PAWS April – A Creative Journey

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!

West End Career

After completing five years in Continue reading “PAWS April – A Creative Journey”

8th April 20189th April 2018

PAWS March – AGM & Before and After Beauty

Caroline Hendricks - volunteer for demonstration — Caroline Hendricks – willing volunteer

PAWS March – AGM & Before and After Beauty

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

a resumé of the Speakers we had enjoyed listening to, and
outings that had been arranged including Christmas Dinner at The Old Siege House.

Continue reading “PAWS March – AGM & Before and After Beauty”

2nd March 201816th March 2018

PAWS February – A Sea Dog called Bamse

A Sea Dog called Bamse (WW11 Canine Hero)

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 “PAWS February – A Sea Dog called Bamse”

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PAWS January – Wildlife in Gardens

Roger Hance - wildlife in gardens — Roger Hance talked about wildlife in gardens

PAWS January – Wildlife in Gardens

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.

Attracting Birds

Roger gave some useful tips which can help attract more birds to your garden. Consider Continue reading “PAWS January – Wildlife in Gardens”

5th December 201717th October 2018

PAWS November – Jardiniere & Flowers

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 “PAWS November – Jardiniere & Flowers”

29th October 2017

PAWS October – Anyone for Tea?

Bold Initiative

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 “PAWS October – Anyone for Tea?”

13th October 201713th October 2017

PAWS September – Emily Entertains

Emily Yarrow singing — Emily Yarrow at the New Community Hall

PAWS September – Emily Entertains

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 “PAWS September – Emily Entertains”

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PAWS August – At The Packing Shed

PAWS August – Packing Shed Tea

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 “PAWS August – At The Packing Shed”

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PAWS July – Music & Monologues

Elaine Barker with her Music & Monologues

PAWS July – Music & Monologues

25th July was PAWS last meeting in the lovely St Mary’s church; it was a great evening with music & monologues from Elaine Barker:

Elaine threw off the straightjacket of school teaching and moved on to the good life: a new home in a country village, giving guitar lessons, calling for Continue reading “PAWS July – Music & Monologues”

6th July 201711th January 2019

PAWS June – Underwater Fun

Lynn Coot - Underwater Swimmer — Lynn Coot

PAWS June – Underwater Fun

38 members attended our June meeting when Lynn Coot (at very short notice), came along to give us a talk called “I Had a Dream!”

As a young child, Lynn was fascinated watching Jacques Cousteau and Hans & Lottie Hass on the television and harboured a secret ambition to swim among the fishes and coral. She learnt to swim and dive at Ilford Swimming Pool but realised Continue reading “PAWS June – Underwater Fun”