Hello There!

In a mad moment I volunteered to help out with the Newsletter and I'll start with huge thanks to Hilary who has given 22 years invaluable service to the Association. I don't think anyone realises just how much she put into the role of Secretary. The good news is she's not gone away. Nicky, the new Minutes Secretary, and I met with her recently and she has offered us her guidance. Thank you Hilary - we appreciate it!

Hall Access.
Officers met the architect on 7 May to discuss the planned access improvements. The original drawings are to be adapted to include a disabled parking bay.

200 Club.
Annual membership is due this month. At only £12 a year you'll support your Village Hall and give yourself a chance to win the monthly £40, £25 or £10 prizes. Payments to and information from Bob Brooks, contact me for details of how to get in touch with him.

Chocaholics.
By now everyone will have eaten and enjoyed the yummy chocs and no doubt started planning how to lose those extra pounds! Thanks to everyone who placed orders with Lesley. The ViHage Hall and Playing Fields benefit from the proceeds.

The Newsletter.
Did you know that this newsletter is delivered to 530 households in the area? I wonder how many copies find their way toother parts of the UK or abroad. Let me know how tar the Newsletter travels - it will make an interesting topic in future editions.

Dog Fouling.
Very unpleasant for other users of the field. I know we're probably preaching to the converted, but please control your pet and pick up the mess.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Car Boot Sales: Saturdays the 3 May and 24 May.
We're desperate for volunteers to help out - especially to run the Village Hall stalls. Please ring me if you can help.

Saturday 10 May at 8:00pm
The live Band 'Moonlighting' rejoin us following their visit last year.

Wednesday 21 May - Pampered Chef Night.
7:00pm for 7:30pm. A chance to see and buy some excellent kitchenware including knives end baking equipment with prices ranging from £2 to £50. There's an entrance fee which wffl include tea and coffee, a cookery demonstration and tasting of the delicious results.

Monday 25th August.
Sports Day run by the Youth Club. This is to be confirmed later.

Also in August...
There's a rumour that keen runners Vanessa (our Treasurer) and Matthew Lawaon plan to organise a fun-run. Watch this space for more details, and if it gets the go-ahead there will be a training schedule for budding 'Marathon' runners.

Saturday 30 August: The Annual Village Flower and Vegetable Show.
It's not too early to start thinking about this. Details of categories for the various flower, vegetable, baking and craft sections wilt be published in future newsletters. We'll also be givng details of the fun and games that'll be going on throughout the day. This is always a special day with something for everyone and a great opportunity to come out and meet friends. Last year was a combination of brilliant sunshine, high winds and the odd downpour, but we still managed to have a great time.

Please note: Playing Fields Committee meetings are held on
the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, at 7:30pm in the hall

Best wishes,

Liz

Liz Gardiner, CPFA Secretary
10 Canon Lane
Caerwent
Tel: 425656