Sutton Coldfield

Time to descend once again on the quiet village in Norfolk that is Tottenhill to pitch tents and take up residence in the playing field/village hall for the weekend!

Come and join us for the weekend, or just for the Saturday night BBQ/Disco. Also incorporates the National Rounders competition on the Saturday afternoon. "Beers of Europe" beer warehouse is just a few minutes away, as is the beautiful Norfolk countryside for you to visit if that is your thing.

See flyer for full details of prices.

Craig is back with us again after his very successful outing at SADY 2009!!

He will be entertaining you all after the meal and trophy presentations at the AGM on Saturday night.

For those of you who don't know, Craig is from Hull and appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2008 making it to the semi-finals.

He is excellently witty and very audience orientated and makes it his business to ensure that you enjoy the show. For further details or to book your ticket contact Corinna Teale on 0-121-329-2639.

See you all at the AGM 2010!! not long now so get your bookings in.

A reminder that the Midland area elections will be held on 24 Sunday January.

Venue will be the Plough & Harrow Pub,, Slade Road, Sutton Coldfield

Remember at this conference there will be the elections for the committee
positions

Chairman

Administrator

Treasurer

Area Membership Officer

Events Cooridnator

Training Officer

Publicity Officer

General Committee positions x 2

Area Webmaster for plusgroups.org.uk website

SADY Cooridinator

Also Adam Redshaw might be presenting the following motion to the floor of
the conference concerning meetup.com

"That Midland Area spend up to $200 (US Dollars) for 18 months membership of
a Midland Area meetup group based around Coventry or Leamington Spa with
Adam Redshaw and A N Other from the AEC as moderators in order to attract
new members to PLUS"

Another motion is the Midland Area pays the day delegates fees for option two at the National AGM.

Also John Smith would like any feedback from the groups about using the
current plusgroups.org.uk website which can be discussed at this conference.

Joins us for the November 2009 regular monthly ten pin bowling game with defending October champion Matt Bonar

October 2009 results

1st Matt Bonar 304
2nd Mark Hewson 243
3rd Jamie Woodbridge 239
4th Kathy Morris 229
5th Dave Parfitt 214
6th Paul Turner 198
7th James Oliver 175
8th Mariza Brown 165
9th Mike Clarkson 160
10th Marian Clarkson 146
11th Jennifer Rowe 144
12th Richard Haydon 141
13th Mark Knight 138

29th Midland Area Conference & lunch will take place on this day, please come along to attend as either delegate or as a group observer.

Venue The Plough & Harrow Pub, Slade Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. B75 5PF

Time The conference will meet at 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start.

Extra's

Midland Area will provide everyone who attends the conference will a lunch up to the value of £5.00.

That was the campaign and well we at Sutton Plus certainly tried our hardest . . .

Our new Publicity Officer, Helen Camm, created a stirr by actually forging ahead with a major publicity drive that culminated in 11 (YES I DID SAY 11!!) potential new members visiting Sutton's venue on Thursday 10th September for our Open Evening and
B-B-Q.

The NEAT Disco is now available to members not attending the full NEAT City Break

Come to Nottingham for the day, enter the National Pool competition (advance bookings only) or visit Nottingham Castle or the world famous Nottingham Goose Fair and round your day off with a friendly, fun Plus Disco.

Come and join us for our 5th anniversary NEAT Plus Party

The venue for Saturday night's Disco is the Comfort Inn Hotel, George Street. Nottingham NG1 3BP.

Personality D J Gary Jay as seen at Brean and SADY will be playing music for us on Saturday evening.

A Treasure Hunt round historic Nottingham will take place on Sunday, please contact Robert or Alison Jones, booking officer for availability etc.

Disco only £8.00 in advance (26 September is the deadline)
Disco only £10.00 on the door

Dinner/Dance £25.00 in advance only, please contact Robert or Alison Jones, booking officer for availability etc

Meal Menu
Rose of Honeydew Melon, Served with Forest Fruits and Mango Coulis
Supreme of Chicken served with a Mushroom and Herb Cream Sauce
Fresh Vegetables and Potatoes
Passion Fruit Bavarois with Raspberry Coulis, Filter Coffee and Mints
Vegetarian Option - TBC

National Pool Competition
Entry fee £5.00 in advance only, please contact Robert or Alison Jones, booking officer for availability etc

National Football (a bit late, but better than never)

We were a bit nervous at the start of the day as to who exactly would be attending the competition, but on arrival at Rivermead Leisure Centre I was pleased to see two teams ready and raring to go. Once settled some more players arrived wanting to play.

