BARMARA FEBRUARY 24 NEWSLETTER

A theatre trip to see " Sister Act " at the Dominium Theatre London on Wednesday

17th April, seat and coach cost £62. ALL SEATS SOLD

Contact Cathy Burchill on 01622 201026 or 07775917556

JUNE 10TH

 WARNER'S HOLME LACY, HEREFORD. 5 DAYS. HALF BOARD WITH 2 TRIPS OUT

INCLUDING A RIVER TRIP COST £439. SECURED BY A £50 DEPOSIT . CONTACT DAVE

670034 OR NEIL 727066.

FULL PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE REQUIRED FEBRUARY 2024.

£389 pp + £30 pp if Signature room.

BARMARA OUTINGS Sort Code 60-60-08 A/C 46572716

NEW TRIP

Monday 18th November 2024 POTTERS RESORT Hopton on Sea Nr Great Yarmouth.

5 Days (4nights) All Inclusive, Full dining including four meals a day, drinks included

throughout your stay, West end quality entertainment, Comfortable accommodation and

Sports, leisure and facilities. Price includes, Coach, Excursions, Full board and drinks.

£539 Per Person. Various types of accommodation available, talk to Cathy Burchill

To Book @£20 Deposit. Contact Cathy Burchill 01622 201026

Next Meeting Tuesday 27th February. The speaker today is Dean Caston his subject

" The Royal Variety Performance "

March meeting will host, Mary Winder, on," Her Time as a Magistrate??"

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month. New members welcome.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon. Dates:- 4th Mar, 8th Apr, 6th May, 3rd Jun, 1st Jul

5th Aug, 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the Hermitage Park Community Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday 22nd Mar, 26th Apr,24th May, 21st June.

Contact John Grognet 687415

PETANQUE. Play is now finished for the season but the lunches continue at the Redstart.

The meal deal is £12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and

coffee/tea.

Future Dates:- Lunches Only 12.30pm 11th Mar,

We start playing again at 10am on this day 15th Apr, 20th May, 17th June.

Contact John Grognet 687415 

BARMARA JANUARY 24 NEWSLETTER 

This year's Christmas Lunch will be on January 23rd 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Tovil. The cost is £30 which includes a 3 course lunch and entertainment, bring your dancing Shoes?? MAKE YOUR OWN WAY THERE BY 12.30 FOR SIT DOWN AT 1 OCLOCK. WHEN PAYING BRENDA SARGENT PLEASE MAKE YOUR 3 COURSE SELECTION . CHEQUES OR BANK TRANSFERS MADE OUT TO BARMARA OUTINGS SORT CODE 60-60-08 A/C 46572716 

Pick-up times for Bournemouth :- Fant Lane 11 am, Beverley Shops 11.10am, Heath Road 11.15, Allington 11.30 am. 

Stop Press. New trip 

A theatre trip to see " Sister Act " at the Dominium Theatre London on Wednesday 17th April, seat and coach cost £62. This is a very good price and we have to move fast to retain the seats so if interested contact Cathy Burchill on 01622 201026 or 07775917556 ASAP. 

 Monday 19th February till Friday 23rd February 2024 Hotel Riviera, Bournemouth. Half board with half price bar. 

Cost £239 per person. Deposit £50. Note Cheques or bank transfer made out to BARMARA OUTINGS Sort Code 60-60-08 A/C 46572716 Further details contact Cathy Burchill 07775917556.

 JUNE 10TH WARNER'S HOLME LACY, HEREFORD. 5 DAYS. HALF BOARD WITH 2 TRIPS OUT INCLUDING A RIVER TRIP COST £439. SECURED BY A £50 DEPOSIT . CONTACT DAVE 670034 OR NEIL 727066. 

FULL PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE REQUIRED FEBRUARY 2024.

 £389 pp + £30 pp if Signature room. BARMARA OUTINGS Sort Code 60-60-08 A/C 46572716 

 NEW TRIP 

Monday 18th November 2024 POTTERS RESORT Hopton on Sea Nr Great Yarmouth. 5 Days (4nights) All Inclusive, Full dining including four meals a day, drinks included throughout your stay, West end quality entertainment, Comfortable accommodation and Sports, leisure and facilities. Price includes, Coach, Excursions, Full board and drinks. £539 Per Person. Various types of accommodation available, talk to Cathy Burchill 

To Book @£20 Deposit. Contact Cathy Burchill 01622 201026 

No meeting this month due to the belated Christmas Lunch at the Masonic Hall Tovil. 

Next Meeting Tuesday 27th February. The speaker today is Dean Caston his subject " The Royal Variety Performance " 

March meeting will host, Mary Winder, on," Her Time as a Magistrate??" 

 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

 Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month. Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374. 

 Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am till 12noon. Dates:- 5 th Feb, 4th Mar, 8th Apr, 6th May, 3rd Jun, 1St Jul 5 th Aug, 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec. 

 KURLING 

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the Hermitage Park Community Centre. Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits. 

