NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2020
Welcome
Hello everyone, and welcome to the October newsletter. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, October’s meeting has also had to be cancelled. All our monthly meetings and trips will be cancelled until the Government lift all restrictions. We send our best wishes to all members, family and friends to stay safe and well at this difficult time.
November Meeting
With regards to the previous message about the November meeting being moved to 17th November, this has now also been cancelled.
Sad News
We are saddened to have to tell you that long-standing club member, Pauline Card recently passed away and that her funeral is to take place on 16 October 2020. Ruth, Pauline’s daughter, is grateful for the emotional support of club members at this very distressing time. Due to current funeral restrictions there can be no club representation at Pauline’s funeral.
However, Ruth has suggested that anyone wishing to see the video of the service, it is accessible for 28 days on www.obitus.com User name: Yalo9866 Password 623470.
Turkey and Tinsel Break(which has now become our Spring Break)
19th-22nd March
Unfortunately, due to the current Covid 19 situation, it was unanimously agreed by the majority of those wishing to participate that it would be wiser to cancel this holiday. However, we are pleased to advise you that we have managed to book an alternative weekend at The Bond Hotel, Blackpool from 19 March 2021 to 22 March 2021. The hotel will be solely occupied by us, so if there is anyone else wishing to go, please contact Dianne Ryder on 01928 573801 to discuss. The cost for the whole holiday remains at £99 for 3 nights’ accommodation, bed, breakfast and evening meal, including evening entertainment. For those wishing to travel there independently, the hotel has 23 car parking spaces.
Summer Holiday 2021
11th June 2021
We would assure everyone that this venue is covered by free Covid – 19 insurance protection, and that Anthony’s Travel are taking all necessary precautions re travel arrangements. If anyone wishes to see if there are any available spaces please contact Dianne Ryder on 01928 573801, she will be happy to make enquiries for you.
Any cheques for holidays to Barry, could you please ensure that the PAYEE is clearly marked as:
Let’s Go Stroke Club.
Payments can also be made into the following bank account
Sort Code 60-19-24
Account No. 43542581
Please put your name in the Ref Field.
Single Person Holiday Supplements
The Committee has unanimously agreed to fund the whole cost of any future single person supplements, to enable everyone to be able to enjoy our planned holidays without facing extra costs.
Afternoon Club
Once more the afternoon club has been cancelled until further notice.
Donation
We are pleased to inform you that Cliff Unwin of Uniqwin UK Ltd has made a generous donation to the club of £2500 to show appreciation of the work we do in our community with the Let’s Go Stroke Club.
Birthdays
October
3rd Ann Dutton
4th Anne Cartwright
11th Kath Ashton
13th Norma Atherton
18th Rose Cook
18th Freda Mitchell
27th Shaun Dutton
29th Dawn Jackson
November
01st Ged Martin
04th Brenda Ramsden
06th Patricia Gorodkin
10th Elsie Douglas
10th Julie Cartwright
11th Val Walsh
30th Bob Rigby
If anyone’s name is missing from the list, please see me to update the records.
Social Media
Just a reminder to all members that we have a website and facebook page so feel free to visit these sites and comment on any of the articles
https://www.facebook.com/letsgostrokeclub/
If you would like anything going onto the website or facebook for example, photographs or reviews on any of the club events, feel free to send them to me, David Ryder, at the following email address:
Virtual Club Meeting
Following recent enquiries by a club member, we are currently investigating the possibility of arranging a virtual club meeting via the internet for those members, friends and family who have internet access. We will keep you updated, as this is all new to us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Teresa Cook, Sandra Byrne and Rose Cook still keep in touch with our members every week by phone to check on their wellbeing, and if there are any issue’s they require support with, and also by the monthly newsletters.
Hidden Disability Cards
Sandra Byrne has purchased some hidden disability cards for members who require proof that they are unable to wear facemasks. Please contact Sandra on 01928 580887 if you would like one.
Ray & Pat Cosgrove
Roy and Pat are using their need to socially isolate productively by making large spring flower tubs. They have agreed to sell some to members and their families and friends for £20 each, with £5 being donated to club funds. If anyone would like to purchase one, please ring Roy or Pat on 0151 424 1829 and make arrangements.
Take Care Everyone
The Lets Go Stroke Club 