The August 2017 newsletter can be found here.  It contains stories about the upcoming Araluen trip, our final Noranda Meeting and our Christmas in July luncheon.

The Welsh Free Church of WA invites you to attend a Gymanfa Ganu / Hymn-Singing Festival on Sunday, August 27th, 2017 at Trinity Church, 72 St Georges Terrace, Perth at 2.30 pm. Everyone welcome and join us for a cuppa and Welsh cakes afterwards! Enquires: Pat Roberts 9364 9342.

At our General meeting held on 17th May 2017, it was unanimously agreed, that due to the falling number of people attending the monthly meetings, and a shortage of officials to run the Society, that The Welsh Society of WA  discontinue to meet on a monthly basis, and instead meet about 4 times a year at different venues and locations. It was also agreed to hold an AGM next year, or at subsequent meetings, to consider the future of the Society. The Society will subsidise the cost of the organised events for paid-up members and life members.  Although this signals the end of the Society as we know it, the general feeling of those present was that this was a positive move to address our current needs as it offers numerous possibilities: no night time travelling as events can now be held during the day, weekend activities to include extended family, a variety of venues and location to suit all members.                                                                                     

Newsletters will be distributed to advise members of forthcoming events and will continue to be posted on our website. 

People interested in joining The Welsh Society or attending the events are encouraged to contact the President, Hugh Bevan at hebevan@aapt.net.au or the Secretary, Bryce Henley at olwenhenley@bigpond.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Hello Everyone,

 

Following conversations with members at the 21 June meeting and at the Lunch at Stringybark Winery Saturday 8 July, we have tentatively booked a 24 seater bus trip to Araluen with "Club 55" for Monday 18 September.  A Monday was the day given to me as being the most favourable day to go on a trip, although this does not fit in with some people's schedule and I apologise to them. Saturdays were also considered but Club 55 did not recommend the weekend as the gardens are very busy due to the large number of people visiting on Saturdays and Sundays during the tulip season. The cost of the trip is also higher on weekends.  

 

Brief details are 9.30am, leave for Araluen Botanical Garden for the annual Tulip Festival. On arrival Morning Tea before free time to explore the gardens and display of tulips and other wildflowers, there is also a train doing circuits of the park for a gold coin donation. This is followed by a 2 course lunch at the 101 Restaurant at the Araluen Country Estate. after lunch wine tasting at Jadran wines, and home by 3.30pm.  

 

The cost is $72 per person for pick up and drop off at (They suggested Dianella Library, saying there is free parking there, but we have to check this out) and at Bull Creek (probably at the RAAF Centre) for those living south of the river. Pick up and drop off times at Bull Creek to be advised later.

 

The Welsh Society will subsidise part of the cost for Paid up and Life members, who will be asked to pay approximately $40, although the exact figure has not yet been determined by the committee. Non-members will pay $72.

 

At the Lunch last Saturday 20 people indicated they are willing to do the trip on a Monday, if they all commit to this trip there will be room for an additional 4 people. We need a minimum of 15 people for the trip, and we must confirm the trip with Club 55 by next Wednesday 19 July.

 

Please send your response to me as soon as possible, but not later than next Tuesday 18 July, either by email or phone (9402 1628) with the number of people and names of those you wish to book for. You are welcome to bring family and friends, but members who have indicated their availability will get first preference, and as stated we need a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 24.

 

Payment details will be advised at a later date.

 

Regards to you all,

Hugh

The June 2017 newsletter can be found here.  It contains very important information about matters decided at the AGM and other coming events.

 

At our General Meeting held on 17 May 2017, it was unanimously agreed, that due to the falling number of people attending the monthly meetings, and a shortage of officials to run the Society, that The Welsh Society of WA, discontinue to meet on a monthly basis, and instead meet about 4 times a year at different venues and locations. It was also agreed to hold an AGM next year, or at subsequent meetings, to consider the future of the Society. The Society will subsidise the cost of the organised events for paid-up members and life members. Although this signals the end of the Society as we know it, the general feeling of those present was that this was a positive move to address our current needs as it offers numerous possibilities: no night time travelling as events can now be held during the day, weekend activities to include extended family, a variety of venues and location to suit all members. Newsletters will be distributed to advise members of forthcoming events and will continue to be posted on our website.

 

The April 2017 newsletter can be found here.  It contains important information about the agenda item for the 17 May 2017 meeting to consider our future. All members should read it and give the matter some thought.