SEPTEMBER 2023 HERALD online

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THE HERALD • MID-SEPTEMBER 2023 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@markfieldherald.co.uk
Markfield Community Association News
From Ron & Dawn Grantham 07885 243033 or 07904 222552
Mayflower Club
moving
DUE TO unforeseen
circumstances and with
much regret we must
inform you that after
many happy years at the
Community Centre we have
moved both the Monday
and Wednesday afternoon
Mayflower Clubs from the
Centre.
We are determined to keep this
invaluable project going in the
village. After all, over the years it
has provided a much needed and
appreciated service and facility for
our elderly, lonely and vulnerable
residents. We are currently
exploring a new “home” for the club
and it has been heart-warming to
receive offers of help and support
from other venues in the village.
One way or another we WILL keep
it going. Our sincere thanks go
to those local venues that will be
hosting the club in the immediate
future.
Happier news
from the Club
ON 9TH AUGUST Steve
Robinson came along to
give us his renditions of
funny poems and ditties to
cheer us all up and make us
laugh.
On the 16th August, following a
number of nasty falls experienced
by members, we provided a Falls
Awareness Session provided by
material from Independent Age
and an insight in to personal safety
alarm systems.
On the 23rd August we had a
wonderful visit and afternoon tea
at Little Markfield Farm. Brenda,
her family and volunteers put on
a wonderful afternoon tea for us
in the barn. We then had a tour
around the farm itself seeing the
farm animals and especially their
herd of Alpacas. The vintage cars,
other vehicles and farm machinery
and vehicles were amazing.
More than well worth a visit to
something special in the village.
Just give Brenda call if you want
to visit and perhaps even book an
afternoon tea with her. During the
visit we also had “farm yard” raffle
and raised £60 towards cancer
research. Many thanks go to
Brenda and her “crew” for putting
on a splendid occasion for us.
We must also mention that during
Pat celebrating her 90th
birthday
the tea we also celebrated Pat’s
90th Birthday.
Pat has been a long- standing
member of the club and always
enjoys joining in with all our
activities no matter how hard the
challenge!! Happy birthday from
us all.
On the 30th August we held our
now annual Caribbean BBQ.
Due to what now seems to be our
customary heavy downpours of
rain we had to cook the food in
the trusty gas oven instead. Still, it
worked out fine as members were
treated to burgers, sausages, sweet
potato mash followed by Jamaica
Ginger cake with pineapple jam
and fruit salad with condensed milk.
It was all washed down with tropical
fruit punch or plain tropical fruit
juice. Despite being frightened
to bits by an unexpected visit by
Pirate Captain Ronnie Blackbeard
and Cabin Boy Little Carol,
members also had a laugh over
some of my Pirate Jokes and a
pirate picture quiz. Time flew by but
we managed to pull in a Caribbean
Coconut Shy competition with Bob
winning the star prize of a coconut
and a fresh pineapple.
Despite all the changes we are still
going ahead and planning events
over the next few months including
Harvest Festival, our annual
Conkers Championship and
Halloween Party.
Further details will appear in next
month’s edition of the Herald but
you can always contact us if you
want further information
Markfield Good
Neighbours Scheme
DESPITE the current
circumstances, we will
ensure that the Markfield
Good Neighbours Scheme
remains in place and ready
to help and support those
in need.
Remember that it is still “OKAY
TO ASK” if you need any help or
support and our volunteers will do
their level best to help. Just pick up
the phone and give us a call.
Thanks
Ron and Dawn Grantham
Markfield Community
Association
Tel: 07885 243033 or
07904 222552
Captain Ronnie Blackbeard and Cabin Boy Little Carol
I’m all for going out to a social gathering but I draw the line at someone starting a conversation with me.