beautiful dresses, a film about her early life and over 1,000 books
of condolence on display, all signed at the time of her death.
Malcolm Harris said “We had a fabulous time, and were able to
get an excellent discounted entry rate for our members for this
trip. Why not join us for our next trip and enjoy a great day out
with us!”
50 Year Membership Lunch
Fifteen 50 year members and their partners
were entertained at a lunch on 20th June at Bromley Court Hotel by
Royal Oak of Kent branch.
Some had never attended a branch event before
but all agreed that it was a great success and Foresters had
provided them with some security over the past 50 years. A few had
enjoyed functions and outings in the past and four still attended
some events and meetings, others agreed they have missed out by not
taking part and using their membership!