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As we creep closer to our AGM in October. The one thing, above all else, that the Centre will need if it is to survive, is a Committee to enable proposed rallies to be agreed and the general functioning of the Centre in 2024. Come Sunday we will be three weeks to the closing of nominations on Sunday 1st October. Please bear this in mind over the coming weeks – nomination forms are in the handbook – or you can apply to have an email version once you have agreement from 2 members willing to act as Proposer and Seconder. An electronic nomination form can be downloaded here. Every role is open for applications, the whole committee stand down each year, and if you may be interested, but not sure of the role, you only have to ask. Quite a few Centres have disappeared over the last few years, let’s not see Suffolk Centre go the same way. This may sound harsh but it’s a fact...

For all those that are interested, We have been advised that the funeral of Sue Fuller is to take place on Friday 25th August 2023 at 10am. It will be at Christ Church, Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe IP11 2XD near Morrisons Supermarket The wake for Sue will be held within the church building after the service....

We sadly have been advised that Sue Fuller, the wife of Brian Fuller, passed away yesterday (Sunday 6th August) after a long illness. Brian and Sue were active members with the centre in days gone by and also owned ‘Brian Fuller Caravans’ at Farnham before it became ‘David Hope Caravans’. The date and time of the funeral will be announced in due course....

For those of you who remember Peter & Thelma Pettit, long time ralliers for many years until Peter passed away. We have been notified that Thelma sadly passed away on the 1st July. Thelma’s funeral will be taking place 27th July at the West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby, Nr Bury St Edmunds, 11:00 Thursday 27th July, followed by a wake at The Fox in Ousden. Our condolences are with the family....

The Region is thinking about arranging an evening to Romford Greyhound Stadium the weekend of 10th-12th November 2023. The vans will be sited at Chelmer Valley High School, Chelmsford, Essex. Friday and Saturday nights. They hope to have a get together Natter & Chatter on Friday in the school (bring your own tipple). Saturday afternoon, meeting the coach to take you to Romford Stadium, where you will have a 3 course meal while watching the dog racing. Your bets and drinks can be ordered from your table. The return coach will be  around 11pm. For a cost of approximately of £60 per person for the weekend (excluding drinks and bets) They need to know numbers of people interested in attending by the 30th April to see if it is viable. They also have to pay for the evening at the Dogs in full at the time of booking. If you wish to attend then please email: Chairman@angliaregion.org.uk to be included....

The committee has received the sad news that June Everson, a past member and Rally Marshall, with her husband Russell, passed away on 18th February. The family are welcoming people to attend the funeral, which will be held at Seven Hills Crematorium, Nacton on Monday 20th March at 3:45pm....

Following the presentation of our donation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance at the Natter & Chatter Sunday 12th February, Ron has subsequently received a thank you from the charity. A full copy of their accompanying letter can be read here...

This is a reminder to let you all know that the Anglia Region AGM is on 13th November 2022. There is a rally that weekend to coincide with this at Hallowtrees Scout Camp, Nacton, Ipswich in Suffolk. All the information for this and how to book is on the North Essex website. As you are aware all positions on the Committee are vacant, I intend to stand for Chairman as John Kent is standing down. I would like a Vice Chairman. Treasurer and Secretary to make up the Committee. All nominations have to be received by Gary Pyett, Secretary of the Region no later than Sunday 30th October 2022. These can be sent by email to secretary@angliaregion.org.uk. Hopefully I will get a chance of meeting you all soon. Regards. Paul Maran Anglia Region Vice Chairman...

Following a recent fundraiser in aid of the Guide Dogs at the A Day At The Races rally in Newmarket, Karen Reed has received a thank you from them, which she has asked be shared with centre members. A copy of the letter can be found here...

Please note that nominations for the 2022/23 committee can now be submitted and must be with the secretary and validated by noon Sunday 3rd October. All posts are open for any member to stand. To be nominated, you can: Either complete the nomination form in your handbook, obtaining two signatures from currently registered Centre members. This can then be either posted or handed to the secretary. Alternatively you can download a form here and email it to the secretary, who will then contact, by email, those nominating you. When providing their email addresses, you will need to ensure the email address is that already registered with the centre/club for their membership. Their reply will then be held as their signature. You will need to allow time for the emails to be sent and received by 2nd October. Further AGM details can be found here....