Future Dates. Friday 26th JAN 2024, 16th Feb, 22nd Mar, 26th Apr 24th May, 21st June. Contact John Grognet 687415

 PETANQUE. Play is now finished for the season but the lunches continue at the Redstart. The meal deal is £12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and coffee/tea. 

Future Dates:- Lunches Only 12.30pm 15th Jan 2024, 12th Feb, 11th Mar, We start playing again at 10am on this day 15th Apr, 20th May, 17th June. Contact John Grognet 687415 

Our New First-aider Jayne Wood is involved in sending shoeboxes to Ukraine which she fills with a variety of items that families can use to make their lives easier many of these are not available due to the war The type of things are listed below. 

Toiletries, soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs, sanitary products, shaving things,wipes, Clothing – underwear,socks, tights, ties, T-shirts, Jumpers, pyjamas, Sundries – pens,pencils,candles, rulers, rubbers, colouring books, scewdrivers, kitchen Utensils. If now or after Christmas you find you have any of these unused type of things going Spare please bring them along to our meetings or contact Jayne.01622756200

BARMARA NOVEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

SUBSCRIPTIONS REMINDER THESE ARE NOW DUE.

It's that time again, subscriptions are now due, fortunately the committee have managed

to keep costs down and are able to keep the subs the same as last year. £18 for members

and £6 for associate members. Payments can be made by cheque to Barmara. Or if using

bank transfer, Barming Active Retirement Association SORT CODE 60-60-08

A/C 46549714. mark Name and Subs. No cash.

NEW TRIP. Rooms still available. 1 Twin Left

Monday 19th February till Friday 23rd

 February 2024 Hotel Riviera, Bournemouth.

Half board with half price bar.

Cost £239 per person. Deposit £50. Note Cheques or bank transfer made out to

BARMARA OUTINGS Sort Code 60-60-08 A/C 46572716

Further details contact Cathy Burchill 07775917556.

Our next meeting will be in the on Tuesday 28th November the speaker will be

Steve Valentine His Subject Singer.

NOTE The December meeting has been brought forward to the Tuesday 12th December.

 Minced pies and mulled wine plus a Christmas Quiz. Wear a Christmas outfit,

 Best one wins a prize.

This year's Christmas Lunch will be on January 23rd 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Tovil.

The cost is £30 which includes a 3 course lunch and entertainment, bring your dancing

Shoes?? Make your own way there by 12.30 for sit down at 1 oclock.

When paying Brenda Sargent please make your 3 course selection . Cheques or Bank

Transfers made out to Barmara Outings sort code 60-60-08 a/c 46572716.

June 10th

 Warner's Holme Lacy, Hereford. 5 Days. Half board with 2 trips out including a

river trip cost £439. secured by a £50 deposit . Contact Dave 670034 or Neil 727066.

This is now full but we will take reserves.

Full payment of the balance required February 2024.

NEW TRIP

Monday 18th November 2024 POTTERS RESORT Hopton on Sea Nr Great Yarmouth.

5 Days (4nights) All Inclusive, Full dining including four meals a day, drinks included

throughout your stay, West end quality entertainment, Comfortable accommodation and

Sports, leisure and facilities. Price includes, Coach, Excursions, Full board and drinks.

£539 Per Person. Various types of accomodation available, talk to Cathy Burchill

To Book @£20 Deposit. Contact Cathy Burchill 01622 20102

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon. Dates:- 4th Dec, 8th Jan, 5th Feb, 4th Mar, 8th Apr, 6th May, 3rd Jun, 1St Jul

5th Aug, 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the Hermitage Park Community Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday 22nd Dec. - 26th JAN 2024, 16th Feb, 22nd Mar, 26th Apr

24th May, 21st June.

Contact John Grognet 687415

PETANQUE. Play is now finished for the season but the lunches continue at the Redstart.

The meal deal is £12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and

coffee/tea.

Future Dates:- Lunches Only 12.30pm 18th Dec. – 15th Jan 2024, 12th Feb,11th Mar, 

We start playing again at 10am on this day 15th Apr, 20th May, 17th June.

Contact John Grognet 687415

Our New First-aider Jayne Wood is involved in sending shoeboxes to Ukraine which she

fills with a variety of items that families can use to make their lives easier many of these

are not available due to the war The type of things are listed below.

Toiletries, soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs, sanitary products, shaving things, wipes,

Clothing – underwear,socks, tights, ties, T-shirts, Jumpers, pyjamas,

Sundries – pens,pencils,candles, rulers, rubbers, colouring books, scewdrivers, kitchen Utensils.

If now or after Christmas you find you have any of these unused type of things going

Spare please bring them along to our meetings or contact Jayne.01622756200

BARMARA OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

PICKUP TIMES FOR THURSFORD.

FANT LANE, 7.am, BEVERLEY SHOPS, 7.10am, HEATH ROAD 7.15am, ALLINGTON 7.30am

Wednesday 8th November a trip to Thursford Christmas Show, Norfolk.

Please inform Cathy as soon as possible if for any reason you can't make it on the day

 Contact Cathy 07775917556.

