Christmas has always been an important part of the
Kinara Family’s calendar – and this very strange year is no exception- even without our usual Christmas Lunch! Despite the fact that we have been unable to meet for most of 2020, I can assure you that Kinara is alive and well and we are looking forward very much to happier times in 2021.
Quite when we will be able to return to some semblance of normal remains uncertain, but that day WILL come!! Your Committee has worked hard to arrange several events (potentially!) for next year so we are just waiting for the green light from Boris.
Until then, I look forward to seeing all your happy, smiling faces at our next meeting!
May I wish you all a wonderful and peaceful Christmas.
Keep Well and Keep Smiling!
Richard
P.S. don't forget to look at the latest Kinara Times in the Kinara Time tab above.
As you can see from Roger's remarks below, we are busy arranging events for next year!
Clearly we are restricted by government guidelines but we WILL be back as soon as possible. Let us know if you have any questions or (constructive) suggestions - we are always willing to listen.
Hope to see you all soon !
Keep Well and Keep Smiling, Richard
Meetings
Due to social distancing rules and the Community Hall’s requirements for the wearing of masks, and the need to sanitise the equipment before and after each meeting, we do not expect to have a KINARA Thursday meeting until the New Year.
We will keep you informed as to when we will be getting back to some sort of normality.
Your committee has been meeting to try and put forward a programme of events for next year, details of which are below. The date and times are yet to be confirmed and will be subject to any government requirements.
Proposed Events
Feb Quiz
Mar Amazon Warehouse
Apr Emmets Gardens/Chartwell
May Broadstairs & Thanet Catering College
June 22-26 Potters
July Colchester & River Deben Cruise
Aug Summer Social Evening
Sept Brighton Trip
Oct Fun Quiz
Nov Party Night with Nick Bosworth
Dec Kinara Christmas Lunch
Registering for events and payments will be during January subject to being able to start our normal meetings.
Please contact Joan Barrett if a sympathy or get well card is needed to be sent on behalf of Kinara (her phone number is 01622 812595)
All Regular Activities are suspended for the time being.
10 Pin Bowling 1st Thursday of each month at the Hollywood Bowl (Medway Valley Leisure Park) at 10am
Walk and Pub Lunch 4th Thursday Thursday of each month 10.15 for 10.30am.
Art Groups each Monday and Friday including Crafts with help and advice for newcomers.
Short Mat Bowling each Monday and Wednesday with help and advice for newcomers.
Visit the KINARA Blog-----------------http://kinaratimesblog.blogspot.com/ Post Articles on the KINARA Blog.----pippinway60.kinara2@blogger.com To receive your Newsletter please send your e-mail address to Roger Chapple at roger.suec@live.co.uk To receive your Newsletter by post please provide a SAE to Roger Chapple Please make sure our Membership Secretary (Joan Barrett) has up-to-date details of your home address, telephone no: and e-mail address.
All eligible patients will be getting letters from the surgery soon. The letter will say:
We notice from your records you may be someone who would benefit from a seasonal influenza vaccination. Due to the Covid19 pandemic our flu clinics will be managed differently this year.
Social distancing guidelines must be followed and all patients attending must wear a face covering.
Where possible, patients should attend alone to limit the number of people in the building.
The surgery car park will be closed to the public on both clinic days.
DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID SYMPTOMS.
· If you are 80 years or over, please call the surgery (01732 870212) to arrange a pre-booked appointment.
· If you are under the age of 80, we are holding walk in clinics at our Kings Hill surgery 8.30am – 1pmon the following dates:
Saturday 19th September 2020
Saturday 10th October 2020
YOU MUST BRING THIS LETTER WITH YOU TO THE CLINIC. WITHOUT A LETTER WE WILL BE UNABLE TO VACCINATE YOU.
On arrival you will be directed to the appropriate queue (outside the building).
Please wear appropriate clothing to facilitate the process – short or no sleeves if possible. Complete the following BEFORE attending the practice:
Height…………………….. Weight…………………………..
Smoking status – Current / Ex/ Never. Please circle as appropriate.
If you do not wish to have a flu vaccination this year, please email us at westmalling@nhs.net or contact the surgery in person so that we can stop further recalls.
In addition, the surgery has advised that to manage queues and social distancing, in the closed car parks there will be posters and marshals directing patients to their appropriate queue.
