BWG Bangkok Contact Magazine October 2019 Part 1

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THE MAGAZINE OF THE BRITISH WOMEN’S GROUP BANGKOK

October 2019 Part 1

BRITISH WOMEN’S GROUP The aim of the Group is to enable its members to meet socially, to welcome its new members and associate members to Bangkok and to establish a programme of social, welfare and cultural activities.

Contents

Directory Part 1 Page 2

Chairman and Editor’s message Part 1 Page 3

Diary September coffee and lunch Part 1 write up Page 4 Part 1 Pages 8-9

October Coffee Part 1 Page 11

The magazine is divided into two parts this month due to its size.

Book Club Report Part 2 Page 2

Wine and Cheese Party photos Part 2 Page 6

September activity write up Part 2 Page 12

October activity Part 2 Page 13

Bangkok Old Girls in Bath Part 2 Page 7

Editor contact@bwgbangkok.org Advertising advertising@bwgbangkok.org Please note that the deadline for advertisements is the 5th of the month prior to issue. Please contact advertising@bwgbangkok for more information.

PLEASE NOTE : Contact is published as a service to our members to keep them informed of news and events within BWG. The accuracy of other information cannot be guaranteed and is not an endorsement by the group. This also applies to advertisements that are included in Contact in order to cover some of the production costs.

Every effort is made to produce Contact in good time to reach members before the first scheduled meeting, but the editor cannot be held responsible for unavoidable delays caused by circumstance beyond their control.

It is the members’ own responsibility to know when meetings are scheduled and to contact someone to check if any changes have been made.

Members are also asked to bear in mind when booking actives that most venues are not deemed suitable for children over six months of age and to make appropriate child minding arrangements.

Chairman’s Message Goodness we have hit the ground running, what a busy month September was. We had a lovely day at The British Club on 14th September where BWG raffled a teddy and raised 4120 bht. for Saint Andrews Welfare pot.

A very successful coffee morning at Bar Su, a scrumptious lunch at Wine Depot Soi 22 and a wonderful evening of wine and cheese with a talk on how to judge a good cheese. Many thanks to those who organised these events and those lovely people who supported them. The BWG has realised that times are changing and with the exchange rate very much in our mind, we are arranging coffee and lunches at a more reasonable price, with the option of just popping in for a drink and a chat.

Ailsa Kneath

Crackers are now available to order! Contact Jane Rodgers.

Dates to remember are :

THURSDAY 10th OCTOBER. COFFEE AT BUMRUNGRAD, WITH A TALK ON BREAST CANCER AND THE MENOPAUSE. SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER.

PLOEN CHIT FAIR

MONDAY 2nd DECEMBER.

BWG CHRISTMAS LUNCH.

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH. A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.

Broker T. Washington.

Welcome to the October issue of Contact magazine. This month there is much to look forward to, not least the amazing October activity of whale watching in the Gulf of Thailand. This is something that I really wanted to do but unfortunately I’m flying back to the UK in the early hours of the following day. Its definitely one to put your name down for though because the comments from ladies who have done this previously indicate that it is a fantastic day out and such a memorable experience.

Along with many other opportunities to meet up for coffee, lunch and evenings out, I wonder if any of you have contemplated joining either of the mahjong groups? I’ve included some information about these groups to try and tempt some new members. Happy reading! www.bwgbangkok.org

info@bwgbangkok.org

British Women’s Group Bangkok

Contact October 2019

October Diary SUN

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Weekly/Monthly Activities You are invited to join these groups, but final approval is at the discretion of individual group leaders

Monday Mah-jong - (beginners welcome) (10am - 1pm) Tuesday Bridge - Audrie Sill Beginners/Intermediate Golf - (morning) Ann McKinnon Golf - (morning) Sheona Jackson Bookworms - 1st Tuesday (10am) Jane Upperton Scottish Dancing - 1st Tuesday (7:30pm) Karen Burr Wednesday Mah-jong - (beginners welcome) (1pm - 4pm) Art Group - Bistro 33 Sukhumvit Soi 33 (10am -12:30pm) Karin Worthington

Saturday 30 November 2019 at 19:00 hrs Ballroom, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Gourmet Dinner, Raffle, Live Music Donation THB 2,500 per person Funds raised for UNWC Charities Dress Semi-Formal Info & tickets - unwctha@gmail.com

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behind a e d i Clinic. t e n h t a t s s i t n I a Th PD d’s new O a r g n u r Bum It is perfect for minor illnesses, prescription refills, preventive care including vaccinations, or a doctor’s note.

Instead of waiting for hours on end you can see a doctor, settle the bill, receive your prescription and be on your way in under an hour.

Simply scan the QR code to learn more about the new OPD Instant Clinic.

www.bumrungrad.com Contact Center: 0 2066 8888

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September coffee A great gaggle of ladies gathered at Bar Su on Thursday 12th September for the ‘welcome back’ and newcomers coffee.

There was so much chat and noise that the chef had to shut the door to the kitchens.

We were royally served by the wonderful staff at Bar Su with Khun Nutch taking great care of us. We all enjoyed coffee and delicious cakes, not helping our post holiday diets! Everyone agreed it was a great place to meet, very easy to get to and pleasant surroundings with comfy chairs.

Thank you Gale and Laura for arranging .

‘Welcome back’ and Newcomers September coffee at BarSu.

By Ailsa Kneath

September Lunch On Thursday 19th September 14 lovely ladies gathered at Wine Depot in Soi 22, where we had the most wonderful meal for the princely sum of 422 bht, although the size of the pizza defeated some. We were a noisy bunch, which may have had something to do with the welcome prosecco, but we did have a great deal of catching up to do.

Thank you Sylvia for organising and thank you to the staff of the restaurant who were so friendly and patient with us trying to remember our orders!

Cheers to Lisa for taking the pictures.

September Lunch at Wine Depot.

By Ailsa Kneath

October Newcomers Coffee Date : Wednesday 2nd October Time : 10am - 12 noon Venue :BarSu, Sheraton Grande Hotel, 250 Sukhumvit Road Cost : 160 Baht FREE FOR NEWCOMERS RSVP : to coffee@bwgbangkok.org by Tuesday 1st October (Also email this address if you would like to attend the October coffee morning and speaker at Bumrungrad Hospital on the 10th October - see full page advert for details)

BarSu is a lovely restaurant/coffee shop and is accessed from the street on the ground floor of the Sheraton Grande Hotel, 250 Sukhumvit Road (nearest BTS Asoke).

For those wishing to stay for lunch, there is a large and varied menu with many prices under 200 Baht!

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Triple Whammy Coffee Morning

Well done to all who attended the Triple Whammy coffee morning raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

12000 TB was raised and this is the highest amount that the BWG have ever raised at one of these events. This is wonderful news for such an important charity.

Don’t forget to let Laura or Ann(membership@bwgbangkok.org) know if any of your details change, or you leave us, so that they can keep the database and, of course members up to date with the latest information.

If you use Facebook you can join the group : BWG Bangkok Women’s Group MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Please note Membership renewals are due by the 30th September. The renewal fee is 1000 baht.

Thank you everyone for all being such fantastic supporters of the BWG. Your membership is very much appreciated.

Laura (membership@bwgbangkok.org)

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