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SWANLEY ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION We have been very bust during the month of November, a lunch at a local restaurant at the start of the month was the first of many functions organised for members. On November 7 a party of members joined a Turkey
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SOUTHFLEET WOMEN'S INSTITUTE At the AGM on Monday, October 10, the president Val Memory, thanked the committee for their help in the last year. The election then took place for the forthcoming year. Margo Crundwell was thanked for the many years service
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NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP (Bromley Branch) At the November meeting, members were entertained by Jim Buttree (Royal Parks Head Gardener) who used slides to show us the beauty of the 11,000 acres of parks and their flower displays.
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BROMLEY & BECKENHAM PHILATELIC SOCIETY The always popular auction evening on November 23 attracted the usual high attendance, with many bargains sold to happy bidders. Our next meeting will be on December 14, when apart from festive fare, members are
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ORPINGTON U3A The next meeting of Orpington U3A will be on January 16 at Crofton Hall, Orpington from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. This will be our annual general meeting and the speakers will be Tina Futcher-Smith and Jackie Welch from the Court Service who
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BLACKFEN WOMEN'S INSTITUTE At the November meeting, we heard a fascinating talk by Tony Williams of The Kenward Trust, a Christian organisation formed to help all addicts (usually homeless). After a vote of thanks to Mr Williams, members then contributed
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BEXLEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE For the October meeting we were pleased to welcome for a return visit, Mr Chris McCooey, author and writer of articles for magazines and newspapers. His talk was entitled Kent Heroes - brave, resourceful and true' and was both
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They are thinking of you
I would like to know when things are going to get better finacially and when I will achieve my new career and how. I have been waiting for a while now and need some info. Also are the people I think about, P and B, thinking of me also? - Mel, Bexley
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You will soon be flying high
Nothing seems to be changing with regard to a new line of work and the money situation is still as much of a struggle as ever. Any hints? - M, Bexley Graham says ... Try a line of work involving travel by air, which will bring in good currency.
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New beginning after husband's death
After losing my husband to a long chronic illness, I am now involved with a man who has been a friend for 20 years. I feel like this is where I belong. What does the future hold for us? - Robin Lay, USA Graham says ... I feel your future is relaxed with
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Waiting to meet right man
When will I meet my husband? Have I already met the man I am going to marry, but maybe the timing was wrong? And if there is any other information for me from the 'other side' I would very much appreciate it. - Sarah, Israel Graham says ... I see you
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Sensing change
I'm concerned that my job is changing. So far I have been happy. Do you see me continuing to enjoy my job? - Carol, Bexley Graham says ... I see your job changing, but then changing back to how it was, so I feel you will be happy.
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Your father is at peace
I was with my dad when he died. Was he aware of that and is he at peace? I love and miss him so much. - Lilian, Wishaw Graham says ... I feel he sensed you there but did not open his eyes. He is now relaxed. He knows you love him.
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Unsettled future
Will my future still be unsettled? - Bernadette, Bexleyheath Graham says ... Relax, and be patient, then your future will be good, and not unsettled like it has been since February 1999.
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ST PAUL'S CRAY EVENING TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD At our November meeting, the guild were treated to a most interesting talk from the excellent Jim Howitt. Born and bred in St Mary Cray village, he gave us a insight, through photographs, into what village life
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FARNBOROUGH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE We had three visitors at our November meeting. In addition to our usual stall with home produce, was one selling cards for Harris Hospice. Our new president will be sending round a questionnaire asking us which leisure
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BECKENHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The society's annual exhibition held recently at the Beckenham Public Hall was of the usual high standard. Although most of the images were digitally produced, there was little evidence of digital manipulation that was
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BECEKNHAM ROTARY CLUB President John Stevens took the opportunity at our latest meeting to remind members that the time had come round once again for the Club's Christmas Collections for various local Charities. This would be coming hot on the heels
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BROMLEY & BECKENHAM PHILATELIC SOCIETY The always popular auction evening on November 23 attracted the usual high attendance, with many bargains sold to happy bidders. Our next meeting is on December 14, when apart from festive fare, members are invited
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THE ORPINGTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Orpington Friendship Club welcomed several visitors to their monthly meeting and we hope that they enjoyed the film show by the Orpington Film Makers & Video Club. Their presentation is a real joy to watch and this
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BECKENHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Chasing the light' was an intriguing title for a talk by Peter Symes, showing various aspects of his photography. The first part of the evening was devoted to photographs taken in Richmond Park. What was particularly effective
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ORPINGTON AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD On November 9, a very pleasant day was spent by rambling members of the guild, walking through Goddington Park to Chelsfield, where they stopped for lunch before making their way home. Transit World Travel has
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THE OLD BEXLEY MUSIC SOCIETY The Old Bexley Music Society presents a recital by The Ruskin Ensemble (violin, cello and piano) entitled "A Regency Soiree" works will include music by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Mendelssohn. This will be taking place
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FAIRFIELD (DARTFORD) WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Fairfield (Dartford) WI members held their birthday party this month. Each member had brought an item of party food for the buffet and we had a selection of drinks to taste. The committee had organised some party
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WEST KENT BRANCH OF THE DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT A team of 22 volunteers from the West Kent Branch of the Democracy Movement set up their colourful stand in High Street, Swanley, Saturday 19 November. The bright red banners proclaimed the need to recover
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GRAVESEND EPILEPSY NETWORK Gravesend Epilepsy Network's party of eighteen enjoyed a three course meal and had a pleasant evening when they finally visited the Reliance Fish Bar and Restaurant in Gravesend on the fourth Friday in October. Fred Savill
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ROWHILL WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Rowhill's AGM took place on November 17 and it commenced with a quiet reflection on the sad death of the WI's national Chairman, Barbara Gill. Our president, Eileen Kelly then welcomed Christine Curtis, the advisor for the
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Limited Edition winner
October competition winner Breathe Treament Room Competition: Cheryl Janowski wins a tanning and facial package.
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Rotary club starts festive tour
WHEN Bexley Rotary Club's Father Christmas takes to the streets this year on his annual tour for charity he will be following a long tradition. The club celebrates its 75th birthday this year and so does its Father Christmas run. When it was first launched
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Internet station aims for airwaves
BEXLEY'S internet radio station is hopeful of obtaining an FM licence after a successful first year. Since going on air in November last year, TGR Sound, run by the Bexley Community Media Association, has recruited 40 voluntary members and trained more
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Pupils use style to raise funds
IT WAS another bumper effort for the Parents' Association at Old Bexley CofE Primary School at its annual Christmas fair. The event at the school in Hurst Road, Bexley Village, featured all the traditional trimmings, such as Father Christmas in his grotto
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Postal service stamps its authority
RESIDENTS in Dartford have the best postal service in the Greater London area, according to independent research. Royal Mail had 97 per cent reliability for next-day delivery in the area from July to September. The figure exceeds the target of 93 per
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Fun is on the cards
aPRIMARY school pupils beat tough competition to get their artwork on the official Christmas card of Bluewater shopping centre. The 15 pupils from St Barnabas Pre-School, Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley, were crowned winners out of hundreds of the children who