SUBSCRIPTIONS REMINDER THESE ARE NOW DUE.

It's that time again, subscriptions are now due, fortunately the committee have managed

to keep costs down and are able to keep the subs the same as last year. £18 for members

and £6 for associate members. Payments can be made by cheque to Barmara. Or if using

bank transfer, Barming Active Retirement Association SORT CODE 60-60-08

A/C 46549714. mark Name and Subs. No cash.

NEW TRIP. Rooms still available.

Monday 19th February till Friday 23rd

 February 2024 Hotel Riviera, Bournemouth.

Half board with half price bar.

Cost £239 per person. Deposit £50. Note Cheques or bank transfer made out to

BARMARA OUTINGS Sort Code 60-60-08 A/C 46572716

Further details contact Cathy Burchill 07775917556.

Our next meeting will be in the on Tuesday 24th October the speaker will be

Dave Berry who was" Frankie Abbot in Please Sir" his Subject " Actors Behaving Badly "

Future Speakers:- Month Speaker Subject

 28th November Jason Allen Singer.

NOTE The December meeting has been brought forward to the Tuesday 12th December.

 Minced pies and mulled wine plus a Christmas Quiz.

This year's Christmas Lunch will be on January 23rd 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Tovil.

The cost is £30 which includes a 3 course lunch and entertainment, bring your dancing

Shoes?? Make your own way there by 12.30 for sit down at 1 oclock.

When paying Brenda Sargent please make your 3 course selection . Cheques or Bank

Transfers made out to Barmara Outings sort code 60-60-08 a/c 46572716.

June 10th

 Warner's Holme Lacy, Hereford. 5 Days. Half board with 2 trips out including a

river trip cost £439. secured by a £50 deposit . Contact Dave 670034 or Neil 727066.

This is now full but we will take reserves.

Full payment of the balance required February 2024.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon. Dates:- 6th Nov, 4th Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the Hermitage Park Community Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday 24th Nov, 22nd Dec. Contact John Grognet 687415

PETANQUE. Play is now finished for the season but the lunches continue at the Redstart.

The meal deal is £12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and

coffee/tea.

Future Dates:- Lunches Only 12.30pm 13th Nov, 18th Dec.

Contact John Grognet 687415

People of note in Maidstone.

Andrew Broughton 1603-1688

A historical figure, played a significant role in the English Civil War. He was clerk of the

court at the high court of justice during the trial of King Charles I of England, Broughton

read out the charges against the King, and required him to plead, and after the trail

he declared the courts sentence of death and signed the document.

After the restoration, he was not given a pardon as many others were so faced the

death penalty in a revenge purge, so he fled to Switzerland where he lived for 25 years

and where he died.

He was Mayor of Maidstone in 1648, lived in Earl Street where there is a Plaque on the

wall.

BARMARA SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

Wednesday 8th November a trip to Thursford Christmas Show, Norfolk.

Overnight stop at the Premier Inn.

Cost Doubles £177 , Singles £ 189. Deposit £60. Price includes best seats, coach,

Overnight stay at the Premier Inn Kings Lynn, and a 2 course evening meal, drink and full

Breakfast. Contact Cathy 07775917556.

NOTE THE BALANCE FOR THIS TRIP IS DUE NOW.

Please make your choices for the meal and give to Cathy.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

It's that time again, subscriptions are now due, fortunately the committee have managed

to keep costs down and are able to keep the subs the same as last year. £18 for members

and £6 for associate members. Payments can be made by cheque to Barmara. Or if using

bank transfer, Barming Active Retirement Association SORT CODE 60-60-08

A/C 46549714. mark Name and Subs. No cash.

NEW TRIP.

Monday 19th February till Friday 23rd

 February 2024 Hotel Riviera, Bournemouth.

Half board with half price bar.

Cost £239 per person. Deposit £50. Note Cheques or bank transfer made out to

BARMARA OUTINGS Sort Code 60-60-08 A/C 46572716

Further details contact Cathy Burchill 07775917556.

Our next meeting will be in the on Tuesday 26th September the speaker will be

Pam and Mark Bathhurst their Subject " Medway Paddle Steamer"

Future Speakers:- Month Speaker Subject

 24th October David Barry "Actors behaving badly."

NOTE The December meeting has been brought forward to the Tuesday 12th December.

 Minced pies and mulled wine plus a Christmas Quiz.

This year's Christmas Lunch will be on January 23rd 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Tovil.

Details and cost to follow.

EXPLORE KENT BY BUS.

On September 29th we will be exploring Tunbridge Wells. We will be getting the 10.16 am

No 6 bus from the Spice Fusion bus stop. The return buses leave on the half hour.

The bus stops at the top of the hill and the bottom. If you do not want to walk too far

you can get off at the top of the hill by the shops and perhaps go for coffee, explore the

shops and then go in somewhere for lunch. If you stay on the bus to the bottom of the

hill you can walk into the park and have coffee there. If you would like to you can then

walk around the park. We will then be going back up the hill to find somewhere for

lunch. We hope you will join us for this last walk of the season.

