August 2026 newsletter

August 2026 No monthly meeting but our Garden Party instead.

Following the vote at July’s meeting, it seems Jerusalem is here to stay! A bit more gusto and it will sound amazing! We might with luck have some musical guidance. I hope you realise how truly unique we are.

The last issue of the Oxfordshire Inspires magazine was a double one, so there is just my news this time. The warm weather has been difficult for many of us – a bit better today, Friday and tomorrow. One day at a time!

I would like to thank Dawn for all her ideas and research arranging walks and outings. We are lucky to have many opportunities to get together outside regular meetings.  Do make a note of all the dates below. With so many new members and a busy meeting, these extra activities are when you truly get to know others and make new friends. If you have any new ideas for other activities, please tell us.

Welfare Officer Several members haven’t been for a while and we really do want to know if you are poorly so we can get in touch.  Contact Hilary.

Lunch Club Tuesday 18 August 12.30 pm at the Spread Eagle.  Contact Pauline.

Walking group No Walks in August, but a visit to  Aston Pottery to see the gardens and have lunch Thursday 20 August. Contact Dawn.
Friars Court, near Clanfield on Thursday 10 September at 2 pm. Guided tour followed by cream tea. Contact Dawn.

Coffee Club Sunday 2 August 2 pm at Coffee Aroma, High Street, Abingdon. All welcome.  Contact Jenny.

Craft group Friday 31 July 31 2 pm at Northcourt Centre. Dorset buttons with Karen.  Contact Hilary.

Art Group Restarts in September Contact Viv.

Garden Party  Wednesday 5 August.  Offers of cake and raffle prizes most welcome, please! Bring a chair just in case. Praying for normal temperatures.

And finally, here is a photo of our July speaker, Gillian Cane, who gave us a fascinating talk on the lives of the Mitford sisters.