WEST SOMERSET SCOUT FELLOWSHIP

Newsletter 21 – August 2008

Hello

Jean’s conducted tour around Dunster was a great success – thanks for an enjoyable afternoon Jean.

Bar-B-Q

Although Clive booked the weather there must have been a misunderstanding and the order must have been lost in the post! Based on the weather forecast it was decided to cancel at the last minute. In the event the rain was not as heavy as forecast but I still think we made the right decision.

However Audrey has suggested we do “something” on 27^th September – more details later.

County SF Gathering – Sunday 7^th September.

I have received this email from Chris Jones who chairs the County SF meetings.

Urgent - Sorry that this is short notice.

With regard to our County Fellowship Gathering, scheduled for Sunday 7th September 2008.

We have now had a very generous offer of hospitality from Tricia at Taunton, who has offered us their Camping Site at Huish Woods. Will also provide us for a Marquee, tables, chairs, gas burner and gas.

The question is, are we all still happy to meet on this date and venue, and accept Tricia's kind offer ? I need to know by Friday 22nd August at the latest, I know that this is asking a lot of you, but it is not fair on Tricia if we don't give her enough notice.

If this is on, then we all need to bring food - sandwiches, cakes, puddings, savouries, etc.

I will provide the plates, cups, dishes, serviettes, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, etc.

The only cost to us all is a charge of £1 each which covers the Huish Woods Day Visitor Charge.

I will also try to find out what events are taking place on this date, that we might be able to go and visit.

Note - if we do not have a minimum of 20 Members then it will not be viable and will be cancelled.

Would you please let Ron know if you will be attending this SF County event by Thursday 21^st August.

I am afraid Ron & Sandy will be in France that week and cannot attend.

Jenny Bullen – I received the following email from Tony on the 12/8/08

Hello Ron & Sandy

Thanks very much for your email.

We are hoping by Sat. that the weather will be kind for the SF barbecue. It has certainly been a bad month so far.

Jen is getting along pretty well. She is feeling more tired than say 2 weeks ago and sleeping quite a bit. But only a small loss of hair and a rather red forehead. We have had a taxi up on some days but other days we walk up. It takes about 25 to 30 minutes going and is steep in places. Doctor says exercise is important. I don't think Jen would have been able to travel each day as the taking of chemo tablets and others must be taken to a strict timetable depending on the time of the radiotherapy.

Wendy & Erica have been very good plus son - in -law Fran. Erica has been every Wed so I have been to Taunton to watch the cricket. Been out on the bus or walking in the mornings plus shopping. I can say it is far easier shopping in Minehead!

I trust all is well with your family and hope Sat is a success.

Regards to all.

Best wishes

Tony & Jen

I am keeping in touch with Tony and have assured him of all our best wishes.

Visit to Tangier Scouting archives - Tues 30^th September

I have arranged a visit to the County Scout archives at Tangier starting at 2.00 pm. Peter Bourner has taken over as archivist from his mother and is keen that we are aware what is being kept and how we may help in some way. I suggest that perhaps this could tie in with some shopping and perhaps a pub lunch to get us in the mood – what do you think?

Nov 2008 Quiz and Cheese & Wine Party.

Ron & Jane are finalising details of this event – more details later.

Ron Blundell Chairman

17/8/08