Weekly Newswire from Peter Race 25 October 2016

Vince Kane, Matt Leighton, Babs Jones and speaker Geoff Webber were welcomed to the meeting.

Barry S was welcomed back after his operation.

Homelessness is not an image associated with Harrogate but Geoff of Springboard assured the Club that it was a very real problem. Work at Bower Street and Oxford Street as well as the scheme to assist rough sleepers described.

Thanks expressed to members who had collected for Haiti and members and partners who had supported the Quiz last Saturday. Thanks particularly to Alys and Secretary David.

Fountains by Floodlight on October 30th would involve about 30 residents. John W will be in touch with volunteers on Thursday.

Food Bank collection on November 1st and surplus clothing collection on November 29th.

A First World War helmet needed for the Evening of Poetry and Music on November 11th at St John's Church Sharow. Contact Prue or Tony.

Young Musicians of the Year Competition is on November 11th and 12th with a concert on November 12th. This takes place at Holy Trinity. Contact President Elect Chris for detail.

Bike Ride Working Party meet on November 15th at 11.30.

Visit to Pateley Bridge Theatre on November 17th. Detail from Russell.

Celebration of Youth Concert on December 3rd at Holy Trinity at 7pm. Contact Tony for detail.

Ripon Club for the Visually Impaired Christmas lunch on December 6th. Help with transport at 2.30 appreciated. Contact John M for detail.

Carol singing on the market square on December 10th.

Desk calendars available at £3. Contact Secretary David. Talking Newspapers for the Blind Christmas cards available. Contact Barry K for detail.

Two Syrian families in Ripon. Contact John M if can assist families.

Highly Commended certificate for the Ripon Horn on display.

Cheques presented to Geoff for Springboard and Vince for Macmillan.

Picture shows speaker Geoff with President Robert.