POEM

 

A smile costs nothing BUT GIVES SO MUCH.

It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give.

It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes last forever.

None is so rich or mighty, that he can get along without it, and none is so poor but that he can be made rich by it.

 

A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship.

It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and it is nature’s best antidote for trouble.

Yet it cannot be brought, begged or borrowed or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away.

Some people are to tired to give you a smile.

Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile as much as he who has no more to give.

 

CHARLES HOMER

 

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CAPEL MANOR

 

We arrived at Capel Manor and looked straight on  to lovely ruins.

 

There were more HNLDA members there than East Essex.

 

In the evening John, Mavis, Charlie, Chris and Derrick came into my and Keith’s caravan and we chatted and drank. They  were so surprised that Chris fell asleep but we know her only too well. Half hour later Chris is back in the living just when they were going to go.

 

During the day we walked around the gardens , a very pretty place. Look forward to going again.

 

VAL

 

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D.A.DINNER

 

The D.A. Dinner is on the 19th November 2011 at Green Man Country Inn, Southill Road, Stanford Bedfordshire SG18 9JD.

 

Accomodation will  be available from 2pm.

 

We shall meet at 7.30pm to sit down to eat at 8pm, Please settle your drinks and accommodation bills with the hotel management.

 

As always I will be doing a raffle, all monies to go to the Chairman’s Charity.

Relax and  enjoy your meal and evening with friends.

 

MAVIS

 

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CHRISTMAS CARD  SWAP

 

 

Again this is being held  at St Nicholas School Stevenage.

Doors open at 6pm and supper will be served at 7pm. Mulled wine on arrival.

 

There is a change of menu this year. The DA will be providing lasagne, chilli or a vegetarian option followed by mince pies.

 

Please bring along your Christmas cards  to swap (remember to bring spares as you always forget someone!)

 

The site list for next year will also be available, I will be asking for you all to put  your

name on the stewards list.

 

 

CHRIS