0161 439 6095
6 Liskeard Drive
Bramall
Stockport
SK7 2JA
31 July 2015
Dear Members,
The year has almost turned full-circle and this is the last time I shall be writing to you
as President.
It has been quite a busy year. We have sampled no fewer than 33 Coffee Mornings
(with 5 yet to come); 9 meetings each at Travel and the English group of the Linguists,
plus 3 Linguists open events and a visit to some of the other language groups; 7 events
with Wine and Food; 7 Walrus Lunches and one afternoon Tea; 4 Theatre productions;
4 Dances; 4 formal Lunches with Sections and 3 Bowling events. I have been to an Art
class, joined the Ramblers for several walks - leading one of them - and officiated at
ten 250 Club Draws and 9 Whist sessions. We have also drawn innumerable Raffles –
being asked to stir and pick the tickets at virtually every event we have attended. I'm
sure there have been one or two other activities as well - just to make sure I didn't feel
at a loose end!
Ingrid and I have thoroughly enjoyed the many different events we have been invited
to, taking part in activities we might not otherwise have sampled and meeting members
who we would not normally encounter. We have been flattered by the warmth of the
welcome we have received wherever we have been. Thank you so much for the
experience.
I should like to thank all those members and friends who helped in any way, either
collectively or individually, towards my Charity effort this year. I am extremely
grateful for all your efforts and generosity. While the accounts have not yet been
completed, I can say with confidence that the results of my Charity Appeal have
surpassed the target by a substantial amount. This draws my year to a very satisfactory
and pleasing conclusion. Thank you.
On a final note: I must add my condolences to Jean Tudge on the sudden and
unexpected loss of Roy last month and, more happily, offer our congratulations on her
joining the select band of Club Life Members in recognition of all her work for
Brookdale.
Ray Halls
President
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APOLOGIES FROM THE EDITOR
The Editor hopes that all the readers and especially the President will accept her sincere
apologies for giving his incorrect address in the last issue of the news. He hasn't
moved.
Another sincere apology for omitting the year when Jean Lingwood was born, the title
should have read " MRS ISOBEL JEAN LINGWOOD - 6th June 1929 to 4th May
2015".
She promises to do better this time!
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OBITUARY
Renee Hooley 30th December 1934 to June 6th 2015
President of Brookdale 1991/1992
It was with great sadness that many of us received the news that Renee had passed
away in the early hours of Saturday 6 th June.
Renee had been a member of Brookdale for almost 53 years having joined on 22 nd
November 1962, when she indicated an interest in Theatre, Ramblers and Walrus.
Most of us will long remember her for being very active in Theatre and in her early
days when we had the Dramatic Society for whom she became Vice President for the
season 1971/1972 and the Operatic Society for whom she was Vice President in the
season 1999/2000. She was to be the last Vice President of these sections because in
the following season we had the merging of both Sections to become one, i.e.
Brookdale Theatre. During her active years with the Sections she worked for their
success acting as Secretary, and working on several of the various sub-committees.
Apart from her administrative work her real love was for performance itself and she
was an active dancer in many musicals in addition to taking many parts in plays where
she excelled in many comedy characters. She was the first Miss Erikson in an early
presentations of J.B. Priestley's play "When we are Married".
Renee became Club President for the season 1991/1992 which she enjoyed with her
husband Geoffrey as her escort, giving a great deal of time to her interest and putting
on one side for a period their joint interest in biking on Big Bikes.
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I am sure that it was her greatest regret that she found her recent years difficult to
handle as failing health gradually took over. However, her Club interests remained
considerable and she was able to be present on several occasions during Amanda's
recent Vice Presidency of Theatre, and she much enjoyed reading the Monthly
magazine which kept her up to date with all that was going on at the time.
She was much loved by all those of her generation and will be long remembered. Our
thoughts go out to both Chris and Amanda at this sad time.
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OBITUARY
Joseph (Joe) Tindsley 19th January 1928 to 9th June 2015
President of Brookdale 1994/1995
The news that 'Joe' Tindsley had passed away on 9 th June was received by a large
number of friends with great sadness. Joe was, above all, a gentleman of the first order
to each and every person who was privileged to know him throughout his life.
Joe was born in Tarleton, Lancs, was educated at Ormskirk Grammar School, worked
for Barclays Bank for 40 years and retired in 1985.
His period as a member of Brookdale is almost legendary together with his wife Mary
they joined on 26th April 1971 (44 years ago). They both soon became involved in
Club activities, their main interests being particularly in Theatre as well as Gardening
and the Bowling Section when it was formed. His performances in many plays were
always a joy to watch for he was seldom seen without a smile. As well as being in the
sections mentioned he was also very helpful and active in the ADHOC/CODA group
who were the centre piece of "Family Christmas Evening" for 42 years. His smooth
baritone voice was always useful on these occasions.
He was Treasurer of the dramatic Society for a number of years and was Vice President
of the Section in the season 1981/1982.
In 1980 he was "elevated" to the office of Club Treasurer, which office he held until
1991. Even in that sobering office his Annual reports were always interesting being
often interspersed with many original amusing anecdotes.
It was in 1994 that he became President of the Club when, with Mary at his side, he
exuded his gentlemanly charm and wit to all and sundry.
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Even though his time was much employed with all that has already been mentioned he
was also a very active member of the Poynton Male Voice Choir. He was Chairman,
Spokesman and Raconteur for many years. and he also enjoyed playing cricket for
Poynton before turning to Bowls at a later stage.
Both Joe and Mary were equally active with the Methodist Church in Bramhall and
were prime movers in fund raising and in particular provided the motivation for the
"Thrift Shop" which has been so successful for many years.
"Joe" will always be remembered as a kindly cheerful distinguished and friendly
person but, perhaps above all as a gentleman and a gentle man.
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NOTES FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE
We thought that we would clear up one or two points raised over the past few weeks
1) Coffee from the machine in the bar. Honestly you are not being short measured.
The cups we buy are larger than the amount of drink dispensed. This is so that there is
less risk of spillage. The china cups do hold the correct amount.
2) If you are wanting to open/create a new section, or intend to use the Brookdale
name in any way such as with facebook, or the digital site, please consult the General
committee. In both these recent cases, so long as there is access by an Administrator
on the General Committee permission will probably be given. Please have a word with
Roger Salt who will be pleased to bring it to committee on your behalf. Roger is
responsible for Public Relations.
3) Do you live locally and could spare sometime to open and close the club for outside
bookings. You will be trained, and importantly if we have plenty of volunteers it will
keep the workload down. These bookings form an essential part of the Club income.
4) Are you handy? There are often jobs which only require a small amount of time if
you can paint, or have skills which you could bring on an ad hoc basis Gerry Needham,
the Maintenance chairman would love to hear from you.