HELLO KINARA ! Dealing with this dreadful situation is difficult in so many ways and I hope you are all managing on a day to day basis. Going for a walk feels like the highlight of each day but it is strange to see people deliberately avoiding each other! If you are not able to go walking then a little light exercise each day helps to keep the joints moving – and relieves the boredom! I hope nobody is feeling isolated- there is plenty of help out there for us Oldies and communication with other Kinara members is always available. As ever, we will get through this and I look forward to seeing you all at the next Kinara meeting- whenever that may be! From Ann and me, have a Happy and Peaceful Easter weekend and make the most of the sunshine while it lasts. Keep Well and Keep Smiling!
Richard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a short video of Kings Hill residents (also Kinara Members) showing how you can exercise during the shutdown.
By kind permission of Andy Earl and his partner June.
Isolation Isolation Isolation
Isolation has shocked the nation
You MUST stay in - you MUST NOT go out
I’ll climb up the wall I scream and shout
Boris went out and look what happened to him
On reflection I think I had better stay in
I’ll clean the house – that’s what I’ll do
Keep busy and active then I won’t get blue
Sit watching tele – a chocie or biscuit
Feeling guilty calories galore – think I’ll risk it
Green Goddess appears looking straight and trim
She is my age and moves like a feather
If I try too hard I’ll leave on a stretcher
The silence is broken I hear the phone
It’s family or friends – I am not alone
So nice to hear a familiar voice
Without technology – some have no choice
So stick to the rules and keep on smiling
I’ts Easter now and the sun is shining.
Big Easter Egg arrives outside the door
Hopefully soon we’ll be together once more
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Well I Never
I didn’t know the couple who lived at number four
Even though they must have lived there fifteen years or more
So imagine my surprise when they knocked upon my door
Well I never!
Apparently their names are Jenifer and Jim
They stood at least six feet away
I couldn’t let them in
They left it on the doorstep biscuits in a tin
Well I never!
I’ve also heard from neighbours who live at number three
I’ve passed them in the road but they never speak to me
Now I have their mobile number and some milk and bread and tea
Well I never!
I am really happy to live at number nine
Sitting in my garden with a nice cold glass of wine
Lovely people living near me making sure I’m feeling fine
Well I never!
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I’ve been reading in the newspapers and hearing on the TV news how some people are finding the lockdown is putting relationships under a strain and being continually close to love ones is becoming fraught. I would like to share how Sue
& I have overcome this with being cheery. We are fortunate in having a reasonable size garden so I tend to potter around in the garden or in my man cave whilst Sue does the washing, ironing, cooking, baking and cleaning. Recently after I had watered the garden
I inadvertently walked wet muddy boots through the hall and into the lounge, but as quick as you like I diffused the situation with a cheery ‘Don’t worry love it will give you something to do tomorrow’, and she gave me a little smile. My cheery comment obviously
worked as a few days later she asked to do some digging for me. The next morning I gave her a spade and went and watched a DVD. She was obviously enjoying herself as she didn’t come for lunch so I had to make it myself. Anyway when she did finish about 3 o’clock
we went out to see what she had achieved. Well you know me I don’t like to criticize but I did point out that a large rectangular hole that deep is not very practical, what do you hope to plant in it? She gave me a little smile and said ‘It’s a surprise.
Well I like surprises so when I find out I’ll let you know.
Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at the Kings Hill Community Centre - 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Next Meeting Thursday 19th March
Wilf Lower
Guest speaker this month
Wilf Lower The Last Days of the Music Hall and Variety
March POSTPONED Trip to Imperial War Museum Tuesday 24th March Cost Approx. £15.00 per Member to cover Coach cost, entry free. Coach leaves at 9.30am. Contact:- Roger Chapple (01732 84394) April POSTPONED Day trip to Emmetts Garden & Chartwell Tuesday 21st April Approx. Costs £15 for the Coach. Entrance fee for non National Trust members to be extra. Contact:- Ray & Carole Lawrence (01622 717316) May POSTPONED Thanet Catering College for Lunch & Trip to Broadstairs Wednesday 20th May Cost To be advised. Contact:- Joan Barrett (01622 812595)
June Potters Holiday Resort 22nd to 26th June 2020
Approx. Costs £350 for a Bungalow, £440 for a Hotel Room
Single supplement to be advised
Contact:- Brian Collin (01622 791347)
July Day trip to Colchester with a River Trip on the River Deben with afternoon tea Monday 27th July 2020.