Any queries please call John on 01622 687415 or 07742069527.

June 10th

 Warner's Holme Lacy, Hereford. 5 Days. Half board with 2 trips out including a

river trip cost £439. Having taken provisional names for this holiday they need to be

secured by a £50 deposit . Contact Dave 670034 or Neil 727066.

This is now full but we will take reserves

.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon. Dates:- 2nd Oct, 6th Nov, 4th Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the Hermitage Park Community Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday 20th Oct, 24th Nov, 22nd Dec.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

PETANQUE. Play is now finished for the season but the lunches continue at the Redstart.

The meal deal is £12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and

coffee/tea.

Future Dates:- Lunches Only 12.30pm 16th Oct, 13th Nov, 18th Dec.

Contact John Grognet 687415 

BARMARA JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER

PICK UP TIMES FOR CREEK, COCKLES and COCKNEYS THURSDAY 20th July.

FANT LANE 08.30 am, BEVERLEY SHOPS 08.40 am, HEATH ROAD 08.45am, and

ALLINGTON 09.00am.

NOTE New trip for Thursday 20th July. Creek Cockles and Cockneys.

After picking up our Blue Badge Guide we go to Hadleigh for coffee and biscuits then off

for a tour of unexplored Essex, then on to Southend for lunch in the Palace Hotel after

some free time in Southend we continue on to Leigh on Sea .

Cost £63 which includes coffee and biscuits, lunch, coach.

Payment due now or at May meeting cheques or bank transfer to Barmara Outings.

NEED TO KNOW MENU CHOICE FROM :-

A Grilled chicken, with red wine gravy, served with seasonal veg and roast potatoes.

B Vegetarian Moussaka.

Main course can be served with gluten free gravy by pre-order only.

Strawberry Gateaux for dessert.

Associate Members welcome. Hurry just a few places left.

Contact Cathy Burchill 07775917556

Wednesday 8th November a trip to Thursford Christmas Show, Norfolk.

Overnight stop at the Premier Inn.

Cost Doubles £177 , Singles £ 189. Deposit £60. Price includes best seats, coach,

Overnight stay at the Premier Inn Kings Lynn, and a 2 course evening meal and a full

Breakfast. Contact Cathy 07775917556.

Our next meeting will be in the on 27th JUNE

Today will be a talk from the Charity Cardiomyopathy and presentation of a cheque

to Jaye ChassebI

The next Bus Explore day will be on Friday 30th JUNE our destination is Historic

Faversham, come and explore the old cobbled streets full of old fashioned shops

walk along the river or visit the Magna Carta exhibition in the Town Hall or the Police

Museum in Church Street. Plenty of cafes and bars including a Wetherspoons!

The 3x bus leaves King Street (opposite Boots) at 10.25am.

Coming back they leave Faversham at 1 pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4.30 pm at Newton road or

Court road.

Contact Dave 670034.

Future Speakers:- Month Speaker Subject.

 27th June Charity talk and presentation of a cheque.

 25th July Richard Griffin Queens Bodyguard.

 22nd

 August Delia Taylor The Fabulous 50's + AGM

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am till 12noon.

Dates:- 3rd Jul,7th Aug, 4th Sep 2nd Oct, 6th Nov, 4th Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the Hermitage Park Community Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday July 14th, Aug 25th,Sept 22nd

.Contact John Grognet 687415.

PETANQUE We start at 10am till 12.00 in the rear garden of the Redstart. The meal deal

is £12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and coffee/tea.

Future Dates:- 17th July, 21st Aug, 18th Sept.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

SHORTMAT BOWLS. NEW

Played at Hermitage Park Hall. Thursdays at 10.45 – 12.45 cost £3 includes tea/ coffee.

Dates:- 27th July, 17th Aug, 14th Sept.

Contact John Grognet 687415

This year is Barmara's 20th Anniversary and we going to run a special trip to Pluck's

Gutter Pub, near Sturry on 7th September There will be a 2 course meal, entertainment.

Menu to be advised later.

The coach is free but there is a charge of £20 for the meal.

Associate Members welcome. Places still available.

Names to Cathy Burchill Tel 07775917556.

Holidays for 2024 are in the pipeline.

February- awaiting final details.

June 10th

 Warner's Holme Lacy, Hereford. 5 Days. Half board with 2 trips out including a

river trip cost £439. Having taken provisional names for this holiday they need to be

secured by a £50 deposit. Contact Dave 670034 or Neil 727066.

Jayne Wood has volunteered to become our new First Aider

The Committee and membership are very grateful to her for taking on this

Important position. Well done.

BARMARA MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER

PICKUP TIMES FOR HOLIDAY TO TORQUAY MON 12 JUNE 2023.

ALLINGTON 09.30 AM, FANT LANE 09.40 AM, SPICE FUSION 09.50 AM,

BEVERLEY SHOPS 10.00 AM, HEATH ROAD 10.05 AM.

