The President thanked the catering officers for arranging Ladies Night dinner which had been a most enjoyable evening. Terry Braithwaite said members should be giving some thought to the Simpson Dinner in February re venue etc, John Wood took charge of the book sale which raised with fines in excess of £50. December meeting to be on the 18th and a buffet has been ordered at £5 per head from Club funds.
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September 1996
Low attendance of 15, due mainly to holidays. Both Terry Braithwaite and John Phillipson unable to be at the meeting so arrangements for Ladies Night dinner have still to be attended to. The President spoke of the death of Alan Taylor and of the sad loss of a good friend and member of the Club.
August 1996
Alan Taylor with the help of his daughter and her partner arrived at the Railway with the intention of attending the meeting but unfortunately he was unable to do so due to his ill health. Members were asked to give some thought to the Ladies Night dinner in early November.
June 1996
Outgoing President, Alan Taylor welcomed David Caine to the Club. Minutes for the past year read and accepted. The Treasurer submitted the accounts for the year ended 31st May which were also accepted. John Wood then informed members that the annual subscription could again be held at £10. Terry Braithwaite said that both he and John Phillipson were pleased to find that the Club dinners over the past year had been better supported than previously. He is to contact members attending the Forster Dinner by telephone regarding confirmation of venue and dates re the Newton Pub at Dalton. Alan Taylor thanked the Vice President, Secretary, Asst Secretary, Treasurer and Catering Officers for their help during his term as President and then invited Ron Porter to take the chair as the new President. John Wood is to be the Vice President, Ron paid tribute to Alan Taylor for doing an excellent job during his term of office. Other officers to go forward as at present. David Caine was the proposer that the Club continue for a further 12 months.
November 1995
Book sale conducted by John Wood in the absence of Gordon Macgregor, the total amount being raised was £49.50, which was only 10p less than the earlier Book sale in May. A vote of thanks given to John for a splendid effort. A further vote of thanks was given to John Phillipson and Terry Braithwaite for organising an enjoyable “Ladies Night” dinner.
December 1990
Ballot was favourable for Lawrence Searle and he will be welcomed next month. Xmas supper to be paid from Club Funds. A £10 gratuity allotted. Business expedited and meeting closed so members could tuck into supper.