Members need to gain the skills, confidence and practice to run events and competitions to ensure the continued success of the National Federation of Plus Areas.

Members also need to recognise and pass on their experience to enthuse others to take on the role of organisers and participate in organising teams.

Such organisers and teams will recognise the constraints/impacts of public contractors and the community at large to deliver events and competitions that will deliver fun, satisfaction and enjoyment for all.

To utilise a variety of experience and learning situations in a safe environment to equip Plus members with the skills to organise large scale events.

Members will realise their skills and opportunities to the benefit of themselves as Plus members, managers, team members and to the community at large.

NEAT 2009 Nottingham - Come and join us for our 5th anniversary luxury City Break

The venue for both Friday night and Saturday night accommodation and the Saturday three course evening meal and Disco is the Comfort Inn Hotel.

See poster for prices.

Personality D J Gary Jay as seen at Brean and SADY will be playing music for us on Saturday evening.

**This is a Thursday Night Event** As always we're trying new and interesting things and this week will be no exception.

Belly Dancing is a traditional dance from many countries including Greece and Turkey. So if you fancy seeing if you can get your belly to ripple and your bottom to bounce then come along.

This is a very unique event whereby we dress up as tramps and then walk from house to house (not anybody's but 3 kind homeowners who are prepared to feed us for minimal cost) looking for a meagre bite to eat.

After the success of last year's AGM the NEC have decided to return to the County Hotel in Walsall for the 2010 Annual Conference.

This is where we debate, decide & deliver policy on how we run this organisation known as "PLUS". Be a part of it and book your place as a delegate and represent your Group.

Don't worry if you aren't a delegate as you are welcome to attend as an observer and still get fully involved in the lively debate that takes place

To view the venue please click on www.countyhotelwalsall.co.uk

If debating isn't your thing then why not join us after the Conference for the Evening Dinner Dance followed by a Masquerade Ball and Entertainment (details to follow).

During the dinner we will also present the Awards and then it will be non-stop partying until midnight.

Have a look at the attached documents to view the packages available. There is something for everyone from the weekend package right down to just attending the disco in the evening. This will be an event not to be missed so get your booking in early.

Midland Area will be hosting it's annual General Knowledge Quiz at the end of September.

4 people per team.

Prizes for the Winners & Runners Up.

Food will be provided for all attendees, included in the price **excellent value**

An ever popular event in the Sutton Plus Calendar.

We play two games of Ten Pin Bowling and then go to the pub feeling disappointed that we haven't scored a perfect score....(not that we're competitive or anything)

**This is a Thursday Club Night**

As always enjoy a warm welcome when you visit Sutton Plus. This week Frances & Pete will be holding a Music Quiz for our entertainment.

If you are a bit of a music buff then this one is definitely for you.

On our way back from Weston, we're popping over to Gloucestershire to enjoy the sights of this Medieval Castle famous for the murder of King Edward II. The castle has lots to see and do, go to www.berkeley-castle.com for further information,

Fancy a day at the Beach, walking along the promenade, playing crazy golf and may be having a tipple or two?

If this sounds like your kind of day then Sutton Members are off to Weston to do just this. If we carry on into the night we may well stay over in a B&B so be prepared for a long night.

Having a cash crisis?

Then still join in with what's going on by coming to Coz & Nog's for a Film Fest! Bring your own DVD's and we'll watch as many as we can get through before everyone falls asleep.

Bring a sleeping bag if you want to crash out on the floor. Beds are available if you talk to us nicely......

A Day At The Races is always an enjoyable day out with a fantastic atmosphere (especially if the weather is good).

For those of you who aren't early birds the first race doesn't start until 2.10pm so there's always time for a lie in and a hangover cure after Joe's 40th Birthday Bash the night before.

