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North
London & Home
Counties Group
John
Chairman 07941 566568 Michael Whelan Caretaker
Treasurer 020 8292 4017 Esther/Marie Sharing the secretarial role 020
8888 3682
Ana
Secretary 020 8529 5974
Hello everyone
A happy new year to one and all.
John O'Sullivan opened the meeting (attendance 17) by
thanking Esther Walshe for a tremendous new year's
eve party - the craic was
great, food superb and the music provided by Esther's brother on
guitar/harmonica went down well, not forgetting his son who gave us a rendition
of some of the latest pop songs. A good
time was had by all! Thank you for your
hospitality Esther!
It was nice to welcome four new members, Marie, Soo, Vicky and Eunice and to welcome back Oliver who
attended our meetings regularly some three to four years ago. A very warm welcome to you
all.
Before breaking up for the social part of the evening, there
was a brief introduction/sharing by all present.
The Christmas meal at Rifles on
Saturday 20th December was most enjoyable.
The Bee Gees theme band was just
great as well as the comedian who worked so hard at audience participation even
asking Ana (sitting next to me) what the acronym ASDC stood for but moved on
quickly when there was a slight hesitation responding! We shall have to be prepared next time and
think of something humorous.
John expressed concerns about the continuation of the
publication New Vision which is
presently financed by the National Committee and asked everyone to consider
contributing to this which is £6.00 per year for six copies and is very good
value because it keeps you informed of the activities of other groups in the
John offered apologies for the problems he has been having
with his Mobile phone due to poor reception in his area resulting from
incompatible network connections and has suggested callers either text him or
leave a message.
Events/Publicising our Meetings - the
Westminster Record published by Westminster Cathedral and comes out four/five
times a year would be a good platform to advertise the club. It is sent to at least seventy parishes and
the Harrow Group already advertise in this -
John will find out more information and report back at the next meeting.
Workshops
on Divorce/Beginning Experience etc.
John and also Joe Conserdine recently attended
a weekend Divorce Recovery Workshop (ecumenical) in Muswell
Hill and briefly explained how the weekend was structured. The 'Beginning Experience' (Catholic) was
also discussed and the contact name/venue where it is normally held. If anyone is interested please get further
details from John.
EVENTS: Sunday 11th
January at the Tate Modern (John organising). Theme is the Southwark
Power Station. Meet at St Pauls Tube (Central Line main entrance) at 12.00 mid-day
and perhaps a spot of lunch at the cafe in the Crypt of St Pauls
Cathedral beforehand.
Saturday 17th January - Disco at
Saturday 24th January - Indian meal - meet
at
Sunday 25th January - Quiz evening at the
Jolly Farmers
Saturday 31st January - David Lloyd disco
same as above if anyone wishes to go.
Sunday 8th February - walk to Cuffley organised by Oliver - meet
020 8882 0679.
Saturday 14th February Valentine's Day - John is trying to
secure the hall at St Monica's - will speak to Fr Creake
and update at next meeting.
Finally do not forget that the yearly subscriptions are
due and would remind those of you who have not yet paid it is £6.00 a year.
Bye and God bless and hope to see
you at one of the above events.
Marie