Reading this article hopefully you are starting to think about Christmas… Summer & Autumn are just a distant memory. The Melville Club Flag is still flying strong & we are still doing our very best to support our loyal members & guests. We are now planning events for December & also for Spring & Summer 2023.
Christmas Bring & Buy Sale: Friday 25th November at 10.30
We are planning a Bring & Buy Sale with a Christmas theme. We already have quite a lot of stock & hopefully by the 25th November we will be able to make you smile with all the bargains. There will be hot drinks & food available {scones, cakes etc, etc}. Come & join us for a chat & start the Christmas shopping.
Defibrillator
The Internal Defibrillator has now been purchased & delivered, at long last & we have requested Derek Mattinson Training {based in the Redhouse} to train us on how to use it. We are now embarking on the purchase of an external Defibrillator {yellow box} & are planning for this to be at the end of the village, near the vicinity of St. Mary’s Magdalene & the Shrewsbury Arms. More news to follow.
Home Instead charity based at the Melville Club
Mrs. Siobhan Davies we will be offering a fortnightly meeting in the Melville Club on a Friday from 14.00 to 16.00. The first meeting will take place on Friday 4th November, at this meeting there will be Tea/Coffee, cakes etc. Proposed activities: Invited talks, History on Albrighton, Gardening, book club, Bird watching {feathered variety..}, cooking, Knit & Natter, Card Making, Astronomy, Bingo, Crib, Card Games & gentle quizzes. The aim is to bring the Melville Club Members & their guests together & offer additional activities, try to reduce loneliness & isolation in our aging community. Make new friends & create a network to help each other, develop new skills, new interests with hobbies whilst sharing the knowledge & have some fun.
A welcome break from normal routine & increase the profile of our Melville Club: are you interested !!
Melville Club ~ Golden Years
Mrs. Niccy Cottle is still holding ‘The Melville Club “Golden Years” every Tuesday from 13.00 to 15.00 for light entertainment & light refreshments. Recently they had an away day at Boundary Mill & everyone had a super day. Contact is Niccy’s at the Melville Club You do not need to be a member of the Melville Club to attend. Interested: ring Niccy on 07449 167116. You never know you may enjoy yourself & meet new friends.
Melville Club Mini Bus: 15 Seater
We are now the proud owner of a 15-seater mini bus, only 9 months old. This mini bus has been purchased to help assist the members of the Melville Club to get around the village. We also have planned trips to Trentham Gardens, Penkridge Market & currently looking at other venues to visit in the future. You must be a full member of the Melville Club to use this service.
Melville Club Poppy: Remembrance Sunday 13th November 2022
On Remembrance Sunday a Poppy Wreath will be placed by our chairman {Mandy} on behalf of the Melville Club in respect for all those who paid the ultimate & untimely sacrifice so we may live in peace. The Melville Club will now lay a Poppy Wreath each successive year in respect & gratitude. Thank-you to our Hero’s.
Christmas Meal: Wednesday 14th December 2022.
We will be holding our Christmas Lunch in the Melville Club this year {soon hear Santa’s bells..}. So, get your Christmas tinsel & party frocks out, let’s have a really enjoyable bumper meal with all our members. If anyone is spending Christmas Day alone this year, please contact Mandy or Richard asap.
Richard H.R. Webster. Melville Club Committee Member. Mob: 07889 573306.
The Melville Club 
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