| Secretary: Mair Thomas 5 Milligans Chase Galleywood Chelmsford CM2 8QD Tel: 01245 269845 |
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| OCTOBER NEWSLETTER / CYLCHLYTHYR MIS HYDREF 2009 |
| A JOURNEY from AMSTERDAM via TEREZIN, CWMBRAN to CHELMSFORD A talk given by Steven Frank Thursday, 22nd October 2009 7.30pm for an 8pm start Chelmsford Cathedral Chapter House I am sure that this presentation will be both an interesting and emotional experience for members who remember the Second World War. Steven is a close friend of our President and he was born in Amsterdam before the start of WW2. His father was a distinguished Dutch lawyer and his mother was born in England and went to Holland to study. In 1943, Steven, his two brothers and his mother were sent to a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. They all survived and were liberated by the Russian Army. However, his father who was a member of the Dutch Resistance Movement, was betrayed, imprisoned and finally murdered in Auschwitz. Come along and listen to this fascinating story – it should be a most special presentation. Refreshments and raffle - Mair Thomas, Barbara James and Liz Armishaw. |
| Cofion Cynnes, Mair Thomas |
| Annwyl Gyfeillion, Dear Friends, |
| The first meeting of the society year was a great success. More than 70 members and visitors attended and they all experienced an informative and enlightening talk on Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPD) given by Dr. Claire Harris. The society will be fund raising for MPD throughout the coming society year. Carys Williams shared her first experience of attending the Welsh National Eisteddfod held in Bala and Brian Thomas talked about the life and music of Dr. Joseph Parry. During the interval members enjoyed a glass of wine provided by Shirley Moody, our president, and various cheese delicacies donated by our generous committee. Details of the next monthly meeting are listed below: |
| CHARITY FUND RAISING UPDATE PRESIDENT’S CHARITY LUNCH. Shirley Moody is hosting this event at her home, Radley Green Farm on Friday, 23rd October 2009 at 1pm. The cost of the lunch is £10. We have already reached our maximum number. However, ‘phone Shirley on 01245-248178 prior to the date to see if there are any cancellations. Steven Frank, the speaker at the October meeting, will be at the lunch and he will be delighted to meet members and to answer your questions. Raffle prizes most welcome. PRESIDENT’S CHARITY CONCERT. The concert will be held at St. Michael and All Saints Church, Roxwell, on Saturday, 14th November 2009 at 7.30pm. ‘The People of the Green and Friends’ are performing ‘Songs Old and New’ – they are a well known local choir and orchestra. They provided us with excellent entertainment some two years ago. Shirley Moody invites you to join her at this event being held in a delightful Essex church. Refreshments of mulled wine will be served during the interval. Tickets costing £8 are now available from Eddie Alcock on 01245-603448 and they will be on sale at the October meeting or you can send a cheque to Eddie at 5 Elms Drive, Chelmsford CM1 1RH. We are appealing to our members to make an effort to support this event as attendance at last year’s charity concert was disappointing. Lifts can be arranged for those without transport. Come along and support this deserving charity. There is plenty of parking space available on the road in front of the church. |
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| REMINDER of SUBSCRIPTIONS Carys Williams, our membership secretary, thanks all members who have paid their subscriptions so promptly – 85 already! She will be collecting the annual subscription of £10 at the October meeting. In return for your payment you will receive a copy of the 2009 -10 programme. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send cheques to Carys, made payable to the Chelmsford and District Welsh Society, together with a stamped self addressed envelope. Carys will then send you a programme card. Her address is 3 Engelfields, South St. Tillingham CM0 7AT. It will help Carys to complete her membership list if you pay early – many thanks. |
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| RAFFLE PRIZES Diolch yn fawr iawn – thank you all so much for your many donations for the raffle during the past year and your generous purchasing of raffle tickets. Ron and Derrick do a great job and enjoy taking your money! You are no doubt aware that the revenue we receive from the raffle contributes to covering our increasing expenses for speakers, hiring the Chapter House and refreshments. Without this income our subscriptions would have to increase considerably. So please continue to support the monthly raffle- your generosity is much appreciated. If you bring a raffle prize please give it to Jim Armishaw (vice-president) so that he can oversee the allocation of raffle prizes at the monthly meetings. |
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| CHANGE of PROGRAMME for NOVEMBER. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mike Price is unable to give his talk on November 26th. However, John Howells (Cyril’s son) has agreed to organise a quiz on this evening instead of the original May date. We are most grateful to John for being so flexible and accommodating. More details in the next newsletter but I thought I should give you time to do some swotting! |
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