Alton Webteam: November 2015
News from Norma
In October a friend and I went to The Haymarket theatre at Basingstoke for an evening with Simon Weston, the Falklands' veteran. What an incredible man — surely his story must have inspired Bosnian, Iraqi and Afghanistan injured! He told us all that when he was wrapped in a lot of misery and pain counteracted by drinking a lot there were times when he no longer wished to live. Today he laughs and jokes when he tells this story.
One thing stood out for me — he has had 95 operations and is having no. 96 this month.
Talk on Simon, I admire you and so must many others!
Muchelney
Recently I had occasion to attend a cremation in Taunton. It was at 3 o'clock and was followed by tea. I decided to ask Chris & Deborah McCallum if I could stay with them for the night.
They were so kind and hospitable. I really enjoyed my stay with them both. The peace and quiet is very restorative and the garden birds make a pleasant time at breakfast.
I thoroughly recommend their home, their food and their conversation. Our loss is Somerset's gain.
Norma
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Alton All Saints Hard of Hearing Group invite friends to join us for T @ 3, a light afternoon tea, on the third Sunday afternoon of each month, from 3pm, in All Saints church hall.The next one is on Sunday 18th NovemberDo come and join us for home-made cakes and a...
Tuesday 6th November — Lip Reading with Maggie Short, Lip Reading Tutor, 2.30pmTuesday 20th November — Drop-In and catch up with friends and the activities of Knitters Anonymous over a cup of tea, 2pm in church hallFurther advice and support on hearing related matters may be obtained from deafPlus, 35 — 39 High Street, Aldershot GU11 1BH 01252 316005 ...
The Annual Harvest Festival Service, led by Rev Rachel Sturt, Anna Chaplain, for the Alton All Saints Hard of Hearing group, once again attracted a good congregation. With the generously donated food displayed amidst the autumn berries and hops the traditional harvest hymns were sung with great enthusiasm. The chosen readings were read by Jean, Liz and Julia, with Rev Rachel encouraging...
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