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Cleveland and Durham District Autumn - Winter 2019 Memories from our Annual Ladies Day Luncheon at Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel (All images courtesy of Eileen Manners) Dear Reader Welcome to the latest edition All the answers are to be found in of the Cleveland and Durham this newsletter. Congratulations to Margaret Wells who won the District Newsletter. last quiz. It was drawn by Junior I would like to thank everybody that Member, Annabel Leishman whilst has contributed, members old and enjoying a walk out with our regular new. Please continue to send your Sunday Strollers. images and articles as without your continued help there would be no Nick Hubbard newsletter. This month we have our Editor usual Eagle Eye quiz with a prize of £25 in Marks and Spencers vouchers. A bit about us… The Oddfellows is a friendly society with Branches across the UK. Through friendship and social events, we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and support in times of need. We welcome everyone of all ages. To find out more visit www.oddfellows.co.uk or call 0800 028 1810. The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited, incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 223F. Registered Office: Oddfellows House, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB. 2 Contact Details For more details about any of the Luncheon Club Organisers events listed, membership and the Cleveland: Sue Davies wide range of benefits available, Telephone: 01429 268760 please call: Durham: Pat and Neville Hind District Secretary Telephone: 01388 417035 Cleveland and Durham David Smith District Chairman 43 Landseer Drive, (Provincial Grand Billingham, Master 2019) Cleveland TS23 3GF David Ison Telephone: 01642 655685 Email: [email protected] Newsletter Editor Nick Hubbard Social Secretary Telephone: 07808 581822 Margaret Wells Email: Clover Cottage, [email protected] Palace Row, Hart Village, Hartlepool TS27 3AY Telephone: 01429 599323 Sunday Strollers Why not join us for a Sunday Stroll. We can vary the distances depending on the fitness of the strollers. It is more of a social, friendly outing than the number of miles we cover. We always include a coffee shop stop. If you are interested, please contact Margaret on 01429 599323 on the Saturday night prior to the walk. 3 diary August 2019 Tuesday 6 - Food with Friends, 12 noon Come and join us for a two course carvery or an a la carte choice. Good food, good company and pleasant surroundings – what more could you wish for! Members and friends are welcome and, even if you come alone, you won’t be lonely for long. Address: The Marine Hotel, 5 The Front, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BS. Please let Sue know on 01429 268760 if you are joining us because of catering arrangements, although you only order food on arrival. Half Yearly Summoned Meeting Monday 12 August, 1.30pm Hart Village Hall, Front Street, Hartlepool TS27 3AW. All members are invited to attend. Saturday 17 - Coach Trip to the Rhine Valley, Germany. – Sold Out An eight day coach holiday with Cairngorm Travel to the Rhine Valley, Germany. A reserve list is in place. Tuesday 27 - Talk by Gavin Morrigan, 7pm Gavin Morrigan from Home Instead will be warning us about fraud. The charity works in conjunction with the police and trading standards to help local people on a number of topics. Address: Owton Manor Community Centre, Wynyard Road, Hartlepool TS25 3LQ. Cost: £2 which includes refreshments and raffle. Please contact Sue on 01429 268760 if you are attending for seating arrangements. Wednesday 28 - Food with Friends, 12 noon Why not join us for lunch? We meet at The Avenue, High Shincliffe, Durham DH12PT. Cost: As per menu. Looking forward to seeing you there! Further details from Pat and Neville on 01388 417035. 4 diary September - Friendship Month Tuesday 3 - Food with Friends, 12 noon Come and join us for a two course carvery or an a la carte choice. Good food, good company and pleasant surroundings – what more could you wish for! Members and friends are welcome and, even if you come alone, you won’t be lonely for long. Address: The Marine Hotel, 5 The Front, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BS. Please let Sue know on 01429 268760 if you are joining us because of catering arrangements, although you only order food on arrival. Monday 9 - Ten Pin Bowling, 1.30pm Join us for an afternoon of fun at Hollywood Bowl, Teesside Park, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 7BU. For further information or if attending please contact Neville or Pat on 01388 417035. Interactive Information Presentation on the Past, Present and Future of The Oddfellows Monday 9 September - 2pm Hart Village Hall, Front Street, Hartlepool TS27 3AW. During ‘Friendship Month’ Cleveland & Durham District Lodge invites