NOTE New trip for Thursday 20th July. Creek Cockles and Cockneys.

After picking up our Blue Badge Guide we go to Hadleigh for coffee and biscuits then off

for a tour of unexplored Essex, then on to Southend for lunch in the Palace Hotel after

some free time in Southend we continue on to Leigh on Sea .

Cost £63 which includes coffee and biscuits, lunch, coach.

Payment due now or at May meeting cheques or bank transfer to Barmara Outings.

NEED TO KNOW MENU CHOICE FROM :-

A Grilled chicken, with red wine gravy, served with seasonal veg and roast potatoes.

B Vegetarian Moussaka.

Main course can be served with gluten free gravy by pre-order only.

Strawberry Gateaux for dessert.

Associate Members welcome. Hurry just a few places left.

Contact Cathy Burchill 07775917556

Wednesday 8th November a trip to Thursford Christmas Show, Norfolk.

Overnight stop at the Premier Inn Details to follow. Cathy 07775917556

Our next meeting will be in the on 23rd May 2023.

For May 23rd We are celebrating the new King's Coronation , we are having a

Cream tea and will be toasting his majesty with a glass of prosecco for free.

There will be a quiz and a prize for the best appropriate dress

The next Bus Explore day will be on Friday 26th MAY our destination is Tonbridge Castle

Park where you can walk around the park, explore the town, visit the Castle or even

have a boat ride???

Plenty of places to eat or drink.

Catch the No 7 Bus at 10.22 am. From the Barming bus stop which is on the Tonbridge

Road about 100 yds from Farleigh Lane junction.

For more information contact Pauline or Ken Comber on 720476.

Future Speakers:- Month Speaker Subject.

 27th June Charity talk and presentation of a cheque.

 25th July Richard Griffin Queens Bodyguard.

 22nd August Delia Taylor The Fabulous 50's + AGM

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon.

Dates:- 5th Jun, 3rd Jul,7th Aug, 4th Sep2nd Oct, 6th Nov, 4th Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the Hermitage Park Community Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday Jun 23rd ,July 14th, Aug 25th,Sept 22nd

.Contact John Grognet 687415.

PETANQUE We restart playing Petanque on the Monday 17th April at 10am till 12.00 in

the rear garden of the RedStart. The meal deal is £12 which includes a main meal from

a selected menu, soft drink, and coffee/tea.

Future Dates:- 19th June, 17th July, 21st Aug, 18th Sept.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

SHORTMAT BOWLS. NEW

Played at Hermitage Park Hall. Thursdays at 10.45 – 12.45 cost £3 includes tea/ coffee.

Dates:- 8th June, 27th July, 17th Aug, 14th Sept.

Contact John Grognet 687415

This year is Barmara's 20th Anniversary and we going to run a special trip to Pluck's

Gutter Pub, near Sturry on 7th September There will be a 2 course meal, entertainment.

Menu to be advised later.

The coach is free but there is a charge of £20 for the meal.

I know it is a bit previous but we do need the numbers for the ordering of coaches.

Associate Members welcome.

Names to Cathy Burchill Tel 07775917556.

Holidays for 2024 are in the pipeline.

February- awaiting final details.

June 10th

 Warner's Holme Lacy, Hereford. 5 Days. £439

First Aiders.

We are now looking for volunteers if any members would like to take on these

Positions please contact any committee member.

. Did you know we have a website, it many interesting pieces of information

of present and past events, there are contains numerous photos of trips, shows we have

performed, lunches, holidays and other memorabilia . Give it a try and please our

web manager Peter Sargent. www.barmara.org.uk

BARMARA FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

HOLIDAY TO EASTBOURNE ON FEBRUARY MON 20TH

 TILL 24TH

 2023.

PICK-UP TIMES :- Don't forget your tennis ball?

Fant Lane 11am , Fountain 11.05am , Beverley Shops 11.15am , Heath Road 11.20am

Allington 11.30am. Contact Cathy Burchill 07775917556

NEW TRIP.

Thursday 6th April. Aldwych Theatre.

A trip has been arranged to see a London Show " TINA" Good seats, Cost £63.50

Includes Coach and Ticket.

If interested contact Cathy Burchill Tel 07775917556.

THE BALANCE FOR THE TORQUAY HOLIDAY IS NOW DUE £329 PP LAST DAY FOR

PAYMENT IS 28TH MARCH AS WE HAVE TO PAY THE INVOICE ON APRIL 2nd

.Pay by cheque or bank transfer to BARMARA OUTINGS Sort code 60-60-08

A/c 46572716. And state event i.e Torquay.

Holiday To Torquay. Monday 12th June 2023.

5 days(4 nights ) Halfboard at the TLH Derwent Hotel

Your Elite special break includes :- Return Executive Coach Travel & 2 Excursions

Free Bar 18.00 – 23.00 Each Evening Daily Newspaper

Elite Welcome Pack, Tea/Coffee, Chocolates, Premium Biscuits & Savouries.

