Monday 7 October 2013
Dates for your diary
Saturday 19th October. Vintage Film Evening
An evening of vintage films to be presented by David Ward. Three films from the memorable past, but not forgotten, age of cinema will be shown, featuring cartoon favourite Mickey Mouse, golden-voiced crooner Bing Crosby and the lovable slapstick kings, Laurel and Hardy. During the interval a fish and chip supper will be served. Take a trip down memory lane and order your tickets by 12th October from Mike Handcock.
Sunday 8th December. Christmas Lunch
12.30 at the Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells.
3-course festive menu £25 per person, Reservations to Marian Attwood.
Excerpts from Newsletter No. 26 dated August 2013
S.A.K.A. Lotto Club Report
The Club is now in its third year and growing nicely. With 44 members in 2012, I was hopeful that we might reach 50 by the time the first draws were made in July. If this happened I calculated that we would be able to present the lucky December winner a prize of £70.00 whilst the other nine monthly winners would be entitled to £20.00 each - just double their membership fee. As the day for the July Draw grew closer so the membership gradually enlarged so that by the time we reached the date for the Cruise on the Allington Belle when the Draws would take place we actually had 54 paid up members. This meant that the monthly prizes this year would be £21.00 except, of course, for December when the winner will receive the £70.00 which is what I was aiming for.
The winners for the first five draws of 2013 were as follows:-
March No 18 C. Stinton £21.00
April No. 52 A. Colangelo £21.00
May No. 18 C. Stinton £21.00
June No. 42 R. Hinton £21.00
July No. 10 A. Angel £21.00
Total sum paid out to the five winners was £105.00
It is still possible to join the Club this year up until Thursday 31st October. The Membership fee remains at £10.00 and cheques should be made out to S.A.K.A. and sent to Mike Handcock.
Good Luck!
Mike Handcock
Events
Pétanque tournament – Sunday 8th September. We at SAKA are invited to take part in a Pétanque tournament on 8th September, which has been organised by TWTFA and SHDOFA at the White Rock Inn at Underriver. Let’s show them both that the Anglo-Ukrainians are the “top dogs” SHDOFA built a designated Petanque Court at the small recreation ground situated half-way down Yew Tree Road so we can practice beforehand and get to know the rules. Contact Brian Dobson for details.
Brian Dobson
“Val and Bert’s “Stupendous SAKA Sizzle” on the 8th June lived up to its billing!
We were given a warm welcome by Mike, who was on duty in the porch and approximately twenty members and friends went on to enjoy the barbeque. We were lucky that our Siberian Spring relented for a few hours to enable us to have lunch in the picturesque garden. A few hardy souls tried their hand at Croquet while the rest of us contented ourselves with the opportunity to relax and admire the scenery. Thank you to Val and Bert Alldis for all their hard work in making this a very enjoyable and worthwhile occasion.
Marian Attwood.
The Allington Belle Paddle Boat Trip – 20th July. We thought long and hard about this event. This is the third year we have put on this event and didn’t want to over indulge. Maybe it was time for a change so the committee had planned to take a trip to Bodiam Castle and maybe go on the Steam Train. However, we had little interest so we re-advertised the boat trip with the help of members Beverley and Steve Henderson, who very kindly accommodated us at the last minute. Thanks to you both. Once more it turned out to be a great success. The weather was kind, although cloudy it stayed warm and our hosts once more put on a marvellous spread of sandwiches, cakes and strawberries and cream. They were also very accommodating as they kept their prices the same as last year. It would appear that this is a must for the diary each year but would welcome other ideas. Mike Handcock announced the winners of the July Lotto Club and we provided a raffle which again was well supported and is a great fundraiser. We also had a winner for the lucky number on the boarding ticket. Thank you to all who attended and a special thanks to Beverley and Steve once more, a presentation of a box of chocolates was awarded to them.
Lynda Emberson
Planned trip in August to Teapot Island. Unfortunately the proposed excursion to Teapot Island clashed with events being held by other organisations, in particular an international get-together of SHDOFA. Response to our excursion was therefore not sufficiently high, so we decided to postpone the visit until late Spring 2014. We want it to be an occasion when everyone can enjoy the company of a large group of fellow members. To those who had planned to come along we offer our apologies.
Brian Dobson
Membership
It was agreed at the A.G.M. that we would retain the cost of membership at last year’s rate. We currently have 70 members.