Following on from an amazing 25th birthday party celebration in 2008, we look forward to seeing you all again in 2009 for another fun packed weekend in Hunstanton, Norfolk.

What Do You Get?

3 nights top notch accommodation
Resident DJ - 3 nights
3 nights of live evening entertainment
Daytime activities including Quiz, Aqua Line Dancing, Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, Karaoke
Fancy dress theme night(s)

Plus the company of friends and fellow members!

On-site facilities include:

Restaurant
Swimming Pool/jacuzzi/sauna
Gym (extra charge)
Golf (extra charge)

Ths is a "members-only" event. Price is £71.95, but a £5 per person surcharge will be made for 4 berth lodge accommodation - please contact us if you wish to book lower quality 4 berth accommodation at the reduced price, or if you are willing to share an 8 berth lodge with another group.

At Sutton's Bi-AGM at the end of July I was amazed at the enthusiasm shown by our Members for joining the Committee.

It started off with the Chairman and then carried through to the General Committee Posts til at the close of proceedings we had a total of 15 Committee Members!!

It's finally happened Joseph will no longer be in his thirties......Hee, hee.

** This is an Open Invitation for Sutton Plus Members only and invited guests **

** This is a Club Night Event **

Come along and you're sure to enjoy a warm welcome at Sutton Plus. Funny Faces is exactly what is says on the tin. We manipulate & amalgamate faces of famous, and not so famous, individuals and you have to determine who they are supposed to be!

** NEWS FLASH!! **

SUTTON PLUS ARE HOSTING AN OPEN EVENING

If you're new to the area, just left university, want to broaden your social circle or simply want to meet some friendly individuals in a social environment then come along. Your first night will be FREE and we will be hosting a B-B-Q

WE LOVE CAMPING

A few of us will be whizzing to Wales for the bank holiday weekend. Helen is the organiser for this weekend. First come first serve for the caravans (although I think they may already be booked) the rest will simply have to camp - what a bind! coz we love it.

Hi Guys,

Do you enjoy stretching those legs after a night out on the town then come out for a brisk walk along the Barr Beacon. If you're feeling a bit energetic then the beacon is ideal for kite flying as the breeze is quite strong.

See some of us a bit windswept from previous walks...

Think you're artistic? then try your hand at some pottery. We're visiting the Wedgwood Visitor Centre where they have a working pottery centre.

Just visit the museum and trace the history of wedgwood or get stuck in, literally, by making your own pottery which is then fired and posted back to you as a momento.

** It's a Thursday Club Night **

Come along and participate in a fun evening with this friendly group of Plussers. We always make you feel welcome

Here are some of us.....

** It's a Thursday Club Night **

Come along and participate in this fun evening with this friendly group of Plussers. We always make you feel welcome!

As you can see, we're not that bad....although sometimes a little bit feisty

Hi,

Fancy something a little bit different? Yes, then come Punting with us on the River Thames. We'll start the day by having a Traditional Pimms & Lemonade at the Boat House, then we'll hire a punt nad set off on a relaxing journey along the Thames enjoying the wonderful sites that Oxford has to offer.

Hi All,

We thought we'd try something new that we've never tried before so LEBANESE it had to be. This restaurant has a very good reputation and we're keen to put that to the test. For menu details and prices you can log onto www.syrianarestaurant.co.uk

See you there,

** Pub of the Programme **

Every few months we select a popular local pub to frequent and enjoy a few drinks with friends "old and new"

** It's a Thursday Club Night **

Come along and participate in a fun evening outside with this friendly group of Plussers.

We always make you feel welcome. For further details contact us on 0-844-991-0393

Quiz 1

Hi All You Plussers (And Non-Plussers) Out There.

We're trying to raise money for the Air Ambulance Service who do a fantastic job. So, if you're going to be at a lose end on Saturday night and don't fancy the typical T.V. programming then come along.

** It's a Thursday Club Night **

Come along and participate in a fun evening with this friendly group of Plussers. We always make you feel welcome

Werewolf

Go-Ape

Hi All You Monkeys Out There,

Join us for a day of high energy, excitement and fun. Climbing, Zip Wires, Nets it's all a great laugh.

