Heighington Blind & Partially Sighted Club Update Winter 2009

After our Summer break, during which members enjoyed a cruise and lunch aboard the Nottingham Princess, the club re-opened on 9 September. Nicola Tallent, from the Lincolnshire Lincs, gave a talk to the members on what route to take if they were paying for and receiving poor services.

On 23 September, Kathy Lote, from Age Concern came to the club to advise members of all the services available to them. Forms were handed out for members to complete and submit for information packs on whatever they wanted to know more about.

Only one meeting was held in October, on 21st, at which the Rev. Les Whitfield conducted a Harvest sermon accompanied by Pam Rix on her keyboard. Les then donned his auctioneer's hat and did an excellent job of selling all the goods to raise money for the club.

On the 4 November members tested their knowledge with a bit of fun with antiques shown by Ann Barnes. Then on the 18th held their annual musical afternoon with Ray Pulman and Hugh Wilson.

The last meeting of 2009 will be held on 2 December at Pennell's Garden Centre where members will enjoy a Christmas lunch before wandering around the centre to do some Christmas shopping. We re-open on 6 January 2010.

We meet every fortnight in the Heighington Jubilee Hall and anyone wishing to join, should contact South Lincs Blind Society on 01476 592775.

Patricia MacPherson - Secretary