Elite Afternoon Tea with Bucks Fizz, Sandwiches, Cakes, Tea/Coffee Followed by

Afternoon Entertainment. 15% Discount on Health & Spa Treatments at the Fire & ice

Spa.

Price £349. Some singles may incur a £60 supplement . DEPOSIT £20. To Book Contact

Dave 670034. Balance of £329 to be paid in March.

Our next meeting will be in the on 28th FEBRUARY 2023.

The Speaker is Chicory Tip so come along and have nostalgic listen or even a dance?

Future Speakers:- Month Speaker Subject.

 February Chicory Tip Music from the 60/70s

 March Melanie Gibson Edith Cavell

April KCC Mature Drivers?

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon. NOTE no coffee morning in May (bank holiday)

Dates:- 6th Mar, 3rd Apr, 5th Jun, 3rd Jul,7th Aug, 4th Sep

 2

nd Oct, 6th Nov, 4th Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the new Hermitage Park Community

Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday Mar 17th, Apr 21st , May 19th, Jun 23rd ,July 14th, Aug 25th,Sept 22nd

.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

PETANQUE. Although we have finished playing for the season, following popular

demand, it has been decided to carry on with the lunches at the Redstart Pub. The deal is

£12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and coffee/tea.

12.30pm.Dates:- 13th March.

We restart playing Petanque on the Monday 17th April at 10am in the rear garden of the RedStart.

Same meal deal as above. Future Dates:- 15th May, 19th June, 17th July, 21st Aug, 18th Sept.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

SHORTMAT BOWLS. NEW

Played at Hermitage Park Hall. Thursdays at 10.45 – 12.45 cost £3 includes tea/ coffee.

Dates:- 9 March, 13 April, 11th May, 8th June, 20th July, 17th Aug, 14th Sept.

Contact John Grognet 687415

IMPORTANT .

Maureen Kenwright our refreshments organiser is standing down due to family

commitments, as a consequence the committee is looking for 2/3 members to undertake

this very important function, this entails, providing, on meeting days, cups, urns, kettles

and other sundries from storage cupboards at the hall , to make our teas and coffees at

the required time clearing up and returning everything to the cupboards.

If interested in these positions please contact Maureen or a member of the committee.

The Committee would also like to thank Maureen for her sterling work over many years,

she will be a hard act to follow.

First Aiders.

We are now looking for volunteers if any members would like to take on these

Positions please contact any committee member.

BARMARA NOVEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

Our charity walkers who braved the wind and rain to walk around Mote Park in aid

of Cardiomyopathy, well done everyone.

We collected a total £ 1272 a big thank you to all the walkers and their very generous

sponsers. And a very big thankyou to our Chairman, Colin who collected £600.

The Quiz night collected £213.45 for our charity so again thank you for all those who

attended and for Brenda and Peter for organising it.

The meeting this month is on the Tuesday 22nd November at 1pm Barming Village Hall.

The Speaker will be Nick Kelly his theme is "Duck's Soup", musical entertainment.

Because we having the Christmas Dinner at the Masonic Hall Tovil there will not be a

December meeting.

Future Speakers:- Month Speaker Subject.

 January Alan Haines Baby Boomers Show.

 February Chicory Tip Music from the 60/70s

 March Melanie Gibson Edith Cavell

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW OVERDUE.

The subscriptions for 2022/23 are £18 for Full Members and £6 for Associate Members

Subs can be paid by cheque made to BARMARA or by bank transfer :-

Account No 46549714 Sort Code 60-60-08.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH Book with Brenda Sargent. Last chance to book and pay.

The lunch this year will be held at the Masonic Hall Tovil. on Tuesday 6th December

It will be a three course meal, and cost £28.50. there is a choice of three, for each course

and Brenda will note your selection when booking. Entertainment will be Nick so bring

your pumps.

Arrive at 12.30pm for sit down 1pm.

Art Club Tuesday 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

 Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon.

Dates:- Dec 5th, 9th Jan, 6th Feb, 6th Mar, 3rd Apr, 8th May, 5th Jun, 3rd Jul,7th Aug, 4th Sep

 2nd Oct, 6th Nov, 4th Dec.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the new Hermitage Park Community

Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday 16th Dec, Jan 20th, Feb 17th, Mar 17th, Apr 21st , May 19th, Jun 23rd

.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

PETANQUE. Although we have finished playing for the season, following popular

demand, it has been decided to carry on with the lunches at the Redstart Pub. The deal is

£12 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and coffee/tea.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

DATES:- Monday, 16th January, 13th February, 13th March.

SHORTMAT BOWLS. NEW

Played at Hermitage Park Hall. Thursdays at 10.45 – 12.45 cost £3 includes tea/ coffee.

Dates:- 8th Dec, 12th January, 9th February, 9 March, 13 April.

Contact John Grognet 687415

HOLIDAY TO EASTBOURNE

A HOLIDAY TO EASTBOURNE HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR FEBRUARY MON 20TH

 TILL 24TH 2023. HALFBOARD. CATHY BURCHILL TEL 07775917556.