5) We are looking for volunteers for bar duty. Full training will be given. Again if we
have lots of volunteers the workload will not be onerous.
We know there is a wealth of various skills and we would welcome any help, so that
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those who are working so hard could have some assistance.
We look forward to hearing from you.
MaureenWalsh
Chairman
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LIFE MEMBER
It is with pleasure that the General Committee have endorsed the appointment of Mrs.
Jean Tudge as a Life member of the Brookdale Club.
July 2015.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU HON. MEMBERSHIP
SECRETARY
I drove my 12 year old Ford KA nonchalantly into the car park at
Brookdale HQ, tyres smoking! I was undercover again! I felt
rather than saw, the pulsing red light on my dashboard. No, not the
fuel gauge, it was a new message from Mission Control. I quickly set to work to
dismantle the simple Snap-on device connecting the steering column. The GCHQ
intercom was cleverly concealed within. Only 345 minutes later and I was able to take
HQ’s urgent directive.
“Hello Mummy…., Blake here, Over!” The intercom roared into life…..
“Blake, Your mission today is to seek out, contact and discover all you can about the
duties of the individual holding the title of Hon. Membership Secretary at Brookdale
Club! Over!”
Adrenalin coursing through my veins, I crept into the reception area of Brookdale HQ,
hastily searching for clues. I read most of the notices but it was then, as I leafed
through the pages of a Brookdale News. There, on the inside cover of the magazine,
which is supplied to all of the Brookdale Members, against the title Hon. Membership
Sec., was a contact number…0161 439 9371
My razor sharp instincts had paid off again…I knew time was of the essence now or
my batteries might self-destruct and after trawling through my handbag (cleverly
disguised as an umbrella), to find a coin for the coffee machine, then making myself
comfortable and washing my disposable gloves, I didn’t delay and called the number.
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The call was answered almost immediately by Alison Davids, otherwise known as:
Hon Membership Secretary, we arranged to meet.
KB
It’s good to put a face to the title Hon Membership Secretary or would you
prefer I call you Alison? Can you tell me how long you have been doing this
job?
AD
Call me Alison, Hon Membership Sec is a bit of a mouthful I find! (That put
me in my place) I have nearly completed my second year as Hon. Membership
Secretary. The majority of my work revolves around the membership
database, (around 900 records) that recently I was instrumental in improving.
Like all the jobs at Brookdale, it is a completely voluntary position. (I sensed
this was not always appreciated by Brookdale Members)
The contact
number is my own home number, therefore I am very appreciative when
people ring in business hours as you did. I am not at my best in the evenings
or at meal times.
KB
AD
(Feeling smug now) Can you describe your tasks to me?
I am responsible for keeping an accurate database of the adult membership
records and advise the General Committee of applications from new members,
resignations and death or changes of membership category. I have help from
Barbara Dickinson who deals with all the BYT junior members separately.
KB
What sort of timescale do you work to?
AD
Monthly -I prepare the list of the new members being proposed to present to
General Committee, this list also includes resignations, the juniors and any
members who have died. Once the General Committee has approved the list it
is posted on the general noticeboard in reception for 14 days, so existing
Members can see it and take action if required. After the 14 days a copy is
also sent to the secretary of each section, in order that individual committees
may DISCUSS the potential for inviting new members to their section. It may
also highlight an individual who has turned up in a section and shouldn’t be
there.
Regularly-I issue membership cards to new Introductory members along with
Rules of the Club when the individual has paid their £20 Introductory
Membership Fee (2015/16).
There are no restrictions on the activities an Introductory Member can take
part in.
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Jan/Feb I organise the printing of Membership cards for Ordinary members
with the Members’ name and membership number on each one. This comes
from a spreadsheet I can export and create from the database.
March
I print out all Membership categories renewal notices from
the database, these go into the Brookdale News that is
delivered to members mid-April. That is a lot of paper!
April/May
I record and bank renewal monies as they arrive and
update the database. There are various checking procedures
to try to ensure nothing gets lost. Then new membership
cards are sent out in the SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPES
that members should have enclosed with their payments and
renewal notices. Updating addresses and membership of
sections happens too if the renewal notices are amended.
Resignations are noted.
For Introductory members from the last year or so who
become Ordinary members at this time I send them their
membership card and prepare their individual Club
membership certificate with its unique number. They must
be signed by two Directors of the Company which is the
legal identity of Brookdale. The new members are also
added to the Company Register which we must have up to
date by law.
June/July
August
September
KB
Time to write to defaulters . NB: PERSISTENT
DEFAULTERS are very unhelpful. They have until the end
of July to regularise their outstanding memberships
Remove all outstanding defaulters from the database as we
have to assume they have resigned and then provide a new
membership list to Sections and others for September when
Club activities resume in full.
All membership records should by now be fully up to date
for the Club AGM where of course only members who have
paid their membership subscription can vote.
To summarise then, what would you say is an essential requirement and
benefit for any individual wishing to be Hon. Membership Secretary?
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AD
I’d say the ability to keep good records and be organised is pretty essential.
One benefit is that you get to know lots of Club members and what they like
to do in the Club.
Sensing my batteries were on the blink, I thanked the Hon. Membership Secretary for
the valuable information she had provided without the need for me to exert
force and made a hasty exit.
“Calling Mummy at GCHQ, this is Blake…. Kerry Blake. Mission accomplished…
Over and Out”……..
“Ps. Can you get X or Y here to sort out the steering column……..? Over”
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Table Top Sales
The next sale will be on Sunday September 27th. The charge for a Table is £8 and it’s a
good means of getting rid of some of the ‘stuff’ in your loft for more than a few
pennies. The telephone number for anyone wanting to book a table is 439 0606.
Anyone who is willing to help with these Sales in any way will be very welcome. The
tasks are not onerous and most need only take just over an hour of your valuable time.
The following Sale will be on Sunday 18th October.
Vice Presidents’ Evening
Vice Presidents’ Evening this year will be on Saturday 19th September. The format this
year will be similar to last year, which, it is worth remembering was introduced to
enable more people to attend and avoid the cramped conditions experienced in 2013.
The new Vice-Presidents will be introduced by Bill Woolland, “Brookdale’s favourite
comedian”, in the Main Hall, following which there will be a light supper provided
upstairs where VPs will host their section Members and guests at their allocated tables.
After Supper, there will be entertainment in the Main Hall provided by Roy Locke.
Roy is a male vocalist who has performed in the cast of, amongst others, Les
Misérables and Phantom of the Opera. He also performs on cruise ships (operated by P
& O and Royal Caribbean for example) and is noted for his renditions of Songs from
the Shows. We are fortunate to have been able to obtain him for VPs’ Evening and
look forward to his performance.