Trevor Poile
The Club is now in its third year and growing nicely. With 44 members in 2012, I was hopeful that we might reach 50 by the time the first draws were made in July. If this happened I calculated that we would be able to present the lucky December winner a prize of £70.00 whilst the other nine monthly winners would be entitled to £20.00 each - just double their membership fee. As the day for the July Draw grew closer so the membership gradually enlarged so that by the time we reached the date for the Cruise on the Allington Belle when the Draws would take place we actually had 54 paid up members. This meant that the monthly prizes this year would be £21.00 except, of course, for December when the winner will receive the £70.00 which is what I was aiming for.
The winners for the first five draws of 2013 were as follows:-
March No 18 C. Stinton £21.00
April No. 52 A. Colangelo £21.00
May No. 18 C. Stinton £21.00
June No. 42 R. Hinton £21.00
July No. 10 A. Angel £21.00
Total sum paid out to the five winners was £105.00
It is still possible to join the Club this year up until Thursday 31st October. The Membership fee remains at £10.00 and cheques should be made out to S.A.K.A. and sent to Mike Handcock.
Good Luck!
Mike Handcock
Events
Pétanque tournament – Sunday 8th September. We at SAKA are invited to take part in a Pétanque tournament on 8th September, which has been organised by TWTFA and SHDOFA at the White Rock Inn at Underriver. Let’s show them both that the Anglo-Ukrainians are the “top dogs” SHDOFA built a designated Petanque Court at the small recreation ground situated half-way down Yew Tree Road so we can practice beforehand and get to know the rules. Contact Brian Dobson for details.
Brian Dobson
“Val and Bert’s “Stupendous SAKA Sizzle” on the 8th June lived up to its billing!
We were given a warm welcome by Mike, who was on duty in the porch and approximately twenty members and friends went on to enjoy the barbeque. We were lucky that our Siberian Spring relented for a few hours to enable us to have lunch in the picturesque garden. A few hardy souls tried their hand at Croquet while the rest of us contented ourselves with the opportunity to relax and admire the scenery. Thank you to Val and Bert Alldis for all their hard work in making this a very enjoyable and worthwhile occasion.
Marian Attwood.
The Allington Belle Paddle Boat Trip – 20th July. We thought long and hard about this event. This is the third year we have put on this event and didn’t want to over indulge. Maybe it was time for a change so the committee had planned to take a trip to Bodiam Castle and maybe go on the Steam Train. However, we had little interest so we re-advertised the boat trip with the help of members Beverley and Steve Henderson, who very kindly accommodated us at the last minute. Thanks to you both. Once more it turned out to be a great success. The weather was kind, although cloudy it stayed warm and our hosts once more put on a marvellous spread of sandwiches, cakes and strawberries and cream. They were also very accommodating as they kept their prices the same as last year. It would appear that this is a must for the diary each year but would welcome other ideas. Mike Handcock announced the winners of the July Lotto Club and we provided a raffle which again was well supported and is a great fundraiser. We also had a winner for the lucky number on the boarding ticket. Thank you to all who attended and a special thanks to Beverley and Steve once more, a presentation of a box of chocolates was awarded to them.
Lynda Emberson
Planned trip in August to Teapot Island. Unfortunately the proposed excursion to Teapot Island clashed with events being held by other organisations, in particular an international get-together of SHDOFA. Response to our excursion was therefore not sufficiently high, so we decided to postpone the visit until late Spring 2014. We want it to be an occasion when everyone can enjoy the company of a large group of fellow members. To those who had planned to come along we offer our apologies.
Brian Dobson
Membership
It was agreed at the A.G.M. that we would retain the cost of membership at last year’s rate. We currently have 70 members.
Trevor Poile
Thursday 29 August 2013
Pétanque Tournament
Sunday 8th September 2013 1pm at The White Rock Inn, Underriver, near Sevenoaks
We at SAKA are invited to join in a Pétanque tournament organised by SHDOFA (Southborough, High Brooms & District Overseas Friendship Association) and TWTFA (Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association). Come along as a player or just enjoy the afternoon as a spectator. Lunch at £10 per head may be ordered in advance. Full details available from Brian Dobson. Those interested in playing can join in a practice session at 7pm on Wednesday 28th August at The Copse, Yew Tree Road, Southborough, where SHDOFA has created a court.
Excursion to Teapot Island
Unfortunately the proposed excursion on 31st August to Teapot Island clashes with events being held by other organisations, which also involve members of SAKA. Response to our excursion is therefore not sufficiently high and we have decided to postpone the visit to a later date, in all probability to late Spring 2014. We want it to be an occasion when everyone can enjoy the company of a large group of fellow members.
