ALL SAINTS' VILLAGE NEWSLETTER Mo. 100
March 1980
The Rector's Letter
My dear Friends,
We are very fortunate in this country that springtime and'Easter
.. coincidec For many months the trees and countryside have looked dead,
and it all seemed impossible that they would ever again come to life and
show colour and give fragrance„ We know from past years' experience that
this is a possibility and something that is almost certain to happen,, What
joy and happiness it gives us. Already the aconites, the snowdrops and the
crocuses are in flower, the daffodils will soon follow and the sticky "buds
on the chestnuts are "beginning to form. It is all very wonderful, So is the
Resurrection, As Christians, we "believe in this life to come.,
At Christmas I asked you to read the story of the Birth of Jesus in
St. Luke's Gospel. Now I want you to read the Resurrection Story in
St. John's Gospel, Chapter Twenty., It is not a story that is known as well
as the Bethlehem story, so read it two or three times, and make sure you
notice the phrase which speaks of the disciple with Peter (i.e. John)
saying ~ "Then went in also that other disciple which came first to the
Sepulchre, and he saw, and believed."
As Christians, we also believe without any doubts. If by any chance
you do have, or did have any doubts, read about Thomas (St John, Chapter
Twenty, Verses 24-28).
The Church has always made Easter its greatest Festival and on that
day ALL Christians have gone to Church to take part in the Family Service
of Holy Communion. May I remind you of the Rubric or instruction given
in the Prayer Book. I quote: "Every confirmed member o'f the Church" shall
communicate at the least three times in the year, of which Easter to be one."
I look forward to meeting you at the Lord's Table on Easter Day,
Sunday, 6th April. . .
Yours sincerely,
Allan Campbell
Rector
SERVICES IM THIS PARISH ON EASTER MY
. 8.00 .am Holy Communion at St. Mary's 11.30 am Holy Communion at St. Mary*s
9.30 am Holy Communion at All Saints' 6.00 pm Evensong at St. Mary's
11.00 am Matins at St. Mary's 6.00 pm Evensong at All Saints'
HOLI MATRIMONY
The marriage took place at the Parish Church of St. Mary, Araersham, on
Saturday, January 12th, 1980, between Mr, Nicholas de Neufville DONALDSON,
eldest son of Mr,, and Mrs. P.E.Ko Donaldson of Otford, Kent, and Hiss Tessa
Frances NURNEY, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R« Nurney of Coleshill0 The
service, which was conducted by. .thg...Rew,. Allan Campbell, included, with his
kind permission, a performance of Boismortier's "Trio Sonata in A Minor",
played on bassoon, harpsichord and oboe,, A reception was held afterwards at
The King's Arras, Old Amersham.
On Saturday, January 26th, at All Saints', Coleshill, John Alfred HIGGS of
18 Hill Meadow, Coleshill, to Deborah Jayne MEEKS of Janeve, Coleshill Lane,
Winchmore Hill, The reception was held at Coleshill Village'Hallo
IN_ MEMQRIAM ' - ' . • - . • • • ' ' ••-•-'•
Ifr.Victor^CHALK,. who lived in Coleshill since 1965, died on 14th January 1980.
He was a precision engineer until retirement. Our sympathy goes to his
widow, Joy. .
Mrs. Joan NORTONt who was a Coleshill Parish Councillor for 20 years, died on
11th January 1980. . She was the wife of Cdr. Herbert Norton, R.N-VoRo (Retd)
and for 40 years they lived at Little Hertfordshire House, before moving to
Penn Street 4 years ago. Our sympathy goes to her husband, her daughter
Caroline and her son Jeremy.
THANKS " • ' • ' . - •
Mrs. Jessie Pusey would like to say a big
.THANK YOU to everyone who so kindly sent
•Get well1 wishes during her spell in hospital.
They were so much appreciated.
