1. Bognor Charter

Heather and I attended the Bognor Charter at the Royal Norfolk Hotel.  Our thanks to Brian and Trish for providing transport and companionship.  The most surprising aspect of the evening was without doubt the entertainment.  We were all certainly impressed by the spirit and agility of the ladies of the Balandis-Lilley Ballet School for the Over 50’s! 

2. Our Skiing Experience

Well Heather and I both survived the trip to Santa Caterina, thankfully without damage.  I would like you to know that we progressed from the starter’s Snow Ploughing to Parallel Skiing.  Well, if the skis weren’t exactly parallel, they got pretty close.  We hope to continue this improvement next year. 

3. Business Meeting

Apologies that I had to miss the March Business Meeting.  Thanks, Chris, for standing in the breach.

4. The Easter Show

Against all the odds of previous years, we finally experienced truly bad weather.  There is absolutely no doubt that Trevor and his committee worked their socks off to give us a great Easter Show, and, but for that awful weather, I am sure the attendance would have been good and the show a success.  My thanks to the organizing committee and all those Lions who braved the weather to try and make the Show the success it should have been.

5. Visit to Oakleaf Enterprises

Peter Coley organized for me to visit the premises of the Oakleaf organization.  For those who are not aware, Oakleaf is a charity which caters for people who have mental health needs.  They assist their clients to develop interpersonal, practical and academic skills needed to rebuild their lives socially and economically.  Its patron is Penelope Keith.

We saw upholstery being undertaken, IT training and talked about their gardening equipment needs.  I came to the conclusion that it was a very worthwhile organization that could very well merit our Club support in due course. 

Jeff