Dear members,
At our meeting on Tuesday 8 March, chairman Glyn Thomas welcomed attendees including guest speakers.
Treasurer, Dave Gardner presented his first treasurers report.
Glyn briefly outlined recent welfare matters and re-iterated his welcome to those who had recenlty been ill.
Secretary, Joe baker outlined forthcoming social events and county events and urged members to sign up early.
The next meeting on 3 May will hold a Beetle Drive
On 21 May will be repeat of the Walk to the Wall event which some members supported last year. Please sign up before 14 May.
Burton Sub branch is hosting another visit to the National Memorial Arboretum on 31st May.
A trip has been organised to the Dog Racing on 18th June. Tickets £37 include coach, entrance and a race card.
On 9th July is a coach trip to Chester. Shoppers can spend a day in the historic city, there is also Horse racing for those interested. Coach fare approximately £15: may come down if more join in.
Glyn then introduced Sarah Walters and Stephen Briggs, who gave the audience a colouful insight to Alvecote Wood, speaking about its past present and future. They explained the work that goes on there to conserve its wildlife, plantlife and make it accessible to local communities.

At the AGM held in January 2011, Glyn was re-elected as chairman. Joe Baker re-elected as Secretary. Dave Gardner was elected treasurer.

NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
On Sunday 22 May 2010 three Tamworth members took part in a sposored Walk to the Wall in support of the National Memorial Arboretum.Photos Click here

On Tuesday 2nd March 2010, members of the sub branch held their branch meeting at Coton and Hopwas Social Club. It was well attended and Glyn (chairman) welcomed new members and guests. He thanked Ken Vaughan for stepping in to take notes in the absence of secretary Joe Baker.
National Contact Welfare Courses are being offered in the regions later in the year. The Sub Branch will be nominating someone to attend. It is anticipated that PMAS will host these at its offices in Lichfield.
Members were reminded that local subscriptions are now due (£3).
The treasurers report was received without question.
A programme of events, trips and social activities was discussed.
There are no welfare issues for members at the current time.
Webmaster, Joe Molloy spoke briefly about development of the website; in addition, members were encouraged to provide the Branch Secretary with e-mail addresses, as this enables effective and efficient communication of NARPO news.
Guest speaker David Howell, one of our members, showed slides and spoke of his work in a voluntary capacity at The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem. You can find out more about the tomb and view pictures or video on the following website: http://www.gardentomb.org

Tamworth Section held their annual Winter Dinner at Drayton Park Golf Club, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth on the evening of the 19th January 2010 with great success. The event was attended by some fifty seven persons who enjoyed a sumptuous three course dinner in wonderful surroundings.
Following the meal all ladies were given a table gift and some were lucky enough to take away the table centres. Our raffle raised £121 for our funds.
Following our Chairman’s news from the front the remainder of the evening was given over to two three quarter hour sessions of joyful entertainment delivered by Phil Chase.
Everyone attending enjoyed the gathering and this augers well for our future endeavours. We hold a summer luncheon, to which all members and friends are invited, and this event usually attracts about sixty persons. We hold our meetings bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of the month; our next meeting is on the 2nd March 2010 and we will have speaker giving a talk on Israel.

2010: Happy new year to you all. Our 5 January 2010 meeting was cancelled at the last minute but I have arranged a new one. New date 7pm Tuesday 26th January 2010 at the Coton and Hopwas Club. Joe Baker (Secretary).

On Tuesday evening 15th January 2007, the Annual Winter Dinner took place at Drayton Park Golf Club, Drayton.
There were 48 members and friends present sitting down to a 5 course meal; Nicky Moran who is known by many Staffordshire NARPO members rounded of the evening with a delightful hour long vocal rendition. Photos Click here

On Tuesday 11th July 2006
members of the sub branch held their branch meeting at Coton and Hopwas Social Club. Photos Click here

On Tuesday 3rd May 2005
members of the sub branch held their branch meeting at Coton and Hopwas Social Club. Photos Click here

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