Newsletter March 2007

A somewhat belated Happy New Year to you and apologies for the tardiness of the greeting, but as you know Julie and I have been otherwise engaged traipsing around the world for the past four months. But no sooner in the door than back to business! I will begin this Spring newsletter with an appeal about membership and membership fees. In order for us to have a vibrant organisation, and which remains active and meaningful, we do require a wide-ranging membership of all ages. So, if you have forgotten to renew your annual subscription please do so now, and if you know of anyone who would be interested in joining Clevedon Twinning Association please point him or her in our direction. A big thank you to the twinning committee for organising and running two first class events during the past few months – one the Christmas social at Clevedon Court and the fish and chip quiz in February. Both were well supported and all the feedback I have received is totally positive. A number of social outings have been organised for the next few months and details are enclosed. Please give all the support you can. Although these events do fund-raise at a minimal level it is the opportunity for our members to get together in a social context that is of the most value. Any suggestions for future events will be warmly welcomed. Details are also included about our next foreign travel outing which is to Middelkerke in Belgium. We have not been there for three years now and are planning to go on a five-day/four night trip from June 14-18. For those of you who haven’t been before it is a wonderful place to visit and we will be very well looked after by our Belgian hosts. And for those who joined us last time there will be plenty of new visits and different excursions and, of course, an opportunity to meet old friends and, of course, tantalise the taste buds with yet another beer and chocolate experience! Looking forward to meeting you all in the near future.

With very best wishes Mike