THE MAGPIE FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP . ;,.;,
The'Fellowship continues' to meet every other Friday during term time. We
have recruited a few new members this term, all of whom have been most
welcome. Anne Lee has very kindly offered her assistance and we are
delighted to have Kathy Monk to play the piano for us. With a recent
increase in thw number of Family Services, the children are now beginning
to take their own part in these, thereby linking their work in the
Fellowship with that in the Church service,
COLESHILL SCHOOL
The Coleshill First School Christmas Concert was attended by well over
120 parents and friends. They all enjoyed, poems, songs and carols<performed
by the children, and the top class acte'd""a" 'play 'called ""Child of Bethlehem".
iiLL SAIMTS' CHURCH, GOLESHILL ,: , :.,
All Saints' Church Committee met on 4th February and this was followed by
an AoG.jyl. iirhich took place in the Church on Sunday 10th February following
the service of Holy Communion,, The Rector was in the chair and some 40
parishioners attended., ;
The secretary reported that during the year The Parsonage had been sold and
that from the proceeds it had been possible to make a start on the much needed
improvements to the Church as recommended by the Church architect. These
included the re-wiring, when the opportunity had been taken to install new
lighting throughout the Church which had fortunately been available for the
Christmas services, • ""
Other matters included the loss of Penny Weedon as organist, the Service of
Confirmation at Coleshill in April, the 1979 Fetet and that the Church
Committee had agreed to donate the total net proceeds of this year's Fete
to the Village Hall appeal<,
The Treasurer presented the accounts for 1979 which were accepted and passed
for the PoCoC's approval,,
Elections and appointments for All Saints' Church -officials and committee
followed, as listed below:
Pro-Churchwardens: ;Mr« Chenevix-Trench Local Committee:
^ Urry , Miss Boston
Treasurer: Mr- Panton Mr. Hankinson
Secretary: Miss McLean Mrs. Harvey
Synod representative: Mr, Panton Mrs, Horsbrugh-Porter
P_.. C_o C„c represen,t a,t i.v es: „M„r s, Harris Mr. Kenerell „. ,, , M Mrs., Ov.i ng,ton . . -M i,s_ s- M•c L_e an, • . '•-.;.,•M• ro- A,P lum°bly i4r= Panton
..'.'-• Mr »•'• Chenevix-Trench"" M ° 0^ ,, . _
Mr Urrv MrS° ^ublzings Mr Urry . Mr, Stubbings
Mrs. Swerling
Miss Wright-Warren
Committee representatives: Hall - Mrs. Harris
Oxford Diocesan Council for Social Service -
Miss Wright-Warren
School Manager: Miss IcLean
Sidesmen: Mr. Hankinson
Mro Plumbly
ALL SAINTS* CHURCH FETE
Church Fete will be held on Saturday, 14th June and will be organised
'jointly -"by Mrs. Ovington (Tel: Amersham 5233) and Mr. Urry (Tel: Amersham 7420).
The location will again be Wheeler's Orchard., by kind permission of Mrs. Heimann.
There will be space in the Marquee this year for an additional stall and the
organisers would be very pleased to hear from volunteers who would like to
introduce and run a stall of their own choice. Last year the following- stalls
were set up and all the holders have kindly agreed 'to "run them" again this year:
Stall
Tombola
Raffle
Household
Green Fingers
Cakes
Holder
Mrs. Waite
Mrs. Gow
Mrs. Grindley
Mrs. Clifton
Mrs. Collier
Stall
Toys
Sweets
Books
Magpie Club
Holder
Mrs, Eardley
Mrs. Valentine
Miss Boston
Mrs. Swerling
Suggestions regarding further sideshows are always welcome. Anyone wishing
to help with the sideshows or, indeed, with the general administration of
the Fete should please get in touch with the, organisers.
A small marquee or large tent to be used for serving TEAS is required -
CM. ANYONE HELP? • ' '
Ti:e net proceeds of this year's Fete will, with the unanimous approval of the
Church Committee, be donated to the Village Kail Appeal.
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Children's Clothes Sale
At FRIARS VANE - WEDNESDAY 14th May, 11 a.m. - 3.P.m.
Make money for yourselves, by giving us your children's
* unwanted "good as new" clothes. We will cell them, giving
half the proceeds to the N.S.P.C.C. and_ half back to you.
