22 January
Burns Night was celebrated with excellent haggis from Avril, a convivial evening with friends and some poetry in gibberish. Mercifully the piper was on tape and could be turned down. Thank you Peter for excellent organisation.
15 January
An efficient business meeting over zoom. One or two long term needs agreed. Minutes are in the members’ area.
8 January
We began our new year by hearing from the charity that we are now supporting for the first time. Caitlin Howells came to talk to us about Field of Joy. We were very impressed with the way they use the fields, the animals, vegetables and outdoor activities to bring people together. There will be more […]
18 December
The silly games of Boy’s Night were conducted under the leadership of Master at Arms Paul Smith. Trevor challenged us to a quiz and we then relaxed by blowing up balloons and trying to construct something with spaghetti and marshmallows. Very relaxing as we take a break for Christmas.
4 December
Wonderful to see so many members, family and friends for our annual Christmas dinner. Avril fed us in the traditional style and Hilary led is in some strong carol singing. President Arthur presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Peter Williams who has worked hard to get the excellent Sunshine Cafe up and running successfully. There […]
20 November
A busy meeting looked at our charitable plans for the year ahead. We have donated some £20,000 in 2022/3 to local activities and have responded to international needs in Ukraine, Pakistan and Morocco. Our President’s charity for this year will be the Field of Joy in Reepham to support their work among local communities. Minutes […]
6 November
We welcomed Mike Higgs, antiques expert of Stalham, who was kind enough to look at, comment on and value some of the items members had dusted off from their collections. He regaled us with some more stories of the antiques trade in a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
23 October
Graham Miles came to talk to us about his work with the Lightwave Rural and Agricultural Chaplaincy in Suffolk. They provide excellent urgent support to farmers and others in distress or loneliness. It is hoped that such work will spread into Norfolk and we are grateful for him travelling to speak to us.
16 October
On 16 October we welcomed Elaine Harmer and family to Reepham Primary School for the unveiling of a plaque on the new tea house. Cliffy Harmer had led the building project and done much work single handed but he did not live to see its completion. It was a great pleasure for President Arthur to […]
2 October
We had a visit from Julie Rodgers and Tara Alabaster from Norfolk Community Health and Care Trust who took us gently through the risk factors for heart disease. An instructive and surprisingly light hearted evening gave us much to think about and a few bits of lifestyle to address.