We at SAKA are invited to join in a Pétanque tournament organised by SHDOFA (Southborough, High Brooms & District Overseas Friendship Association) and TWTFA (Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association). Come along as a player or just enjoy the afternoon as a spectator. Lunch at £10 per head may be ordered in advance. Full details available from Brian Dobson. Those interested in playing can join in a practice session at 7pm on Wednesday 28th August at The Copse, Yew Tree Road, Southborough, where SHDOFA has created a court.
Excursion to Teapot Island
Unfortunately the proposed excursion on 31st August to Teapot Island clashes with events being held by other organisations, which also involve members of SAKA. Response to our excursion is therefore not sufficiently high and we have decided to postpone the visit to a later date, in all probability to late Spring 2014. We want it to be an occasion when everyone can enjoy the company of a large group of fellow members.
Saturday 27 July 2013
Excursion to Teapot Island at Yalding
Excursion to Teapot Island at Yalding
Saturday 31st August 2013 3pm
Enjoy baked-on-the-premises tasty scones, homemade jam, a generous topping of Cornish Clotted cream with a pot of English tea in the company of your friends at SAKA. The Teapot Island café is situated by the River Medway. You can take a stroll along the riverbank or simply sit and watch the world go by in the sunshine or shade of the garden. The café features its own exhibition of over 6,700 teapots. The menu offers a wide variety of alternative teatime snacks and a big selection of ice creams. Transport will be co-ordinated to and from Yalding. We must make a reservation in advance to guarantee our places, so contact Marian Attwood before 2nd August.
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Change of Excursion
20 July River Cruise with the Allington Belle
By popular request we have cancelled the rail excursion, and instead are organising another cruise on the on the River Medway with the Allington Belle. Meet 1500 at the Malta Inn, Allington Lock for 1530 departure. Duration 2 hours. Price £18 per person including afternoon tea. For bookings contact Mike Handcock.
By popular request we have cancelled the rail excursion, and instead are organising another cruise on the on the River Medway with the Allington Belle. Meet 1500 at the Malta Inn, Allington Lock for 1530 departure. Duration 2 hours. Price £18 per person including afternoon tea. For bookings contact Mike Handcock.
Sunday 2 June 2013
Excerpts from Newsletter No. 25 dated April 2013
Dates for your diary
Sat 8th June Barbecue at the home of Bert and Val Alldis. 12.30 for 1pm. Tickets £10 per person, includes glass of wine/soft drink. Under cover if wet.
Sat 20th July Steam Train from Smallhythe (Nat. Trust) in Tenterden to Bodiam, visiting Bodiam Castle (Nat. Trust). With Lunch or Afternoon Tea. Details to follow
August
(Precise date Afternoon Tea at Teapot Island, Yalding
To be advised)
September/ Film Show
October
December Christmas Lunch
Website News
A new page on Bidborough, complete with photographs, has been included. Updates have been made to several other pages too. We are always looking to find interesting facts and photographs to add. We plan to add a page on the green plaques, which were erected last year on houses in Southborough, High Brooms and Bidborough to commemorate six renowned persons, who have lived in our district. Our aim, in addition to the main objective of creating awareness of SAKA, is to tell internet viewers of the interesting places to be found in Kaniv and our catchment area of Southborough, High Brooms and Bidborough. For instance – how many know there is a copy of a section of “Madonna of the Magnificat” by Botticelli displayed on the organ case at St. Thomas’ church?
Brian Dobson
Lotto Club
The Club is well under way with 26 members having subscribed already, so I am encouraged to think my target of 50 members by the end of October will be reached or even exceeded. Joining costs just £10 and entitles Members to participate in all ten monthly prize draws, provided subscriptions are paid before the first five draws (March to July) are made at our July event. The August and December draws will be made after our Christmas Lunch as they were in 2011 and last year. I trust you will have read details of the 2012 final draw in our last Newsletter. Half of the money raised supports our projects in Kaniv and the amount remaining funds the prize money for the lucky winners. A membership of 44 in 2012 meant that we raised £220 towards our projects in Kaniv. This will be helpful in funding the Environmental Garden being established at the front of School Number 6, There is also the new Classroom Project, a very enterprising scheme, and, of course, welfare support for several elderly folk, to help them through the cold winter period. Whilst we supply the funds, friends in the Kaniv and Southborough Association (KASA) do the work. It is good to know that children are keen to undertake a share of the work. In this way they are learning about Southborough and the friendship existing between our two towns. If you haven’t done so already, please join the Lotto Club this year and encourage family members and friends to join in the fun too.