Then, of course, a post Go-Ape drink will probably be the order of the day before going home to a well earned rest!

Start practising. Get your cheerleaders ready. Reading Group invite you to the best event of the year. Come on all challengers, get your group together, make a team, and prove your stamina and skill.

Sunday 5 July 2009
Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading

Start time 2:00pm to register
Playing time 2:30 – 6:30pm

Cost: £7:00 members only

Join us for the 28th Midland Area Conference and lunch for delegates and observers and AEC presnet

National RoundersThe popular National Rounders is back again, once again coinciding with the Kings Lynn Midsummer Mini Break.

Taking place at the Walk in Kings Lynn on the Saturday afternoon - leaving you with enough time to get back to the venue for the Barbecue and Disco!

Join us for a meal at 'Around the World in 80 Dishes' where there's something to suit everyone. We plan to eat at 7.30pm so there's time for pre/post drinks if you so desire! There is a bar and a dance floor to continue the night after eating.

Here we are with the traditional photo on the last morning of Brean 2009. More photos can be seen at flickr and also on Facebook.

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

This Wednesday (25 March) we have had to postpone the previously advertised activity. Richard is organising a GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ instead.

Happy Birthday this week to Alan Burke (Monday), Emma Cartland (Tuesday) and Vicki Birch (Sunday).

James though you all might be interested in a short documentary film
narrated by Telly Savalas about Birmingham circa 1981.
Click here http://www.baimfilms.com/clips/telly-savalas-looks-at-birmingham/
to view. Well worth a look.

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

Now Get Out Of That! A National Plus Holiday over a weekend.

Gazette

February 2009

This National Gazette has been prepared by Francis Wallington and John A Smith to inform members of the decisions and happenings leading to and during the 3rd Annual General Meeting (68th Annual National Conference) held on 21st February 2009 at the County Hotel, Birmingham Road, Walsall.

People and Elections

The following persons were elected;

SOLIHULL PLUS NEWS

9 MARCH 2009

Here are the Ten Pin Bowling results from last Friday

1st Dave Parfitt 296
2nd Mark Hewson 256
3rd Jamie Woodbridge 232
4th Kathy Morris 218
5th James Oliver 210
6th Gavin Peachey 190
7th Richard Haydon 176
8th Paul Turner 174
9th Mark Knight 152
10th Vicky Birch 127

Last weekend we had the 2009 National Annual General Meeting in Walsall.

3 new National Officers were elected;
National Chairman – Adrian Barnard,
National Finance Officer – Mark Harrington and
National Publications Officer – John Smith.

Hope you all can come to our skittles evening for fun and prizes this Thursday as Sutton Colfield plus hold a Beer and Skittles evening.

Happy birthday this week to Jamie Woodbridge (Wednesday).

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

This Wednesday (18 February) we have INDOOR ROUNDERS with James.
http://www.plusgroups.org.uk/a/event/indoorrounder

This Saturday (21 February) is the NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at The
County Hotel, Walsall. The full package which includes, meals, accommodation and entertainment is

The best value weekend event in the Plus calendar! Come for the weekend (camp 1 or 2 nights), or just the BBQ and Disco on the Saturday afternoon/evening. Being held at Tottenhill & Wormegay Village Hall, just off the A10 at Tottenhill nr Kings Lynn

After an unexpected break of a few months Leamington Spa is about to re-open it's doors to one of the newest groups in the Plus family. Having had an extended break there is now interest to re-vitalise the group, and if you are looking to make new friends then why not come along.

We know that this is the event you have been waiting for and finally it is here.. Especially organised for you - courtesy of your own area!

We're going to have our annual shuttle hit competition again and we would like you* all to be there!

Mixed Doubles, Male and Female Singles competitions will be battling for trophy and honour again this year.

Badminton Registration 2pm and play between 2.30pm - 6.30pm.

Calling all budding Robin Hood's!

Are you looking for some practice before you fight the Sheriff of Nottingham?
If you answer is yes, then join us on Sunday 12th July for Midland Area annual Archery competition which is open to all members of Plus (not just Midland area members).

