Good Morning All!

I hope everyone is bright and happy this lovely shiny morning!

Well, last night we were due to see two (yes not one, but two!) shifting of the powers, but alas my pre-prepared fanfare of an opening to today’s “Thursday Email” will go unused – for this week at least.

So it looks like Dastardly Dave will have to hang onto “that” folder for another week before he is able to pass the torch onto our new Chairman Duck Ed, (aka Rich for all those out there who are getting confused by all these nicknames) who has kindly agreed, with no arm twisting at all, to take the helm and steer us safely through the next six months.

Our second scheduled shifting of the powers is a little closer to home, well for me at least.  As part of the launch of Southampshire Quest, our General DB (aka Kirtsy) has handed over writing the “Thursday Email” to me so that she can concentrate her literacy brilliance on writing Quest’s “Wednesday Weekly”.   I’m not sure if that’s the official name of the email, but it seems like a good thing to call it for now.  So this being my first attempt I’m a little scared as I have some very big shoes to fill.  Kirsty does an absolutely fantastic (or should that be “fabtastic”?) job of the email and manages to get it all in pretty colours (which I thought I’d failed miserably to do this time but I think I may have got it!), so I’d welcome your feedback as to how I’m doing!  Please be kind, I’m quite a sensitive soul ;)

Other news from last night:

We officially have a new member who signed themselves over to us last night (whah ha hah) so a warm welcome to our newest addition to the crew, Amanda!  Also, Matt (aka Gary) is on the verge of putting pen to paper and joining our ranks so let’s hope he fills out the form and takes the plunge.

We have a busy time coming up with lots of events, so don’t sit back and relax, get yourselves signed up and we’ll see you at the following:

Tonight (Thursday), Southampshire Quest are taking us to The Giddy Bridge in London Road for their monthly curry night (every first Thursday of the month).  It’s £5 for a curry and a pint but be there early to avoid disappointment as they have a habit of running out of the popular food pretty quickly!  We’re meeting by 7pm at the latest so give Kirsty a bell (07919 286692) and she’ll keep an eye out for you.

If you fancy a bit of comedy, Matt P is booking us into Jongleurs Comedy Night on Friday 16^th March.  Tickets cost £15.50 and he needs to know TODAY so he can add you to the booking.  He’s going to place a £1.50 non-refundable deposit for each person and we need the full £15.50 paid to us next Wednesday at the latest.  Give him a bell on 07749 829 632 to let him know that you want to come.

This Saturday night we’re going to the cinema!  We’re hoping to see “Hot Fuzz” at the Odeon in Leisure World as we’ve heard brilliant reports (about the film that is….) and we’ll be aiming for the 8pm showing, so meet you all in Frankie & Benny’s at 7.30pm so we can go and get tickets.  Give me a bell to let me know you’ll be joining me (07793 892 075) or hit reply and I’ll keep a look out for you!

Also, this Saturday is the Southern Area Hedge hop.  Biggles is interested in going so if you fancy going it may be worth giving him a shout to see what you can arrange.

This Sunday, we’re going with Ian to the Circus of Horrors in Salisbury and will be at his house around 5pm to sort out some food before the event!

Next Tuesday, we are all invited to attend the Grand Opening Night of Southampshire Quest at the Quayside pub!  It is hoped that we will have the non-smoking section of the pub all to ourselves and people will be there from 8.30pm, so why not come along and show support for our more mature citizens!

Finally, if you are booked into Brean final payment is due next Wednesday so please bring that along to secure your place.  If you’re not booked in, we have some people from our group going and there’s still space to join the masses, so bring £59.95 with you next week and we’ll sign you up for a great weekend! (Friday 23^rd March - Monday 26^th March).

Well, I don’t want to overwhelm you with any more events – this email is getting far too long!  So just a couple of brief things to mention:  Hugh is looking at going to see Vanity Fair at Chesil Theatre (Thurs 29^th March) £7.50, and Charlie’s Aunt at the Mayflower (Thurs 15^th March).  If you’re interested please give him a ring to let him know (07766 380 561) by next Wednesday.  

Right, well I think that’s all for this week – after all that I need a lie down to prepare for the next email writing session!

That’s all for now!  Catch you later!

Princess Phil (eagerly awaiting your feedback about my first attempt!)