Mike Handcock
“Start of the Year Dinner”, Saturday 9th March 2013
This has become an annual SAKA social occasion, which was well supported again this year – an enjoyable evening. It is held at Café Bliss, which is a non-profit making social enterprise in Southborough, run by Elaine Lawrence (who has a holiday home in Ukraine) and volunteers from all walks of life. The main aim of the café is to give the community a voice on local issues that affect them and to help those seeking a job with work experience. In February 2013 Elaine and her team were delighted to receive the Employer Partnership Award, which is sponsored by Job Centre Plus, for both the small business category and the overall award for the whole of Kent. Many congratulations Elaine! Very well done!
Marian Attwood
Membership
Our membership has increased to 70 people and we are looking to build it even more. For full details, go to the Membership page.
Visit Ireland
Former Membership Secretary Mike Bailey keeps in touch from his new home in Killagoley near Enniscorthy in County Wexford.He and Caroline would welcome visitors to their bungalow.
The Committee 2013-2014
President Jacqui Jedrzejewski
Acting Charman Mike Handcock
Acting Vice Chairman Bob Marsh
Treasurer Angela Trowell
Secretary/Newsletter Editor Lynda Emberson
Minute Secretary Marian Attwood
Webmaster Brian Dobson
Membership Secretary Trevor Poile
Other serving members Paddy Moran
Bert Alldis
Sat 8th June Barbecue at the home of Bert and Val Alldis. 12.30 for 1pm. Tickets £10 per person, includes glass of wine/soft drink. Under cover if wet.
Sat 20th July Steam Train from Smallhythe (Nat. Trust) in Tenterden to Bodiam, visiting Bodiam Castle (Nat. Trust). With Lunch or Afternoon Tea. Details to follow
August
(Precise date Afternoon Tea at Teapot Island, Yalding
To be advised)
September/ Film Show
October
December Christmas Lunch
Website News
A new page on Bidborough, complete with photographs, has been included. Updates have been made to several other pages too. We are always looking to find interesting facts and photographs to add. We plan to add a page on the green plaques, which were erected last year on houses in Southborough, High Brooms and Bidborough to commemorate six renowned persons, who have lived in our district. Our aim, in addition to the main objective of creating awareness of SAKA, is to tell internet viewers of the interesting places to be found in Kaniv and our catchment area of Southborough, High Brooms and Bidborough. For instance – how many know there is a copy of a section of “Madonna of the Magnificat” by Botticelli displayed on the organ case at St. Thomas’ church?
Brian Dobson
Lotto Club
The Club is well under way with 26 members having subscribed already, so I am encouraged to think my target of 50 members by the end of October will be reached or even exceeded. Joining costs just £10 and entitles Members to participate in all ten monthly prize draws, provided subscriptions are paid before the first five draws (March to July) are made at our July event. The August and December draws will be made after our Christmas Lunch as they were in 2011 and last year. I trust you will have read details of the 2012 final draw in our last Newsletter. Half of the money raised supports our projects in Kaniv and the amount remaining funds the prize money for the lucky winners. A membership of 44 in 2012 meant that we raised £220 towards our projects in Kaniv. This will be helpful in funding the Environmental Garden being established at the front of School Number 6, There is also the new Classroom Project, a very enterprising scheme, and, of course, welfare support for several elderly folk, to help them through the cold winter period. Whilst we supply the funds, friends in the Kaniv and Southborough Association (KASA) do the work. It is good to know that children are keen to undertake a share of the work. In this way they are learning about Southborough and the friendship existing between our two towns. If you haven’t done so already, please join the Lotto Club this year and encourage family members and friends to join in the fun too.
Mike Handcock
“Start of the Year Dinner”, Saturday 9th March 2013
This has become an annual SAKA social occasion, which was well supported again this year – an enjoyable evening. It is held at Café Bliss, which is a non-profit making social enterprise in Southborough, run by Elaine Lawrence (who has a holiday home in Ukraine) and volunteers from all walks of life. The main aim of the café is to give the community a voice on local issues that affect them and to help those seeking a job with work experience. In February 2013 Elaine and her team were delighted to receive the Employer Partnership Award, which is sponsored by Job Centre Plus, for both the small business category and the overall award for the whole of Kent. Many congratulations Elaine! Very well done!
