NEWS FROM THE MANAGEMENT BOARD
The Board of Management met on 19th November 2014 and held a moment of silence in
memory of
John England-Crowther, a former long standing shareholder, Board Member and Chairman
for many years. John passed away on 18th November and our thoughts are with his family at
this very sad time.
The Board were updated on a seminar and a conference attended by two members.
Members approved an advert designed to attract applicants to become a Board member and
strengthen our skills and experience. Members discussed pensions and financial performance
figures including Quarter 2.
Chairman of the Sheltered Housing Committee and the Finance, Audit and Scrutiny
Committee reported on their recent meetings.
The Board are getting together on 3rd December 2014 for a Strategy Day.
Members discussed recent changes at Glebe Court Nursing Home.
On behalf of the Board we wish everyone a Happy Christmas and New Year.
Graham Lilly, Chief Executive
FRIENDS CORNER
Firstly I must say a big thank you to Karen and all her many helpers, who made the
Christmas Fayre such a success and made £2,100 profit for our funds. At this time of the
year we must be looking forward to Christmas and the New Year. I have not made any New
Year resolutions for the last few years (I have given up smoking, swearing and all the bad
things that I used to do) but this year I am going to join The Bridge Club and The Cribbage
Club – to keep the old grey cells working.
There is a notice on the notice board asking people to donate only one hour a month to help
with shopping baskets – now that looks like a good New Year’s resolution.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Gordon
Past Events
THE BENCURTIS WALKING GROUP
Past Walks: Wednesday 29th October – Unfortunately the walk at Westerham had to be
changed at short notice, but we hope to re-schedule it next year if suitably easy access can be
found. Instead, eleven of us set off in light drizzle to walk via St John’s churchyard across
the fields to Addington Village. The rain increased steadily, though, and it was a decidedly
damp party which arrived at the Cricketers/Harvester for a welcome hot coffee and lunch.
The option of walking back by Sparrows Den and Springpark Woods was rejected in favour
of returning home by bus.
Wednesday 12th November – Pat and Ernie led ten walkers through Morden Hall Park on a
rather wet day. Coffee and then lunch was taken at the National Trust restaurant, after which
the sun came out, so a circular walk was possible, although wet under foot after the rain.
Unfortunately, the plant nursery has now been closed down until the Spring next year, when
it will be taken over and run by the National Trust next door.
Future Walks:
Wednesday 3rd December – Walk led by Anne A. from Beckenham Hill to Ravensbourne
via Beckenham Place Park (new route) – beautiful at any time of the year. Travel from
Bromley South to Beckenham Hill station, return from Ravensbourne station for lunch either
in Bromley or Hayes.
Please note we will meet at 9.45am in order to catch the train.
There will not be a second walk in December because of the many Christmas events taking
place during the month. The next walk will probably be on Wednesday 7th January.
Please check the notice boards for further details and any changes.
Jean
Christmas Fayre
May I add my most grateful thanks to everybody, residents and staff alike for their help and
support no matter how much time they could spare. Our approx total of £2,100 showed that
working as a team can produce a marvellous result which helps us to continue to provide
extra amenities for everyone to enjoy.
Our village shop also made £300 on Christmas goods. Having organized the Fayres for
longer than I like to remember, we have never had so much help which resulted in a most
relaxing and stress free day.
We would like to thank the lady who made and donated the beautiful chocolate cottage which
we raffled and was won by our shop manager’s grand daughter.
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.
Karen Shanley
Bencurtis Debating Society
On Thursday 6th November we enjoyed a very informative discussion on
“devolution”. The Welsh assembly in Cardiff devolved in 2000 with limited
legislation. The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh is a legislative body
which can lower or raise income tax by 3p in the pound. Northern Ireland
Parliament, at Stormont, Belfast have many transferred powers (2010).
Westminster UK Parliament is technically able to pass laws for any part of the UK,
but only deals with devolved issues with approval from Devolved governments. We
also now have the possibility that Manchester will have it’s own Mayor ….regional
assembly?
Gordon S. had done a lot of research which helped us enormously to understand it
all so much better.
We are having a party sometime in the New Year (date still to be agreed), when we
will discuss the next subject to be debated. Any ideas??
Pam
Many thanks to Sandy and guest speakers for our
tea and talk last month
The amount of £178.30 was raised for
“ebear’s attic” children’s charity
CHURCH SERVICES
DECEMBER 2014
Sunday 7th December
4.30 Chamberlain Lounge - Church to be notified
Tuesday 9th December
6.30 Chamberlain Lounge – Christian Fellowship
Christmas celebration
Monday 22nd December
10.30am Chamberlain Lounge Holy Communion
Saturday 17th January
Christian Fellowship – 12.30pm fish & chip lunch
Bencurtis Art Group
10am Adams Hall
Our art group is thriving under the expert guidance of our art
master, Mr Tony Goodchild, a well known local artist and teacher.