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Tickets are priced at £12.00 as last year and, which we believe, is excellent value for
money. They are available via your VPs. We are hoping for good support from all
Sections.
Christmas Fair
The Fair will be held this year on Saturday 5th December – make a note in your diaries
and don’t finish your shopping too early! This year the Fair will run from 10.00 am till
2.00 pm and we are expecting there will be a range of ‘outside’ stalls in addition to the
traditional Brookdale stalls. All Sections and the regular participants are invited to take
part in the Fair and will be contacted in September. We will need as much support as
we can get to make this venture a success.
The Christmas Fair Collection will be on Saturday 7 th November and will be combined
with a Social Committee Coffee Morning.
New Year’s Eve
This year, entertainment will be by Judith Hibbert, who is a versatile performer who
has worked extensively in tv, theatre, musicals, cabaret and pantomime and is,
according to those who have seen her, very amusing. We have also retained our DJ
from the last two years. More information will be in the next edition of Brookdale
News.
Diary dates:
Table top sales 27th Sept and 18th Oct, Main and Lesser halls - 9.00 am - 12.00
VPs’ Evening Saturday 19th September. Main hall - 7.15 pm
Christmas Fair Collection Saturday 7th November, Upper hall - 10.30 am
Christmas Fair Saturday 5th December, Club (all halls) - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
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WHIST DRIVES
Can you play Whist? If you can and have not already joined us on the third Thursday
of the month, why not? Please come to the Upper Hall for the 7.30 pm start on
Thursdays 20th August, 15th October, 19th November and 17th December. Your
admission £2.00 includes tea ad biscuits in theintervalm and we also have a raffle.
250 CLUB
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The new series of draws will commence on Saaturday 5th September 2015.
Application forms were in the last "news" but there are plenty available in the Club.
Thisis one way in which we ca all help to raisemoney for rookdale, and possibly win
some foourselves. Twelve pounds will give ou one number which will be entered into
twelvemonthy draws, each one giving three prizes. The amount paid out ids dependent
on the number of people taking part, ad on how many "Shares" (or numbers) . They
each purchase. the draw takes place in the bar, at 11.45 am on the first Saturday each
month with the President normally picking the winning numbers.
Please note - The original application froms were to be returned to Roy tudge - s he has
s ince died, forms should now go to JeanTudge, andthe drasws will continueas normal.
The winners of the last draws were:
JUNE
1st
2nd
3rd
Barry Bryan
Pauline Ward
Joan Clare
1st
2nd
3rd
JULY
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Leslie Davies
Peter Greaves
Dorothy Taberner
Sections News (in alphabetical order)
ANDANTE
Another school year over and Andante is about to take a holiday after a very successful
year.
Thank you everyone who came to support our Charity Concert held for the President’s
cause on Saturday 25th April as advertised for the Sunday afternoon at 3pm. All the
feedback has been very complimentary. The audience enjoyed the choice of songs
chosen and arranged by our leader Alan Streak, and were very impressed with the
keyboard and piano entertainment from Whinge and Racket. The concert was just the
right length and coffee and biscuits served by the choir at the interval were very well
received.
We were all so pleased to see that David Smith made the concert so soon after his hip
replacement and the bass section were very relieved to have him back. He sounded just
as good as ever even though he had to sit throughout the concert. Welcome back
David.
Sadly another of our Bass singers Ron Heywood came to the final rehearsal on the
Friday evening but he was taken ill at the end of it and couldn’t make the real thing.
He made a fair recovery on the Friday but the ambulance men insisted he went to
hospital and stayed in over the weekend. Thankfully he has recovered and we hope to
see him back singing with us as usual at our next meeting.
Thanks to Carol Streak and her team for selling raffle tickets and raising a further £75
for the charity. There was one raffle prize of £75 to match. Thanks to the few people
from the choir who set up the hall and to Sheilah Mullen for organising the
refreshments. Ron Clare again organised the sound and lighting from that little corner
raised room at the top end of the hall; he sat through the whole performance and the
rehearsal monitoring and adjusting the audio and visual requirements. Thanks Ron you
were much appreciated!
The President Ray Hall was really appreciative of the whole afternoon and of the £525
raised. We were all very pleased to hear that he had reached his target and more for the
Christie’s machine and both he and his wife Ingrid have been absolutely astounded by
the generosity of many folk who made such generous contributions especially to
Ingrid’s charity run, for which we all say well done Ingrid! What a great team Ingrid
and Ray have made over the year.
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We are glad to see Audrey Brukshaw trying to get back in to singing with the choir and
hopefully she will be fully ready to start again when we return after the Summer recess.
We are also pleased to see Doreen Shannon coming to choir as Trevor her husband
(and our photographer for many years) is having treatment at Christies which requires a
lot of visits and as we all know it can be very upsetting and tiring. But they
both are making every effort to keep as much as possible to some normal routine and
we of course are really glad to see them. It’s at times like these when people need to
see their friends to update them and catch up on all the news and to bring some
normality back in to their lives. And Brookdale thankfully is certainly a place which
provides us all with just that opportunity.
We have sadly missed the jolly company of Georgie Carlton over the past months and
Joyce Doodson has been keeping us up to date on Georgie’s illness. She has text us
herself to keep us informed and we have much appreciated that. We eagerly await news
on her latest treatment. We are all thinking about her and send her our love. She has
expressed her thanks to all who have sent her flowers and good wishes. We know that
you Georgie and partner David are putting up a good fight and we are all rooting for
you.
Thank you Alan Streak for your work with the choir over the year, we do appreciate all
your efforts and the support that your wife Carol gives to all our ventures. Have a good
holiday.
Welcome Peter Brown as our new VP and hopefully many of you will support him at
the VPs evening on Saturday 19th September in the Main Hall.
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ART
Hi Everyone.
We have lots to report. Firstly Carol Pilkington and Allison Moxon held a very
successful workshop over 2 days. This was a master class in making greeting cards.
Each person who made a card donated it to the Presidents Charity Day. The Art
section had a stall at the Charity Day, we had a great variety of cards painted by our
very talented artist. We did very well with the sales of the cards. Also we had a great
display of paintings to sell.
For our water colour challenge this year, Betty Farmer kindly offered us the use of her
wonderful garden where 12 members of the art group were inspired to paint some
lovely pictures. Thanks to Betty for the refreshments. On Friday 26th June, twelve
members from our group went on an amazing adventure! They hired a barge from
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Heritage Boats on the Congleton canal. This was a trial run for something we would
like to do next year! There was not a lot of painting going on ,because everyone was
having a great time. Maybe this had something to do with the Champers flowing.
We had our own Captain Birdseye in the form of Arthur Blake. He managed to get
everyone back safely to terra firma without sinking the boat.
