Important WASH update
From Paul Catterwell, WASH 2011 Bookings officer.
Hi all
Only 9 days to go to WASH!!!!
I was at our group night last night and we have 5 new members who have never been to WASH before and are soooooo excited. I must admit it gave us ‘oldies’ a real buzz to know that there is still excitement surrounding WASH.
I had an email earlier today from a well respected female member of Plus saying that there are still some who may want to come given the right ‘persuasion’Well here it is:
Last year we had 185 people who had an absolute blast
Cheaper than 2 years ago at Searles!
Venue and bar open all day
Different beers, lagers and cocktails (and the return of vodka jellies)
3 completely different acts over the weekend
INCLUDING A GROUP YOU WILL HAVE HEARD OF
2 sessions of kareoke
Comedy
Revamped quiz (with 6 chances to win)
Half board for only £20.00
Legendary caravan parties
Revamped venue
All who want can have Gold or Silver caravans (so proper heating this year!)
Clean caravans (as the housekeeper has been sacked from last year)
First ever WASH Boat RaceIts not too late to book, if its just you or more, just let either your Booking Officer or us know and we will sort you out. We will take cheques on the day as its so late now and promise to sort you out some nice accommodation!
COME AND JOIN THE PARTY!!!
For more details please Contact us.
Hama Horror!
Last night was a vaguely Halloween themed craft night at club. I say “vaguely” because the only horrific thing about it was the awful pun in the title. Hama Beads are little multi-coloured plastic beads which can be arranged in pretty patterns. When a hot iron is applied to them, they melt together. Here are some examples we made.
In other news, next Tuesday (1st November) will be Gemma’s Disney Quiz. Also, we are already taking bookings for our Christmas meal, which will be on Saturday 10th December at the White Horse at 3pm. Total cost is £14.95 per person: we need £5 deposit ASAP, and the balance by Tuesday 29th November.
Chiswick Halloween Disco
The venue for the North Thames & Chiltern Halloween Disco (being run by Chiswick Plus) is now confirmed as the Golden Lion, London Colney. From 8pm onwards, tickets £6 with membership card.
If you want to attend WASH, the national Plus holiday in Hunstanton, it may just still be possible to book so long as you bring the full balance to club ASAP (£66.95 for a “Gold/Silver” caravan place).
We are planning our Christmas Meal at our venue itself, the White Horse in Chadwell Heath, on Saturday 10th December 2011. Cost to be £14.95 per person. Please contact us via this web page or at the club-night if you are interested in going as we need to know numbers.
WASH 2011 Newsletter
(Courtesy of Paul Catterwell of Kings Lynn Plus)

For those who aren’t already aware, WASH 2011 will take place at Manor Park, again, and we have been able to hold last year’s prices. Manor Park have made some changes and improvements to the venue, the accommodation, and to the site in general which we are sure will be appreciated particularly by those who stayed in the “Tudor” area last year, where there is now gravel road through the middle. We will do our best to allocate vans next to this where possible. We have been steadily receiving deposits and pledges, and are well on the way to finalising the entertainment programme for the weekend with some great bands, and daytime entertainment, with an old favourite being given a new twist and a new activity to WASH for you to enjoy in the form of the inaugural WASH Boat Race! After an absence of many years, “Friday Rock Night” makes a return by popular demand, and as Zumba becomes more and more popular omongst Plus members, you saw it first at Brean, but we show you how we do it around here…..
As a reminder of the prices….
| Gold/Silver Caravan: £66.95pp Bronze Caravan: £61.95pp Chalet: £61.95pp Sofabed places: £37.50pp See booking forms for full details of prices |
For those who enjoy the “themes” we have each year, we have two easy to do ideas for this year – after the tremendously bright success of “neon night” last year, we will be revisiting this on the Sunday night, so go with the glo! On Saturday, as the saying goes……if you want to get ahead GET A HAT…and of course you are welcome to match your outfit to your headgear should you so wish!
Any queries – email: wash@18plus.org.uk or phone Paul on 01553 670937
Weekend events
A quick update to our programme: we will be going out for a meal at Frankie & Benny’s in Romford on Saturday 17th September, not the 10th as previously advertised. Please see our Events page for more details.
Getting Active With Barking & Dagenham Plus
“Barking & Dagenham Plus” has now published its programme of events for August to December 2011. We are supporting three good causes: “Haven House” “Hopefield Animal Sanctuary” and Cancer Research. We will also be organising and participating in a load of other fun events such as “WASH” a National Holiday in Hunstanton, Norfolk; as well as Bowling, Karaoke and a Christmas Meal.
See our Events page for further details.
B&D Club night Tuesday 9th August ’11 cancelled
We have been advised that our venue, The White Horse Pub in Chadwell Heath, is closed this evening due to the trouble in London. Our club night will therefore not be taking place this week.
We will, however, be meeting next Tuesday (16th August) UNLESS YOU HEAR FROM US TO THE CONTRARY. Please watch this space for more details.
Programme updated
Some amendments to our programme: on Tuesday 9th the evening will be run by Paul; on Sunday 14th we will be attending an open day at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary; and on Sunday 21st there is some sort of Vegan festival. For full details please see our Events page.
New programme of events
You can now view our programme of events for August to October 2011. In the next three months we will be going on our Annual Charity Walk, this year in aid of Haven House. We will also be going to Stevenage Plus’ “Back To Skool” Disco; North Thames & Chiltern Area’s Pink Party, and the Anglia & South East Area Hallowe’en Disco.
More events will be added to the programme in due course (probably after the committee meeting on the 11th August). For full details, please see our Events page or click the link above.
Programme updated
A few minor changes have been made to our current programme of events. The Antenatal Baby Shower for Gemma which was to have been held on Saturday 9th July has had to be cancelled. The Poker Night has been postponed until a future occasion. Also, some of the other nights have been swapped around. Actually they were swapped around a long time ago, but some people were reading from an old announcement sheet! For full details please see our Events page.



