Clubs
Reports and updates relating to local clubs.
Reports and updates relating to local clubs.
Amanda Sutherland, our Speaker for the evening, arrived carrying several interesting bags and boxes. She then slowly and carefully displayed a very colourful and enticing array of decorated hats, fascinators, wraps and jewellery. Amanda told us that her creative journey began when she was a child at school; she sold her first pieces of jewellery, made from a selection of inner soles, to her Teachers!
After completing five years in Continue reading
PAWS’ President, Lorraine, opened the AGM with a warm welcome to everyone and checked that no visitors were present. She thanked everyone for their support during the past year; especially during the months we were relocated in the Church (which proved rather cold on occasions). This was followed by a brief review of the year including
After disembarking from the Hurtigruten cruise ship in Honningsvag, northern Norway, Peter Garner’s attention was caught by a large statue of a St. Bernard on the quayside (see right). After reading a plaque on the wall he realised this dog called Bamse was a very special dog. On returning to England he unearthed this story….. Continue reading
Roger Hance came to PAWS to show the delights of Wildlife present in the Garden. His slide talk showed some of the wildlife that can be found in our gardens. Because a lot of the natural hedgerows in our countryside are diminishing, it is increasingly more important that we try to help our wildlife out by turning our gardens into habitats that will encourage birds, mammals and insects to live in.
Roger gave some useful tips which can help attract more birds to your garden. Consider Continue reading
Liz Kirby from Jardiniere on Mersea Island deftly worked her way through three flower arrangements and stressed the importance of adding a conditioning plant food with the water in your oasis. She receives fresh flowers from Holland which are Continue reading
Almost 6 years ago Jane Malyon decided to start a Cream Tea delivery service. The idea was prompted by several older friends who could no longer face the journey to London to visit The Savoy, Ritz Hotel etc. for a special tea. When she tried to register the name of “The English Cream Tea Company” they more or less said Continue reading
On September 26th, Emily Yarrow came along to entertain 39 of our members with a night of singing and stories. Emily is a professional actor and classical and cabaret singer. She has worked in the UK and abroad on various Continue reading
A lot is happening in October 2017, with clubs and activities including:
On Saturday 7th October at 8pm Simply the west Dance School are hosting a social evening. With free entry Continue reading
Now the new community hall is open and running, what can you do there? Well the answer to that questions can be found next Saturday, 23rd September, when a number of local clubs who use the hall will be there. They include: Continue reading
There was no meeting in August but we did have an organised visit to the Packing Shed on Sunday 13th August. At 2pm 10 members and 4 guests boarded a small launch to the Packing Shed off West Mersea pier. It was a Continue reading