^ Also Coffee, Snack Lunches and Bring ci Buy Stall.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Enquiries - Phone Amersham 5794
Rosemary Valentine
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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Committee met in January to report on the success of both the 1979
Village Show and the Green Fingers Stall- held by the pond in October. (The
latter event will be repeataxl this year on October 1.8th)« We then set about
organising our Spring Social, to be held on April 18th, the title being
"Small Trees in Garden Design1^.
Our coach outing this year is going to Kew Gardens on Saturday, May 17"th,
leaving the village at 12.30 and arriving back between 6-7" If you
have been to Kew you may prefer to take advantage -of- the coach trip .to
either visit the- Steam Museum or just take a stroll along Strand-on-the-Green
by the river„ '
We also started to make preliminary arrangements for the 1980 Show, It was
decided to buy yet more tables to accommodate all the entries comfortably,,
These will also be available for hire at a reasonable charge.
Finally, we looked forward to our March Social evening in 1981 and discussed
the possibility of photographing various Coleshill gardens through the
seasons of this year for what should be a fascinating slide show next' March.
If your garden looks particularly beautiful/water-logged/snow-bound or in
some way worthy of a photograph, either take a snap of it yourself or phone
Anne Kempster {Amersham 6899) who will be pleased to take one for you.
Our AoG.M. will be on Thursday, 10th April, to which everybody will be welcome,
L.H.
THE COLESHILL CLUB
At our November meeting we held a small Bring & Buy Stall, followed by games,-
We were also entertained to a Musical Afternoon by the 1st Coleshill Guide
Company followed by tea. Our sincere thanks to the Guides and their
Guiders for such a happy afternoon,.
In December we decided to try a new venture,; and 32 members were served
with a delicious meal including turkey>- ham, mashed potatoes and hot
vegetables followed by an assortment of home made sweets, .A happy party
was enjoyed by all present.. After lunch a Concert of Christmas "Music was
given by the Townswomen's Guild Evening Choir, a very delightful entertainment,
A Christmas tea was then'served, -the highlight being a Christmas cake,
given by Mrs., Emily Stovens,- The afternoon ended by singing Carols,
accompanied by I-irSo Waite,,
In January a happy meeting was held by members playing games. Also in
January a coach-load of members with their grandchildren went to the
Pantomime at Elgiva Hall,, Cheshain, which was voted a great success
The February meeting greatly enjoyed slides and a talk by Mr. Everard on a
holiday in Tunisia, which added 2, warm touch to a cold February afternoon.
A.M.O.
* PLEASE REMEMBER SATURDAY MAY 1?th ' " *
*& CHRIiS TIAN11 ii A.I Di . %.
This year is organising a China Sale combined with Cake
* Stall and Competitions for Children. . #
In the Village Hall - 10000 - 12.30
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COLESHILL CRICKET CLUB
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work on the pavilion extension has progressed well. We hope to conplote
the main "building by the beginning of the season,
As usual, vie shall field a first and second XI on Saturdays, and one team on
Sundays. We are pleased 'to welcome spectators to the ground and tea is
always available .
Anyone wishing to become a playing member should contact Bob Tilson on
Amersharn 6005 <,
Future Events: Saturday 22nd March - Jumble Sale 10.30 a.m. Village Hall
Thursday 27th March - Coffee Morning 10.30 a.m. at Grove Mill End
by 'kind permission of Mrs. Ro Coales»
M.E.T.
THE MAGPIE
Once again we sang carols and delivered logs or scones to some of the older
residents of the village just before Christmas .
On the Sunday after Christmas we held our Christingle Service which was very
kindly taken for us by Mr. Hickon. We all held our breath as 35 children
walked down the aisle with lighted candles - but all was wello
We rounded off the holidays with a party for the under tens. This was a
well attended and rowdy afternoon but I think a good time was had by all.
D.M.S,
A CHRISTMAS GARLAND
On the evening of 21st December 1979 5 a Concert at All Saints' Church was
well attended for a most richly varied programme of Carols, Music and
Readings „
The Gemini Consort Singers sang splendidly, under the baton of their
Director, Anthony Watts. Alison Hargan, soprano, gave a beautiful and
moving performance of two songs by Peter Warlock. The five instrumentalists
played their respective pieces most expressively.