There are plans afoot for a trip to Liverpool on Wednesday 30th September, more
details after the summer break. A date for your diary is Saturday 24th October, our
annual coffee morning. We have a guest speaker who is a member of the art group,
Peter Stafford, who will talk on holiday mishaps. We look forward to being
entertained by his amusing anecdotes!
Don’t forget , we start back after the summer break on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday
9th September. Perhaps while on holiday you could take you paint box and create a
masterpiece. Have a great, creative summer.
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BOWLING
With very mixed weather so far this ‘summer’ the attendances up at the green have
been relatively low although we have been pleased to welcome a few new members.
The green is in quite good condition so do come along and have a go. One of our
members is giving regular tuition on Tuesdays and the members who have taken up
this offer are enjoying it.
The Charity Bowling afternoon was held on Tuesday 16th June and we were very
pleased to welcome Ray and Ingrid to the green in better weather conditions than when
they opened the season for us back in April. Everyone enjoyed the bowling, we had
delicious cakes for tea and a very well supported raffle, ending the afternoon with
‘bowl for the bottle’. We are pleased to have been able to hand over £91 to the
President’s Charity and this was added to at the Charity Fair by a further £100 raised
by ‘Play Your Cards Right’ and the raffle for the lovely walking stick carved by our
very talented Chairman, Roger Grimes.
Nat Heyes held his first Captain’s Day on the Thursday of that week and ran a very
successful event on a dry but cool day. Most of us eventually mastered the very tricky
green at Poynton Sports Club and the winners were Mildred Gillespie and Ray Bradley
with Brenda Macdonald and Philip Edwards taking the runners up position. The
catering was, as usual, excellent and we dined well with lunch and evening meal being
provided.
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Carol Streak will be posting a notice on the boards shortly to judge what interest there
might be in members buying a royal blue polo shirt with the Brookdale Club Bowls
Section logo. These will cost £12 and Carol is the person to contact if you are
interested.
The annual knock-out competition is now underway, disappointingly low numbers of
ladies taking part but a fair number of gentlemen are competing for the two cups. This
event needs to be completed no later than mid-September so please make sure the early
rounds are played quite soon.
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BRIDGE
In a time of quietude I have little to say, save to report on the health of some of our
members – but not many! Anne Thompson remains unwell but is now back to her own
home. Jean Screeton is feeling much better and she too is no longer in hospital.
As ever the summer and all its warmth, have driven many off to foreign parts and to
our own local pleasant resorts. Numbers at our several weekly sessions are temporarily
smaller, allowing those who have remained in dear old Stockport, an opportunity to
seem better than we are, so allowing some to acquire Master Points, which may flatter
to deceive. This does much to boost our ego, but reality will soon kick in again
.However, we still can do our stuff in participating in what remain of our President’s
Charity events.
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CARACAMP
Although we manage fewer weekends away than we used to they have been no less
enjoyable. The Carabreak at Carrog in North Wales was a very successful weekend
organised by Kerry and Arthur Blake.
It is already time to look forward to our September Coffee morning which will take
place on Saturday 19th September at 10.30am.and we hope to see old and new
friends there.
Everyone is welcome at our Carachat evenings. The next one is on Monday 12th
October at 8.00pm in the Lesser hall. Please watch the notice board for details of the
evening's programme.
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It is good to know that David Smith is making excellent progress with his new hip and
we hope he and Audrey will be with us for all our autumn events.
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DANCING
Our second charity tea dance was held on Sunday 21st June and we raised a
pleasing amount for the President’s charity. Gerry was our MC and he put
together a varied dance programme enjoyed by all. Our committee provided a
cream scone tea which was very well received and made the dancing essential
to work off all the extra calories.
Our thanks go to Richard and Susan Church for demonstrating the Star Ruby
Rumba; it took four sessions for us to get it right but now we’re experts! It has
become a regular part of our repertoire at our weekly dance sessions on
Wednesday evenings.
We look forward to our annual coffee morning on Saturday 8th August and
our Autumn dance on Saturday 14th November.
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GARDENING
The Brookdale garden is looking a picture, as it has done all year and the hanging
baskets provide a colourful welcome to all that visit the club.
In the Garden
Containers
Now is the time to water containers daily, remove dead flowers, and replace plants past
their best. Before going on holiday, move containers to a shady spot. Order bulbs for
autumn planting and prepare containers for planting spring bulbs. Empty compost
from containers not required during the winter.
General
In August take and root cuttings of shrubs, heathers, hydrangeas, geraniums and
fuchsias. Check all labels and renew as necessary. Continue to spray against pests,
diseases and mildew especially on Michaelmas daisies
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Indoor Plants
In August continue watering and feeding at the summer rate. In September slightly
reduce watering and feeding. Keep tender plants away from windows on cold nights.
Move plants liking plenty of light from west to a south window. Reduce the amount of
water given to cacti. Where applicable complete re-potting and pruning. Examine
plants for signs of over-watering or of pest attack. Control red spider mites a
proprietary brand of insecticidal soaps and oils work best. As these pests are
encouraged by a dry atmosphere, try to increase atmospheric humidity round the plants.
June and July have been busy months for the gardeners at Brookdale:
Saturday 13th June Coffee Morning in the Main Hall
Our Coffee morning was well attended. The table flower displays were once again very
attractive and testament to the skill and dedication of all who contributed. Our Head
Gardener and Chairperson Maureen gave good gardening advice to all, as ever and
Colin Smith our VP provided the group with much jollity and mirth. Conversation, tea
and coffee flowed in abundance. Another successful morning!
Tuesday 23rd June – Visit to Hopton Hall near Carsington Water, Derbyshire.
On the way to Hopton Hall we stopped off at Carsington Waters a nice place to relax
for a while with its big expanse of water and plenty of lovely views to take in and have
lunch.
Then on to Hopton Hall. Hopton Hall, dating back to 1414, lies on the edge of the
Peak National Park. The formal gardens which have been faithfully restored include a
walled garden in which were planted over 2000 roses in 40 individual beds surrounded
by neatly trimmed box plants. Many of our group followed the meandering paths along
the croquet lawn, rose walk and around the ornamental ponds which created a
spectacular summer display. A good time was had by all.
Saturday 18th July - Coffee Morning, Flower and Rose Show in the Main Hall
The combined Flower and Rose show coffee morning was well attended and the
flowers and roses entered in the show were a credit to all who entered. Our Head
Gardener and Chairperson Maureen congratulated all the winners for the high standard
of entries and provided encouragement to those who did not win this time. Kath
Eager’s was a worthy winner of “Best in Show”.
Thursday 23rd July – Vice Presidents visit to Portmeirion.
The 52 travellers enjoyed Colin Smith’s VP Trip to Portmeirion which is a lovely place
to visit. One minute you are in picturesque north Wales and the next you are in an
Italian village ...quite surreal.
