This evening Thanet Branch had a Members’ Christmas Party as its last 'Farewell' meeting before closure.
Twenty-four members enjoyed a buffet and raffle, paid for from previous raffle profits. Quizzes were kindly provided by Ann Lucas and Janet and John Robinson.
The Branch Chairman advised that, sadly, branch membership numbers had declined and the average age increased in recent years, leading to more and more work falling on a similarly reduced and ageing Committee. He recalled the branch’s many good times, with many memorable speakers and trips. Absent friends were also remembered and thanks given to present and previous members of the Committee and others, who had put so much effort into the branch.
Thanet Branch will be suspending activities from tonight and Members were encouraged to contact the KFHS Chairman with any ideas for reviving a Thanet branch in some form; to attend neighbouring branches; and keep in contact if they wished to meet informally in the summer.
Michael Lucas - Thanet Branch Chairman