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The Shotley Peninsula Branch operates under the umbrella
of the ESAB Head Office and was formed in June 2002 by Beverley, our District
Community Worker aided by a small committee. The aims and objectives of the
branch are to provide a monthly social meeting for blind and partially sighted
people living on the Shotley Peninsula. These meetings are generally held
in the afternoon of the last Wednesday of each month at the Stutton Village
Community Hall, commencing at 2pm and ending around 4pm. Light refreshments
are provided. At our regular meetings we have a speaker, musician or entertainer
and the programme provides a mix of these to suit all tastes and interests.
Each December, the meeting date is brought forward and a pre-Christmas lunch
is provided together with some musical entertainment. During the Summer,
we organise a coach outing and lunch. At every meeting it is customary to
hold a raffle to help funds. All events organised are free of any charge
(other than the raffle) to members and carers, but donations are welcome,
of course. Free transport can be arranged from most areas if required. For
further information or help, please call Carol or Bryan on (01473) 787779 Today we welcome Marion Ford who will
talk to us about the work of The Salvation Army. At the time of writing, we are rapidly moving towards Christmas
and looking forward to the New Year 2008. It is hard to believe that we have
reached year 8 of the new millennium. The Shotley Peninsula Branch of ESAB has enjoyed a good
year of talks and entertainment at their monthly meetings held at Stutton
Community Hall. In early December, fifty members, carers and club helpers
enjoyed a Christmas lunch party at The Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club when we
were entertained with a wide variety of music and song by Maria King. Whether you are a carer, driver, caterer or helper, we
take this opportunity to thank you for all the hard work that you do in providing
a service to blind and visually impaired people living on The Shotley Peninsula.
We also thank those people that put money in our tins placed in various shops
and pubs or perhaps, raise money for us in other ways. It is good to have
the support to enable us to help those less fortunate than others. We are concerned about the growing number of cars and other
vehicles that are being parked on pavements and grass verges on the peninsula.
To a blind or visually impaired person these present a considerable hazard,
particularly when they have to find their way round the obstruction by walking
in the road. Of course in addition, a blocked pavement can cause problems
for those pushing prams or wheelchairs. Please give a thought for others
when you park your vehicle and leave them on the road. We send our best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous
2008 to everybody. Carol and Bryan Le Grys | |||||||||||||
