As we have for the last few years, the cottage will be open for visitors as well as members, there will be stalls and burgers and sausages available. Andy has been the main organiser each year, ably assisted by his crew. With Ros in hospital and needing help when she comes home, although we know Andy will help as much as he can, we could do with someone willing to take charge of the planning before hand if Andy’s not about. Geoff offered to be that person and said he will liaise with Andy. Doug asked if anyone knows of a sea shanty group that might be available without us incurring a big fee and Martin Pick said there are a couple he could try. If all else fails, we have our CDs that we can use again as music does seem to attract visitors. Andy is hoping that as a charity, the £100 fee will be waived as it was last year and we will be included in the fringe programme.
Friday 1st August
Coffee morning at the cottage – 10.00 – 12.00
Saturday 9th August
members/family/friends’ barbeque at the cottage. BYO!!
Wednesday 13th August, Branch meeting at RBL at 12.00 for 12.30
At a recentVE Day lunch that Doug, Linda and Kevin attended,there was an interesting talk about the commission and its work. The speaker, Kate Groves, will be at our Wednesday 13th August meeting to talk to members with a Q & A session afterwards. Members will have seen graves in this country and abroad so can learn more about the work. There will be a buffet at the end.
Friday 15th August, VJ Day Commemoration service at Whitchurch RBL, 10.30 for 11.00