Approx. Costs £30 per Member
Contact:- Colin Lee (01732 669959)
PLEASE CONTACT JOAN BARRETT IF A SYMPATHY OR GET WELL CARD IS NEEDED TO BE SENT ON BEHALF OF KINARA. HER PHONE NUMBER IS 01622 812595
Regular Activities 10 Pin Bowling 1st Thursday of each month at the Hollywood Bowl (Medway Valley Leisure Park) at 10am
Contact :- Alan Hill (01622 813205)
Walk and Pub Lunch 4th Thursday of the month 10.15 for 10.30am.
From “The Redstart Pub” Barming ME16 9HF
The walk is on cinder paths through Barming Woods
Contact:- Mike Chapman (01732 841078)
Art Groups including Craftswith help and advice for newcomers at the Centre,
Mondays from 2.00pm until 4.00pm
Fridays from 10am until 12.00am.
Cost £3.00 per session.
Contact:- Eileen Read (01732 841601) or Shirley Debona (01622 763740)
Short Mat Bowling with help and advice for newcomers at the Centre,
Monday andWednesday from 2.00 pm until 4.30 pm.
Cost £4.00 per session---£2.00 per half session.
Contact:- Alan Hill (01622 813205) Monday or Dick Tolman (01732 873131) Wednesday
Membership List is Open. If you know anyone who is interested in joining KINARA please see Joan Barrett for details.
Payment Due Schedule
Payment Due
Event
Amount
Collector
March
Potters Holiday
Hotel
£200 Bungalow £150
Single
Supplement £20
Brian
Please bring your cheque books with you!
CHEQUES ONLY PLEASE, PAYABLE TO KINARA
Visit KINARA Blog at http://kinaratimesblog.blogspot.com/
Post Articles and/or pictures on the KINARA Blog by emailing them to
pippinway60@hotmail.com
To receive your Newsletter please send your e-mail address to Roger Chapple at roger.suec@live.co.uk
To receive your Newsletter by post please provide a SAE to Roger Chapple
Please make sure our Membership Secretary (Joan Barrett) has up-to-date details of your home address, telephone no: and e-mail address
Beetle Drive Evening Saturday 22nd February 7.00 for 7.30pm £5 per member Bring your own nibbles & drinks for the interval. Contact:- Ray & Carole Lawrence (01622 717316)
March Trip to Imperial War Museum Tuesday 24th March Cost Approx. £15.00 per Member to cover Coach cost, entry free. Coach leaves at 9.30am. Contact:- Roger Chapple (01732 84394) April Day trip to Emmetts Garden & Chartwell Tuesday 21st April Approx. Costs £15 for the Coach. Entrance fee for non National Trust members to be extra. Contact:- Ray & Carole Lawrence (01622 717316) May Thanet Catering College for Lunch & Trip to Broadstairs Wednesday 20th May Cost To be advised. Contact:- Joan Barrett (01622 812595)
June Potters Holiday Resort 22nd to 26th June 2020
Approx. Costs £350 for a Bungalow, £440 for a Hotel Room
Single supplement to be advised
Contact:- Brian Collin (01622 791347)
July Day trip to Colchester with a River Trip on the River Deben with afternoon tea Monday 27th July 2020.
Approx. Costs £30 per Member
Contact:- Colin Lee (01732 669959)
PLEASE CONTACT JOAN BARRETT IF A SYMPATHY OR GET WELL CARD IS NEEDED TO BE SENT ON BEHALF OF KINARA. HER PHONE NUMBER IS 01622 812595
Regular Activities 10 Pin Bowling 1st Thursday of each month at the Hollywood Bowl (Medway Valley Leisure Park) at 10am
Contact :- Alan Hill (01622 813205)
Walk and Pub Lunch 4th Thursday of the month 10.15 for 10.30am. There is no walk this month
Contact:- Andy Earl (01732 220477) or Mike Chapman (01732 841078)
Art Groups including Craftswith help and advice for newcomers at the Centre,
Mondays from 2.00pm until 4.00pm
Fridays from 10am until 12.00am.
Cost £3.00 per session.
Contact:- Eileen Read (01732 841601) or Shirley Debona (01622 763740)
Short Mat Bowling with help and advice for newcomers at the Centre,
Monday andWednesday from 2.00 pm until 4.30 pm.
Cost £4.00 per session---£2.00 per half session.
