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I have just returned from a wonderful week touring classical Spain. Whilst I had visited Mijas and Ronda before, I had never been to Seville, Cordoba or Granada.

Such wonderful places steeped in history, coupled with extremely reasonable prices. It is a long time since I have paid 2 euros or less for a cup of coffee!

So back to cooler temperatures but hopefully no more rain for a few weeks. Let us hope for a drier autumn and winter.

2024 ANNUAL LUNCHES

The annual lunches are starting to happen, I attended the Bolton lunch on 16th October at Ciao Napoli in the town centre, along with 44 other ex-Provincial staff. It was a lovely occasion with great company and good food. Many thanks to Beverley Kennealy for organising the event.

Liverpool held their annual get together in McCartney’s bar in Liverpool on 23rd October. Once again thanks to Beryl Felmingham for arranging the event. I am just sorry that I was only returning from holiday on that day so missed you all..

Photographs of both Bolton and Liverpool are on the website so you may recognise some of your ex-colleagues.

Bristol, Exeter, Haverhill, Kendal, and Newcastle events are due in November and December and dates and details are available under the Regions tab on this website. So, make sure you visit the Regions page to look at the details and photographs from the various events.

2024 AGM

The 2024 AGM was held on 5th September at the Castle Green hotel. The minutes and various reports are available on the website. Advance notice of the AGM in 2025 is Thursday 4th September. If you are unable to attend in person, then please feel free to join us by Zoom. The link will be posted on the website at the beginning of August 2025.

2024 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Janis Mildwater will lay a wreath at the public service at the War Memorial, Kendal Market Place on Sunday 10th November. If any ex Provincial members would like to join Janis, they would be very welcome.

Wreaths will be laid on behalf of the Provincial Pensioners at Romney Road memorial garden in Kendal and St. George’s church on 11th November.

2024 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

The Christmas festivities will soon be upon us, with Christmas cards and turkey ordering already in full swing in the shops - I wonder where this year has gone! 

Unfortunately, I will miss out on the Christmas get togethers this year as I am embarking on a trip to South America. So, I will take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Christmas and look forward to catching up with many of you in the New Year.

Thanks to all the APPA committee and regional representatives for all the work they do during the year on our behalf.

Warmest wishes