Yearly Archive November 27, 2025

Following our recent AGM, I am writing to share the news of newly elected Club Chairperson, Club President and Club Secretary.

I would like to introduce our Club Chairperson, John Roche. Our new Club President, Peter Browning and Club Secretary, Kath Brady.

John, Peter & Kath bring a wealth of experience to their roles and have been with the club for many, many years and they will do a great job as we continue to grow the Club.

Please join me in welcoming & supporting John, Peter & Kath in their new roles within the club and committee.

Regards

Judith.

The committee would like to formally notify you that the club AGM meeting will be held on Monday 17th November.

VENUE: The Thornton Arms, Burnley. Food is served from 7.30pm with a 7.45pm start.

The AGM is a great opportunity for all members to attend and we would like to encourage you to come along, it’s not just a formality but an opportunity to hear from your club and get involved. We have a number of committee positions that will be vacant. We still have a vacant position for Club Chair and we will looking for a new club Secretary and Treasurer.

If you are interested in these positions or would like more information, please contact any member of the current committee or current secretary/treasurer. We are also looking for nominations for a Club President. If there is someone you feel would suit this role, please contact Judith Carey by email with your nominations to judith.claytonharriers@gmail.com by Monday 27th October.

There will be a option to join the meeting on the online Zoom link for those unable to attend face to face.

If you are wanting to attend the AGM, you must email: judith.claytonharriers@gmail.com and we will email you the AGM pack nearer the time.

For catering purposes, please ensure you confirm your attendance by Monday 3rd November. We hope to see you there.

Kind regards Judith Club Secretary

The club is saddened to learn of the passing of Kitty Garnett on the 22nd January 2025 in Lytham.

Kitty’s funeral will be held at Lytham Crematorium on the 19th February at 1.15pm. All would be most welcome.

Further information can be provided by her niece Carol Garnett by email at fuzzycat60@hotmail.com

Below is the list of award winners who will be presented with their awards at the presentation evening on Friday 21st March 2025. This list will be updated when more competitions have been finalised.

Please keep checking for updates (02/03/2025)

Lisa Ellis, Irene Roche, Karin Goss, Kirstie Millar, Sarah Jane Ashworth, Helen Harrison, Kathryn Miller, Anne Daykin, Barbara Savage, Jenna Gardner, Kim Kennedy, Katy Thompson, Linda Lord, Matilda Burnie, Julia Rushton, Sue Burns, Rachel Gilmore, Alison Dugdale, Sarah Thomas, Samantha Clayton, Clare Jackson.

Adam Wale, Paul Turnock, Chris Funnell, John Roche, Robert Hirst, Peter Mackrell, Calum Holmes, Scott Cunliffe, Andrew Webster, Michael Almond, Will Herman, Mark Whittaker, Mick Proctor, Neil Hardiman, Mark Nutter, Andrew Priory, Carl Carey, Richard Bellaries, Biruk Aduna Kebede, Matthew Heap, Dave Motley, Jonathon Ratcliffe, Gareth Berry.

Inn on the Wharf

Friday 21st March 2025

Start Time 7.30pm

Following on from last years successful evening, the club invites you to come together to celebrate your fellow club members achievements.

Cost of the tickets including food is £10 per person.

Food options are

a) Potato pie with peas

b) Cheese and Onion pie & peas

c) Ham/Chicken Salad (gluten free)

How to book:

Select your choice of food and advise by email to Helen Harrison

helenharrison5@gmail.com

(Please do not post on Facebook)

A reply to confirm will be sent stating method of payment.

Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great time.

The 2025 Club Presentation Evening will be held at the

Inn on the Wharf

Friday 21st March 2025

Start Time 7.30pm

Following on from last years successful evening, the club invites you to come together to celebrate your fellow club members achievements.

Cost of the tickets including food is £10 per person.

Food options are

a) Potato pie with peas

b) Cheese and Onion pie & peas

c) Ham/Chicken Salad (gluten free)

How to book:

Select your choice of food and advise by email to Helen Harrison

helenharrison5@gmail.com

(Please do not post on Facebook)

A reply to confirm will be sent stating method of payment.

Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great time.

It is with great sadness that we inform you that club president David Scott sadly passed away on the afternoon of Friday 3rd January 2025.

Sincere condolences to David’s wife Jill and all their family and friends at this very sad time.

Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as we know.

RIP EL PRESIDENTE