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Vincent Fosdike Newsletters

June 2023

Club News May: Chairman, Tony Farrell, welcomed 27 members and 17 partners and guests to our Open Meeting. Also guest speaker, Wilf Lower. Keith Brooham was welcomed back. New Membership Brochure: The new brochure was distributed to members and will feature in our future advertising campaign to be discussed in Committee. Any ideas from members will be welcome. News of Members: Gerry Thompson is in St, Helier.Dave Garner diagnosed with dementia following a fall.Dave and Gerry to be made Companion Members.Owen Kelly undergoing treatment following biopsy.Ian Cullen is in a care home. His daughter says that he is not always aware of what’s going on, but sometimes is more lucid.Please complete the Emergency Contact Form included with last month’s Newsletter. Outings/Events Denbies wine estate 19th April was enjoyed by all – see photos.Classic Car Show 23rd July at PSC in support of Royal Marsden.Old Coulsdon Fair 1st July 12 to 4.30 p.m.Bletchley Park doesn’t have enough interest to proceed.Probus Quiz 24th Nov: contact: secretary@coulsdonprobus.co.uk, T: […]

Vincent Fosdike Newsletters

May 2023

Club News Welcome to members, wives, partners and friends. April: Chairman, Tony Farrell, welcomed 25 members plus Graham Davis being his induction meeting. New Committee Members: Appointed by the Committee: Bill Ainsworth, Welfare Secretary; Bill Baldock, Without Portfolio. A full list of Committee and Officers is in the new Handbook (p11). Independent Examiner: Brian Morris was elected nem. con. News of Members: Keith Brooham has splints to straighten his fingers. Graham Bass expecting to return following a broken hip. Owen Kelly undergoing treatment following biopsy. Dave Garner diagnosed with vascular dementia following a fall. Outings/Events Denbies wine estate 19th April: contact Terry Ribbens T: 020 8647 1401, E: tribbs42@gmail.comBletchley Parkearly June – by coach with guided tour – Terry seeking interest.Probus Quiz 24th November: contact Ian Payne T: 01737 554449. E: secretary@coulsdonprobus.co.ukLunches: Due to Sports club increases, lunch fees will rise to £28 (+2 for Chairman’s charity) from May (this month).  Lunch changes by 10.30am the prior Tuesday to chris@moniz.co.uk T: 020 […]

Vincent Fosdike Newsletters

April 2023

Club News February AGM: Chairman, Roger Gourd, welcomed 24 members. A silence was held for Sir Bernard Ingham who died 24th February. Guest Graham Davis was welcomed. News of Members: Several members have been in hospital and are now convalescing: Keith Brooham, John Pendleton, Graham Bass, Owen Kelly. Graham Thomson, now using a walking frame, needs a lift from Croydon (nr. Park Lane)? Outings/Events Denbies wine estate 19th April: contact Terry Ribbens T: 020 8647 1401, E: tribbs42@gmail.comBletchley Parkearly June – by coach with guided tour – Terry seeking interest.Probus Quiz 24th November: contact Ian Payne T: 01737 554449. E: secretary@coulsdonprobus.co.ukAnnual General Meeting 2nd March 2023 Reports from Coulsdon/Purley Chairmen, Secretaries & Treasurers – please ask for copy of the minutes. April 2023 Handbook (Constitution) agreed.Election: see Handbook p.11 for 2023/24 Committee and Officers. Chairman’s charity for 2023–24 South East Cancer Help Centre Please notify lunch changes by 10.30am the prior Tuesday for 4th May Open Meeting to chris@moniz.co.uk T: 020 8660 6063. Member News to Welfare […]

Vincent Fosdike Newsletters

March 2023 – AGM

Club News February Meeting: Chairman, Roger Gourd, welcomed 31 members and also the speaker Mike Bunn. £62 was raised for the Chairman’s charity and £31 from the raffle. News of Members: We have just heard the sad news that Sir Bernard Ingham died on 24th February. We will carry an obituary in our April Newsletter. Dave Garner is back home from hospital. Keith Brooham and John Pendleton are both in hospital. Gerry Thompson now using a walking frame – is anyone able to give him lifts from Eden Road, Croydon? Annual General Meeting Reports from Chairmen, Treasurers and Secretaries.Agreement on new Coulsdon and Purley Handbook.Election of Committee for 2023/2024. Nominations received are: Chairman: Tony Farrell  Treasurer: Michael Southwell Vice Chair: Andrew Carver Luncheon Sec: Chris Moniz Secretary: Ian Payne Speakers Sec: Bob Witham Outings Sec: Terry Ribbens Welfare Sec: Vacant W/out Portfolio: Bill Ainsworth Outings/Events Denbies wine estate 19th April: contact Terry Ribbens T: 020 […]