IBM Retirees Club (Midlands)
(www.retireesmidclub.org.uk)
December 2011 Newsletter
Editorial
Our thanks to Dave Dagley for a most enjoyable evening at the Snitterfield skittles alley. Rumour has it that he is already organising another one in 2012.
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Events Status
20th December Christmas Lunch. Places available but if you've not yet booked contact Carole AS SOON AS POSSIBLE in order to secure a place. Email carole.robertson@talktalk.net Telephone: 0121 704 9677 - details in November Newsletter.
30 December - 2nd January New Year in Cornwall. Fully booked.
16-20 April 2012 Arras. Places available but don't delay as we need to finalise numbers.
24-27 July 2012 Three night/four day trip to Cardiff. Details and booking form will be in the January 2012 Newsletter.
Events for 2012 will be announced at the Christmas lunch with the usual card being available for your reference. The full list will also appear in the January 2012 Newsletter. Please note that some events have not yet been finalised and the actual date will appear later.
Finally, may I wish all members and their families a Happy Christmas and New Year.
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Brian Wilson, Newsletter Editor. Telephone: 01926-777710 e-mail: brian_h_wilson@msn.com
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Announcements and Advertisments
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)
A Photography Competition to Celebrate the Beauty Tranquillity and Diversity the Warwickshire Countryside, organised by The Warwickshire Branch of The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), 41A Smith St Warwick CV34 4JA. Telephone 01926 494597.
We all value the countryside and admire the changing seasons, the drama of the weather, the power of nature, the landscape and the wonderful buildings. Can you capture the splendour of our countryside with your camera ? If so, this competition is for you.
Terms and Conditions
· This competition is open to all.
· Closing date 31st January 2012.
· Multiple entries are accepted.
· Cost per entry £1.50.
· There are two categories - under 18 years of age and over 18 years of age.
· The Photograph can be of any subject associated with the Warwickshire countryside.
· If entries are to be returned, please include a SAE.
· Please include name & address on the back of the photograph.
· All entries will be judged anonymously.
· Judging is in two phases. Initially, the 5x7 paper image will be assessed and then a short list will be produced. Photographs in that short list will be re-assessed and the photographer invited to re-submit another image (larger or framed) for the final judging to take place. The final image should be submitted by the end of February 2012.
· The copyright remains with the author. CPRE Warwickshire may request use of the photograph by agreement with the photographer.
· Winners will be notified by post by the end of March 2012.
· There will be two prizes. £200 for Adults and £100 for Young People.
· Adults to be over 18 years of age.
· Please submit photographs to CPRE, 41A Smith St Warwick CV34 4JA
Alan Palmer
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Access to Bedfont Lakes
Our IBM Retiree Administrator has a number of Retiree badges which can be used to access the Bedfont car park. If anyone would like one, please let me know.
Alan Bridgman Email:- abri@waitrose.com
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Sub-Groups of IBM Club and Retirees Club
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.
Contacts:- Roger Goodman email:- ladevie@dsl.pipex.com Alan Bridgman email:- abri@waitrose.com
- Go to meeting dates and other information
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IBM Midlands Golf Society
IBM Retirees and spouses/partners are eligible to play, the events being subsidised by IBM. The fixture list for 2011 is attached, together with proposals for 2012.
Please contact one of the undersigned with any queries.
Contacts:- Graham Seal email:- gaseal@sky.com Michael Davies email:- enosmd@ntlworld.com
- Go to Fixture List and contacts
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Click on the links below for specific information. Links to booking forms are from the event announcement.
2012 Diary Booking Conditions for Events Photographs from Past Events
IBM Midlands Retiree Club Constitution Committee Contacts Agm Minutes
Newsletter Archives Newsletter Production
IBM Alumni Programme IBM Shares
IBM Pensions Trust (Rewards, IBM Contacts, IBM EPP and other useful information)
Parking at Bedfont Lakes and Harrow
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