45 Members attended the Coffee Morning on 4th March.
Liz gave the usual update on forthcoming events.
The speaker was Elisha Lofthouse from Weston Favell Library.
She gave a very informative and interesting talk on the Library facilities.
She also organised a small Literary Quiz.
Many thanks as ever to Julie for providing refreshments.
Around 50+ Members turned up for the Coffee Morning on 4th February (including some Members who had been unable to attend previously due to other commitments).
Liz gave an update on forthcoming events and advised that bookings for the Lunch on 3rd June were almost full.
Speaker was Tanya Haji-Miller from the Hope Centre. You could have heard a pin drop whilst she was giving a very comprehensive and heartfelt speech about the Homeless within our community. Several Members raised Questions afterwards.
A collection was taken and we are proud to announce £164 was handed to Tanya, as a contribution to their funding.
As ever Julie looked after us very well by providing refreshments and biscuits.
Our first Coffee Morning of the year welcomed around 45 Members – a good turnout in the cold weather.
Liz Gausden outlined forthcoming events and took names for the Members’ February Brunch.
Brian Welch was the guest speaker who gave a very informative talk on the various Walks he organises which include the Weston Favell Walking Group’s “shorter” monthly walks. These are advertised on our Website and on Circulars sent out to Members. Anyone is welcome to join in, whatever the weather.
Martin Brown, Chair Person, gave details of the proposed Quiz which Bridgewater Residents’ Assoc have challenged us to (hopefully early March). If anyone is interested please contact info@wfvrassoc.co.uk
If anyone is interested in joining the Walks more details are available from info@wfvrassoc.co.uk
As ever thanks to Julie who served refreshments and scrumptious biscuits.
Our Final Coffee Morning of 2018 (on 3rd December) proved to be as popular as ever. Members munched their way through mince pies provided by Julie, and sang Carols enthusiastically.
The Raffle raised £95 for our funds.
Sincere thanks, as ever, must go to Julie and her Team who provided a most delicious lunch for those who had booked.
Also we must once again thank Mary Markham for providing such a scrumptious dessert.
There are outstanding Coffee Mornings and there are phenomenal Coffee Mornings. The Coffee Morning on Monday 5th November was undoubtedly the latter.
Rachel Boyles was present to sell her lovely cards.
The big event was to thank Anne Jones for her contribution to the success of Weston Favell Village Residents’ Association. Anne has now retired from Committee, but was responsible for setting up the Association and has been a driving force since inception. Liz Gausden, as ever in her own inimitable style, paid tribute to her with a beautiful song which said it all. The worshipful the Mayor of Northampton Cllr Tony Ansell (accompanied by the Lady Mayoress) arrived to also pay tribute with a warm and heartfelt speech. Mary Markham, who unfortunately could not attend, sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Anne’s Daughter Rachel and Daughter-in-law Emma also turned up for this special event.
Over 60 Members turned out in force to express their thanks to Anne for her “marvellous” achievement and to join in this wonderful occasion.
Following the Coffee Morning Committee Members, the Mayor and Lady Mayoress, attended a Lunch, organised to show our appreciation for all Anne’s efforts over the years.
Sincere thanks must go to Julie of the Bold Dragoon for providing coffee and refreshments initially, and for serving what can only be described as a most delicious meal.
In addition special thanks must also go to Mary Markham who provided scrumptious desserts.
A day to remember.
photo of us at lunch
As ever the Coffee Morning on 1st October was an outstanding success, with around 40 members in attendance.
Eileen Fox gave a very informative talk on Dementia.
Julie looked after us as always, with refreshments and biscuits.
Liz Gausden took names for the November Brunch and the December Lunch, which will be held at The Bold Dragoon. Liz also paid tribute to Peter who will be sadly missed.
Julie will continue to support our Social Events, for which we are truly grateful.
The Bold Dragoon continues to be an important community asset. Peter and Julie and the staff have consistently supported the social activities of the WFVRA allowing us to host many events for the residents, such as the monthly coffee mornings, brunches and regular Association social evenings. The facilities afforded the Macmillan coffee morning and bric-a-brac sale on the morning of 3rd September are testament to the willingness of the Bold to be part of our busy and lively village. Indeed the opening of the garden as well as the restaurant for the Macmillan morning contributed to the pleasant surroundings and ultimately the record amount of £578.45 raised by the event.
Over 50 members attended this annual event.
Our thanks also go to Liz Gausden, the driving force behind the event, and for weeks beforehand the warehouse keeper for the mass of bric-a-brac collected.
But it seems that not only the WFVRA and its members are appreciative of the work and service provided by the Bold Dragoon team. Apart from receiving the recent award for Chronicle & Echo Restaurant of the Year 2018, The Bold has again reached the finals of the SME National Business Awards 2018. Hopefully the final judgement will recognise what is self-evident to us all – the Bold is a pub which sees itself as part of the community.
On another glorious sunny day almost 50 Members turned up at the Coffee Morning on 6th August, to be greeted as ever with refreshments and plates of various assortments of biscuits provided by Peter & Julie of The Bold Dragoon.
Liz Gausden outlined forthcoming functions at the Bold and repeated a request for donations for the September Coffee Morning (3rd Sept) which will be held in aid of Macmillan. (See Forthcoming Events for further details).
Eleanor Howland gave a very interesting talk on Weston Favell, and Members requested that she return at some time in the future to entertain with her memoirs.
On a glorious sunny, and very hot summer day, many Members turned up at the Coffee Morning on 2nd July to be greeted with refreshments and plates of various assortments of cakes provided by Peter & Julie of The Bold Dragoon, to whom we are enormously grateful.
Liz Gausden advised of forthcoming functions at the Bold, i.e Brunch on 4th August (must be booked in advance with Liz – 01604 405074), “secret” speaker for August Coffee Morning (6th August) , September Coffee Morning (3rd Sept) which will be held in aid of Macmillan (see Forthcoming Events for further details).
Sue Wray advised of our third Village Show to be held on Saturday 8th September (see Village Show for further details).
Allan Henson gave a very interesting and enlightening talk on Fires and Fire Fighting in Refugee Camps. It was certainly an “eye opener” for many of us.
The Coffee Morning on 4th June was well attended, as ever. After Liz had made several announcements Members were left to enjoy their coffee and have a chat with each other.
Lunch followed for those who had booked, and what an enjoyable meal it was. Peter & Julie are to be congratulated for providing such wonderful food.
Sincere thanks must also go to Mary Markham who, once again, donated the delicious dessert.
Another triumphant morning for organiser Liz Gausden.