SPRING

PROGRAMME

2008

With the sight of daffodils breaking through the cold ground, Spring is finally round the corner. We have a little way to go but hope this programme offers events for everyone. I would like to thank everyone who attended the recent planning meeting, and also a big thank you to all those who hosted an event on the last programme.

The planning meeting is always a very important date on the quarterly programme, as the group is member driven. Without members suggesting and hosting the events the group would not be a success, so please put the 10 April 2008 in your diaries now. We look forward to seeing you all with your ideas and, of course, the customary drink in the pub afterwards. If you would like to host an event, or need more information, please contact Stephanie.

The group’s website continues to be popular with our members who are able to access it. Please take a few moments to look at it as the site is informative, humorous and has photographs of most previous events. A copy of the current programme is also posted but, for confidentiality reasons, the telephone numbers have been removed. If you are interested in an event and have lost your programme, please contact me for more information. The address is www.fulcrumsocialgroup.co.uk . There is also a Stop Press box on the first page where Richard, our Webmaster, posts any late meeting announcements.

Stephanie

Programme Co-ordinator

Please let your host know that you are attending an event and, in particular, please book by the specified dates, as latecomers might be disappointed.

Events may be cancelled if you don’t book in time.

FEBRUARY

Friday 1	“An Audience with Albert Einstein” at Evershot. Please contact Dave immediately for details.	Dave
Sunday 3	Cerne Abbas. A 7-mile walk around Cerne Abbas followed by refreshments in the tearooms. Meet at 11.30 am. Please contact Penny by 29 January.	Penny
Thursday 7	Turkish meal at The Ottoman, Blandford. Table booked for 8.00 pm. Please contact Betty by 31 January.	Betty
Sunday 10	Maiden Castle Walk. A walk round Maiden Castle followed by a pub lunch at the Poet Laureate. Contact Richard by 4 February.	Richard
Sunday 17	Chinese New Year celebrations in Portsmouth. A day out in Portsmouth to watch the celebrations, shop, or visit the harbour. Car share an option, please contact Stephanie by 9 February.	Stephanie
Saturday 23	Barn Dance at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Dancing to the band No Strings Attached. Please contact Graham by 15 February.	Graham
Sunday 24	Corscombe. A 3-mile walk followed by a pub lunch at the Fox Inn. Meet in the Fox Inn’s new car park at 11.00 am. Please contact Richard by 21 February.	Richard
Tuesday 26	Indian meal at Red Fort, Wimborne. Table booked for 7.30 pm. Please contact Dave by 22 February.	Dave

MARCH

Sunday 2	Portland walk. A 4-mile walk followed by a pub lunch. Meet at New Ground Car Park at 11.00 am. Please contact Richard by 28 February.	Richard
Wednesday 5	Meal at La Gondola, Dorchester. Table booked for 7.00 pm. Please contact Paul/Trisha by 28 February.	Paul/Trisha
Saturday 8	Hambledon and Hod Hill. A 4½-mile walk followed by pub lunch. Meet at the Cricketers, Shroton/Iwerne Courtney at 10.30 am. Please contact Dave by 6 March.	Dave
Sunday 16	Abbotsbury walk. A 4½-mile circular walk via West Bexington. Meet in Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Gardens car park at 11.00 am. Please contact Graham by 10 March.	Graham
Saturday 22	Seatown walk. A 4-mile walk taking in the views from Golden Cap, followed by a pub lunch. Meet in the car park near the Anchor Inn at 11.00 am. Please contact Graham by 17 March.	Graham
Saturday 22	Brownsea Open Air Theatre. This is a popular event for August but tickets must be purchased early. The play is The Merchant of Venice and tickets are around £16. This is the deadline for booking tickets. Alison will require the ticket money prior to her booking tickets.	Alison
Friday 28	Indian meal at Chutneys, Shaftesbury. Table booked for 7.30 pm. Please contact Dave by 22 March.	Dave
Sunday 30	Weymouth coastline walk. A 3-mile walk along the coastline at Osmington Mills followed by a pub lunch. Meet at 11.00 am in the Smugglers car park. Please contact Richard by 27 March.	Richard

APRIL

Saturday 5	Beaminster walk. An 8-mile walk followed by refreshments in the tearooms. Meet at 10.30 am in Yarn Barton car park. Please contact Penny for more details by 1 April.	Penny
Sunday 6	Sunday Carvery at the Coach and Horses, Winterborne Abbas. Meet at 12.30 pm. Please contact Kerry by 28 March.	Kerry
Tuesday 8	“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” at the Lighthouse Theatre, Poole. Please contact Dave as soon as possible and ticket money to be paid to him by 22 March.	Dave
Thursday 10	Planning Meeting. Meet at 7.45 pm in the Village Hall at Stratton. Everyone is welcome. If you are unable to attend please contact Stephanie with your ideas.	Stephanie
Sunday 13	A stroll round Chideock followed by cream team with Trisha and Paul. The cream team will cost £2 and all proceeds will go to the local hospice. Please contact Paul/Tricia by 9 April.	Paul/Trisha
Friday 18	Curry Night at the Moreton Tea Rooms. Meet at 7.30 pm. This has to be pre-booked, so please contact Stephanie by 11 April.	Stephanie
Sunday 20	A stroll round Compton Abbas Airfield followed by lunch. Meet at 11.00 am. Please contact Betty by 9 April.	Betty
Wednesday 23	A meal at the Pymore Inn, near Bridport. Meet at 7.30 pm. Please contact Paul/Trisha by 17 April.	Paul/Trisha
Sunday 27	Exbury Gardens. A walk round the lovely gardens. Tickets are £7.50 and dogs can be taken on leads. Car share an option; please contact Alison for more details by 20 April.	Alison

Dogs and children are welcome on the walks

If you have any queries regarding the above programme, please contact Stephanie Hubbard,

Programme Co-ordinator.