Blueberry Muffins Newsletter – April 2021

There is no glory in star or blossom till looked upon by a loving eye; There is no fragrance in April breezes till breathed with joy as they wander by. William Cullen Bryant

April hopefully marks the beginning of a return to ‘actual’ meetings, although there will still be a mix of virtual ones until things really do ‘get back to normal’

Saturday 3^rd April 10:30 am – Zoom Coffee Morning

A virtual get together for a chat and a cuppa with your Blueberry Muffin friends.

As this is our first coffee morning of the Spring, and we have all been enjoying the beautiful ‘Springwatch’ photos, you may feel like bringing along some Easter flowers as well

Friday 9th April 6:30 pm – Tipples & Nibbles

Our tippling and nibbling has now reached countries beginning with K or L – maybe quite a challenge but surely one which our inventive Muffins will enjoy!

Monday 12th April – Marine Gardens 10:30

A group of six can meet for coffee and a chat in Marine Gardens. Please contact Queen Judy to check available places if you have not already done so.

Thursday 15th April – Room 101 3:00 pm (by Zoom)

What (or even who?) would you consign to room 101? A chance to get those very pet hates off your chest!

Friday 16th April – Marine Gardens 10:30 am

A second opportunity for six of us to meet up ‘in real life’ for a coffee and a chat. Again, please contact Queen Judy to check available places if you have not already let her know

Saturday 17th April – Zoom Coffee Morning 10:30 am

A virtual get together for a cuppa and a chat with your friends

Monday 19th April – ‘Bookends’ 2:00 pm

What are we all reading? What books have you enjoyed – or not enjoyed? Do join us and let us know

Friday 23rd April – Tipples & Nibbles 6:30 pm

Our Tipplers and Nibblers will be exploring the letters ‘M’’ and ‘N’ this session. What tickles our fancy from those countries?

Monday 26th April – Marine Gardens 10:30 am

Our third group of six can meet in the lovely setting of Marine Gardens and enjoy coffee and a chat. As with the previous two

events, you do need to register with Queen Judy first so we can keep to the limit on numbers

Saturday 1st May – 10:30 am Coffee Morning either Zoom or at Haskins

We will see how things are going by then and possibly go for an ‘actual’ coffee at Haskins or, if not, by Zoom

Saturday 22nd May – ‘CluedUpp in Worthing’

Can we solve the mystery clues and find who is the dreaded ‘Worthing Ripper’? Further details will be available shortly.

If you are interested in taking part, please contact Queen Jenny if you haven’t already done so.

Arundel Tulip Festival

Tickets for this will not be available until 2 weeks before it opens, but if you would be interested please contact Queen Judy to let her know

And don’t forget our ongoing online chats with WhatsApp:

• BM What’s Cooking from 10th January, we will be starting on a world wide journey through recipes from countries beginning with ‘A’ to those beginning with ‘Z’ . Let your imagination loose!
• BM Weekly Film Club – What we plan to watch/have watched and reviews
• BM Poetry Competition – Showcases our talented Blueberry Muffins poets
• BM Book Club – What are we reading? Reviews and recommendations
• Cookery Book Challenge: One recipe from every cook book on our shelves!
• Spring Watch: share your photos showing the approach of Spring.

Events for April and May

· Saturday 3rd April – Zoom Coffee Morning

· Friday 9th April – Tipples & Nibbles

· Monday 12th April – Coffee at Marine Gardens

· Thursday 15th April – ‘Room 101’

· Friday 16th April – Coffee at Marine Gardens

· Saturday 17th April – Zoom Coffee Morning

· Monday 19th April – ‘Bookends’

· Friday 23rd April – Tipples & Nibbles

· Monday 26th April – Coffee at Marine Gardens

· Saturday 1st May – Coffee morning either Zoom or Haskins

· Saturday 22nd May – ‘CluedUpp’