Marian Attwood
Membership
Our membership has increased to 70 people and we are looking to build it even more. For full details, go to the Membership page.
Visit Ireland
Former Membership Secretary Mike Bailey keeps in touch from his new home in Killagoley near Enniscorthy in County Wexford.He and Caroline would welcome visitors to their bungalow.
The Committee 2013-2014
President Jacqui Jedrzejewski
Acting Charman Mike Handcock
Acting Vice Chairman Bob Marsh
Treasurer Angela Trowell
Secretary/Newsletter Editor Lynda Emberson
Minute Secretary Marian Attwood
Webmaster Brian Dobson
Membership Secretary Trevor Poile
Other serving members Paddy Moran
Bert Alldis
Friday 29 March 2013
Excerpts from Newsletter No. 24, dated January 2013
The Medway Cruise – Sunday 30th September
The repeat performance of last year’s successful trip on the Allington Belle did not disappoint! The meticulous organization by Mike Handcock paid off and we gathered in good time at the Malta Inn. It was a warm overcast afternoon – ideal for cruising! On embarkation we were welcomed by the proprietors, the Henderson family, who had prepared a tempting spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes, together with tea and coffee. Drinks were also available at the bar for anyone wanting anything a little stronger. Despite an initial hold-up, due to a race by oarsmen from the Maidstone Rowing Club, the trip to East Farleigh Lock and back took about two hours. It was interesting to see Maidstone from a new perspective and see the gardens of the riverside properties. This was both an enjoyable and profitable fundraising event. Marion Attwood.
QuizNite – Saturday 27th October
On a windy night towards the end of October my husband two friends and I made our way to the Village Hall in Bidborough. We were planning to take part in the Quiznite, arranged by the SAKA Committee. Once inside we discovered the gathering was fairly small, but enough to make up 3 teams of four. Mike Handcock was our very able quizmaster, providing questions ranging from the Olympics to Space! We had a break after a while and ate a delicious supper, provided by Lynda Emberson and Marian Attwood. It gave us time to chat and mix with everyone. Amazingly, at the end, my team discovered we had won, by just one point. We were delighted and won some lovely prizes. Everyone who attended had an opportunity to win a prize, because we also had a raffle and there were plenty of nice things from which to choose. All in all, it was a good night out. Our friends are looking forward to the next QuizNite. Why not join us? Val Alldis
Film Show at St. Thomas’ Church Hall – Saturday 10th November
The Film Show was something different. David Ward kindly offered two of the special films from his collection. The first featured Laurel and Hardy and the second was a George Formby classic. During the interval, while David needed to change spools, we held a raffle, organised by committee member Paddy Moran. Donations were also kindly given for the evening and we made in total £108, including the raffle money and entrance fee. It was indeed a social evening and something I feel we will surely do again in the future. It was a truly enjoyable evening and very amusing, bringing back lots of memories for many. Our thanks to David and to Mike Handcock, who organized the refreshments. Lynda Emberson
Christmas Lunch at the Royal Wells Inn – Sunday 2nd December
This was a new venue for us and a very successful one. Our thanks to Brian for organizing it. We had twenty members and guests and the feedback received was all positive. The 3-course menu was excellent and good value for money. We had all the trimmings and an opportunity to chat to other members and guests. Lynda Emberson
Pre Christmas Lunch e-mail via Bert Alldis from our friend TonyWainainah in Africa
Hi Bert. How have you been? How is your dear wife and the children? My family is fine. My last born boy Teddy has grown big and very playful. Bert, you and the S.A.K.A. are now warming up for the annual lunch on Sunday at the Royal Wells Inn. I am sincerely envious of that great occasion. I wish you all a ravenous appetite on that day. Thank you for all the good work you have done in this year and in future. Receive greetings from the good people of Molo. I also wish you all a Merry Xmas and Bright 2013. Tony Wainainah
Lotto Club 2012
Following our splendid Christmas Lunch the diners were invited to retire to the hotel lounge for coffee and it was there that the draws took place to ascertain the five winners of the monthly prizes for the months August to December 2012. Those successful were:-
August No. 2 Bert Alldis won £20
September No. 38 Peter Hayward won £20
October No. 9 Trevor Poile won £20
November No.19 Elaine Lawrence won £20
December No.33 Dr. Jay Hill won £60
Congratulations to all winners in 2012 and grateful thanks to all those who joined the SAKA Lotto Club in what was only its second year. Having 44 members meant we raised £220 towards our projects in Kaniv, distributed “215 in prize money and still had a fiver to put towards the licence we need to be able to run the Lotto Club in 2013. We are properly licenced by Sevenoaks District Council under the Gambling Act of 2005 and have to make a Return to the Council each year. It’s a bit of fun for a membership fee of just £10 for ten months March to December; and it’s best to join early, normally at the Start of the Year Dinner, being held at Café Bliss on Saturday 9th March. Mike Handcock
Visit Ireland
Former Membership Secretary, Mike Bailey, has kept in touch and he and Caroline have a spare bedroom in their bungalow. Tjhey will be pleased to hear from anyone wanting to visit Ireland. The address is: 1 Marfield Gardens, Killagdey, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland.
