Glinton FriendshipClub

Pam Kounougakis

Merry Spring/Summer to all members, helpers and friends, past and present!

Well, what a time we’ve had since the last report… and it’s mostly positive.

We were truly in the doldrums since the end of last year, with numbers dropping, the loss of some faithful members, Barry and Linda, helpers with problems, issues within about our future prospects… every group has been there I’m sure. But we stayed optimistic and organised an Open Day with a free lunch and games etc. and we welcomed several new prospective members and guests. Well these ladies, and one gentleman, have now joined us and with some regular new helpers we are thriving! In fact I had to print 10 extra game papers as I hadn’t done enough ! During these tough times we have to thank our stalwart regulars, programme organisers, caterers, servers, washers up, welcomers, book-balancers, prize buyers and dogsbodies all for keeping things cheery and positive. Now the club is moving forward with a superb Coronation meal and entertainment, Craft sessions, Bingo, Armchair exercises, a singer, a talk on Blue Plaques, and a trip along the River Trent including a meal! If you would like more information come along to Glinton Village Hall and meet us every Monday from ten till two.

Cllr Gerry Kirt - Chairman - 01733 252839

Cllr RW Randall, Vice Chairman 01733 253276

Cllr Helen Aylesbury

Cllr DJ Batty - 01733 252749

Cllr CB Bysshe - 01733 253164

Cllr Steve Jackson - 01733 252409

Cllr David Lane 01733 252593

Cllr Andy Staines

Cllr Sukhvinder Singh

Cllr Gordon Wright

Mr J Haste - Clerk - 07591 834163

Cllr Rita Joshi-Boparai rita.joshi-boparai@glinton-pc.gov.uk clerk@glinton-pc.gov.uk

Hopefully everyone is up to speed with the day’s activities having seen the dedicated Facebook page (Glinton Golden Orb), superb banner on the primary school railings and read the program. Here are some of the highlights: DJ, Zumba demonstrations, Bollywood dancers; Bhangra drummers and live music from 3pm to late. Many stalls and a wide range of food outlets. Climbing wall and bouncy slide. Competitions galore including new village sign, photos, village crest, fancy dress, classic cars, motorbikes and tractors. Several fairground games. Please remember monies will be donated to the primary school and upgrading the village hall - so please come along and enjoy yourselves and buy a raffle ticket which could win you one of our brilliant prizes!

We have been very fortunate in securing sponsorship from Country Court Care for the Coronation Celebration and a lottery grant. The lottery