All abilities welcome
DARTS
The Darts group extend a warm welcome to any ladies or gentlemen to join
them on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday 3pm–4.30pm Chamberlain
Lounge, Willis Court.
Just “turn up” and you will be made most welcome – go on give it a try!
We play basic darts and have an electronic scoring board and
Plenty of sets of darts to use
FITNESS LIFE SKILLS CLASSES
MONDAY MORNINGS
10am – 10.55am IN THE NOTLEY LOUNGE
Fitness sessions are to help with everyday life skills. Endurance to help with walking & doing
activities for longer periods. Nutrition advice – learn about eating healthy foods –portion
sizes to help towards ideal weight.
Everyday Gentle Exercise Group
Meets in the Chamberlain Lounge 2-3pm Mondays
(excepting Bank Holidays) Donation of £2 per session per person
WHIST – Mondays 6.30pm for 6.45pm start
NOW IN ADAMS HALL - We welcome new members
There will be no meetings on Mondays the 15th, 22nd & 27th December
BRIDGE
Bridge is played every Tuesday morning in the Notley Lounge 10am-12noon
New Players are always very welcome
BENCURTIS LIBRARY, WILLIS COURT
The Library is open on Tuesday & Friday afternoons 3-4pm
Books and CDs are all available.
All residents are welcome to use the library
NOTLEY LOUNGE
COFFEE MORNINGS – 10am every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
AFTERNOON TEA – 3pm everyday
EVERYONE WELCOME
BENCURTIS PARK
SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB
NEW MEMBERS WANTED
We play bowls on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in Adams Hall. The subscription for
the year from 1st October is £2 and the “green fee” for each day’s play is only £1, which
includes tea or coffee and biscuits during the interval.
Come and see us and at least try your hand at the game
Please contact our secretary for further information
BINGO -7pm ADAMS HALL – WEDNESDAYS
TRADITIONAL BINGO
CARD BINGO
10th December cancelled
3rd December
th
24 December cancelled
17th December
31st December cancelled
£1.20 per session
£1 per session
NEW PLAYERS WILL BE VERY WELCOME – SO COME ALONG AND
JOIN US
LINE DANCING GROUP
FROM 9TH OCTOBER - THURSDAY EVENINGS
ADAMS HALL
7 – 8.30pm
Everybody invited,
Cost £4 per person per session
(Please note no class 11th December)
Cribbage Club
Adams Hall – Fridays 3pm – 5pm
We will meet in Adams Hall on Friday afternoons 3pm – 5pm
Everyone interested is invited, whether they are proficient players or learners,
there will be help on hand to teach.
Please do join this band of happy card sharks.
Many thanks to Rita and Ginger for their organisation.
CHESS CLUB
The Chess Club has 3 members who meet periodically
New members welcome
Recorded Music Group
In the Chamberlain Lounge 2–3 pm –Everyone Welcome 30p
If anyone has any bright ideas for a programme which they would like to present
or have someone present it for them please
Friday 12th December 2pm prompt
CHRISTMAS PARTY!!
Bring your favourite C.D. & a glass
The HAYES PLAYERS
The second production in the season for 2014/2015 is THE CONSTANT WIFE by W Somerset
Maugham. This is a comedy by the well known author about the height of civilized society
where husbands are husbands and wives are ……constant. Please read the synopsis of this
play in the flyers on the hall tables in Sarjeant and Willis Courts.
Performances will be on 3rd to 6th December inclusive (Wednesday to Saturday). Curtain up
each night is at 7.45pm. The price of tickets has been increased to £8 (including
programme, and tea or coffee or orange squash and biscuits during the interval). There is
now also a licensed bar available in the room adjoining the hall and drinks may be ordered
for the interval.
The usual transport arrangements have been made for Thursday 4th December for
Residents and Friends of GHA who wish to see this play. The mini-bus will leave from the
entrance to Willis Court at 7pm and return after the show at about 10.15pm
Cost £9 will be collected during the two weeks before the performance date. Tickets will be
issued on a “first come first served” basis.
