In spite of what must have been a big disappointment at Ryan not being there, we did get three new members sign up, so at least I did nor scare everybody away, for which I am most grateful, and a big welcome to Lynda, Vivienne, and Joan. (Edited to add: Welcome also to Mavis - completed form now received by post)
Fact is we have outgrown the capacity of the TV Room at Manston Court, and at a committee meeting later this month we will have to urgently consider our options.
With the grant of money now being made available to us by the Southampton City Council Community Chest we will, among other things, be able to purchase our own DVD projector and will not be reliant on the equipment in the TV Room at Manston Court. This means we will be more mobile and able to take our talks to other sheltered housing units in Lordshill, which is one of the objectives of the Society - helping to alleviate the social isolation of elderly people. It also means we can look for bigger premises for our monthly meetings.
It would be great to be able to stay at Manston Court, and perhaps we will be able to 'make a plan', but the day best suited to us is a Monday, on which day the main lounge at Manston Court is used for other activities. Robert is looking into that one and I am weighing up Kinloss Court as an alternative.
Kinloss Court has a number of advantages, and now we will be better equipped it is a strong contender as an alternative venue. We will see what we can come up with and will bounce it off our members to get their opinions.
The February meeting will be on the history and work of SSAFA (Solduers, Sailors, Airmen, and Families Association) at which we look forward to the presence of Bruce Hartnell, Secretary of SSAFA Southampton Division.
Bye for now
John G.
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