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Overstrand Strand Club’s June Meeting Report
Members were delighted to recall the fun we had at the May meeting when their pottery items were returned to them beautifully fired and glazed.
Our chairlady then welcomed Catherine Brooker our Tai Chi instructor for the afternoon. Catherine commenced by giving us a brief history of the ancient Chinese martial art form that promotes wellbeing and balance and improves our mental health. Members then began a very enjoyable afternoon repeating slow and deliberate movements under the supporting and watchful eye of our instructor, Catherine Brooker.
Tea and coffee followed and the raffle was drawn. Chris,our chairlady, then gave a brief resume of plans for the August’s charity event at Northrepps Village Hall in aid of Hillside Animal Sanctuary. Volunteers stepped forward to offer assistance on the day:Saturday 23rd August,10am until 1 pm.
The clubs next meeting will be in The Barn, White Horse PH, Overstrand Wednesday, July 9th
at 2pm. Pete Goodrum of “all things Norfolk” writer and broadcaster will be presenting the
story of the family-run department store; Jarrold’s, with a history dating back to 1770.
Members bright eyed and now bushy tailed finished an enjoyable and very sociable afternoon
at 16:00. and departed clutching their pottery treasures!
Visitors always receive a warm welcome. Entrance fee £3.00 and includes tea/coffee.
Contact information:
Chris Wood. (chairlady) thegables@gmail.com. 01263 579433
Jean Fermor.( secretary) jean.fermor@btinternet.com. 01263 578248
Overstrand Strand Club’s May Meeting Report
Members met at the White Horse PH in Overstrand and was greeted by a bright arrangements of multi-coloured miniature paint pots, various small brushes and palettes displayed on two tables. Jeni Hawkins from Sticky Earth was present to instruct and assist our members paint their chosen clay items during the next two hours. The afternoon was relaxed and a lot of fun and our completed items were a delight. A few members had shown artistic expertise and now await the completed results when their clay mugs/bowls are fired and glazed and will be ready next week for collection.
Plans are progressing for the Club’s annual charity event in August to raise funds for Hillside Animal Sanctuary. Several art and craft experts have been invited to join us.
It was confirmed that the September annual outing will be a coach trip to Wroxam barns. Non-members are invited along.
Please join us next month for an interactive Tai Chi event at the Barn, White Horse PH Wednesday, 11th.June at 2.00 pm. Cost is £3.00 and includes tea/coffee and a raffle at the end of the session.
Contact information:
Chris Wood- thegables8@gmail.com tel.01263 579433
Jean Fermor- jean.fermor@btinternet.com tel.01263 578248
Overstrand Strand Club’s Annual Spring Lunch.
Members bid goodbye to cold winter months last Wednesday, April 9th.at their annual spring lunch in The Barn, Overstrand, White Horse PH. After a warm welcome from our chairlady members seated themselves down and tucked into a very well presented and hearty ploughman’s lunch served by the cheerful and welcoming staff of our local pub. Following lunch and all member’s replete Anne warmly thanked the White Horse’s staff for their service and Chris continued with the business process.
Two charities had been put forward for the club to sponsor in 2026/27. A vote was taken and the local charity Break was selected; a charity that supports and assists vulnerable children and their families in time of need.
Please come and join us at our next open meeting, May 14th @ 2 pm in the Barn,White Horse PH.Overstrand when”Sticky Earth”,will be with us to demonstrate their skills and assist our members to transform their own clay plates and mugs into items to be proud of.
In June , Cath Brooker will be demonstrating Tai Chi and encouraging members to join her. Please come along.
A very enjoyable afternoon concluded with tea and coffee and lots of happy social interaction.
Visitors fee is £3:00 with a raffle and hot beverages.
Contact info: Chris Wood- thegables8@gmail.com
Jean Fermor-jean.fermor@btinternet.com