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around the villages — 2 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> - <strong>September</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 27 1st Sonning-on-Thames Scout Group Family Camp June <strong>2023</strong>: Beavers, cubs, scouts and their families met at Phasels Wood Activity Centre near Hemel Hempstead to enjoy a wide range of fun and adventurous activities, as well as top-notch food produced by the hard-working camp committee and adult helpers. <strong>The</strong> weekend was a great group send-off for the outgoing Group Scout Leader, Mike Moore, before he moves out of the area later this year. At the same time, they said goodbye to Group Chair, Oli Stickley, after five years’ dedicated service to Sonning Scouts. Inner Wheel celebrates 100 years worldwide <strong>The</strong> Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland is celebrating its 100th birthday all over the world. Although it is now an international organisation with around 108,000 members in 104 countries, it was founded in Manchester, England in January 1924 (the Inner Wheel year runs from July to June). In the UK members support refuge centres for abused women, child centres and drop-in centres, school breakfast clubs and much more. <strong>The</strong> local Inner Wheel Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh, which meets on the third Thursday of every month in Sonning Golf Club at 7.15pm, has given support in many other ways. This coming year will include a Black Tie Gala Dinner Dance, Bridge Drives, an Art Cafe at the Rotary Charity Art and Craft Fair and supporting Santa as his elves in his Christmas Grotto. <strong>The</strong> Association's president's theme for this special year is '100 for 100' when members will try to find 100 ways to make a difference. For more information visit: https://innerwheel.co.uk/district-9/ readingmaidenerlegh/ Painting inside and 'en plein air' Sonning Art Group's busy summer began with a very enjoyable workshop in watercolours from Jonathan Newey a talented artist (right) who generously gave many tips and useful advice suitable for all artists from beginners to experienced He runs classes and workshops monthly and it is well worth looking at https://jonathannewey.com for details of his classes in many mediums. <strong>The</strong> group had a perfect summer's day at Sonning Mill for an afternoon of sketching and painting 'en plein air' — outside. (See front cover) <strong>The</strong> group was extremely sad to learn of the death of Andy Bell, the husband of its chair, Sue. Although not officially a member of the club he was a great support for Sue and the group and did sterling work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the club. Autumn show entries open to everyone Twyford and Ruscombe Horticultural Association is busy planning its Autumn Show, which will be held in Loddon Hall, Twyford, on Saturday 9 <strong>September</strong>. It will be an 'Open' competition so see the Schedule of Classes on their website if you want to exhibit. <strong>The</strong> association is looking forward to seeing the junior members who will be bringing their runner beans to be measured. Visitors are welcome and refreshments with homemade cakes will be available. <strong>The</strong> association's website is at http://www.trha.org.uk for details of all activities or, if you wish to take advantage of all the benefits of TRHA you can apply for membership by emailing Jenny Wager at trhamembership@gmail.com or visit their store in Loddon Hall Road, Twyford on Sunday mornings 9.30am to 11.00am. Sonning & Sonning Eye Society autumn programme 29 <strong>September</strong> at 7.30pm: Lionel Williams, a talk on the history of the Reading Hospitals and how they evolved. 27 October at 7.30pm: Neil Pitts, explorer and adventurer, entertains with the challenges he faced while attempting to ski across Norway. 18 November: AGM and dinner All the above events are held in Pearson Hall. Tickets can be obtained from the society's website or from Penny Feathers on penny.feathers@btinternet.com 0118 934 3193 Sonning Village Show is being held on Saturday 16 <strong>September</strong> at Sonning C of E Primary School. If you have not received a schedule, pick one up from St Andrew's Church porch and enter as many classes as possible. Entries must be submitted on the day between 10am and 12 noon. <strong>The</strong> Fete opens at 2pm.
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