The evening, interspersed with readings most ably rendered by members of
the Coleshill Drama Group, was a memorable occasion and a fitting prelude
to Christmas,
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DRAMA GROUP
The Coleshill Drama Group this year yentured bravely and '"successfully... into
the realm of murder and mystery in a 3-act play by Hugh Mills.
It started rather slowly with the early murder taking place before our eyes.
We could only surmise that the entrapping of the culprits would be the main
issue „ Interesting red herrings were strewn across the trail It was in
the third act that a surprising climax held the audience really captive and
gave a novel twist to the play. It was here too that the two leads gave superb
performances, Hugh Jones as the doctor hypnotist (and as we already knew to
be the original murderer) and Ann Chenevix-Trerich as the hypnotised subject,
were working out a suicide— cum-murder almost to its success. All extremely
gripping theatre - but of course saved by the timely arrival of the detective.
As a cowed and ineffectual wife in the early part of the play, Ann Chenevix-
Trench met the requirement of the role very well, but her skill as an actress
was displayed in this final act.
One must give, great praise to the supporting cast,, Lindsey . Haubner in- a
major role as the villain's sister and accomplice really held the centre of
the stage in the first act. Henry Maynard, as a visiting colonel, was as
to the manner born and John Horsbrugh-Porter was a convincingly .unpleasant
character suited to be the murder victim. Stephen Kitchen was a very
nonchalant detective, Penny Yallup a very distraught wife of the murder
victim. Sandra Weller was a sturdy matter— of— fact -nurse and Georgina Collins,
as the maid, flitted in and out quietly.
Daphne Farmer produced the play with her usual skill and with an eye to
detail 'and the limitations of the stage. Peggy Gow was her able assistant,
The set was designed by Bertha James from Jordans and was carried out by
Richard Farmer and Bob Collins.
With the help' of those behind the stage as -well, Mrs. Farmer gave us all a
thrilling and memorable evening's entertainment „
P.McC.
* 3rd MAY COLESHIL]j_^RAMA_GROlP'' ' " -- *.
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The Drama Group are pleased to announce a repeat of last
year's highly successful "Supper and Hilarity". ^
* On Saturday, 3rd May, they will present "Supper and More ^•*
Hilarity" in the Village Hall. A fine dinner will be ^
^_ followed by two plays which will provide an immensely ^
enjoyable- evening. ^
* Tickets at £3. 50 Per head can be obtained from *
* MS. GOW, Amersham 3534 *
*- . A fund-raising evening; *
* All Proceeds will 'go towards the Village Hall *
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1st COLESHILL GUIDE COMPANY
After an appeal from our District Commissioner, Mrs. Bagehot and Mrs Timms
joined the Company, vie are very grateful to them,, Mrs, Bagehot is training
to become a warranted Guider,
We were very sorry to say goodbye to Mrs, Bristow as Unit Helper at the end
of the Christmas term, we niiss her. cheerful and invaluable help but she is
still a Tester and takes great interest in .us.
On 3rd December we entertained the Coleshill Club, each Patrol producing a
short piece,, Particular congratulations went to Hannah Roberts of the
Kingfishers, who wrote an excellent play about Winnie the Pooho The Company
then sang Carols arid provided refreshments, Some Guides went carol singing
at Rushymeado For our last meeting in-the Christmas term, we invited
Amersham Guides to a Camp Fire (in this case well constructed by Elaine Tiiirwith
sticks, red paper and a torch) we finished the evening.with soup and
singing Taps,, This term we had a Collage demonstration by Mrs, Timms and
she helped Guides to make nursery rhyme collages, which was rather fun. On
22nd February when we celebrate Lord and Lady Baden-Powell's joint birthdays
and call it Thinking Day, we invited Araersham Guides to "Grove Mill for a
hike and English, Chinese, French'and Dutch lunch. In the evening' we went
to a District Service held in the Methodist Church, Amershara followed by
a campfire in the adjoining hall.
Sadly Michele Haubner and Miranda Menist have left us owing to pressure of
school work and music, Lucy Hatch and Donna Denhain have joined us0 Elaine
Timras is the new Snowdrop Patrol Leader, Martine Thompson the Bluetits.