The village, which was the location for the TV series “The Prisoner”, has views across
estuary, mountains and water. A good time was had by all.
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Forthcoming Events for your diary
Saturday 15th August - Coffee Morning in the Main Hall
Saturday 12th September - Coffee Morning and Home Grown Show Main Hall
The Home Grown show (fruit, vegetables, flowers, cakes and preserves) is open to all
members of the Garden Section and all are encouraged to exhibit whether you are
seasoned entrants, new or not yet started. Exhibiting at a show is not very difficult, it is
usually common sense and gardeners have plenty of that. Have a go.
Some guidance which may help:
Cut Flowers. Always pick your best and most even blooms, as close as possible to the
show date. Ensure they are free from leaf and petal damage. Arrange them tidily in
the correct size and type of container. Use plenty of water to keep them fresh.
Vegetables and fruit. Use good quality produce, which has been washed and clean but
not polished. Go for uniformity rather than size and make sure you exhibit the correct
quantity for each class.
Further details will be made available nearer the time at the coffee morning and at the
notice board.
Saturday 17th October - Coffee Morning in the Main Hall
To any of our members who are in ill health, or, are recovering, we send our best
wishes.
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LINGUISTS
As summer progresses, I have been to several events involving cream teas, and I find
that there seems to be much doubt as to whether we were eating “Scones” (to rhyme
with “cones”) or “scons” (to rhyme with “dons”). I have also found that one is usually
seen as “common” and the other as “posh”, but no agreement as to which is which.
Ever ready to resolve our members’ linguistic difficulties, I have researched the matter
deeply, and the OED says that either is correct – so it doesn’t matter.
Having provided this helpful guidance, I will turn to future events, and remind you that
our Autumn Tea Afternoon will be on Wednesday 23rd September at 2.30pm in the
Upper Hall. As well as afternoon tea, there will a talk by Janet Bradshaw entitled “Nine
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Lives” which will tell us about the lives of nine people living at Tatton Park at different
periods of its history. Details are on the Notice Board, and there is also a list for names
of those likely to attend. Adding your name to the list does not commit you, but does
help us with catering, so please do use it.
Our next event will be the Section VPs Evening, which will be on Saturday 31st
October at 7.30pm in the Main Hall. This year’s evening is a flavour of the forties,
when “The Lancashire Belle”, Jane Francis, will sing songs from the 1940’s, no doubt
with lots of opportunities for the audience to join in. There will also be a two-course
supper, with a hot main course and a light desert. Tickets cost £15 each, and will be
strictly limited, so do book early using the form in this edition of the “News”, or one of
those available by the Notice Board.
During the summer, the French Group will be playing boules in the Car park as usual
on Monday evenings and Sunday mornings with other sessions possible depending on
the weather, so do watch the Notice Board for details.
I have mentioned before the proposed new Scrabble Group, but response so far has
been limited, so if you are interested, please contact David Greenfield on 0161-4399371 or at davidgreenfield371@btinternet.com or speak to any member of the
Committee.
I must also appeal for contributions for the 2015 edition of “Clipboard”, so respond to
your inner novelist or poet and write something for us. Contributions may be sent by email to davidgreenfield371@btinternet.com or you can put a typed or handwritten copy
in the Linguist’s mail slot.
Finally, language groups will be gearing up again shortly for the new season, and new
members are always welcome. They require a reasonable knowledge of the language
concerned, and most have some expert speakers. The English group is for anyone with
an interest in the spoken and written language, and its activities are very varied – come
and try it, and relish our varied and beautiful language! To find out more, do contact
the Group Leaders who are:FRENCH
GERMAN
WELSH
ENGLISH
SPANISH
Jo Moor
Enquiries to George Beaumon t
Jean Harrington
David Singleton
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0161-439 9818
0161-439 9371
0161-439 5445
0161-456 8761
0161-485 5123
RAMBLERS
Long Ramble – Castleton and Hope Valley.
Thursday, 28th May 2015. Leader: Denis Downham.
Parking close to Treak Cliff Tavern at Goosehill the eight ramblers took to the
footpaths and tracks, with magnificent views surrounding them, to the village of
Castleton with Pereril Castle high above them to the right.
Proceeding on and following the Peakshole Water to Hope village, we then reversed
our direction of travel to head back to the Castleton area. Again across the green fields
with sheep and lambs ignoring our progress to arrive back at our cars having walked
eight miles over our journey.
Long Ramble Thursday 25th June
Leader Ray Wood
Seven fit and able-bodied ramblers set off from the lay-by just through Whaley Bridge
where we were met by a pig that Lord Emsworth (P G Wodehouse - Blandings Castle)
would have been proud of. Then, a donkey in Taxal Churchyard wanted to be fed! We
walked along the River Goyt, Fernilee and Errwood reservoirs to Errwood Hall ruins.
On the way, a wild orchid was photographed for identification!
Here we picnicked in the sunshine before setting off back over the dam and back along
the other side of Fernilee through Taxal Woods to the cars. Lovely scenery, good
company and wonderful weather, the 8+ miles were enjoyed by everyone!
Long Ramble. Longshaw Estate to Curbar.
Thursday 23rd July 2015. Leader: Denis Downham.
The weather that day was dry and cloudy but with a small amount of sun shine.
Leaving the car park we, the five ramblers, walked for three quarters of a mile to reach
the windy high standing White Edge which we proceeded along for two and a half
miles. Following that, we then followed the path across Eaglestone Flat passing Eagle
Stone, a large outcrop of grit stone, to reach the Wellington monument, which was
built in 1866. A short distance on we stopped for lunch on a hillside that overlooked
the beautiful valley with Chatsworth House and its imposing fountain in view.
Pressing on along paths and tracks viewing Baslow Edge, passing through Bee Wood
and then admiring and passing the grit stone cliffs of Froggatt Edge we arrived back at
the car park after an enjoyable and excellent walk.
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Ramble 13th June
Leader Harry MacDonald
On the twelfth of June, thirteen club members met in the Brookdale car park at 0930.
The walk planned was to be along the Middlewood Way and then back along the
Macclesfield canal app. 4.7 miles. We progressed to Nelsons Pit car park, last toilet
stop before starting our walk.
From the car park, we walked down to the Middlewood Way joining it where the Old
Middlewood station platform used to be. On this lovely warm early summers morning
we set a good pace for this section of the walk.
Just before we came to the point where we turn off for the next section of the walk we
stopped at a small picnic area for light refreshments. From this point, we then left
Middllewood way walking up along Springbank Lane for 200yds then walking down
onto the canal towpath. This section of our walk contrasting in a very pleasant way due
to the passing barges and bird life on the canal. On finishing our walk at Nelsons Pit,
ten of us went off for what was to be an excellent lunch at the Boars Head Pub.
