FULCRUM SOCIAL GROUP

 

Chairperson: Penny

fulcrum@hotmail.co.uk

 

We are now into our winter programme and like me you are wondering where the year has gone.   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 January 2008 in your diaries now.  We look forward to seeing you all with your ideas and, of course, the customary drink in the pub after.  If you would like to host an event or need more information, please contact Stephanie.

 

Another important event is our Festive Meal and Party on 5 January 2008.  Please see separate sheet for details.

 

The group’s website continues to be popular with our members who are able to access it.  It has photographs of the previous events and has all the information of the current programme.  For confidentiality reasons the telephone numbers have been removed from the programme but 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 posts any late meeting announcements.     

 

Stephanie

Programme Co-ordinator

WINTER PROGRAMME 2007/08

 

Please let your host know that you are attending an event and, in particular, please book by the specified dates as late comers may be disappointed.  Events may be cancelled if you don’t book in time.

 

NOVEMBER

Saturday 3

Barn Dance at Maiden Newton.  Please contact Penny immediately for details.

Penny

 

 

 

 

Sunday 4

Candlelit walk around Abbotsbury Gardens.   We have held this event for the past 2 years and it has been enjoyed by those who have attended.  Please contact Stephanie by 30 October if you would like to come along.

Stephanie

 

 

 

 

Sunday 11

Broadwindsor – 6 mile walk.  Please contact Penny for details.

Penny

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 14

Winter Quiz Night at the Saxon Arms, Stratton.  All proceeds go to the Dorset Air Ambulance.   There will be an entry fee of £1 per person.   Please let Penny know by 11 November.

Penny

 

 

 

 

Friday 16

Ceilidh at Gillingham with Hambledon Hopstep Band.  Please let Penny know by the 9 November.

Penny

 

 

 

 

Sunday 18

Map Reading Course Part 2 at Cranborne Chase.  Please contact Barry for time and meeting place by 14 November.

Barry

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 20

A talk by Captain Chris Craig about his experience on War at Sea.   Captain Craig served on the HMS Alacrity when it was attacked in the Falklands; he also served in the Gulf.  It will be held at Porchester School in Bournemouth and the cost will be £3.  The proceeds are going to the Falklands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne.  Please contact Richard by

3 November.

Richard

 

 

 

 

Saturday 24

Barn Dance at Thornford.  Please contact Penny as soon as possible.  Tickets are £7 which includes a Ploughman’s, beer and wine.   The tickets will be on a first come, first served basis, so hurry or you may lose your chance!

Penny

 

 

 

 

 

DECEMBER

Sunday 2

Portland walk – 4 miles.    Meet at New Ground Car Park at 11.00 am.  Contact Richard for more details.

Richard

 

Sunday 9

Stourhead Gardens.  A walk around Stourhead.  The gardens are owned by the National Trust so if you are a member, entrance will be free.  Meet in the car park at 11.00 am.  Please contact Dave for more details.

Dave

 

 

 

 

Thursday 13

 

The Ghurkha Inn, Dorchester.  Meet at 8.00 pm.   Please contact Richard for more details by 6 December.

Richard

 

 

 

 

Sunday 16

Gussage St Michael walk – 5 miles.  Grid ref. 986115.  Meet at 10.45 am.  Please contact Barry for more details.

Barry

 

 

 

 

Friday 21

Christmas Concert and Tree Festival at St Aldhelms Church, Parkstone.  8.00 pm, tickets £5, on sale at the door.  P&P Singers will be performing and Mary will be providing the accompaniment.  Contact Mary.

Mary

 

 

 

 

Saturday 22

Christmas Ceilidh at Tarrant Keynston.  Please contact Penny as soon as possible as tickets are limited.

Penny

 

 

 

 

Sunday 30

A walk around Clouds Hill and Moreton – 4½ miles.  Meet at 11.00 am, please contact Richard for more information..

Richard

 

 

 

 

Monday 31

Yetties New Year’s Eve Party, Sherborne.  Please contact Penny by

10 December to book your tickets. 

Penny

 

 

JANUARY

Saturday 5

Festive Meal and Party.   Stratton Village Hall.  Start time 7.00 pm.    Members only.  Please see separate sheet.

Penny

 

 

 

 

Sunday 6

Blackmore Vale Walk, East Stour.  Grid ref. 822211.  Meet at 10.30 am.  Strong walking shoes/boots are recommended and refreshments are available en route.  Please contact Barry for more information.

Barry

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Saturday 12

Games Night at Stephanie’s.  Supper and games evening.   Games start at 6.00 pm with a bring-and-share supper.  Please contact Stephanie by

6 January.

Stephanie

 

 

 

 

Sunday 13

A walk around the lake and Abbey at Milton Abbas followed by lunch at the Hambro Arms.    Meet at 11.30 am.  Please contact Betty for more information by 9 January.  

Betty

 

 

 

 

Sunday 20

A 9-mile walk.  Meet at 10.00 am ½ mile south of Okeford Fitzpaine.  Grid reference 813093.  Pub lunch en route.  Please contact Penny for more details.

Penny

 

 

 

 

Thursday 24

A meal at the Frampton Arms, Moreton.  Meet at 8.00 pm.  Please contact Graham by 20 January.

Graham

 

 

 

 

Saturday 26

Cinema Evening.  Please contact Kerry for venue at time by 23 January.

Kerry

 

 

 

 

Sunday 27

A 4 mile walk at Wareham.  Meet at the Quay Inn at 11.00 am.  Please contact Richard for more details.

Richard

 

 

Dogs and children are welcome on the walks

 

If you have any queries regarding the above programme, please contact Stephanie, Programme Co-ordinator

 

 

Please note that all phone numbers have been removed but they can be obtained, or a message passed on to the various
organisers, by emailing Penny at fulcrum@hotmail.co.uk