Abingdon

We're off to sunny Littlehampton :D

http://www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/

Littlehampton nestles at the foot of the South Downs and the mouth of the picturesque River Arun. Its beaches are awarding winning: safe, clean, & sandy!

We're off to the fabulous Cotswold Wildlife Park. You can even become a Keeper for the day!

http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk/
Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970.

The Park is home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world and aspires to show animals to people - so that they can come to understand and respect all forms of wildlife; to understand what is special about each species, and how the various species have evolved over very long periods of time, adjusting to survive in habitats from many parts of the earth.

The Park offers a fascinating collection of animals. Many are endangered in the I.U.C.N.'s (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) Red Data Books; others are still relatively numerous in the wild, but offer an educational encounter of value.

Cotswold Wildlife Park is a member of EAZA (the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria). We share and exchange animals with other collections to further breeding programmes of conservation importance. Your visit helps to support this work.

We're off to Witney Carnival for a great day out!

http://www.witneygazette.co.uk/features/witney_carnival/8217607.Welcome_...

We're off to the Tank Museum.

The tank was a British invention that changed warfare for ever when it was introduced in World War One – and Bovington has been the home of the tank ever since. From the Somme to Tiananmen Square or D-Day to Desert Storm the tank has played a part in shaping history – and it continues to do so today.

http://www.tankmuseum.org/visit_us
The Tank Museum is the only place where many of these rare and historic vehicles can be seen. Fresh from a £16m investment in new exhibitions & facilities, with almost 200 vehicles on display in 6 large halls, you will come face-to-face with tanks that have seen action in all the major wars of the 20th century.

Southampton Friends are proud hosts of this year's Annual Area Beach BBQ!

All members of Southern Area Clubs are invited to our "Luau"

All proceeds from the BBQ will be donated to Asthma UK in support of Amanda's London Marathon achievement earlier this year.

Early Bird tickets purchased before 12th June are £6.50 and £8.50 thereafter. Ticket includes BBQ, dessert, soft drink and complimentary garland.

To purchase your tickets please see message Jenny via the Southampton Friends contact form on this webiste with how many tickets you would like to purchase and she will forward you details of where to send payment. Cheques should be made payable to So'ton Friends. As this is an AREA Event new members with £5 vouchers can use them towards this event.

Our theme is Hawaian, so whether you are tempted by a grass shirt and coconuts or just a Magnum shirt and shades - FANCY DRESS would be appreciated! There will be a prize for the best dressed.

Pending the weather!
Fun and Games from 4pm
BBQ lit at 6pm
Laterns at Dusk

If the weather is grey we will start at 5pm. In the event of forecasted down pours we may cancel the event or postpone to another time. Tickets will be valid for the postponed date or refunded.

Want to go Karting on 31st May Bank Holiday? Well 4 of us are already booked in to the 3.30pm Arrive & Drive Session @ Teamworks Karting Reading.

There are currently 8 spaces left. Do hurry they are selling fast and will have to be handed back to sell to the public.

Cost £20 (special Holiday Rate). Call Janet to confirm your place.

Please aim to arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of the scheduled event time, to give you plenty of time to get changed and signed in.

http://www.teamworkskarting.com/reading/

All Southern Area Clubs welcome to join us!

Let World Cup Fever Take Over!!!!

Our annual 5-a-side football competition is open to all members across the UK.

So, if you fancy a bit of exercise and maybe a bit of silverware, get your trainers on, make up a team or join up with another one to take part. Do not worry if your group cannot find 5 people to make a team, just contact me to let us know you want to play and we will sot you into a team. Any team can have up to 2 subs, but cannot play for more than one team. Food in a restaurant nearby afterwards.

Personal and Club pride at stake!!!

Southern Area Council Meeting:-

There are 4 SACMs per year and they are kept light-hearted so please come and represent your Club and support your Area. It is a good meeting to touch base with members from the other Clubs in Southern Area.

Items to be discussed:- TBA

Who Can Attend?
Everyone who is a member of a Plus or Quest Club in the Southern Area is welcome to attend. So, calling all members of Andover, Abingdon, Didcot, Fareham & Gosport, Oxford, Reading, Thatcham & Newbury, Southampton and South Bucks, come and have an input.

Each Plus Club has up to 2 votes for items that need to be voted on. You can read more about voting in the Model Area Constitution http://www.plusgroups.org.uk/a/ourstructureandconstitution

A buffet is provided but please bring your own drinks.

For those using Sat Nav or getting internet directions the post code is SO40 8WU.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=33456107208#!/event.php?eid=103521396348774&

Messing About On The River!

What better way to escape the rat race and have a leisurely break on a narrowboat. We've booked 2 barges (1 sleeps 12 but we're only filling it with 10, and the other sleeps 8 and only being filled with 6 persons so not to make things feel too cramped with people you may not know too well).

We plan a week on the canals taking in the glorious English countryside through Cheshire. There will be plenty of stops on the way and Bunbury just has so much to offer.

Cost per person for the week is £145 although you will need to pay for your transport to Bunbury Boatyard and home (car sharing may be possible) as well as food and drink.

This kind of English holiday is very enjoyable and once you have been once you will be itching to go again.

16 members (from Thatcham, Reading and Andover) are already booked in and there are just 3 spaces left on the 10 (12) sleeper narrowboat. Grab yours now!!!

If you are interested in going please contact Leo for more details or your Clubs Events/Activities Officer or Chair.

Members from Abingdon, Andover, and Thatcham & Newbury are getting together for a DVD evening. What latest blockbuster realease do you fancy watching?

To find out more about these and the other fantastic, friendly and welcoming Groups in Southern Area please contact one near you via the contact form and pop along and meet them on their Group/Club Night or Social Evening. You'll get a great welcome and we'll be able tell you more about the great events and activities planned for our Club and within the Plus Federation.