November 2016

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Scottish Borders Branch

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November 2016

Written By

Gary Hattie

SINGERS REQUIRED

The group has booked the chaplaincy centre on Friday 16^th December 2-4, the reason? We are looking for volunteers to do some carol/Christmas songs to see if we can raise funds for the group.

We have managed to get permission to sing under the canopy at Iceland in high street Galashiels between the hours 11.00 and 1.00 on Christmas eve. So, if you feel you would like to put a bit of festive spirit into shopper’s day, get yourself along to the chaplaincy on Friday 16^th December.

No need to call, this 2-hour session will be on a drop-in basis to allow us gauge how many we have willing to do the singing.

So, do you wannae sing?

Get yourself along on the 16^th!!

SITUATIONS VACANT

Alan Robertson has asked if we could put this plea in the newsletter.

Details are a bit vague but here they are-

One of our Newcastleton group Paul, is looking for 4 people over 50 who want to play walking fitba’ in various locations, preferably PWP.

Anyone interested or wishing more information, can you get in touch with Paul on 07527 592 725.

EDITORIAL

MONDAY MEETING

BORDERS PARKY’S

WHAT’S ON GUIDE

Peebles Cuppa Ana Chat

Thursday 17th November

10.00 Till 12.00, Peebles Community Centre

Monthly Meeting

Monday 28th November

2.00 Till 4.00, Chaplaincy Centre, BGH.

Pantomime

Wednesday 30th November

All Day, Edinburgh.

(see Newsletter for details)

Christmas Lunch

Wednesday 7th December

(see Newsletter for details)

Christmas Singing Drop In

Friday 16th December

2.00 Till 4.00, Chaplaincy Centre, BGH.

(see Newsletter for details)

Carol Singing

Saturday 24th December

11.00 Till 1.00, Iceland, Galashiels

Christmas Day

Sunday 25th December

Hogmanay

Saturday 31st December

New Year’s Day

Sunday 1st January 2017

Committee Meeting

Wednesday 25th January

2.00 Till 4.00, Dining Room, BGH

AGM

Monthly Meeting

Monday 30th January

2.00 Till 4.00, Chaplaincy Centre, BGH

Well what can ah say, they only gone an done it again, I am talking about those ‘Three Amigos’!! Three times in a row for them, well congratulations. The quiz master did try and put a couple oa hard questions so hard not only could they not answer them, but neither could anyone else at the meeting, foiled again. See the ‘Three Amigos’, collecting the trophy at the last meeting later in newsletter,

‘can I just say that nobody wanted to win the quiz 3 times in a row when Gary made the trophy!!’

It was great to see so many coming along to the chaplaincy centre last month, and some people there for the first time, we’re right chuffed to see you coming along, hope we havenae scared you off!

Included in this newsletter you find details of the 2016 Christmas meal, as I say every year this event is sometimes the only event some folk get to, but it gives them a chance to catch up with everyone, friends old and new. It is fab to see them coming along………… so dinnae be shy, get yer seat booked pronto like.

Ed…………….

DONATIONS RECEIVED

Can we just say a big thank you to the following for recent donations received by the group, many thanks go to.

THOMAS BROWN, CHIRNSIDE

GEORGE AND SUSAN WELSH, SELKIRK

CUSTOMERS NIKI’S BAR, GALASHIELS

The last Monday meeting of the year will take place on Monday 28^th November, as it is the last meeting before Christmas, we will have a Xmas card competition.

Between now and the meeting why don’t you get a piece of card or paper and make up a festive Christmas card. Then bring it along to the meeting. Jill Anderson will judge all entries. Yes, remember it is just for fun although there will be some festive prizes for 3^rd 2^nd and first place.

Just let our creative side go daft and bring your own design of Christmas card along with you on 28^th November 2-4.

Can I just squeeze in below are the three amigos, again receiving the cup furra 3^rd time!! Well done to the three oa you.