Miranda Menist gained Baker and Friend to Animals badge, Alexandra Hesford
Photographer, Elaine Timms Toyraaker, Martine Thomson, Zoe Horsbrugh-Porter,
Kirn Fergusson, Alexandra Hesford, Elaine Timms, and Lois Plumridge .- Hostess,
Susanne Davis 3rd year 8 point badge, Elaine Timras, Susan Williams, Martine
Thompson, 2nd year 8 point badge, Catherine Menist, 1st year 8 point badge.
H.J.M.C,
1st GOLESHILL (ALL SAINTS) BROWj-iTE GUIDE PACK
Three recruits have joined this terra, with two more to cor(e,. Phillipa
Wyatt and Melinda Vickery, who are now enrolled, Laura Harvey, Sarah Oakden
and Joanna Matthews, Ruth Bayley gained her Highway badge, Kate Lee, Sally
Milnes, Emma Horcliffe and Rachel gained Roadway badges, Claire Bagehot
gained her Footpath badge, Martine Thompson has become our Pack Leader,
On 10th December we had a party for younger sisters and prospective Brownies
which was great fun. Some Brownies went carol singing at Rushymead, we also
made crackers as Christmas presents for Rushyiaead» We attended the District
Thinking Day Service at the Methodist Church in Anershara and the Carap Fire
afterwards. Our Pack Thinking Day Venture was a, short play about Spanish
life by the Highway Brownies, and sorae of us flew to Australia to play an
Australian ^Brownie game and. then to Brussels for a Belgian game. We were well
looked after by the/Captain of the aircraft and the air hostess. We finished
up by singing Happy Birthday to us! and eating a 'There are Brownies Round
the World1 cake and -orange squash.
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COLEShlLL VILLAGE HALL,
Attendance at the Parish -Meeting on 29th January snowed what a great
interest there is in the future of ' our 'Village Hallo" Fifty of the tHELPT
forms distributed at the meeting have been returned and many people have
written with helpful suggestions and offers of support e All have been
acknowledged,, The response so far in both financial and practical terms
is most encouraging*
It is evident from replies to date that the majority of those who have
pledged support are anxious to ensure that the building produced will be
of sound construction, be good value for money, give a long- trouble free
life, and' be a credit to our unique and beautiful village. On the other
hand there is a small minority which feels quite strongly that in these
stringent 'times ''repair of the existing hall is the best solution.
This desire for a worthy building, which will serve our children, grandchildren
and great grand-children appears contrary to the wishes of the
village as indicated by a show of hands at the Parish Meeting on the '
29th January,, However, that vote, taken early in the meeting, catered
only for a choice between two alternatives:
1« Should we spend £20,000 on minimal repairs to the hall, which
the County Architect says "is rapidly reaching the end of its
useful life"
2. Rebuild on lines suggested by the County Architect at a cost
o f £30,000,, •••••• ...~......
Of course, there have always been other options between these two extremes
and the Parish Meeting brought to light many excellent offers of
assistance which will increase the number of options and at the same time
will hopefully reduce costs»
At its meeting on February ^±h the Village Hall Management Committee
decided that it was now duty bound to consider all options and costings
in the light of financial and practical assistance offered at and since
the Parish Meeting and report its findings to the village at the first
opportunity,. To make a final decision it will be necessary to know xvhat
grant aid will be available, and a formal application is being made now,
but the result will not be available until the Autumn- Whatever the
outcome of this application it is essential that local fund raising continues^
Planning, applying for grants, disseminating information to the whole
village and fund raising, for whatever project is decided upon, will be
a mammoth task, and to complete it various committees are being formed^
It would probably be more correct to refer to these committees as working
groups, and there will certainly be plenty of work. Those who have
volunteered knowledge or skills and a willingness to serve will be called
upon as these groups go into action^
Cpleshill Village Hall Management Committee (Contd)
It is hoped that sufficient information will' be available to'provide
updated proposals for consideration at the Village Hall Annual General
Meeting on 29th April 1980. Notice of this meeting will be distributed
to all households as will progress reports-and other items of interest.