On Sunday 17th May join us for Midland Area annual attempt to play some Pitch n Putt Golf.

Details to be confirmed nearer the date and are likely to change slightly nearer the date, so please come back here to check :)

Solihull Plus group taking from a leaf of Midland Area very successful Pudding Party, Solihull Plus will be doing a Pudding evening on Wednesday 11th March 2009 at Solihull venue.

All members will invited to contribute puddings which will available to sample and eat on the night.

The Sport of Disc Golf

Its the first Friday of month, so join us at the Star Lane Bowls in Acock Green for our regular monthly Bowling Competition.

This is the real event, no vitual facebook game of bowling buddies, but an actual game of bruises and winning.

Can you beat the January champion Mark Hewson?

This is a quick story on what happened in Corfu which I saw. Though I went with 16 people I only really saw them at night. With 16 people you expect stormy situations could occur but I was lucky to be with 16 fantastic people. There were other storms though – Go Greece Lightning

Day 1

Joins on Sunday 29th March for Midland Area Plus annual Ten Pin Bowling Competition.

Played over two games at Acocks Green Bowl in Acock Green, which is the venue of Solihull Monthly ten Pin Bowling competition.

Venue Acock Green Bowl

Location Westly Road, Birmingham, Acock Green, Birmingham

26th Midland Area Conference and Lunch

Date 25th January 2008

Venue: The Plough & Harrow

Cost: £0.00

Its your chance to quiz the AEC and ask them what is happening the world of Plus, the chance to get things change.

Midland Area annual competition of skill and sweat will be starting off with the Midland Area Badminton Competition.

Start the New Year with one resolution to keep to be more healthy if only for one month :)

Details of the 2009 event are as follows:

Venue: Oak park Leisure Centre, Walsall Wood

Come & join us at Sutton Coldfield Cricket Club for a Quiz Fest.

We’re Back for our FIFTH Year !!!

Join in the Fun at Dalesbridge, Yorkshire again.

This year you will get a BBQ with Bucking Bronco, Resident DJ Gary Jay, Ramble and Real Ale Trip, Friday and Saturday Night Entertainment.

Contact us for more information and you can always have a look here.

Back for another year - Brean 2009.

Lots of whoa you would expect and same new stuff.

Being held in March this year so thought best to give you as much warning as possible so you can get your holiday booked and save up your drinking money!

Corfu Holiday

What! I hear you shout, the Plus holiday of course!

Don't miss out of seven days of fun, drinking and sunbathing.

Destination 2009 is Tenerife.

Booking Form attached below and if interested you can always contact us!

Have your say in how your area is run!

Food up to the value of approximately £5.00 will be available to all delegates and Area Executive Council and Midland Area Observers.

See you there!

The Results of this Years Midland Area Archery Competition

(Highest Point Scoring Team Wins)

Sutton Coldfield

* Corinna Teale 80
* Richard Teale 118
* John Douglas 33
* Lisa Ward 113

Total 344

Scratch Team

* Chris Hayter 103
* Mark Hewson 125

Rounders 2008 Winners

Thanks to everyone who took part in the National Rounders, which was
held in Kings Lynn on Saturday afternoon.

It was a very closely fought competition, with the winning team coming
from behind in the first innings to snatch victory by only one and a

Yes folks it that time of the year when the groups can ask questions about
what is happening in the Midland Area.

Attendee’s will be the AEC, Midland Area groups delegates, and observers and
guests.

Items to discussed National items, Brean 2009, SADY and area events and

This weekend saw the trip to SADY, the alleged start time would be 10:30am, that would be around the time our Reading Group contingent set out to get to me, Fareham appeared ahead of time. 11:15am we set off to start the remaining pick up round in the PLUS bus. Packed to the gunnels we departed Oxford about 11:55am and set course for an uneventful trip to North Yorkshire.

Please see the attached files for the outcomes of the National Focus Day.

What will
have under the
for you this year?

Will it be lots of
or just a
or two?

Join us for a Sweet Feast!

You will get a Light Evening Salad with Salmon or Ham or Quiche then tuck into 12 Puddings!!!

If You Can………….Yummy, Yummy!!

