2018: New Year, New Programme
Happy New Year!
Barking & Dagenham Plus’ programme of events has now been updated for January to March 2018. Looking ahead, there is the National AGM in Coventry in February, and the National Spring Break in Christchurch, Dorset in March.
Meanwhile, we are meeting every Tuesday evening, from 8.30pm onwards at the Beacon Tree, Green Lane, Dagenham. If you want to start the New Year by meeting new friends come and join us!
WASH Waffle 2018
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
Hi Guys
WASH 2018 – Friday 2nd to Monday 5th November 2018
Its hard to believe that it is already 4 weeks since this year’s first WASH at our new home.
I am sure you will agree that it was a brilliant weekend and its fantastic that the venue are so keen to want us back.
Further details to follow….
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2017 Booking Officer
RGT Bowling: 26th November 2017
RGT Bowling, Sunday 26th November 2017, at the City Pavillion, Collier Row – 1.45 for 2pm start.
WASH Waffle: October 2017
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
Hello all
Can’t believe its only 8 days to WASH
I am delighted to announce that the numbers have held up brilliantly in this year of change. In fact we are only 1 down on last year. If you have anybody who would still like to come get in touch and I will see what I can arrange.
As you may be aware the venue also operates as a restaurant to the general public on a Sunday lunchtime, offering a carvery from 12noon to 3.00pm. It is usually almost fully booked, but if you fancy it you MAY still be able to book a table. To do this you will need to contact the venue on 01263 579208. The restaurant will re-open at 5.30pm to 8.00pm with the normal menu.
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2017 Booking Officer
Walking Towards A Bright Horizon (Press Release)
A charity for children and families in crisis was the focus of importance last weekend as members of a local community group went on a ten-mile sponsored walk.
Richard, Dave, Sanya and Gemma at Whitechapel, the start of the sponsored walk.
Barking & Dagenham Plus, a social, sporting and leisure group, set off from Whitechapel on Saturday, walking via Stratford, to Chadwell Heath, in order to raise money for “Bright Horizons Foundation For Children,” which provides play environments in places such as domestic violence shelters, to enable them to play, learn and heal from trauma in a place of safety. The walkers managed to raise £400 as a result of their efforts.
Gemma Crader, who nominated Bright Horizons as the club’s chosen charity, pictured half-way along the walk at Stratord.
Club chairman Richard Leach said:
“Although we are mainly a fun group, we always like to support local good causes, and last year won an award from the National Federation of Plus Areas for doing so. We also like to stage an event like this each September to commemorate our former member Adrian Pembroke who passed away several years ago.
“We will be presenting the cheque to Bright Horizons at one of our regular Tuesday-night meetings in the near future, at the Beacon Tree.”
For more information about Barking & Dagenham Plus, please ring Joe on 07958 669339, or visit http://www.barkingdagenhamplus.com
WASH Waffle – ‘Project ‘Sell Out’
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
3 MONTHS TODAY IS WASH 2017!
It seems hard to believe but it really is getting close. Just had a committee meeting and the final band has been chosen.
Many thanks to all the groups who have sent in deposits and balances to date. Last year we had 133 attend, and with your support this year we have 130 already booked and:
WE HAVE ONLY 10 SPACES LEFT!!!
If you have individuals or larger numbers who still want to come who are undecided, we will accommodate, even if we as a committee have to give up our beds
Come on guys, lets see if we can sell out and show Woodland Park what we are about (and Manor Park what they are missing!)
See you in 3 months
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2017 Bookings Officer
THIS WEEKEND – Kings Lynn Mid Summer Weekend
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
WASH Waffle June 2017
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
Hello all
Hard to believe that it is only 129 days to WASH!
An enormous thanks to those who have sent deposits so far, over half the places available have deposits against them (this is even more than at this time last year!)
We have a DJ booked for all 3 nights, 3 bands booked to date and the infamous WASH quiz, so plenty to keep all entertained.
Don’t forget to book as soon as, particularly if you would like a lodge or chalet, as these are going very quickly. Mind you, if you are too late the caravans are pretty impressive too and far superior to anything Manor Park had on it’s hire fleet.
See you soon
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2017 Bookings Officer
WASH Waffle: May / June 2017
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
Hello all
Well, the new venue has certainly fired the imagination of Plussers. Already we are up on those having booked compared to even last year, and all the groups have maintained or increased their numbers.
Just a quick reminder for those who may be a little worried of the price hike, it is understandable but we have decided to subsidise it and have done our level best to get the best deal possible. This is what you will get that you did not get at Manor Park.
Caravans are only £7.00 more than in our last year at Searles in 2010
There is only gold standard caravans, all of which have central heating and double glazing.
All chalets and lodges have a hot tub and balconies
No parking on muddy fields
Real ales on tap
Being an all year round park, we are not ‘treated’ to whats left over!
Indoor heated swimming pool and sauna
Indoor gymnasium
Snooker room
Tennis court
Sky Sport on all weekend
Easy reach of Cromer, Sherringham, The North Norfolk Railway and Norwich
We hope this encourages you to come, we are really excited about this new chapter and want to share it with you.
See you soon
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2017 Booking Officer
London Aquarium
Anglia & South East Area Plus outing to the London Aquarium, this bank holiday Monday
Barking & Dagenham Plus 