IBM Retirees Club (Midlands)
IBM Retirees Club (Midlands)
August 2017 Newsletter
This month we have the announcement of the annual Skittles Evening in November and advance notice of the Christmas Lunch at Wroxall Abbey in December.
Michael Fabianski, Newsletter Editor. E-mail: ibmmidretnews@gmail.com
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August Bank Holiday
Wondering what to do for the August Bank Holiday? Why not take a pleasant afternoon walking the Burton Dassett Hills and drop in to the ancient church for teas and homemade cakes, and browse the craft fair at the same time. No charges for entry and open from 11am until 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday. Two miles off junction 12 of the M40 near Gaydon. Further details from Dave Compton (dave@compton-family.eu)
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Event Reports
Combined Rambling and Sightseeing trip to Pembrokeshire 22-26 May 2017 - photos
Paul Gover has very kindly submitted a selection of photos from this trip which can be seen on the Club’s Dropbox page.
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Events
Click here to see the list of the events which are provisionally planned for 2017.
The following is the status of those events which have been announced.
Booking Conditions. Click here to read the terms and conditions. Members should also be aware of Public Liability Insurance provided by the Club.
Photographs from Past Events. Click here or here to view a selection of photographs from past events.
E1715: Skittles Evening, Tuesday 14th November 2017 (David Dagley)
Our usual and popular skittles evening has been arranged to take place at Snitterfield Sports Club for the evening of Tuesday 14th November 2017. This will be the usual ‘self drive’ event with a 19:00 meet and a 19.30 start time. A hot buffet will be provided that should suit both carnivores and vegetarians together with prizes for the evening’s winners. Maximum number of participants will be twenty six due to its popularity. Ladies should not bowl in high heels.
Please complete the attached booking form and return it to David Dagley as soon as possible.
Word document Printable Booking Form
Refer to the document Event Booking Conditions for Terms and Conditions.
E1717: Christmas Lunch, Thursday 14th December 2017 (Alan Bridgman)
As we have had good experiences at Wroxall Abbey, I have booked this location again this year. The date is Thursday 14th December 2017. I will have menu details in time for the next Newsletter, but in the meantime please will you send me an email (to abri@waitrose.com) expressing your interest in attending with the names of the people. Our limit is 90 people this year, which should allow everybody who would like to come to be confirmed.
IBM Birmingham Club trip to London, January 2018
Members may be interested in this trip organised by the Birmingham Club which has been run regularly in January for several years. There are no organised events on this trip, but it provides an opportunity for sightseeing, shopping, theatre visits or whatever else you might like to do in London. There is no subsidy for this event.
Friday 19 to Sunday 21 January 2018
Price £175 per person
Usual format - coach travel, two nights bed and breakfast a Tower
Guoman (Tower Bridge) Hotel
Outward depart IBM Warwick 3.30 pm
Return Embankment 3.30 pm
£50 deposit, balance by 1 november
Ring Mike Cashmore - 0121 745 9693
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Sub-Groups of Retirees Club and Employee Club
The IBM (Warwick) Rambling Club is now a subsection of the IBM Midlands Retiree Club. Any member of the Midlands Retiree club is welcome to join our subsection. Our subs are £5 per person per year. Our programme consists of a meal in late February, a monthly ramble with a pub lunch using own transport and an AGM in December. We also share a 3-4 day trip using coach transport with retiree sightseers in May.
Any retiree who would like to give us a try, can come along on one of our monthly walks without needing to join. Meal subsidies are available only to members and not for those joining us on a trial basis.
Go to a list of the planned walks for 2017 and other information.
For more information, please contact Terry King, terryaking@hotmail.com.
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IBM Retirees PC and Technology Group (founded by Harry Green)
The IBM Retirees PC and Technology Group meets every alternate month for a lively discussion on PC and technology topics in the digital age. There are usually one or two specific presentations given by members or by outside speakers, which the members of the Group have requested. We try to provide a reasonable balance between PC “techie” topics, new technology, and topics of a more general nature such as digital television, Internet telephony and digital photography. So whether you are a newcomer to the PC or a more experienced user, we hope you will find something of interest. You are very welcome to join us.
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Members’ Notices
We all know Midlands Retirees who are undertaking a range of activities to raise money for good causes. The Committee have therefore decided to offer this space to advertise such initiatives and other events which may be of interest.
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