Our National Annual General Meeting where various topics are discussed and decided upon.

National officers are also elected and National Awards to be won!

Make sure you have your nominations in on time, so we can all vote for you :)

Package Details
Full 1 Night Package @ £50.00 includes;

Prizes for the winning team and highest Male and Female score!

Badminton Poster

MeetingCome along to our Area Conference and Have Your Say!

Lunch included for all delegates.

2 Delegates per group requested.

!One of the best weekends the Federation has to offer in its 25th year!

Weekend Away At Sunny Hunstanton (WASH)

Mr MethaneWhat Do You Get?

3 nights accommodation
3 nights of discos
3 nights of live bands
Quiz
Comedy Show
Aqua aerobics
Clay pigeon shoot
Karaoke

FireworksPlus the company of friends and fellow members!

On Site Facilities include:

Fast Food Court
Restaurant
Supermarket
Swimming Pool
Gym
Golf

SearlesAnd all for the bargain price of £69.95pp (£5pp supplement for 4 berth caravans).

Deposit (£20pp) Deadline : 20th of July
Balance Due Date : 26th of September

"As this is a reunion, and a time to look back at the fun we've had over the last 24 years of WASH, I am trying to put together a "WASH Memories" board, with photos, and written memories. If anyone has anything they could contribute I would be grateful, either email me, or bring stuff during the event - I (hopefully) will have scanning capabilities if anyone has original photos they don't want to part with. This is something I can't do without help because obviously I am far to young to have photos of some of the earlier events!

Oh, and just a warning - if I don't get any contributions, I do have photos of "Adam and Eve", and I'm not afraid to use them......lol! !

Looking forward to it - not long to go now - see you there.

Christine T"

Click here for more information about WASH.

http://www.kingslynnplus.org.uk/wash-order.htm

Join us for a luxury weekend away in the gorgeous city of York featuring:

National Pool Competition
Saturday Night Hotel Stay
Sit Down 3 Course Dinner with Live Band through the Evening
Relaxing Treasure Hunt around the National Railway Museum

2008 Committee

Camping

Kings Lynn Plus are pleased to invite you to their Mid-Summer Party over the weekend of 18th to 20th July 2008, at the Tottenhill & Wormegay Village Hall, just outside King’s Lynn off the A10.

Tattershall CastleYour team will consists of a minimum of four people and you have quite a few hours to get all the hunting done! Be back on time though - you don't want to miss marking the answers, presentations and prizes!

Meeting Where all Area Chairmen meet to talk about Plus!

5 a sideAnother one of those fantastic competitions!

Have your 5 a side team ready to play some footie or sign up for a scrap team (made up on the day).

More info will follow!

There will be a meal afterwards.

We would like to invite you all to the NATIONAL PAINTBALL 2008, which is taking place on Saturday 26th July in Abridge, Essex.

The site - Mayhem Paintball - is one of the largest and most popular paintball sites in the country, and is close to both the M11 and M25. For those coming by public transport, Mayhem runs a free mini-bus for participants between the site and THEYDON BOIS tube station (Central Line).

The event starts 9.15 for 9.45am, and is expected to continue until 4pm. There will be at least 8 games. Participants will be supplied with overalls + safety mask, gun, gas and first 600 pellets. In addition, female participants will be supplied with chest & back protectors.

The same evening we will be holding a disco from 8pm - 12 midnight at THE CHERRY TREE Pub, with music provided by DJ MARK HAWKINS.

The cost for the whole day is £45 per person (members only). The Disco on its own is £5 per person, or FREE to those who have already paid for the Paintball.

Owing to the fact that the site asks for bookings in advance, we will be requiring full balances by SATURDAY 5TH JULY (we will be at the National Treasure Hunt that day to collect bookings in person!).

The National Rounders is back again! This proved to be a popular event last year, and was won by a team comprising Coventry Plus members. It is being held on Saturday 19th July 2008, 1.30pm, at The Walk, Tennyson Road, Kings Lynn.

Fourth time running this year - SADY is here to stay!

For those of you that wish to partake in an excellent, enjoyable, do as you please type of weekend then SADY 2008 is for you.

