"The magic in new beginnings is the most
powerful of them all."- Josiyah Martin.
Saturday 8th January – Coffee at the
Boston Tea Party – 10 am
A
return visit to the Boston Tea Party in Montague Place, for our first coffee cake
and chat of the year. As we have to book a table,
please contact Queen Judy by 6th January at the latest, if you’d
like to come.
Tuesday 11th January – ADGM at Haskins Garden
Centre 11 am – 2pm
Our
first Ageing Disgracefully General Meeting since 2019!
As those who were members back then will remember, this is the one meeting of the year where we really expect everyone to attend if at all possible.
If
you really can’t make the date, please contact Queen Judy to let her know
We
are also going to take this opportunity to hold a Red and Purple Sale, so bring
any Red Hat clothing you would like to sell or give away to other members.
The
‘meeting proper’ (after the sale) will start at 11.30 am with a break for lunch
between 1-2pm.
This
is the meeting at which members decide which of many possible events and
outings we are going to plan into the timetable for 2022 so it is your chance
to have your say
If
anyone has any ideas for events in 2022, please let us know your thoughts.
Tables
will be well distanced, and you will be required to wear a mask when not
sitting at your table.
As we have to book a room at Haskins, please send
RSVPs with a firm ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to Queen
Judy by Saturday 8th January at the latest
Zoom Book Club – Monday 17th January
2:00 pm
Our
mid-winter season brings a return to a couple of popular Zoom sessions from
last year. Join this one to discuss books that you have been reading and might
recommend – or otherwise. A great way to get ideas for our winter reading
sessions!
‘At Home Lunches’ – Friday 21st January 12:45
pm
Kathy,
the Viscountess of Verse together with Maria, Duchess Deux-Divorcée have very
kindly offered to provide ‘at home’ lunches to our members.
Estimated
cost will be £15 pp to include the delicious meal, soft drinks
or wine. Numbers strictly limited so please contact Kathy or Maria as soon as
you can to secure your place.
Sunday Lunch Club – Sunday 23rd
January
Location
to be confirmed, but please save the date if you’d like to come
Zoom Tipples & Nibbles – Friday 28th
January 6.30 pm
A
chance to get virtually together with some of our favourite
tipples (and nibbles) and discuss our choices with the group.
Our
first theme will be ‘Drinks for a cold evening’ – and these can be alcoholic or
otherwise!
Saturday 5th February – Coffee at Haskins
10.00 am
Our
February chance to enjoy a coffee, cake and chat at Haskins.
Wednesday 9th February – Lunch at Northbrook
College 12:00 for 12:30
All
places at this very popular restaurant have now been booked, but if you would
like to go on a waiting list, please contact Maria as soon as possible
Friday 18th February – ‘House of Games’
afternoon – 2:30 pm
A
fun afternoon based on ‘House of Games’ and kindly hosted by Kathy, Viscountess
of Verse. Cost £7 includes soft drinks and snacks but bring your own alcohol if
you would like to do so.
There
is a maximum of six people so please contact Kathy as soon as you can if you
would like to take part
Subscriptions
All
subscriptions of £20 for the year are due by the end of February. If you can,
please pay by bank transfer (with reference ‘Subscription’) otherwise you can
pay by cash or cheque at the ADGM
Please
ensure that you do a lateral flow test on the morning before coming to any
indoor event (restaurant/private home). We have worked hard to keep ourselves
free of Covid and with winter approaching want to stay as healthy as possible
and
Covid
free. This is important not only to protect ourselves but also our friends and
to keep the Blueberry Muffins running. Moreover, please do not attend any event
if you have any
symptoms
usually associated with Covid even if you have had a negative test. Many thanks
And don’t forget our
ongoing online chats with WhatsApp:
·
BM What’s Cooking
A
challenge for our Blueberry Muffin cooks each week. 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!
·
BM Winter
Wonderland: share your photos showing the winter
in Sussex
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Events for January and February
·
Saturday 8th
January – Coffee at the Boston Tea Party
·
Tuesday 11th
January – ADGM
·
Monday 17th
January – Zoom Book Club
·
Friday 21st
January – ‘At Home’ Lunches
·
Sunday 23rd
January – Sunday Lunch Club
·
Friday 28th
January – Zoom Tipples & Nibbles
·
Saturday 5th
February – Coffee at Haskins
·
Wednesday 9th
February – Lunch at Northbrook
·
Friday 18th February
– House of Games