September Newsletter
- Aug 27
- 3 min read
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Meeting Roundup
There was no formal meeting during August, however on Wednesday 6 August a group gathered at the Wagon & Horses pub on Abbeydale Rd South for a relaxed evening.
Next meeting: Wednesday 3 September - The Don Catchment Rivers Trust who will be telling us about the conservation work on the River Don.
Cake Rota
Angela Cox
Jill Nanson
Sue Hudson
NB: - If you are unable to attend this month please let Jan know asap by text, Phone or Email.
Next Committee Meeting: Thursday 11 September 7.30 Laycocks Sports Club.
At this meeting we will be drafting next year's program. Thank you to those of you who have already made suggestions for speakers or events we will also be asking for further comments at our September meeting. We would welcome anyone who wishes to attend the committee meeting to listen to our ideas and make useful comments.
Fundraiser
On Sunday 24 August Laycocks held their Summer Bank Holiday Chill Day. As always we ran a raffle, Tombola and Cake stall. Thank you to those who helped on the day Shelagh, Jan, Sue, Ann D,Liz, Madeline, Angela, Julie, Jenny & Carolyn J,.
Our bakers Shelagh, Jan, Carolyn K, Jenny, Heather, Mavis, Margaret, & Alison provided a lovely selection of homemade cakes.
The amount raised was £318.80 .
Well done to all who contributed in any way.
Craft Corner
All Craft and Natter dates for 2025 are now published on the Events Calendar on the front page of The Forge website
NB: If anyone needs to know the location of a meeting please contact Jan either by text or email.
Book Group
This month’s book was Remember Mr Sharma by A.P. Firdaus. This book was well received by all of us, even those who had initial doubts about it. The book was set in 1997 the fiftieth year of Independence for India and Pakistan, with the main character a school boy who encounters a talking vulture who takes him back to the time of partition.
Most people enjoyed the historical and cultural aspects of the book and the whole story in general. The book scored a 9 , which so far is one of our best books this year.
Next meeting: Wednesday 17 September 7.30 Laycocks -The Cleaner of Chatres by Sally Vickers.
Book Group meetings - 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Laycocks Sports Club. For full details see Upcoming Books
Social Events
As Social Events have grown we have decided to give them their own space rather than overload the general monthly news roundup. These updates will be emailed as necessary.
In the meantime, be prepared and complete the online Social Events Declaration form that must be filled in by anyone wishing to take part in an event. The Declaration can be completed online (you'll find it on the members page), or alternatively it can be completed during a monthly meeting.
For future events see Upcoming Social Events book online or at the Social Events Desk
Charity
Once the summer festival season is over we will be contacting Sarah to plan some group visits, for those who would like to have a guided tour of the farm September/October.
Heeley City Farm’s next event is a food and beer festival on September 27th.
We will not be having a stall at this event, but encourage you to go along.
Have your say
If you have any thoughts or ideas you'd like to share or suggest please use the Contact Us form so we can follow it up.
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