It is that time of year again which sees IDHS undertaking its AGM. As usual the plan is to make it brief and therefore it would be very helpful if members could read all the reports (attached) and come with any questions.
It has been lovely to welcome members back but numbers remain small – we had 20 people at last months talk all well spaced and in a well ventilated hall.
It would be great to hear back from you if you have any questions on your safety or suggestions about how we can make you feel safe to return.
As well as the AGM on Thursday 25th November at 7.30pm we are delighted to welcome back Andrew Harris who gave us a very entertaining talk on Tree Surgery last time and we have more tales and tips from him this time.
We will also have your new membership cards ready for collection at £10 per member with details of all our talks in 2022 and three exciting garden trips.
Don’t forget the usual members competition – we will be awarding the cups in January
The raffle continues but we are going to try some changes this month, drawing tickets during the talk and allocating to the prizes for the winners to pick up
We are following the Covid rules of Ibsley Village Hall which are:
- Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell
- We would like everyone to wear masks (except the speaker)
- We would request that you use the sanitiser at the door entry before you sign in
- We will have a window at the front and back open along with the outside entrance doors open to allow a through draft so please dress accordingly
- The chairs will be well distanced
We still need members to join the committee, with vacancies for a membership secretary and a communication/media person. If you feel you could help please reply to this email or speak to one of the committee.
Di Barnaby is looking for volunteers to help with the Show in September 2022 so please speak to Di if you can help or email her on dianabarnaby59@gmail.com
Plans for Our December Meeting (9th December)
Your committee have been thinking through ideas on how to continue with the social as safely as possible. To this end there will be food put onto each table set up for 6 people which will avoid you queueing up as usual. The members competition in December will be a table decoration, so get planning now! Should anyone want a small dish and oasis, Sue Hooper will have some for sale at the November meeting for 50p (proceeds to the club)
Our Christmas speaker will be Sandy Dingle who will be continuing “The Story of Christmas”
Looking forward to seeing you all on November 25th
Your Committee