Ramble round Marple Dale on Thursday 9th July.
Leaders: Jacquie Mountain and Rita Chadwick.
The forecast for the day was fine and it didn't let us down. 19 of us were delighted to be
joined by Joan Claire making her comeback after hip surgery and to see her striding out
with the best. After parking at Rose Hill, we crossed Stockport Rd and made our way
down Dale Rd. We followed the narrowing track which descends into the valley, where
the ground drops steeply through trees to the River Goyt and passed by Lower Dale
Farm which dates back to 1719. Below the weir we crossed the Goyt via the
Otterspool Bridge to make a detour to Chadkirk Chapel to enjoy our snacks sitting in
glorious sunshine on benches in its sheltered walled gardens.
Returning uphill we made our way past the playing fields of Marple College, and the
site of 17th Century Marple Hall. To end the morning there was a fine lunch to be had
at the Railway Inn for any that wished to dine.
Stroll along Macclesfield Canal from Windmill Inn to Brookledge Lane on
Sunday 28 June 2015 Leaders: Alan Barker and Tony Cummings
Six strollers set off from the Windmill Inn car park on a warm and cloudy day. We
walked up Holehouse Lane, crossed over the railway bridge and turned left onto the
canal bank. We walked along the canal bank and eventually reached the bridge at
Brookledge Lane. Everywhere was lovely and green after the recent warm and wet
weather. We turned off the canal bank and walked down the lane past a group of lovely
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well-kept stone cottages festooned with flowers. After a few yards, we took the 20 or
so steps down to Middlewood Way and headed back to the Windmill Inn. We stopped
halfway along Middlewood Way not far from one of the old railway maintenance
blockhouses. We sat on a nearby bench and admired the view west over the Cheshire
Plain. We could clearly see the control tower at Manchester Airport and what we took
to be a big heap of rubble from the recently demolished buildings at the old Woodford
Airfield. We carried on back to the Windmill Inn where we had an excellent lunch.
Stroll in Etherow Country Park on Sunday 26 July 2015
Leaders: Alan Barker and Tony Cummings
We were joined by a new member of the Ramblers on her first stroll. 7 of us set off
from Etherow Country Park car park on cool, cloudy and drizzly day. We took the
middle path separating the model boating lake from the real boating lake. We had a
quick look at the display case, which gave a brief history of the mills. The local
landowner, George Andrew, built Compstall village and 3 mills in the 1820s. 2 still
stand. The one, which has had a few floors removed, is Scotland Mill as Andrew
employed lots of workers from Scotland. The area beyond our destination of the weir
was his private shooting and fishing grounds. We walked at a leisurely pace, stopping
and talking to the ducks and swans as we went. Lots of fishermen were trying their
luck. We reached the weir, which was in full flood after the recent wet weather. A
Blackthorn Cider concert weekend was in progress at the nearby farm. We have a
couple of group photos to prove it. We returned to the car park but took the path on the
left of the lake after an enjoyable walk.
A non-stroller joined us for lunch at the Foresters’ Arms in Romiley. The meal was
reasonable but the service very slow.
Please join us for Coffee and Scones in the Upper Hall at 10.30am
on 26th September 2015
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THEATRE
Well, who said Summer was the quiet time in theatre terms? There has been plenty
happening since the last newsletter.
Greater Manchester Drama Federation held its One-Act Play Festival and Brookdale
Theatre received a Certificate of Merit for Lunch Hour, directed by Keith Fenwick.
Congratulations to those involved! It also gave Tom Wordsworth and George Fish an
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opportunity to try their hand at directing – a good experience and one we hope they feel
inspired to repeat.
Then we had four nominations in the GMDF Full Length Play Festival: Ian Tyler, best
actor in Fiddler on the Roof; Hannah Clifford, best female youth performance in
Grease; George Cockburn, best male youth performance also in Grease; and Technical
(ingenious design for the small stage) for Fiddler on the Roof. On the night of the
awards ceremony, two further nominations were added: Grease for best youth theatre
production and the costumes of Present Laughter.
Congratulations to all the above nominees and, although none of them actually won,
we were delighted to see Sue Khouri receive the Muriel Goodwin Trophy, a prestigious
award made at the discretion of the GMDF Board. The citation read "for her
outstanding contribution to the development and encouragement of young people in all
aspects of amateur theatre." Well-deserved recognition for Sue and her team.
The weather was kind on Sunday 19th July when a group of Theatre members enjoyed
a very pleasant walk in the sunshine organised by Bob Wallman. Thanks Bob!
For all those interested in providing technical support next season, there will be a Stage
and Props meeting at 8pm on Tuesday 1st September. As always, teams are needed
for such things as lights, sound, props, wardrobe etc. Come along if you'd like to find
out more.
As usual in August there was no Theatre coffee morning but they resume on Saturday
5th September.
Don't forget the Club AGM on Thursday 17th September and then VPs' Evening on
Saturday 19th September. And, on that subject, huge thanks to Iain Dickinson for
representing Theatre with such energy and enthusiasm as he hands over the badge to
our new VP, Jane Booth.
Now that auditions are at an end and casting has been accomplished - not any easy task
by all accounts - rehearsals are just beginning for the first production of the new
season: Curtain Up! which tells the hilarious story of five very different women who
have inherited equal shares in a derelict theatre, as they set about the challenge of
restoring it. As their efforts become more desperate, will they make it to opening
night? And what about that celebrity appearance! Performance dates are Wednesday
7th to Saturday 10th October; don't miss it! Booking form enclosed.
Then, for one night only, Saturday 24th October, we’re going back to the 1920s, the
era of prohibition. Brookdale Theatre Speakeasy offers you bootleg liquor, a delicious
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cold buffet and entertainment by jazz band "Annie's Saints and Sinners" along with the
opportunity to dance. All for only £14 a head - see the booking form enclosed. Spread
the word quietly and don’t tell the Feds!
And finally, do make a note of the performance dates of BYT’s Crazy for You –
Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th November, with a Saturday matinee. More in the next
newsletter.
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TRAVEL
At our June meeting Ron Clare gave us a very good trip down to the Panama Canal,
where we saw wales, crocodiles and exotic birds. A very enjoyable evening.
Friday 17th July - Des Heath took us on an exploration of "The Lost World of Mapu".
To be honest, I have never heard of Mapu but it is certainly a lovely place to explore.
This talk was part 1, so we are hoping to get him back to give us part 2.
Saturday 22nd August is our next coffee morning where we will be taking books for
the Autumn supper.
Unfortunately, due to ill health John has not finalised the speaker for the September,
October and November meetings. As soon as we know, it will be posted on the notice
Board.
All best wishes for a speedy recovery to any of our members who are currently under
the weather.
