Club Corner Bowls Club
The month started with a quiz and supper. How good to get back to some semblance of normality after so long. It will take a little while to get our social scene back on its feet but, with time I'm sure it will happen. About thirty members showed off their intellectual brilliance (or otherwise) and it was declared a great success.
patches and a leaking roof. The decision was 133963 for more information about the club's taken to go ahead with the work. activities. Sandra Borns
A suggestion that there should be no more ladies only matches, as they had been poorly supported in the past, was overturned. As this concerned only the ladies it was put that only the ladies should vote. The chair pointed out that this was unconstitutional as we are an inclusive club and it A few days later we held our AGM. More than is wrong to exclude any section... The gentlemen sixty members turned up to discuss a whole range proved that they really are gentlemen and of subjects. As we missed last year's meeting abstained to a man in the vote. due to covid there was a lot to get through. Our indomitable President, Tony Mogford, kept us in Heartfelt votes of thanks were given to David order despite some differences of opinion. There Catlin, our chairman, who has worked so hard to were no fights and no one resorted to using a loud guide us through these difficult times, and all the hailer as seen in some council meetings shown on helpers especially those keeping the green as one of the very best in Buckinghamshire. television recently. In spite of Covid, membership has remained So, here we are at Christmas. On behalf of all of us in the Bowls Club, have a happy festive season steady and our finances are good. and a healthy 2022. Don Knight One of the main points discussed concerned the refurbishment of the lean-to along the back of the Wendover Evening WI clubhouse involving considerable expenditure. The December meeting on Tuesday the 14th at This venerable structure, fondly known as the 7.30pm in St Anne’s Hall is full of festive fun and parrot house, is showing its age with damp entertainment. Please contact Sheila on 07743
Wendover Horticultural Society
The next monthly meeting of the Wendover Horticultural Society is on Thursday 2 December, at St Anne’s Hall, at 2.30 pm. This is a Christmas social with festive fare, discussion and a quiz, but with no speaker. Visitors are welcome to come and meet us, admission £3.00 as usual. Neville Morton
Wendover Cricket Club
Wendover Cricket Club submitted the planning application for their new ground in October to the authority and the reference is 21/04122/APP. Design development is ongoing and the programme is to construct the new ground next summer. A full programme of indoor training for all ages has been organised for the new year. Enquiries on anything – players, volunteers to umpire or score or other – to Jonathan Seabrook on 07767 148119 or jseabrook@talktalk.net.
RSPB Aylesbury Group
RSPB Aylesbury Group’s next indoor meeting is on Monday 13 December when Barry Oxley
WJFC – Football for women comes to Wendover! Following the successful introduction of girls’ football, WJFC are excited to announce a new venture to provide football for women in Wendover and the surrounding areas. Where: 3G, John Colet School When: Mondays starting 22 November 2021 Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm We welcome those 18 years and over to come along to our dedicated women’s football evenings. Just turn up to play in your sports kit, we will provide the equipment and arrange games based on the number of attendees. No previous experience needed, just a bottle of water and a bag of enthusiasm. Women’s football is taking off massively and with the Women’s Euro 2022 being played in England there is no better time to take part in the beautiful game. Sessions are free of charge in 2021! Any queries please email wjfc-girls@outlook.com 12
Wendover News December 2021
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