Bishops Waltham YFC Club Report:

This has been a quiet year for Bishops Waltham Club, but we have entered most of the County Competitions.  This includes Skittles, Badminton, Senior Pub Quiz, Public Speaking, Hockey, Netball, Football, Rally Day and Stockjudging Competitions.

The highlight of the year was the Football and Netball National Finals which we won at County and South East Area levels to get qualification.  Members joined with some members from Alresford and South East Hants for the South East Area eliminations in Kent and then again in Stafford.  Although it was 2 very tiring days it was a good County spirit and we did very well in the Finals although we did not win.  This was a good achievement for Hampshire and I hope that we will be able to “get Hampshire on the map” more often.

We hosted our Annual Pool Competitions in February and this was well attended and was an enjoyable evening.  Our Annual Dinner Dance was held in March at East Horton Golf Club.  The change of venue went down well and I believe that everyone had a good evening.

During the year the Club has had some Meetings which included Dog Grooming, Stock Judging evening, