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MESSAGE FROM LINDA GREGORY ABOUT HER MOTHER HEATHER WATTS

Mum and Dad, Heather and Gerald Watts, were keen members of the Banbury Evergreens and knew a lot of people there. I believe they stopped attending not long before COVID hit.

Mum was in Lake House care home in recent years. She passed away there on 27th April.

Her funeral will be on Tuesday 26th May at St Mary Magdalene church, Wardington at 1pm.

Posted 17 May 2026

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UPDATES ON SOCIAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS

Back by popular demand:

60s/70s disco night with fish and chips

Wednesday 22 July 2026

AND …..

Barn Dance at The Freemasons Hall

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Posted 12 May 2026

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EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER ALREADY PLANNED

See Social Events page

Annual General Meeting is Friday 13 November to be followed by resheduled CALL MY BLUFF

Annual Christmas Party at General Foods is Friday 4 December

A 16th Century Christmas with Oxford Waits is Wednesday 16 December

The original Oxford Waits performed during the reign of Elizabeth I and reached their heyday in the 17th century – the era of the English Civil War. As professional musicians, they supplemented their income in other ways; some ran alehouses and gave dancing lessons in the city. A country dance tune called the Oxford Waits has survived from the early 18th century.

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The Potters short break holiday at the Five Lakes resort in Essex is on!

24 May 2027 – 4 Nights – £619pp

To reserve your place call Chris 07971 144416

Posted 12 May 2026

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NEWSLETTER, NEWSLETTER, NEWSLETTER!!!

The newsletter is emailed/posted out on the last day of the month. You should have all received April’s issue. BUT we think that some people, for whatever reason, haven’t received it. Can you let Chris know (07971 144416) if you haven’t receiced this month’s or you know somebody who hasn’t reveived a copy.

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SIDMOUTH HOLIDAY IN JUNE

4 places available – in doubles or twins. No singles left unfortunately.

Posted 28 April 2026

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CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES REGARDING MEMBERSHIP FEES AGREED AT THE AGM AND TO COMMENCE 1 JANUARY 2026

Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December each year

Free membership for over 80’s to be discontinued

Existing Honorary members to pay £5 per annum

All other members to pay £10 per annum

New members joining pay £10 up to 30 June, and £5 from 1 July to 31 December

Membership fee to be agreed anually at the AGM

Updated 1 December 2025

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The Chestnuts Bowling Club

Updated 25 September 2025

The Chestnuts Bowling Club

The Shades, W Bar St, Banbury OX16 9RS

There is no parking at the club. There is an adjacent, paying, cark park next to Aplins solicitors.

Swimming Update

Last updated 27 February 2025

Spiceball’s swim cards for regular swimmers now costs £48.20 for adults aged 18-66, and £31.50 for those aged 67 and over. This entitles you to ten swims over a three month period and can be used for entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Available from Reception.

Should you wish to enjoy a sauna following your swim you must ask on entry at reception for a combined ticket which will cost you £10.10.

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