2010 got off to a very snowy start, closing the centre for the first two weeks of January, which was not a good start to the year!  So we can only go uphill from here and we will with a new project for 2010 our ‘Drop In’ Cafe.

            You are invited to call into the ‘Drop In’ Cafe to simply socialise with friends, or play games such as dominoes, chess or other fun, boxed games. Then if you feel hungry you have the option of enjoying our one course home made lunch at £3.50.

            Nothing is formal, you come and go as you wish – you may like to pop in have a quick game of chess/draughts etc then get on with the shopping!

            The ‘Drop In’ Cafe starts on Monday 1st February and will run on Monday mornings from 10.00am till 1.30pm for two months. If it becomes a popular meeting place the WRVS will continue to run the Cafe.

            We are currently fundraising for four laptops, which we then hope to offer a ‘computer for beginners’ option to the ‘Drop In’ Cafe.

            The Wednesday Club started the New Year well with a slide show of Pickering by Gordon Clitheroe. This is always a super event with loads of audience participation. 

            Further Spring activities at the Wednesday Club include Musical Movement with Marion, (who also runs this fun exercise class, very suitable for anyone of any age or ability) every Wednesday morning at 9.30am.

            Other planned activities at the Wednesday Club include: The Art of Rug Making; Prize Quiz; Mr Brewer Entertains and Denise’s Easter Story and Songs. You are very welcome to join us every Wednesday afternoon at 2.00pm. (We can even offer you transport to and from the Centre).

            Plea for Volunteers – every charity runs on the good graces of its volunteers WRVS is no exception. If you feel that you could spare a few hours to work in the cafe help at the social clubs or use your car to  transport people please contact Sue on 07714898564.

            Finally, has anyone any ideas on how we could hire out the Centre on Monday, Friday Evenings or Sunday all day? All money raised on the hiring of the Centre goes to the upkeep and management of the premises.

            Please contact Sue Clark on 01751 472681 or 07714898564.