The 81st Club

The 81st Club was founded in 1958 by Mrs Isdell-Carpenter. It would normally have been called a 'Derby & Joan', but it was decided to call it the 81st Club because it was the 81st in the county.

Irene Sanders became involved in what was then the 81^st club and eventually became secretary working with the other ladies involved. I remember her involved in so many day trips and of course there was always the hugely popular Christmas dinner cooked by Irene and the other willing ladies.

In September 1991 Harold Seymour reported in Hallmark, the following: - "The 81st over 60 club. For our August meeting we were to have had a flower arranging demonstration by Ursula and Lilian, but owing to illness this was not possible, so we had to fall back on the old faithful bingo.

September 3rd was Harvest Festival, and this year the service was conducted by the Rev. Williams from the Methodist Church, not many members were present only 36 so that by the end of the afternoon the result of the sale of produce only came to £23.10p which is to be donated to a local charity.

I wish we could attract new members to join our club, as it is becoming more and more difficult to finance our programme. Perhaps someone would tell me why my constant appeals for new members has so far failed."

Don't forget our Coffee Morning and the usual bring and buy, at the Village Hall on Tuesday, October 29th.