Visitors from Kaniv
This was written by Katia Lyzogub and is presented in the Newsletter exactly as she wrote it.
“The Bridges of Friendship: Kaniv – Southbourne”
From 28th July till the 5th August senior pupils and two teachers-accompaniers from Kaniv visited the settlement of Swattenden in England at the invitation of sister city of Southbourne. Katia Lyzogub, Anna Antonova, Anastasiya Zuhuravel, Olha Velychko, Daryna Bondarenko, Anton Kotliar, Vlad Nalivayko, Oleksandr Gurbych and two accompaniers – the English teacher Iryan Datsenko and the French teacher Svitlana Yakimenko wewnt to the camp for the Olympic games’ celebration and for the sport competitions, which was organized by Regional Office of Youth Kent.
It was started on 28th July. It was hot and sunny in Ukraine. But after a few hours of flight a complete change of climate met us. The sky of England was covered in grey clouds, it was drizzling. But nothing could change our good mood.! Just we got off the plane in the English airport Gatwick the representative of association Southbourne-Kaniv Mike Handcock and Bryan Dobson met us and presented us books of classic English literature. In an hour we went to our comp in the Swattenden Kent County. The staff welcomed us, showed us the territory of our residence, rooms for activities and rest, the dining hall and the Internet-café. Where we could be in touch with our relatives and friends. Young people frm Ukraine, Russia, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Slovenia, England, Germany, Finland, South Korea, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Austria, Liechtenstein and Sweden visited the camp. It was a great opportunity to learn about the culture, customs of others nations, to learn simple words in different languages. At the opening ceremony we got acquainted with the staff and strict camp rules: we had to go to bed at 11pm. And get up at 7am. We had to go to the competitions and activities in time and it was obligatory to participate in all games. No alcohol, smoking – only in designated areas. The whole day is in strict regulations, which we had to follow, every evening – interesting events or concerts. But we didn’t lack fun – we spent time with benefit and pleasure! Soon, we went to the Bewl Water for sport activities. Canoeing, funny games on the water, mountain biking around the picturesque lake. Unforgettable impression! The next day was named as Sports Day. Volleyball, climbing the wall, basketball challenge, archery mix-it-up. An intensive program and only short breaks for the rest. Evening entertainments were no less exciting – we learned how to play ingomas – drums without drumsticks, which have cylindrical shape. What a fantastic sound when more than 100 palms beat the rhythm of the same melody! The fifth day we spent in London. Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, London eye, National Gallery, Queen Victoria Memorial, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Changing the guard near it, Covent Garden, South Bank street artists, famous London cabs, red telephone boxes and red buses for tourists will never be forgotten! On the sixth day we plunged in art: we made different bracelets with the inscriptions for each other, made a small copy of the Earth with all members of the camp, painted and designed own photos. However, it was not done without extreme: we climbed the high ropes, practiced Low Zipline and Postman’s Walk. Next day we visited Rochester, incredibly beautiful town. Narrow streets, which are decorated witht flowers and bright signboards of small shops impressed us by their beauty and diversity of colour. And now = the last day of our huge adventure. But there was not time to be relaxed or sad! From the morning and till the evening funny competitions, which were called “It’s a Knockout!” were held between the teams of the whole camp – and these are 240 people! 24 commands fought for the first places. Creative games, competitions and activities now and then were interrupted by short-term rain, after which the sun was shining brightly again. And in the evening all members of the camp gathered together at the clothing ceremony. We exchanged with presents, addresse, hopes, wishes, thoughts with our new friends from the shared one tent. And we had to say goodbye to our English curators – Philipa and Ben, who were like mom and dad during these short eight days. And of course, it was the saddest moment to say goodbye to our friends: Kathie, Molly and Ryan from England, Rosa and Ebi from Finland and to the whole team from Russia, with whom we really “found the common language”. Next morning with the suitcases, unforgettable impressions, with undisguised sadness we left Swattenden Center. Already accustomed to life in the tents, to the busy day regimen, to strictEnglish discipline and to cold climate we returned home to our native Ukraine. Kent Global Camp 2012 – we are really missing you. Katia Lyzogub
The repeat performance of last year’s successful trip on the Allington Belle did not disappoint! The meticulous organization by Mike Handcock paid off and we gathered in good time at the Malta Inn. It was a warm overcast afternoon – ideal for cruising! On embarkation we were welcomed by the proprietors, the Henderson family, who had prepared a tempting spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes, together with tea and coffee. Drinks were also available at the bar for anyone wanting anything a little stronger. Despite an initial hold-up, due to a race by oarsmen from the Maidstone Rowing Club, the trip to East Farleigh Lock and back took about two hours. It was interesting to see Maidstone from a new perspective and see the gardens of the riverside properties. This was both an enjoyable and profitable fundraising event. Marion Attwood.
