General Meeting

Thursday, 30 October 2025
Breakfast Meeting
In the absence of Kathy the meeting was chaired by Andrew B.
Apologies
- David K, Gerry, Kathy, Pete, Reggie, Sue P.
Grace given by Paul.
Toy and clothing collection
- A successful Saturday morning spent accepting donations of toys and clothing at
Chestfield WI hall. St John’s church know of about 200 families that toys will be
made available for. The clothing will be available for those in need through the
church’s clothing bank. There is potential for this to be an annual event, this is
subject to further discussion with the church and availability of a venue to collect.
Caribbean hurricane
- Following the awful storm that has devastated Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and is now
heading for the Bahamas a donation of £1000 was proposed by Paul, seconded
by Andrew M and agreed unanimously by the club.
Remembrance Sunday
- It is hoped the wreath will be delivered to the Monument. Pete will be
representing the Club at the service at the War Memorial.
Shoes boxes
- Last chance to donate a shoe box next week. Lesley will be collecting.
Tankerton Football Club
- The changing rooms, part funded by us, is now completed. An email was
circulated that shows the finished product.
Christmas dinner 11/12
- Please ensure you complete the page in the events folder with your attendance/
guests or not. If you are not attending meetings in the near future please let Sue V
know one way or the other asap.
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- Due to a charge for hiring the Golf Club the cost of the meal has increase to £35
for 2 courses and £40 for 3 courses.
- Menu has been circulated by email and attached below, choices directly to Sue V
- susanvargyas@hotmail.com
Evening meeting 27/11
- David K’s daughter will be speaking.
- An update on David K, he’s in good spirits but not such good health.
Christmas Tree, All Saints church
- If you want a memory card attached please let David know. Robert will advertise
this on the club’s Facebook page. Lights and decorations purchased, and
decorations made by Tankerton Yarn bombers.
- David bought lights in bulk so has a couple of sets he is offering for purchase.
Polio Now display
- The Playhouse looked good lit up in purple and crocus are selling in the
Monument. Some exposure on Facebook.
Emma Slade’s fundraiser
- Sponsorship was donated. Emma is a good way through the challenge with a
strapped ankle.
Treasurer
- Still awaiting final approval for the District grants.
Canterbury City Show 25&26/7/26.
- Following on from Steve Root’s email circulated to the Club, anyone interested in
sending questions, being there on the weekend or volunteering as his deputy
please contact Steve.
Quiz Night 15/11
- RAFFLE PRIZES please…
- If anyone has a collection bucket or box please can you let Godfrey or David
know, 3 of each are missing 
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AOB
- Pippa and Spyros returned last night from a celebration of their Greek wedding
50th anniversary in Athens. It was 26C, welcome back to the UK!
Master at Arms
- Hoodies, air conditioning, unPC and wearing green.
- Epitaph for a tired housewife
Here lies a poor woman who was always tired,
She lived in a house where help wasn’t hired:
Her last words on earth were: ‘Dear friends, I am going
To where there’s no cooking, or washing, or sewing,
For everything there is exact to my wishes,
For where they don’t eat there’s no washing of dishes.
I’ll be where loud anthems will always be ringing,
But having no voice I’ll be quit of the singing.
Don’t mourn for me now, don’t mourn for me never,
I am going to do nothing for ever and ever.’
Raffle won by Andrew M.
Final toast given by Andrew B.
Next Meeting 6/11, 7.30 for 8am at the Monument pub, Church Street
with Andrew B in the chair again.