New Holiday To Torquay. Monday 12th June 2023.

5 days(4 nights ) Halfboard at the TLH Derwent Hotel

Your Elite special break includes :- Return Executive Coach Travel & 2 Excursions

Free Bar 18.00 – 23.00 Each Evening Daily Newspaper

Elite Welcome Pack, Tea/Coffee, Chocolates, Premium Biscuits & Savouries.

Elite Afternoon Tea with Bucks Fizz, Sandwiches, Cakes, Tea/Coffee Followed by Afternoon

Entertainment. 15% Discount on Health & Spa Treatments at the Fire & ice Spa.

Price £349. Some singles may incur a £60 supplement . DEPOSIT £20. To Book Contact Dave 670034.

First Aiders.

We are now looking for volunteers if any members would like to take on these

Positions please contact any committee member. 

BARMARA OCTOBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE.

The subscriptions for 2022/23 are £18 for Full Members and £6 for Associate Members

Subs can be paid by cheque made to BARMARA or by bank transfer :-

Account No 46549714 Sort Code 60-60-08.

TRIP to Thursford Tuesday 8th November.

PICK UP TIMES:- Fant Lane 07.25am, Fountain 07.30 am, Beverley shops 07.35am,

Allington 07.45am..Please be Prompt as we will not wait.

 Neil 727066 mobile 07703488427 or Dave.670034, Mobile 07579032083

CHRISTMAS LUNCH Book with Brenda Sargent on 693755

The lunch this year will be held at the Masonic Hall Tovil. on Tuesday 6th December

It will be a three course meal, and cost £28.50. there is a choice of three, for each course

and Brenda will note your selection when booking. Entertainment will be Nick so bring

your pumps.

Arrive at 12.30pm for sit down 1pm.

Tuesday Art Club 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

Fancy trying something different?? Why not come along to the Art Club, novices welcome.

Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am

till 12noon.

Dates:- Nov 7th, Dec 5th

.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the new Hermitage Park Community

Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday 21st Oct, 18th Nov,16th Dec

Contact John Grognet 687415.

PETANQUE. Although we have finished playing for the season, following popular

demand, it has been decided to carry on with the lunches at the Redstart Pub. The deal is

the same £10 which includes a main meal from a selected menu, soft drink, and

coffee/tea.

Contact John Grognet 687415.

DATES:- Monday, 14th November, 16th January, 13th February, 13th March.

Interested in playing shortmat bowls at Hermitage Park?? Contact John Grognet 687415

FUTURE SPEAKERS:- Dates Speaker Subject.

 Oct 25th

 Mary Smith School girls

HOLIDAY TO EASTBOURNE

A NEW HOLIDAY TO EASTBOURNE HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR FEBRUARY MON 20TH TILL 24TH

 2023. HALFBOARD.

ASK YOUR FRIENDS NO NEED TO BE MEMBERS.

NOTE 8 DOUBLES AND 3 TWINS STILL LEFT. COST £179 CATHY BURCHILL TEL

07775917556.

New Holiday To Torquay. Monday 12th June 2023.

5 days(4 nights ) Halfboard at the TLH Derwent Hotel

Your Elite special break includes :- Return Executive Coach Travel & 2 Excursions

Free Bar 18.00 – 23.00 Each Evening Daily Newspaper

Elite Welcome Pack, Tea/Coffee, Chocolates, Premium Biscuits & Savouries.

Elite Afternoon Tea with Bucks Fizz, Sandwiches, Cakes, Tea/Coffee Followed by Afternoon

Entertainment. 15% Discount on Health & Spa Treatments at the Fire & ice Spa.

Price £349. Some singles may incur a £60 supplement . DEPOSIT £20. To Book Contact Dave 670034.

First Aiders.

Our current First Aiders, Laurie Moore and Jeanette Reid-Marr are both stepping down after long

and sterling service . The Committee and Members offer a very grateful thank you to you both for

your good work helping to keep us safe over many years.

We are now looking for volunteers to fill their shoes, if any members would like to take on these

Positions please contact any committee member.

DIDYOU KNOW BARMARA HAS A WEB SITE???

It contains past and present information about events, newsletters, photos, and other interesting facts

If you wish to add something contact Peter Sargent.

The web site is - www.barmara.org.uk 

BARMARA SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.

BROADSTAIRS TRIP, BUS TIMES. Thursday 22nd SEPTEMBER.

FANT LANE 9.30am, BEVERLEY SHOPS 9.40am, TOP OF BEVERLEY ROAD 9.45am, ALLINGTON 10am.

MAIN CHARITY EVENT ( CARDIOMYOPATHY ) THE MOTE PARK WALK FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

MEET AT 11 AM AT THE CAFÉ IN MOTE PARK, PARKING IS AVAILABLE BUT THERE IS A FEE.

THE WALK IS ABOUT ONE MILE, EASY GOING, NO SPECIAL FOOTWEAR NEEDED.

ALL WELCOME IF YOU CAN'T DO THE WALK PLEASE SPONSER SOMEONE WHO IS.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE.

