WASH Waffle
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
Hi all
Its only 21 days to WASH!
For those of you not on the Wash Appreciation Society page, we had a great meeting with the team at Woodlands on Wednesday evening, some of them were doing unpaid overtime to be there. They are so enthusiastic about us returning as they were so impressed by what we put on, and more importantly how friendly all of you were.
Food will follow broadly the same as last year, (and we know the food is really good), so we wont starve or have to go foraging like we did at the previous venue!
We still have a few places left due to some moving around and using up of spare places. Because we have had to pay for the accommodation in advance for each place left unsold we will lose £93.00 on each space, so can we please urge you to bully, cajole, nag, offer bribes, etc to anyone who was still thinking about it. As you may be aware we subsidised last years event and made a loss which ate into our balance at the end of the year, and if we make a similar loss this year there is a possibility that financially we may not be able to run another WASH.
If you know of anyone who may be interested let me know and I would be happy to have a chat and see what I can sort and then play more accommodation bingo.
See you in 3 weeks
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2018 Booking Officer
WASH Waffle – Who Wants to Still Come?
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
Hi all
Just 51 days to WASH
We have been made aware that whilst some groups are not attending for different reasons, there are individuals or couples who may still want to come but were unsure as to how booking could work.
If your group are not attending and you would like to come please get in touch with me by email or text on 07860 465463 and I can sort out accommodation for you. I will endeavour to put you in with people who you are happy to share with. I know Tina and Adrian are not able to attend this year and to spare them the hassle of booking anybody from Didcot who wants to book can book with us.
We are away from Thursday until the 22nd September in Turkey so please don’t think I am ignoring you, I will get back to you when I am back.
Come on, lets have a party!!!
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2018 Booking Officer
WASH Waffle: August 2018
From Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus:
Hi Plussers
Thought we would bring you right up to date with all things WASH.
Over the weekend you may have seen on Facebook that it was stated that there was no room and if anyone now wish to book, they would need to be accommodated off site. This sounds like a mis-communication and we can confirm that any late bookers WILL BE ACCOMMODATED ON SITE
Bookings are going really well and despite there being 20 less spaces by playing around with spare places we do not anticipate more than about 9 spaces available less than last year. Even then we have an option or 2, so please do not think that if you have not booked yet that you can’t as we will get you sorted.
All the acts are booked and we are very happy with the quality and variety of the acts.
For those who have paid deposits please can we have your balances by 31st August as we have to pay for the accommodation by 8 weeks before the event.
If you are thinking about coming or have not been for a while JUST BOOK IT! The accommodation is awesome, the food is great, they do not run out of beer, SKY sports is on and the staff want us there.
See you all soon
Paul Catterwell
WASH 2018 Booking Officer
RGT Pool 2018
Poster for Anglia & South East Area’s RGT (“Roy Gordon Trophy”) Pool Competition, Sunday 28th January, at the Unicorn in Barkingside.
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
Barking & Dagenham Plus 