ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER 2015
1).Today our full day Health programme started from 10.45 am. There was no Yoga. Our first speaker was: Consultant Cardiologist – Dr Ameet Bakhai from Royal Free Trust. He came with his mother and wife, who took several photos and videos. He gave a very informative and interesting talk, using a projector and slides, on “How to deal with the diagnosis of heart failure”.
This talk was very impressive as it was interactive and everyone tried to join him in answering every question he posed during his talk. He had brought some latest mobile equipment for testing heart and asked for a guinea pig. I volunteered and thus had the fastest appointment with an expert to check my heart.
There was an interesting question and answer session, but unfortunately Ameetbhai had to go early as he received a call. We regret that we could not take several other members questions.
Dr Pragnaben thanked Ameetbhai for his brilliant presentation and called our President – Baburai Shah, who also briefly thanked Ameetbhai and presented him with a token of appreciation.
The second speaker was Varshaben Dodhia who gave a talk on “mental wellbeing” in old age – again with the help of a projector and slides. She continued up-to lunch time, when there was a break lunch. She was also thanked by Pragnaben and presented with a token of appreciation.
The prayer was recited by Jasuben Sheth and announcements made.
After lunch the talk of Varshaben continued with Questions/Answers and discussion session and as usual at Tea Time, Kendra provided tea and biscuits.
2). DONATIONS : We had two couples who were celebrating their anniversary today – Vanlilaben and Sharadbhai Mehta and Dr. Pragnaben and Yashwantrai Mandalia. Everyone wished them happy anniversary and prayed that they enjoy many more anniversaries to come.
Vanlilaben and Sharadbhai donated £51 and Dr. Pragnaben and Yashwantrai had arranged this whole day health programme for the wellbeing of all members. Our heartiest thanks to Dr. Pragnaben for arranging such wonderful health programmes for members. Please Keep up the good work.
Jyotiben Gandhi celebrated her birthday today and everyone joined in singing the Happy Birthday song and wished her that she celebrate many more birthdays to come.
3). Next Thur – 17th Dec we will have our usual Yoga and a programme of some games.
4). Only a few members have not renewed their membership for 2016. If you intend to renew your membership for 2016 please do so urgently as the deadline is 15th December. If you do not intend to renew your membership, please let us know. Those who have already paid should collect their receipts and cards.
5). Remember we are meeting on Wed - 23rd Dec. instead of Thurs - 24th. There will be no gathering on Thurs – 31st Dec when we remain closed and we will meet again in the New Year on 7th January.
On 23rd we are having a Christmas Party for members’ grand-children and Father Christmas will come and give presents to the children. Member’s grand-children should be under 12 years old. Please remember and follow what our Vice President stated in his email sent yesterday. Other children will be charged £5. Please ensure to give the names and ages of the children you will be bringing to Jauben or Ellaben Shah.
6). Everyone, including all guests, are requested to sign the Register at the Entrance Main Table and Guests should obtain their Passes.