QuizNite – Saturday 27th October
On a windy night towards the end of October my husband two friends and I made our way to the Village Hall in Bidborough. We were planning to take part in the Quiznite, arranged by the SAKA Committee. Once inside we discovered the gathering was fairly small, but enough to make up 3 teams of four. Mike Handcock was our very able quizmaster, providing questions ranging from the Olympics to Space! We had a break after a while and ate a delicious supper, provided by Lynda Emberson and Marian Attwood. It gave us time to chat and mix with everyone. Amazingly, at the end, my team discovered we had won, by just one point. We were delighted and won some lovely prizes. Everyone who attended had an opportunity to win a prize, because we also had a raffle and there were plenty of nice things from which to choose. All in all, it was a good night out. Our friends are looking forward to the next QuizNite. Why not join us? Val Alldis
Film Show at St. Thomas’ Church Hall – Saturday 10th November
The Film Show was something different. David Ward kindly offered two of the special films from his collection. The first featured Laurel and Hardy and the second was a George Formby classic. During the interval, while David needed to change spools, we held a raffle, organised by committee member Paddy Moran. Donations were also kindly given for the evening and we made in total £108, including the raffle money and entrance fee. It was indeed a social evening and something I feel we will surely do again in the future. It was a truly enjoyable evening and very amusing, bringing back lots of memories for many. Our thanks to David and to Mike Handcock, who organized the refreshments. Lynda Emberson
Christmas Lunch at the Royal Wells Inn – Sunday 2nd December
This was a new venue for us and a very successful one. Our thanks to Brian for organizing it. We had twenty members and guests and the feedback received was all positive. The 3-course menu was excellent and good value for money. We had all the trimmings and an opportunity to chat to other members and guests. Lynda Emberson
Pre Christmas Lunch e-mail via Bert Alldis from our friend TonyWainainah in Africa
Hi Bert. How have you been? How is your dear wife and the children? My family is fine. My last born boy Teddy has grown big and very playful. Bert, you and the S.A.K.A. are now warming up for the annual lunch on Sunday at the Royal Wells Inn. I am sincerely envious of that great occasion. I wish you all a ravenous appetite on that day. Thank you for all the good work you have done in this year and in future. Receive greetings from the good people of Molo. I also wish you all a Merry Xmas and Bright 2013. Tony Wainainah
Lotto Club 2012
Following our splendid Christmas Lunch the diners were invited to retire to the hotel lounge for coffee and it was there that the draws took place to ascertain the five winners of the monthly prizes for the months August to December 2012. Those successful were:-
August No. 2 Bert Alldis won £20
September No. 38 Peter Hayward won £20
October No. 9 Trevor Poile won £20
November No.19 Elaine Lawrence won £20
December No.33 Dr. Jay Hill won £60
Congratulations to all winners in 2012 and grateful thanks to all those who joined the SAKA Lotto Club in what was only its second year. Having 44 members meant we raised £220 towards our projects in Kaniv, distributed “215 in prize money and still had a fiver to put towards the licence we need to be able to run the Lotto Club in 2013. We are properly licenced by Sevenoaks District Council under the Gambling Act of 2005 and have to make a Return to the Council each year. It’s a bit of fun for a membership fee of just £10 for ten months March to December; and it’s best to join early, normally at the Start of the Year Dinner, being held at Café Bliss on Saturday 9th March. Mike Handcock
Visit Ireland
Former Membership Secretary, Mike Bailey, has kept in touch and he and Caroline have a spare bedroom in their bungalow. Tjhey will be pleased to hear from anyone wanting to visit Ireland. The address is: 1 Marfield Gardens, Killagdey, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland.