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WALRUS
As I write the August issue entry for Walrus in the Brookdale News, I have just
realised that it is "Summer". Well, well, well, perhaps when you receive this we shall
all have forgotten the weather we have been having this week. In fact on the odd
occasion the evenings have been so cool that some of us have found it necessary to
give ourselves a burst or two of central heating. Anyway, keeping our fingers crossed
in pure British style I feel sure that we must be due for some real sunshine before
Autumn sets in.
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There really isn't a great deal to report on this month, only the hope that those of you
who have already been away for a break enjoyed yourselves.
Now we can look forward to our new season, beginning with our September Lunch on
Wednesday 16th September. I'm sure that by the time you read this you will realise
that the date is, as always, the day before the Club AGM, it is therefore the last official
function for our retiring President before he hands over his chain of office to his
successor. It therefore provides us with the last opportunity to entertain both himself
and Ingrid and to give us the opportunity of thanking both of them for their interest and
support in Walrus activities throughout his term of office, and to congratulate him on
his year of success. Our thanks to both of them.
We should not let the date pass however without thanking Arthur Watson who together
with his escort Sheila has made his year as our Vice President one which we will
remember. Well done to you Arthur and well done to Sheila who despite her health
problems has come through with flying colours.
So our lunch on Wednesday 16th September. Hopefully by now, you will have seen
the notice on the Noticeboard and placed your names upon it. Our first speaker of the
Season will be our new secretary, Elaine Stafford, who is going to talk about her work
in the Coroners Court as a Witness Protection Officer. I have had the privilege of
hearing her on this subject previously and must tell you this is one not be missed.
Our usual caterers will be back with us once more.
In the next issue of the News I will be able to tell you what we have in store for the
future, meanwhile, seek out the sun and enjoy August and the early part of Autumn.
Above all keep well.
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WINE AND FOOD
+Despite the lack of sun so far this summer, here's hoping you've all been enjoying
June and July.
Our VP Evening on Saturday 12th June to celebrate John Swait's year took the form
of a Palm Court Evening. Over 100 members and guests, our President and Ingrid, and
most VPs and escorts, enjoyed a 'high tea' reminiscent of the era, plus free flowing
wine. Both were plentiful and excellent. We then listened to an musical trio regaling
us with a variety of classical and semi classical music, which though not to everyone's
taste (what entertainment is at Brookdale! ) was beautifully played.
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Many of the committee were away for various reasons, and we were very fortunate to
have help from a number of members of Wine and Food and also several non members
who gave their skills, time and effort to ensure that the evening ran to our usual high
standards. An enormous thank you is due to them all (you know who you are). John
and Ann were delighted with everything.
There are still a few seats left on the coach for the Nantwich Trip on Friday 4th
September. Hurry if you want to come; just £9 to Roger Salt (439 0371) will secure
your place.
Our next offering is Brookdale's answer to Oktoberfest on Friday 2nd October - note
the early date as there is play the following week. On with the lederhosen and the
dirndl skirts (only joking) and be prepared to listen to the Oompah band complete with
a guest Beer and Sue's specialty food. There's an insert in the centre pages to book
your tickets. Sounds like a lot of fun!
Before we know it the new Brookdale season will be starting , with a new President ,
new Vice Presidents and so many of the traditions we all know and love, and no doubt
some splendid new ones.
Here's hoping it will be a happy, healthy and friendship filled year (with plenty of good
food and wine, naturally!).
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NEW MEMBERS
We would like to welcome the following new members to Brookdale:JUNE
Introductory
Mr Michael Ardern
Mr Peter Davies
Mr Brian Hill
Mr Rodney Bellamy
Mr David Higgins
Mrs Dorothy Macfall
Transfers of Introductory to Ordinary
Mrs Carol Hodson
Mrs Alison Moxon
Dr Philip Edwards
Mrs Stephanie Edwards
Miss Wendy Ramsay
Mr Frank Cherry
Mrs Marian Ruscoe
Mrs Lynne Lea
Miss Sheila Donaldson
Mrs Marjorie Duffield
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Mrs Linda Bellamy
Mrs Barbara Hill
Dr Jacqueline Chang
Mr J V (Nat) Heyes
Mrs Elise Cherry
Mrs Mavis Stott
Dr Martin Bradshaw
Mrs Marguarita Bradshaw
Mrs Anna Drackley
Mrs Wendy Massey
Mr Roland Hunter
Mrs Rajni Mehta
Mrs Dorothy Neillands
Mrs Carole Pilkington
Resignations
Mrs Beryl Sykes
Rev David Stoter
Mr Graham Sharp
Mrs Margaret White
Mrs Vera McWhirter
Mr Eric Pallant
Dr Eric Bell
Mrs Doreen McGrady
Mr Richard Acaster
Deaths
Mrs Isobel Jean Lingwood
Mrs Hiliary Wood
Mr Stuart Drackley
Mrs Shirley Cawthra
Mrs Terrie Hunter
Mrs Sylvia Spurrell
Mr Michael Jasiok
Mrs Julia Clough
Mr Walter Sykes
Mrs Marcia Wrinch
Mr Frederick Berry
Mr Robert Swann
Mr Charles Perry
Mrs Judith Booth
Mr James Ogg
Mr Henry McGrady
Mrs Alice McLellan
Mrs Bronwen Jones
Mrs Christine Finch
Mrs Angela Dodd
Mrs Sheila Nicolls
Mr Andrew Garlick
Mrs Mary Impey
Mrs Lynda Harrison
Mrs Moira Stoter
Mrs Mary Sharp
Mrs Margaret Shaw
Mr Peter McWhirter
Mrs P Buxton
Mrs Jane Houlker
Ms Joan Chana
Mr Michael Ward
Mrs Dorothy Hughes
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MESSAGES TO MEMBERS
Jean Tudge and family thank everyone for all the ways in which sympathy and help
have been offered following Roy's death. Our Brookdale family has been a great
comfort and support. Thank you!
The Art section are pleased to see George Beaumont back in the fold after his recent
illness. Christine Williams has been under the weather of late we all wish you a speedy
recovery.
Bowling section sends best wishes to Denis Cherrington, David Lythgoe, Trevor
Shannon, Jack Townley, Hilda Taylor and Ron Heywood, all of whom are either still in
hospital, are receiving treatment as out-patients or are recovering at home.
The Dancing Section sends love and best wishes to Trevor Shannon and Denis
Cherrington who are both ‘going through the wars’ at present. To all members who are
experiencing some health issues and are unable to attend regularly at the moment; we
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hope you get well soon. On a happier note, congratulations to Jean Tudge on being
made a life member of the Club; a well-deserved honour.
