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Lunch Club Dates 2012 January 26th February 23rd March 22nd April 19th May 17th June 14th July 12th August 9th September 6th October 4th November 1st December 6th (Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch) |
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The Lunch Club meets monthly in the Village Hall on Thursdays. It is open to all and welcomes those who enjoy meeting others and sharing a meal together. If you wish to reserve a place please telephone at least a week beforehand. 2011 bookings will be taken on 747015. If there is a change it will be in the Parish Magazine and on the Barrowden website. We ask that when a meal has been reserved the cost will be met unless a cancellation has been notified to 747015 the Sunday before the lunch. Thank you. |
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Last updated: 1st February 2012 |
Sixth Birthday Celebration
Barrowden Lunch Club celebrated their sixth birthday in style at the April gathering. Festive decorated tables, party hats, an excellent meal followed by birthday cake with firework candles.
Sheila Saunders was asked to propose a toast for the ongoing success of the Lunch Club. She reminded those enjoying the occasion that the Lunch Club was the first outcome of the Parish Plan published in April 2005. Since then the club has met every four weeks with a very high quality menu on every occasion. The success of the club has been the number of volunteers who work in teams of four for each event. Throughout the six years there have been some changes in the teams, but there has continued to be a group of eighteen who are responsible for the regular meals and the Christmas celebration for senior citizens. A special meal in August is prepared and hosted by men.
One of the joys of the Club has been to welcome many newcomers to Barrowden who have appreciated meeting established residents and making new friends. Some have become members of the catering team. There are almost sixty who consider they are part of the lunch club with up to 36 being catered for on each occasion. Meals are also delivered to those who are unable to attend.
Special thanks to Thelma Fry who has been the treasurer from the outset and has gradually accepted even more responsibility. Currently she organises the yearly planning of dates and teams and produces the programme card for every member. She also represents the club on the Village Hall committee. For the birthday celebration Thelma made a superb cake and masterminded the day. Thank you Thelma.
Details of dates and how to reserve a place are published each month in the parish magazine. Anyone who is at home during the day and would like to come is most welcome. |
