NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2026

BRANCH MEETING

Meeting August 7th at 12.05pm at the Owls Nest, 5 members were present.

Members, please note there will be NO Management meeting at the next Branch Meeting on the 12thSeptember 2026.

The meeting was opened by the Chairman who welcomed all those present especially our local REA Representative Josh Brown.

We now have a new style Branch Newsletter, and members were asked what they thought of it. All gave a positive and favourable response.

To date 5 letters of the 20 sent out to members have been returned of which 2 were returned as not at this address.

Members were asked if they were interested in purchasing blazer/tee shirt B&M badges at a cost around £17. Anyone interested please contact the chairman.

Thank you to all those who attended the late Dave Watts funeral.

John Cusack our treasurer is quite ill and has had to spend a spell in hospital. Our thoughts go out to him and his caring wife Val for his speedy recovery.

Jan Bridle suggested that perhaps members could visit their local Breakfast Club on a recruiting drive.

The Branch Christmas Lunch is to be held at the Canford Magna sports centre on Friday 18th December 2026 at 12.30pm. There is a maximum of 26 places, so please book with Jan Bridle early. Its open to a all who attend Branch and the lunch activities.

Cost relating to transport for those with mobility issues and incidental venue cost will be covered by Branch.

The Chairman expressed the view that he hoped that the Tuesday lunches at Canford Magna would perhaps attract new members from the surrounding area as it is very difficult for the Branch to cover the conurbation of BCP.

The meeting closed with a promise to work better together. Josh stated that he was always ready to help and advise at any time.