Cost is £42.00 per person and for this you get;

* 3 nights camping

* Disco with Gary J (BREAN DJ) for all 3 nights in the venue

Results:
1st Jamie Woodbridge (Solihull Plus)
2nd Mark Randall (Bradford Quest)
3rd Matt Riley (Sheffield Plus)
4th Caroline Woodbridge (Solihull Plus)
5th Dave Filer (Coventry Plus)
6th Robert Jones (Bradford Plus)
7th Mike Coles
8th= John A Smith (Huddersfield Plus)
8th= Geoff Roberts (National Hoinorary Lift Member)
10th James Utting (Sheffield Plus)

National Pool Competition

Held at The Elbow Room

1st Jamie Woodbridge (Solihull)
2nd Dave Filer (Coventry)
3rd Pete Mann (Coventry)
4th Mark Harrington (Coventry)

Saturday Entertainment

Dinner

There will be a choice of food from an Italian Theme, with no need to pre-order!!

Awards

The Awards Ceremony will take place after Dinner on the Saturday Night. Get your nominations in for the PRESIDENT'S, RECRUITMENT, BEST GROUP, CHARITY, GOLD TRAIL and the NORBURY TROPHY. Trophy details and entry forms.

Casino

This is a cracking value mad-weekend of activities in Milton Keynes.

Four mad events in two days including:
- ski, snowboard or rock climb (or learning to)
- indoor sky-diving
- Outdoor karting
- Bowling

Skiing is on Milton Keynes real snow indoor slope called Sno!zone, boot, ski and pole hire is included, so all you need to gloves and some warm clothes. www.snozoneuk.com

3 nights accommodation in 6 or 8 berth of high quality, warm static caravans.

Day and night time entertainment plus activities, use of swimming pool, Fun Fair and other facilities.

Top DJ, Bands, Real Ale Trip (extra cost), 'Beer or No Beer', Karaoke plus much more...

Theme of the weekend is MURDER!

3 Nights of Fun and Frolics, so book early, book NOW!

Brean there.....done that....

Well what can I say - had simply the best time at Brean again this year. Why am I so late writing this? because I've only just been woken up by the phone from a deep sleep - well deserved I think as I only just get my 8 hours sleep over the weekend (and thats over the whole weekend, not one night!!)

Distinct lack of caravan party on Saturday night, but we improvised, although sitting drinking tea is a touch more civilised than I am
used to.....!!!

Thought the murder mystery was excellent - although slightly nerve-racking for me! The script called for me to be holding a glass of
whisky which I usually don't drink, but it seemed to evaporate faster than it should under those stage lights!!!

Best/most memorable bits? Finally seeing people I haven't seen for sooooo long, singing at the caravan parties on Friday and Sunday (probably badly), murder mystery, Bishops Stortford's club's hospitality to a late-booker, cooking chilli for everyone on Friday night, crispy pizza on Saturday night! Someone, who shall remain nameless, managing to (accidentally apparently) pour baileys down the back of my skirt on Sunday night - and I still can't quite believe you actually finished drinking the bottle with breakfast on Monday - shame on you!

And to think, I nearly didn't go this year.....won' t make that mistake again!

The National Annual General Meeting which is open to all Plus clubs and members of Plus is to be held on Saturday 23rd February 2008 in Coventry at The Falstaff Hotel, Warwick Road.

The evening will include a dinner dance and live entertainment

The Sunday is a workshop style day including the World Cafe and the Fish Philosophy.

This is a annual event for South Bucks and open to ALL Plus members.

Trophies for the Winners!!!

Magnet Leisure Centre, Maidenhead.
Start Time: 1:30pm to register Playing Time: 2:00 - 6:00pm
Entrance Fee for Badminton: £7 per person to play (members only)

Evening Buffet / Party Night from 7pm: £8 Members, £9 non members at The Rose, 16 King St, Maidenhead SL6 1EF map

WASH 2007

Airkix

The Mad Weekend is an action packed weekend of events. With four events in two days packed with fun, laughter and adrenalin and an included hotel stay it's a great value weekend.

This year we have the following events:

- BodyFlying
- Outdoor Karting
- Skiing Snowboarding or RockClimbing