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admin on April 8th, 2009

My back has been sore since last week. A bit worrying so I have been to the osteopath today. More stretching needed. Did the club 10 at Lashenden tonight. A lovely evening, a bit of a headwind on the return. Pleased with my time 29.12 on what is perceived as a slow course. Will see […]

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admin2 on April 8th, 2009

            The President demonstrating his skills making a pastry rose. Catherine does not look too impressed!   One of our newest members, Maria and her business partner, Catherine entertained us all with a talk and demonstration of cake making. It was good to have an “interactive” job talk especially as […]

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admin on April 4th, 2009

First Vets Time Trial except that it was reduced to 8 miles due to road works. Pleased with my time 24.17 but back was sore next day. A bit concerned but let’s see what happens at the club 10 on Wed.

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admin2 on April 4th, 2009

        Great trip to Parliament- Sue and I enjoyed it, will await the verdict on Tuesday! After 3 hours in the Darwin exhibition and then all that history at Parliament I am feeling very knowledgeable. Roll on the next quiz. Some disappointing news- due to a misunderstanding over arrangements with the Forestry […]

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admin2 on March 31st, 2009

38 years in the print industry is quite an achievement and Colin’s presentation was very good. Some interesting facts and the stats showing the decline in paper sales. Why is the Daily Star the only paper to have not declined- how about they gave it away for nothing in February! well done Colin great talk. […]

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admin2 on March 28th, 2009

Alan has resigned from the club after long and rewarding service (1992). He has other interests to pursue. We have now lost a few longer serving members who have perhaps lost the enthusiasm we all had when we joined all those years ago. As sad as it is to see them go we mustn’t get […]

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admin on March 21st, 2009

Couple of good photos from the 3 UP. obviuosly enoughtime to pose!

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admin2 on March 18th, 2009

Council meeting tonight- good attendance. Nothing too contentious – hopefully a straightforward business meeting next week. Refreshments were a bit thin due to the catering manager staying at Beckenham to bath the baby!

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admin2 on March 18th, 2009

A busy club evening with the Induction of Andy Springett and two young MGS people Luke and Phil, talking about about their RYLA experience. We still managed to finish by 9.30 however. Andy’s Dad Mike came as a guest – good to see him again. So we had 3 Springetts in attendance!

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admin on March 17th, 2009

Today I received my very first book called ” A Little Bit Different” from the publisher.I am extremely pleased with it.I used a programme called Blurb where you set it all up in book form and then it is sent to be printed. I hope my relatives and friends will enjoy it and hopefully purchase […]

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