Visitors from Kaniv
This was written by Katia Lyzogub and is presented in the Newsletter exactly as she wrote it.
“The Bridges of Friendship: Kaniv – Southbourne”
From 28th July till the 5th August senior pupils and two teachers-accompaniers from Kaniv visited the settlement of Swattenden in England at the invitation of sister city of Southbourne. Katia Lyzogub, Anna Antonova, Anastasiya Zuhuravel, Olha Velychko, Daryna Bondarenko, Anton Kotliar, Vlad Nalivayko, Oleksandr Gurbych and two accompaniers – the English teacher Iryan Datsenko and the French teacher Svitlana Yakimenko wewnt to the camp for the Olympic games’ celebration and for the sport competitions, which was organized by Regional Office of Youth Kent.
It was started on 28th July. It was hot and sunny in Ukraine. But after a few hours of flight a complete change of climate met us. The sky of England was covered in grey clouds, it was drizzling. But nothing could change our good mood.! Just we got off the plane in the English airport Gatwick the representative of association Southbourne-Kaniv Mike Handcock and Bryan Dobson met us and presented us books of classic English literature. In an hour we went to our comp in the Swattenden Kent County. The staff welcomed us, showed us the territory of our residence, rooms for activities and rest, the dining hall and the Internet-café. Where we could be in touch with our relatives and friends. Young people frm Ukraine, Russia, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Slovenia, England, Germany, Finland, South Korea, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Austria, Liechtenstein and Sweden visited the camp. It was a great opportunity to learn about the culture, customs of others nations, to learn simple words in different languages. At the opening ceremony we got acquainted with the staff and strict camp rules: we had to go to bed at 11pm. And get up at 7am. We had to go to the competitions and activities in time and it was obligatory to participate in all games. No alcohol, smoking – only in designated areas. The whole day is in strict regulations, which we had to follow, every evening – interesting events or concerts. But we didn’t lack fun – we spent time with benefit and pleasure! Soon, we went to the Bewl Water for sport activities. Canoeing, funny games on the water, mountain biking around the picturesque lake. Unforgettable impression! The next day was named as Sports Day. Volleyball, climbing the wall, basketball challenge, archery mix-it-up. An intensive program and only short breaks for the rest. Evening entertainments were no less exciting – we learned how to play ingomas – drums without drumsticks, which have cylindrical shape. What a fantastic sound when more than 100 palms beat the rhythm of the same melody! The fifth day we spent in London. Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, London eye, National Gallery, Queen Victoria Memorial, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Changing the guard near it, Covent Garden, South Bank street artists, famous London cabs, red telephone boxes and red buses for tourists will never be forgotten! On the sixth day we plunged in art: we made different bracelets with the inscriptions for each other, made a small copy of the Earth with all members of the camp, painted and designed own photos. However, it was not done without extreme: we climbed the high ropes, practiced Low Zipline and Postman’s Walk. Next day we visited Rochester, incredibly beautiful town. Narrow streets, which are decorated witht flowers and bright signboards of small shops impressed us by their beauty and diversity of colour. And now = the last day of our huge adventure. But there was not time to be relaxed or sad! From the morning and till the evening funny competitions, which were called “It’s a Knockout!” were held between the teams of the whole camp – and these are 240 people! 24 commands fought for the first places. Creative games, competitions and activities now and then were interrupted by short-term rain, after which the sun was shining brightly again. And in the evening all members of the camp gathered together at the clothing ceremony. We exchanged with presents, addresse, hopes, wishes, thoughts with our new friends from the shared one tent. And we had to say goodbye to our English curators – Philipa and Ben, who were like mom and dad during these short eight days. And of course, it was the saddest moment to say goodbye to our friends: Kathie, Molly and Ryan from England, Rosa and Ebi from Finland and to the whole team from Russia, with whom we really “found the common language”. Next morning with the suitcases, unforgettable impressions, with undisguised sadness we left Swattenden Center. Already accustomed to life in the tents, to the busy day regimen, to strictEnglish discipline and to cold climate we returned home to our native Ukraine. Kent Global Camp 2012 – we are really missing you. Katia Lyzogub
Monday 7 January 2013
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