WOMEN'S WORLD MY OF PRAYER
The Women's World Da,y of Prayer was held on the first Friday in March -
to coincide with similar services throughout the World. The service was
drawn up by Christian Women in Thailand with the theme 'Responsible Freedom.'
Our speaker - Dr. Ursula Hay Mo-B.B.3. from Beaeonsfield, who has been a
medical missionary in Africa, gave a helpful and instructive talk -
encouraging us to accept responsibility with our freedom and reminding us
how close all Christian women are to each other. We"had 13 different readers
for the Scripture portions and prayers in the Service - which we thought
were up-to-date - and very understanding of today's -problems - both in the
home and in Society generally,, The collection for Christian Societies
Christian literature was £12o65«
S -p c -Do
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sat 22nd MAR
Thurs 27th "
Thurs 10th APR
Fri 18th "
Thurs 24th "
Tues 29th :I
Fri 2nd-MAY
Sat 3rd "
Wed 14th "
Fri
Sat
Sat
Sat
Sun
Fri
16th "
17th "
17th "
14th JUNE
12th OCT
17th "
Jumble Sale in aid of the Cricket Club.
10.30 a.m. in Village Hall
Coffee Morning in aid of the Cricket Club,
10.30 a.m. at Grove Mill End
Horticultural Society A.G.M.
Horticultural Society Spring Socialo
"Small Trees in Garden Design"
Whist Drive 7=30 p.m. Village School •
Village Hall A.GdM. 8.15 p.m.
Bridge Drive in aid of the Village Hall. 8 p.m. Village Hall
Drama Group ^ "Supper and More Hilarity"
Children's Clothes Sale in aid of NoS.P«-C<,Co
'Friars Vane', Coleshill. 11 a.m, - 3 p.m.
Bridge Drive in aid of Christian Aid. Dewpond, Coleshill 2 p.m.
China Stall - Christian Aid. Village Hall 10 - 12.30 a.m.
Horticultural Society outing to Kew Gardens
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Harvest Festival
Harvest Supper
Mobile Library; APRIL10th-, 24th, MAY 8th, 22nd. JUNE 5th, 19th.
JULY 3rd, 17th, 31st. AUGUST 14th, 28th„
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THE PARISH OF AMERSHAM WITH COLESHILL
Rector: The Reverend Allan Campbell, M.Ao (Cantab).
Beaumont, Hervines Road, Aniorsham. Tel: 7^35
and St. Mary's Parish Office Tel: 4712
ST. MARY'S CHURCH. AHERSHAM
Sunday Services:
Each Friday:
8<, 00 a.m. Holy Communion
11.00 a.ra. Matins
11.30 a=ffio Holy Communion (1st Sunday in month)
6.00 p.m. Evensong
10000 a.m. Holy Communion
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH GOLESHILL
Sunday Services 9=30 a.m.
6.00 p.m.
Mothering Sunday, March 16th
Good Friday April 4~th
Easter Day, April 6th
Ascension Day, May 15th
Harvest Festival October 12th
Patronal Festival November 2nd
Parish Communion
Evensong (1st & 3rd Sundays in month)
9«30 a.m. Family Service
11.00 a.m. Service of Devotion
9-30 a.m. Parish Communion (The Rector)
11,00 a.m. Parish Communion
St. Andrew's Mission Church, Winchmore Hill
1-1.00 a.n. Holy Communion 2nd & 4"th Sundays
Pro-Wardens
Hon. Treasurer
Hon. Secretary
Brownies
Guides
Mothers1 Union
Coleshill Club
W.I.
J,-G. Chenevix-Trench, Windmill Farm, Coleshill. Tel 5439
D.C. Urry, Ardlair, Coleshill 7420
6183
Coleshill 3361
Panton, Waller's Oak, Coleshill
- Hiss He C« McLean, 8 Amber Cotta,?
Monday Evenings in the Village Hall 5°30
Monday Evenings in the Village Hall 6»45
3rd Thursday of every month at 2=30 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of every month at 2=30 p.m.
2nd Thursday of every month at 2.30 pom.
6.45 p.mo
8.00 p.m.
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