The Gardeners send their best wishes for a speedy recovery to David Lythgoe, Robyn
Caro , Hilda Taylor, Trevor Shannon ,Denis Cherrington , Christine Williams, George
Beaumont, Marlene Watson and Diane Bowker all of whom have been or are suffering
from health problems in varying degrees
Theatre send congratulations to newlyweds Kirsty Buxton and Nathan; and Laura
Bamford and Kieran. And also best wishes to Jane Booth and Ron Heywood who have
not been well recently.
Theatre send congratulations to newlyweds Kirsty Buxton and Nathan; and Laura
Bamford and Kieran. And also best wishes to Jane Booth and Ron Heywood who have
not been well recently.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Jean Tudge on being made a Life Member of the Club as she
approaches her 55th Anniversary as a member. A well deserved reward.
Congratulations from the Gardeners to David Lythgoe on becoming a Life Member of
the Section
The Gardeners send their Congratulations and Best Wishes to Nora Newbitt on the
occasion of her 102nd Birthday on 26th June"
Congratulations to Jean Tudge on being made a Life Member of the Club as she
approaches her 55th Anniversary as a member. A well deserved reward. From the
Social committee.
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CONDOLENCES
It is very sad to report the passing of Sandra Cockell she will be missed by everyone
at the Art section.
The Social Committee were very sorry to hear of the death of Roy Tudge, a long
serving Member of Brookdale and the Social Committee and would like to offer its
sincere condolences and sympathy to Jean and family.
The Dancing Section were saddened to hear of the death of Roy Tudge and our sincere
condolences go to Jean and all the family.
The Gardeners were saddened to hear of the deaths of Roy Tudge and Joe Tindsley,
Their sincere condolences are sent to Jean, and Mary and family
Theatre send heartfelt condolences to the families of Renee Hooley, Joe Tindsley,
Dorothy Hughes and Roy Tudge.
The Social Committee were very sorry to hear of the death of Roy Tudge, a long
serving Member of Brookdale and the Social Committee and would like to offer its
sincere condolences and sympathy to Jean and family.
Theatre send heartfelt condolences to the families of Renee Hooley, Joe Tindsley,
Dorothy Hughes and Roy Tudge.
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SECTION SECRETARIES
If you have any queries concerning a Section or Event you may find the following list
helpful:-
Section
Andante
Art
Bar*
Bowling
Bridge
Caracamp
Dancing
Digital Photo
Gardening
Kitchens*
Linguists
Ramblers
Social*
Theatre
Theatregoers*
Travel
Walrus
Food and Wine
*Sub- Committee
Secretary
Pam Griffiths
Pauline Borodenko
Angela Cowap
Hiliary Black
Rosemary Moorhouse
Wendy Birch-Jones
Alison Dawson
Ingrid Halls
Val Evans
Wendy Joyce
Sheila Haley
Shirley Cropper
Judy Rodwell
Sylvia Dennis
Vivien Whittaker
Jean Hopkins
Elaine Stafford
Val Miller
Telephone No.
419 9727
439 1076
439 5598
440 9074
427 6001
483 1672
439 7518
439 6095
01625525580
01625 873601
439 5240
483 0626
4854665439 5398
01663 763567
439 2648
439 6626
483 1400
439 5751
 Contact details for Club Officials and the Editor are inside the front cover.
 If you would like any information about joining any of the above groups or
helping the committees then please do not hesitate to ring the Secretary shown
above for more information.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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Open Whist Drive
Travel Coffee morning
Ramblers: Stroll
Ramblers: Long Ramble
UPPER HALL
UPPER HALL
CAR PARK
CAR PARK
19:30
10:30
10:30
09:30
Wine & Food day trip to Nantwich food COACH
festival
Theatre Coffee morning
UPPER HALL
New Series 250 draw
BAR
10:00
New Series 50 Club draw
Bar Quiz - Jean Tudge
Ramblers: Ramble
Gardeners Coffee morning
Walrus luncheon
CLUB AGM
Travel
Caracamp Coffee morning
VPs Evening
Box Office opens
Linguists Autumn Tea Afternoon
Ramblers: Long Ramble
Ramblers Coffee morning
Table Top Sale
Ramblers: Stroll
Outdoor bowling ends
BAR
BAR
CARPARK
MAIN HALL
MAIN HALL
MAIN HALL
UPPER HALL
UPPER HALL
MAIN HALL
BOX OFFICE
UPPER HALL
CAR PARK
UPPER HALL
CLUB
CAR PARK
PARK
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20:00
09:30
10:00
12:30
19:45
20:00
10:30
19:15
19:00
14:30
09:30
10:30
09:00
10:30
13:30
Indoor Short Mat bowling begins
Theatre Coffee Morning
250 Club draw
Wine & Food Section: Oktoberfest
Theatre Production: Curtain Up!
JUBILEE RM
UPPER HALL
BAR
UPPER HALL
MAIN HALL
13:30
10:30
11:45
20:00
19:45
Ramblers: Ramble
Bowling Coffee Morning
Carachat:
Open Whist Drive
CAR PARK
UPPERHALL
LESSER HALL
UPPER HALL
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NOVEMBER
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Weds 18th
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Sun 22nd
Mon - 23rd Sat 28th
Thurs 26th
DECEMBER
Sat 5th
Sat 5th
Thurs 17th
Sat 19th
Thurs 31st
Travel Autumn Supper
Gardening Coffee Morning
Table Top Sale
TBA
MAIN HALL
CLUB
20:00
10:00
09:00
Walrus Luncheon
Ramblers: Long Ramble
MAIN
CAR PARK
12:30
09:30
Theatre Social: Speakeasy
Ramblers: Stroll
Linguists VP's Evening with The
Lancashire Belle
MAIN HALL
CARPARK
MAIN HALL
19:30
10:30
19:30
Christmas Fair Collection Coffee
morning
Theatre Coffee morning
250 Club draw
Box Office opens
Ramblers: Ramble
Gardening Coffee Morning
Dancing Section Autumn dance
Walrus Luncheon
Open Whist Drive
Travel
Ramblers: Stroll
BYT Production: Crazy For You
UPPER HALL
10:30
UPPER HALL
BAR
BOX OFFICE
CAR PARK
MAIN HALL
MAIN HALL
MAIN
UPPER HALL
UPPER HALL
CAR PARK
MAIN HALL
10:30
11:45
19:00
09:30
10:00
19:30
12:30
19:30
20:00
10:30
19:30
Ramblers: Long Ramble
CAR PARK
09:30
Christmas Fair
250 Club draw
CLUB
BAR
10:00
11:45
Christmas Whist Drive
Gardening Coffee morning &
"traditional" Christmas Table
decorations Competition
New Year's Eve
UPPER HALL
MAIN HALL
19:30
10:00
MAIN HALL
TBA
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