On December 1 Father Christmas and his helpers attended the Disley switch on and the sleigh had been renovated in the last twelve months by Andy Tinsley and Mike Colman of Carver Theatre fame. The reindeer sparkles with the lights on and the music system is better. The seat for Father Christmas is warm and comfortable. Well done both of you and all concerned.

We carried out Christmas Collections in the Community at large with Lyme 41. Rtn John Delany marshalled the Collections this year but Rtn George Cope was still very involved. Your President was a keen helper most nights. It was bitterly cold during the first week and milder during the second week. After three Collections Father Christmas and his Helpers were fed and watered well at the homes of Sheila Farnsworth, Rachel Thomas and Jacquie Thomas and they deserve a BIG THANK YOU.

On Thursday December 15 we had our Christmas Luncheon at Stockport Golf Club. This was well organised by Rtn Tom and Eva Hinchliffe. Rtn Eddie Thomas dressed the room and tables with regalia. Daniel Brotherton played the piano during the Luncheon and for the cabaret after the meal. The President organised the entertainment and it added much amusement to the occasion. Angela Cam, Fred and Irene Ferris, Bernice Yates, John Delany, Wynne Coyle, Paul Jefferis and the President all were involved with sketches.

On Thursday 29 four members from Hazel Grove RC joined us to listen to Eric Wilcox give us an animated and informative talk about the history and evolution of Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

It is with much sadness that I have to report that on Thursday 22 December Rtn Fernley Parker passed away and his funeral took place on Friday December 30th.

Inner Wheel have invited us to a Dinner on Thursday 5th January at the Pack Horse Mellor Road New Mills to celebrate Twelfth Night @ £22.00 per person.

Volunteers are needed to dismantle the Crib at New Mills on Sunday January 8 at 9.30am. Please let the President know you can help.

On January 14th Rtn Eddie Thomas is organising a Lunch at Tom's Chop House CrossStreet,Manchester followed by a visit to The Royal Exchange to enjoy You Can't Take It With You.

Entertaining us on January 19 are The Dynamic Duo - Rtn Mike Yates and his supportive wife Bernice with an Insight into India and The End Polio Now charity. Not to be missed!!

Rtn Don Wells has asked Dr E O Maxwell ( Max ) to explain Nuclear Power to us in half an hour on January 26. Max had an illustrious 32 years career in nuclear power and in 2004 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Loughborough University.

On February 9 we have Alan Hooley a former prosecuting solicitor to talk to us about Drink Driving and on February 23 we are having Professor Laycock to baffle us about Statistics. 

All are welcome to join our Speaker meetings at Disley Golf Club at 12 for 12.30pm. A one course lunch with coffee costs £6.50 and there is an extra £1 to pay for the Wine raffle.

If you cannot attend the Thursday Meeting please give your apologies before 10a.m. to George Cope