Please note that refunds for reserved seats cannot be paid unless notice of cancellation is
given at least 2 days before the performance date.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY –
INFORMATION ON OUR OUTINGS & ENTERTAINMENT
DECEMBER DATES
Monday 1st December
2.30 – 3.00 Adams Hall, Tea & Talk
Wednesday 3rd December
3pm – 4.30pm Adams Hall, Quiz afternoon
Saturday 6th December
10.30 – 12.30 Glebe Court Christmas Coffee
Morning
Wednesday 10th December
Adams Hall – Christmas Lunch
Thursday 11th December
Adams Hall – Christmas Lunch
Friday 12th December
2pm Chamberlain Lounge – Recorded music
Christmas Party
Monday 15th December
7.30pm Adams Hall, Entertainment with
Andrew Charalambons, coffee & mince pies
Saturday 20th December
10.30am – 12.30pm Notley Lounge, Friend’s
Sherry Morning
Wednesday 31st December
8pm till late! Adams Hall, New Years Eve Party,
£5 per person
TEA & TALK
Please join us for this month’s tea & talk
Monday 1st December
2.30 – 3pm In Adams Hall
“ANIMALS IN THE WARS”
talk by Susan
Donation box for the Blue Cross
Quiz Afternoon
Wednesday 3rd December
Adams Hall
3pm – 4.30pm
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER
Join Andrew for
An evening of
Christmas songs and carols
Followed by coffee and mince pies
7pm in Adams Hall
-------------------------------------------------FRIENDS SHERRY MORNING
SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER
10.30am – 12.30 in the Notley Lounge
All members of the Friends are invited to join us
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
31ST DECEMBER 2014
ADAMS HALL
“Live Entertainment”
Bring your own drinks and glasses
Not to be missed, don’t be alone on this special night,
bring your friends along
“Raffles, spot prizes”
Fancy dress optional
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FUTURE DATES
Outings – Events 2015
We shall be delighted to welcome back Brian Read and the Dixieland Jazz Band
next February.
Also a return visit to the Clink Restaurant this time at Brixton Prison in March –more
details in the new year.
We shall visit Chichester in the Summer and take a visit on the Chichester Ship
Canal.
NOTICES
THE VILLAGE SHOP
Christmas paper and cards galore
Liqueurs, chocolates, mince pies,
2nd class stamps and more
On sale now
Come and see our festive display
Office Opening Christmas & New Year
The administration office will close at 1pm on the 24th December 2014.
The telephone line will remain open until 5pm as usual.
The office will be open on Monday 29th December.
The office will be closed on New Years Day,
Opening as usual on Friday 2nd January 2015
Thank You
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year
Christmas Decorations
The time is almost upon us when we glam up the corridors with Christmas
Decorations. We need volunteers who aren’t afraid of step ladders, to climb up and
fix them on the ceilings.
There are 3 floors in Willis Court and 4 floors in Sarjeant Court. If you are willing to
help please let the office know which corridors you could manage.
All donations of decorations will be gratefully received.
HEARING AID MAINTENANCE CLINIC - DATES FOR 2014
Call in to have your NHS Hearing Aid cleaned and collect new batteries – all free of
charge
Just bring your brown battery book or your Hearbase hearing aid guide book along at
12.15-1.15pm In the Support Plus Office (opposite the Shop in Sarjeant Court)
On the following date Friday 19th December
SKIP
Due to the increase in price of the skip, we are asking for a £1 donation per bag.
GLEBE COURT NEWS
We enjoyed a lively show from Jamie, one of our regular entertainers - ‘We’ll Meet
Again’ - which was a tribute to the 1940s, with hits from the blitz, giving us a great
sing-a-long to the songs of the war. He dresses up with lots of bright costumes, male
and female, and is not worried about how he looks, much to the amusement of all of
us watching.
Victoria, the amazing violinist, came to perform and made her violin sing with a
wonderfully varied programme. She looks beautiful and elegant in her long gown,
and performs with lots of energy and enthusiasm which residents absolutely love.
A new volunteer, Katie, who is training to be an Art Therapist, has had some great
sessions with two budding artists, Joy and Helena, who thoroughly enjoyed painting
still life and flowers.
We’ve been watching Autumn watch and the live tennis from the 02 in London, and
residents are keeping up to date with Strictly Come Dancing (and are glad Judy is
out!). This brings back many happy memories of dressing up and going dancing on a
Saturday evening.
Caroline and Sharon, from Head Office, had a lovely afternoon treating some of our
residents to manicures, they loved choosing nail varnish from the pretty variety of
colours Caroline brought. Residents can’t wait for next month’s pampering, ready for
Christmas.
Tristan and Jim have both been to play the piano for our residents, who loved their
different styles and approach.
Residents saw all the poppies on television and watched the Remembrance Day
service and the parade from the Cenotaph. We observed the two minutes silence on
Armistice Day. For some residents the memories of the war are difficult as family and
friends were lost and times were hard.
We continue our full selection of activities and the Namaste Care Programme every
week, seven days a week and evenings too.
We look forward to seeing you all at our Christmas coffee
morning
On Saturday 6th December 10.30am – 12.30pm with
entertainment, refreshment stalls
We wish you all a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.
Joanna
Glebe Court Nursing Home Enquiries
Tel no. 020 8462 6609
Fax no. 020 8462 9971
Email: glebecourt@hotmail.com