Letter From The Chair

Dear Friends

Here we are in October with the leaves turning yellow and red. The shops are full of Halloween items, which seems to have taken over from Guy Faulkes, as I remember it from my childhood. Not too sure which is the most macabre, burning an historic figure or spooky creatures and witches?

I really enjoyed our open morning on 27th September, in the Barnard Castle Guide HQ. There was a real buzz as new members came to check out possible interest groups to join and visitors came to explore what we are all about. We must have been interesting as we gained 5, if not 6 new members, a bargain at £18.00 annual membership. It was also a chance to chat with members and find out what interests they have. Possibilities for new groups or Saturday workshop events? A Grow you own fruit and vegetables group was talked about and if you would be interested in this please have a word with Hazel, our Groups Coordinator.

Back on 18th September I went along to Kiplin Hall, to listen to an History Wardrobe event, celebrating Kiplin Hall’s 400 years birthday. It was a fascinating evening based on women’s birthday wear from the Edwardian era to the 1990s. If you see one of these events advertised do go. They focus on women’s history through costume, and both ladies are very entertaining in bringing alive the costumes and who would have worn them and when. Kiplin Hall’s refurbished café and gardens are also worth a visit, the autumnal colours around the lake on a sunny autumn day are beautiful.

I am busy getting ready for a six day visit to Provence, money, passport, paperwork, what clothes to take, remembering all the electrical leads, etc I need to take. Trying not to think about the early start, need to be in Morrison’s car park at 6.30am! Not my natural awake time. 😲
Looking forward to the October social event, an evening of 60s and 70s music and food. I have my outfit all ready, just hope I have the energy to last the night out, as I will have only just returned from France. It will have all happen by the time you read this article, so you can quiz me at the monthly meeting.

Bye for now
Julie