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championship” followed by a strawberry and cream tea with scones and of course Barley

Water to wash it all down. This year’s championship was rather different as members had to use a swing ball tennis kit to knock down as many skittles as they could. Sheena emerged as this year’s Women’s Champion with Alan taking the Men’s singles title though to be honest all the men were rubbish at it and Alan only needed one score to win.

Another world sporting event was also marked namely the start of the Women’s Football World Cup. Members drew out their teams in a sweepstake which was followed by a penalty competition. With the scores level at full time there was a tense yet exciting penalty shoot-out between Christine and Gabriella Dinah and Bob. Christine emerged as the winner after slamming the ball at full pelt into the net. Gabriella seemed to have lost her nerve but just managed to head off Dinah and Bob to become runner up. We also enjoyed a couple of talks Sarah from “Feed the Need” came along to give a talk on this a local charity based in Coalville. The charity provides essential food and other supplies to those that need it in our area during the current cost of living crisis. To make the point she also provided a quiz on the current cost of essential food which was an eye opener. Members kindly brought along food donations for the charity which was much appreciated.

Villager Alan Rockey provided an excellent and very informative talk on the work of the Bradgate Rotary Club and its volunteers in our local community. We are always most appreciative of the Well Being events provided by the Bradgate Rotary Club and to express our thanks, members donated their subscriptions for the day to the Club.

Here are some of the events we are planning over the next few months. A Visit and Afternoon Tea at Old Markfield Farm, Summer Caribbean BBQ, Picture Quiz, a talk on Falls Awareness, Harvest Festival and of course our annual Conkers Championship and Halloween Party.

Members of our Arts and Crafts session have been beavering away and some of their crochet ponchos are now finished. Picture shows Jane with her pride and joy completed Poncho. Perhaps you would like to join in and even make a personalised Christmas Present You don’t need to be an expert at crochet as Jayne our tutor will give you all the help and guidance you need.

May I remind you that the Mayflower Club Friendship Club and Arts and Crafts sessions take place on Monday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm. The main Mayflower club meets on Wednesday afternoons again from 2pm to 4pm. Just come along and join in. If you want more information, please give us a call on the numbers listed below.

We were delighted that, in response to our appeal in the last edition of the Herlad, a number of people kindly came forward offering to be guest speakers. Thankyou so much. We are always looking for people to come along and “entertain” us. So, if you have a job, provide a service, an unusual hobby or have another talent such as art, playing a musical instrument or even singing that you could share with us we would love to hear from you.