Contact:- Alan Hill (01622 813205) Monday or Dick Tolman (01732 873131) Wednesday
Membership List is Open. If you know anyone who is interested in joining KINARA please see Joan Barrett for details.
Payment Due Schedule
Payment Due
Event
Amount
Collector
February
Beetle Drive
£5
Ray
February/March
Imperial War Museum
£15
Roger
February
Potters Holiday
Hotel
£200Bungalow £160
Brian
March
Potters Holiday
Hotel
£200Bungalow £150
Single
Supplement £20
Brian
Please bring your cheque books with you!
CHEQUES ONLY PLEASE, PAYABLE TO KINARA
Visit KINARA Blog at http://kinaratimesblog.blogspot.com/
Post Articles and/or pictures on the KINARA Blog by emailing them to
pippinway60@hotmail.com
To receive your Newsletter please send your e-mail address to Roger Chapple at roger.suec@live.co.uk
To receive your Newsletter by post please provide a SAE to Roger Chapple
Please make sure our Membership Secretary (Joan Barrett) has up-to-date details of your home address, telephone no: and e-mail address
Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at the Kings Hill Community Centre - 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Next Meeting Thursday 16th January
Guest speaker this month is
Antonia Gallup (A gallop through the history of carriage driving)
February Beetle Drive Evening Saturday 22nd February 7.00 for 7.30pm £5 per member Bring your own nibbles & drinks for the interval. Contact:- Ray & Carole Lawrence (01622 717316) March Trip to Imperial War Museum Tuesday 24th March Cost Approx. £15.00 per Member to cover Coach cost, entry free. Coach leaves at 9.30am. Contact:- Roger Chapple (01732 84394) April Day trip to Emmetts Garden & Chartwell Tuesday 21st April Approx. Costs £15 for the Coach. Entrance fee for non National Trust members to be extra. Contact:- Ray & Carole Lawrence (01622 717316) May Thanet Catering College for Lunch & Trip to Broadstairs Wednesday 20th May Cost To be advised. Contact:- Joan Barrett (01622 812595)
June Potters Holiday Resort 22nd to 26th June 2020
Approx. Costs £350 for a Bungalow, £440 for a Hotel Room
Single supplement to be advised
Contact:- Brian Collin (01622 791347)
PLEASE CONTACT JOAN BARRETT IF A SYMPATHY OR GET WELL CARD IS NEEDED TO BE SENT ON BEHALF OF KINARA. HER PHONE NUMBER IS 01622 812595
Regular Activities 10 Pin Bowling 1st Thursday of each month at the Hollywood Bowl (Medway Valley Leisure Park) at 10am
Contact :- Alan Hill (01622 813205)
Walk and Pub Lunch 4th Thursday of the month 10.15 for 10.30am. There is no walk this month
Contact:- Andy Earl (01732 220477) or Mike Chapman (01732 841078)
Art Groups including Craftswith help and advice for newcomers at the Centre,
Mondays from 2.00pm until 4.00pm
Fridays from 10am until 12.00am.
Cost £3.00 per session.
Contact:- Eileen Read (01732 841601) or Shirley Debona (01622 763740)
Short Mat Bowling with help and advice for newcomers at the Centre,
Monday andWednesday from 2.00 pm until 4.30 pm.
Cost £4.00 per session---£2.00 per half session.
Contact:- Alan Hill (01622 813205) Monday or Dick Tolman (01732 873131) Wednesday
Membership List is Open. If you know anyone who is interested in joining KINARA please see Joan Barrett for details.
Payment Due Schedule
Payment Due
Event
Amount
Collector
January/February
Beetle Drive
£5
Ray
February/March
Imperial War Museum
£15
Roger
February
Potters Holiday
Hotel
£200
Bungalow £160
Brian
March
Potters Holiday
Hotel
£200
Bungalow £150
Single
Supplement £20
Brian
Please bring your cheque books with you!
CHEQUES ONLY PLEASE, PAYABLE TO KINARA
Visit KINARA Blog at http://kinaratimesblog.blogspot.com/
Post Articles and/or pictures on the KINARA Blog by emailing them to
pippinway60@hotmail.com
To receive your Newsletter please send your e-mail address to Roger Chapple at roger.suec@live.co.uk
To receive your Newsletter by post please provide a SAE to Roger Chapple
Please make sure our Membership Secretary (Joan Barrett) has up-to-date details of your home address, telephone no: and e-mail address
