2009

  • Newsletter January 2009

    22 Jan 2009

    Dear Members,

    First of all I should like to wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year.

    Our Christmas party was, once again, a great success. I think that everyone will agree that it was a very enjoyable and memorable evening, thanks to the delicious food provided by Denise and the wonderful entertainment provided so selflessly by all involved. We give our thanks to everyone who gave their time so willingly once again.

    No sooner has Christmas passed and we are starting to prepare for the Easter Exhibition. With this in mind, please find enclosed the Rules for ...

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  • Newsletter May 2009

    26 May 2009

    Dear Members,

    Our EASTER EXHIBITION this year, kindly opened by His Excellency, the Governor and his wife, Lady Haddacks, was a great success although admissions were down on last year, possibly due to the lovely Easter weekend weather and the current economic conditions. The raffle was once again very well supported and many visitors commented on how attractive the water colour of the bridge at Glenfaba by our Vice-President, David Byrne, was.

    The committee added an ‘E-mail Address’ field to the sales cards this year and a reminder was issued to all exhibit purchasers who had provided their addresses.

    Thanks ...

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  • Newsletter August 2009

    21 Aug 2009

    Dear Members,

    As we are fast approaching the beginning of September, can I remind everyone that the annual subscription will soon be due? If you wish to pay by standing order, please submit a form to our Membership Secretary, Mr Stuart Houghton, 9 Ashlar Drive, Union Mills, Isle of Man, IM4 4LJ. Paying by standing order reduces the work required by the committee members and also means that you do not have to pay to post cheques every year. Standing order forms are available at Thie Ellyn and can be downloaded from our   About Us page. Forms will not be ...

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  • Newsletter November 2009

    1 Nov 2009

    Dear Members

    Annual General Meeting

    The Annual General Meeting was successfully completed on 12th November with a good membership attendance and with Margaret Oates, President, presiding.

    There were no changes to the committee membership this year.

    Membership subscriptions

    Those members who have not yet renewed their subscriptions and wish to do so should forward them to Mr Stuart Houghton.

    Kind regards Jackie Kelly (Hon Sec)

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