members, friends and the public to join us at an informal presentation on the past, present and future of the Oddfellows. Our friends of the Yorkshire Group, Barbara Needham, Derek Stansfield and Colin Woodward will present aspects of interest relating to Oddfellowship. In particular history of the order in and around our local area. Current benefits available to existing and potential members will be outlined, together with the social and friendly side of the organisation. Members are requested to bring along any memorabilia that they possess to be part of the presentation or just to show around to the audience. Questions from the audience will be encouraged throughout the presentation. Following the meeting refreshments will be served giving the audience a chance to socialise. Contact Margaret 01429 599323. 5 diary Friendship Walk Monday 16 September, 10.30am Castle Howard Area Members of Humber Wold Branch have invited us to join them on their annual walk in the Castle Howard area, taking in spectacular views, a three or five mile walk will start at The Crown and Cushion, Welburn, North Yorkshire YO60 7DZ at 10.30am, to return there for lunch at approximately 1.30pm. Non-walkers are most welcome. Wednesday 18 - New Age Kurling, 1pm Why not come and have a go at our new regular Kurling event. Address: Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham DH65AT. Cost: £2 to include game, tea/coffee/biscuits. Contact Margaret on 01429 599323 if you are planning to attend. Saturday 21 - Coffee Morning Supporting Macmillan Nurses, 10.30am We will celebrate 10 years of Friendship Month while helping this worthwhile national charity event. Join us with friends, everyone welcome. Address: Hart Village Hall, Front Street, Hart, Hartlepool TS27 3AW. Cost: Tickets £4 includes coffee/tea and cake. Stalls including tombola and raffle. Contact Margaret 01429 599323. Tuesday 24 - Bound for Botany Bay, 7pm Local historian John Oxley will be telling us about North Eastern convicts deported to Australia including people from Newcastle to York. Members and friends are warmly welcomed. Address: Owton Manor Community Centre, Wynyard Road, Hartlepool TS25 3LQ. Please contact Sue on 01429 268760. Wednesday 25 - Food with Friends, 12 noon Why not join us for lunch? We meet at The Avenue, High Shincliffe, Durham DH12PT. Looking forward to seeing you there! Further details from Pat and Neville on 01388 417035. October Tuesday 1 - Food with Friends, 12 noon Come and join us for a two course carvery or an a la carte choice. Good food, good company and pleasant surroundings – what more could you wish for! Members and friends are welcome and, even if you come alone, you won’t be lonely for long. Address: The Marine Hotel, 5 The Front, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BS. Please let Sue know on 01429 268760 if you are joining us because of catering arrangements, although you only order food on arrival. 6 diary Monday 7 - Ten Pin Bowling, 1.30pm Join us for an afternoon of fun at Hollywood Bowl, Teesside Park, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 7BU. For further information or if attending please contact Neville or Pat on 01388 417035. Monday 14 - Branch Meeting, 1.30pm The Good Intent Branch meeting discusses future social events and will start at 12.30pm. This is followed by the District business meeting commencing 1.30pm. Both of these meetings will be held at Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn DH6 5AT. All members are invited to attend. Wednesday 16 - New Age Kurling, 1pm Why not come and have a go at our new regular Kurling event. Address: Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT. Cost: £2 to include game, tea/coffee/biscuits. Contact Margaret 01429 599323 if you are planning to attend. Saturday 19 - Beetle Drive/Pie and Pea Supper, 7pm Back by popular demand, an evening of hilarious fun, meeting and mixing with friends old and new. No skill required! Address: Hart Village Hall, Front Street, Hartlepool TS27 3AW. Cost: Tickets £5 includes pie and pea supper. Contact Margaret 01429 599323. Oddfellows Brass Charity Concert. Last Night of the Headland Proms’ in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Saturday 26 October, 2pm St Hilda’s Church, Church Close, Hartlepool TS24 0PW We are delighted to welcome back our very own Oddfellows Brass to the Cleveland and Durham District. They will entertain us at what can only be described as a magical event. Cost: Tickets £9 Adults £5 Children under 16. Including a glass of wine/ soft drink in the interval, available from David on 01642 655685 or email [email protected] or Margaret on 01429 599323. 7 diary October Wednesday 23 - Food with Friends, 12 noon Why not join us for lunch? We meet at The Avenue, High Shincliffe, Durham DH1 2PT. Looking forward to seeing you there! Further details from Pat and Neville on 01388 417035.