The subscriptions for 2022/23 are £18 for Full Members and £6 for Associate Members

Subs can be paid by cheque made to BARMARA or by bank transfer :-

Account No 46549714 Sort Code 60-60-08.

QUIZ NIGHT.

Saturday 8th October. at Barming Village Hall.

7pm ---10pm Tickets £5 Available from Brenda Sargent Tel 693755

Bring your own nibbles and drink. All profits go to our charity

TRIP to Thursford

a trip has been arranged for the Christmas Spectacular Show at Thursford, Norfolk

on 8th November 2022. this is the best show of this kind anywhere in the country, including the

westend. the trip includes coach, 2pm show, best seats in the centre stalls

one night at the premier inn west lynn, 2 course evening meal, drink, and full english

breakfast. cost £145 per person for a double room, singles £30 supplement. deposit £50.

names to neil 727066 or dave.670034

CHRISTMAS LUNCH Book with Brenda Sargent.

The lunch this year will be held at the Masonic Hall Tovil. on Tuesday 6th December

It will be a three course meal, and cost £28.50. there is a choice of three, for each course and Brenda

will note your selection when booking. Entertainment will be Nick so bring your pumps.

Arrive at 12.30pm for sit down 1pm.

Tuesday Art Club 10am till 12 noon at the parish hall Barming

every week except the 4th Tuesday in the month.

Fancy trying something different?? Why not come along to the Art Club, novices welcome.

Contact Glenda Brown Tel 678374.

Coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, Tonbridge Road. First Monday of the month, 10am till 12noon.

Dates:- Oct 3rd, Nov 7th, Dec 5th

.

KURLING

NOTE NEW TIMES 10.15 am till 12.15 pm at the new Hermitage Park Community Centre.

Still £2.50 with tea/coffee biscuits.

Future Dates. Friday 21st Oct, 18th Nov,16th Dec

Contact John Grognet 687415.

PETANQUE. NOTE NEW START TIMES NOW 10AM.

At the Red Start Pub, North Street at 10 am. till 12.30pm. and we have

arranged:- Tea/coffee £2.20, Selected menu lunch £7.50, Soft drink £1.50 or all 3 for £10.

Dates for the future:- 10th Oct.

FUTURE SPEAKERS:- Dates Speaker Subject.

 Sept 27th

 Julia Macclean Barming, My Grandfather and me.

 Oct 25th

 Mary Smith School girls

HOLIDAYS Please bring your cheque books as cash is not normally accepted.

A new holiday to Eastbourne has been arranged for February Mon 20th

 till 24th

 2023. Halfboard.

NOTE 6 Doubles and 3 Twins still left. Cost £179 CATHY BURCHILL TEL 07775917556.

New Holiday To Torquay. Monday 12th June 2023.

5 days(4 nights ) Halfboard at the TLH Derwent Hotel

Your Elite special break includes :- Return Executive Coach Travel & 2 Excursions

Free Bar 18.00 – 23.00 Each Evening Daily Newspaper

Elite Welcome Pack, Tea/Coffee, Chocolates, Premium Biscuits & Savouries.

Elite Afternoon Tea with Bucks Fizz, Sandwiches, Cakes, Tea/Coffee Followed by Afternoon

Entertainment. 15% Discount on Health & Spa Treatments at the Fire & ice Spa.

Price £349. Some singles may incur a £60 supplement . DEPOSIT £20. To Book Contact Dave 670034.

First Aiders.

Our current First Aiders, Laurie Moore and Jeanette Reid-Marr are both stepping down after long

and sterling service . The Committee and Members offer a very grateful thank you to you both for

your good work helping to keep us safe over many years.

We are now looking for volunteers to fill their shoes, if any members would like to take on these

Positions please contact any committee member.

DIDYOU KNOW BARMARA HAS A WEB SITE???

It contains past and present information about events, newsletters, photos, and other interesting facts

If you wish to add something contact Peter Sargent.

The web site is - www.barmara.org.uk 

BARMARA AUGUST 2022 NEWSLETTER

BARMING ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST 2022 AGENDA

1. Approval of Minutes of EGM held on Friday, 23rd November 2021

2. Chairman's Annual Report

3. Treasurer's Annual Report

4. Outings Annual Report

5. Election of Officers - Chairman, Colin Wallsgrove, Honorary Treasurer, Peter Sargent,

 Honorary Secretary, Wendy Thorpe and Honorary Membership Secretary, Brenda

 Sargent are all standing for re-election. No other nominations have been

 received.

6. Election of Committee Members – Ken Comber, John Grognet, Neil Kenwright,

 Maureen Kenwright and Dave Mayger are all standing for re-election. Cathy Birchall

 and Linda Hubbard were co-opted onto the Committee and their positions need to be

 formalised. No other nominations have been received.

7. 2022/2023 Subs.

8. Any Other Business

Closure of Meeting

As Gloria Rayment is retiring from the committee, the Chairman, Committee, and members would like