Our meeting held on Tuesday 18th October 05 brought a host of surprises. The first surprise was the heralding of a prestigious Stroke Association Courage Award to Mrs Joyce Green, who is one of the founder members of the Club - image of the award can be found at the bottom of this page. A commendation certificate as signed by HRH the Duke of Kent is the very first certificate of its kind to be presented to a Stroke victim in this country. Chairman Michael Lewis was delighted to have the honour in making the presentation to Joyce, which received a generous round of applause from other members assembled.
The Secretary informed members, nominations for the Stroke Association Awards can and should be submitted annually, for which every member in the Stroke Club is genuinely entitled.
Mrs Margaret Povey was greeted as the guest speaker for the afternoon to talk on Antiques.
Margaret explained the definition of Antiques as items of worldly possessions over 100 years old. Also informed members to the secrets of identifying fake & reproduction goods. Some antiques were displayed on the tables for members to view and guest the value, which when the value was disclosed brought grasping astonishments sounds from members. Members brought along some endearing pieces of heirlooms for Margaret to value, which indeed brought many more surprises. One lady brought a small porcelain French terrier dog, which could be sold at an auction for many hundreds of pounds. So the afternoon developed into much excitement and anticipation for the members and was enjoyed by all.
The chairman thanked Mrs Povey for her delightful talk and valuation of member’s treasures and welcomed her to revisit the Club within the near future.
Apologies were given on behalf of the following members: -
Sue & Len Langford, Margaret & Bert Phillips, Sheila & Larry Evans, Vaughan & Olivia Evans, Ivor Evans, Mona James, Terry Williams, Roger Hibben & Ann Goodman.
A rendering of “Happy Birthday” was sung in harmony to, Rita Rowles, Larry Evans & Tony Green.
Wendy gave details on the following programmed events: -
Lunch at the Harp Inn on 1st November. Time 12.30 for 1.00pm
Llanelli Shopping trip on 15th November. Pick-up times will be notified.
Also there are only a few vacancies left for next years respite holiday at Weston-Super-Mare, and suggested names should be submitted as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.
The Treasurer, Bryn Davies to all the members that had donated so many raffle prizes, gave a vote of thanks, also to the hard working raffle organiser Brian Dickin for selling so many tickets.
The Secretary thanked all of the domestic workers, which included the hard working PVTA drivers and all the ladies for their sterling efforts.
Our next merry meeting will be held at the Harp Inn, Letterston on Tuesday 1st November 05. Reminding members 12.30 for 1.00pm Lunch. For more information contact Michael on 01348 840282 or John on 01348 872240 or indeed why not visit our website www.fishguardstrokeclub.co.uk as so generously sponsored by ePembs.
For more information on the Fishguard Stroke Club, please contact Michael on 01348 84082 or email us at info@FishguardStrokeClub.co.uk
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