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See below for Winter Newsletter

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Future meetings/events:           See below in Winter Newsletter

When we meet:              

Where we meet:             

How many members:       

Membership fees:    Minimum subscription £1.00 per person £4.00 for a family of 5 or more. 

Send to: Mrs Annabel Moir, Firdene, Jeremys Lane , Bolney, West Sussex. RH17 5QE

 

Who to contact:       Chris. Tonkinson 

Contact phone number:      01444 881485

Contact email address:    chris@ctonkinson.fsnet.co.uk

       
   
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Winter News Letter

Dear Villager

Happy New Year and a very warm welcome to all residents of Bolney.

It is just over a year since our previous Chairman, David Martin, passed over the reins of a somewhat declining society. At the time he had intimated to me that the society would probably fold if no one was willing to take it on. This seemed a shame in view of the fact that the society had been running since the 1950’s. It also sounded ridiculous that Bolney Village Society should not exist when it was originally set up for the village and the societies within. As always happens, good intentions take far longer to implement than one would anticipate. However, I am pleased to announce a number of initiatives that I hope you like.

  In the past, the society has concerned itself in monitoring planning applications. However, after discussion, it was agreed that we have a Parish Council that does that, so why repeat the process?  It was stated that if there were any contentious issues of an environmental nature, we hoped that they would be brought to the society’s attention. It is important that this society is inclusive and progressive. Therefore in that vein, it is our intention that we should be responsible for a little more fun and enjoyment for the whole family both young and old (see forthcoming events).

This society will only thrive if villagers get involved and participate. If you have any ideas or comments please contact me by phone or e-mail. We are very aware that some people would possibly like to participate but cannot do so because of cost. In certain circumstances, we may be able to help. Do not be embarrassed to ask, as any enquiry will be dealt with in strictest confidence.

  I know we all lead very busy lives but the recent tragic events in Asia show how wonderful people are when they pull together. Come and meet your fellow villagers. We look forward to you and your family joining the Bolney Village Society and seeing you at the events.

Chris Tonkinson

Chairman

Tel: 01444-881485

E-mail: chris@ctonkinson.fsnet.co.uk 

I would like to add that the Bolney Village Society has committed £100 to the Tsunami Earthquake Fund.

As you are all aware there are a great many organizations and societies within Bolney. As a result there have been a number of times that there have been clashes of dates for events or meetings. With this in mind I am pleased to announce that the Bolney Village Society are sponsoring and organising 2 calendar boards to try and help stop these clashes. With the kind permission of Ann Bennett-Smith at the post office, and the cooperation of Tina Bedwell at the Rawson, a calendar will appear at both premises starting 24th January 2005. This will be coordinated by Mrs. Ann Gardiner (01444-881294) and she is the person that everyone needs to contact to inform of any function so the calendars can be kept up to date. She in turn will liaise with David Ellis so the Bolney Village web site can be updated. It would be very much appreciated that people leave Ann to update the calendars.

 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

 

OTHER EVENTS

Bolney Village Day - tba

The theme this year will be

Further details will be published in a future newsletter.

 

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions for the year 2005/06 are now due so could you please pay any member of the committee or send them to our membership secretary.

On the subscription slip I have put a space in for e-mails. If you have one, could all members fill this in so we can e-mail the newsletter in the future?

 

 

BOLNEY VILLAGE SOCIETY – ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

 

Name/s:……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Tel No:……………………………………….

E-mail:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Enclosed the Sum of  £……… being my/our Annual Subscription for 2005/06.

Minimum subscription £1.00 per person £4.00 for a family of 5 or more. Send to: Mrs Annabel Moir, Firdene, Jeremys Lane , Bolney, West Sussex. RH17 5QE

 

 

   

last updated January, 2008