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Hunstanton rally

This year the theme is rum. that means if you’d like to take part in the fancy dress, pirates and Caribbean theme would be suitable. As usual, we will be running a raffle for the Hunstanton RNLI. If you’d like to make a donation it would be appreciated. (plenty of time to buy something nice) please tell everyone you know is going

DEFIBRILLATORS, BONUS BALL & SALE OF BOOKS

Dear Members

I wanted to update everyone about the Defibrillators, Bonus Ball and Sale of Books.

Over the last few weeks, the Committee have been discussing the future of the two defibrillators that the Centre rent. Two matters were considered, one was due to the cost and the second, that members have said they were not sure if they would be prepared to use them in an emergency.

However, it was unanimously agreed by the Committee that we do continue to keep both defibrillators available for the Centre rallies to assist in an emergency. 

To this end, the Committee has proposed that the monies raised from the Bonus Ball and Sale of Books be ring fenced to help pay towards the defibrillators, thereby giving new purpose to both.  

Marshals – please note that as there are now two lines in the Lottery, please use the first line for the Bonus Ball.

Best Wishes

Beverley Walker

Chairlady SECC

HIBERNATION PLAN

The Committee have been asked by the Anglia Division to put a Hibernation Plan in place in case the Centre is not able to form a Committee at any time, with the very bare minimum being the Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary plus two committee members.

This we have done, but to start the process, we wanted to see if we can get Members interested in the Treasurer and Secretary positions. We, therefore, thought that perhaps members might like to shadow the positions and join a meeting so that they have some understanding what the position would entail.

Members would be made very welcome and please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the Committee if you would be interested now or in the future.

In the meantime, we will be speaking to other Centres to see what position they are in and their plans, in case we are able to learn or help.

Over the last few weeks, I have seen so many people having such fun and enjoy being together, it makes me think our Centre is very special indeed.

Thanks to you all for running and attending rallies.

Best Wishes

Beverley Walker

Chairlady SECC

SAD NEWS – JIM ALLWORK

Carol Doore has contacted me and it is with deep regret that I have to let you know that her father, Jim Allwork, passed away on 3rd June 2026 aged 97.  We are sending our very sincere condolences to Carol & Trevor Doore and their family.

Jim & Babs rallied with South Essex for many years and attended Jack Sanderson’s Bowl Your Balls rallies for some years.  One rally I particularly remember, is when the BYB rally was held at Panfield.  On the Saturday, one of the hottest days of the year, Babs stayed out of sun watching with all of us from under the canopy and Jim played with Carol Sanderson.  They went on to win the competition and Jim was so pleased, such wonderful memories.

I am sure that many of us will have our own memories but I will always remember Jim’s lovely smile whenever we met on the rally field.

Jim & Babs also rallied with the East Kent Centre for many years and there is a tribute on their page.

Carol has let us know that her father wished for it to be a family affair and we send our love and heartfelt wishes to the family for them to remember their special memories together.

Beverley Walker                                                                                                                                    Chairlady  SECC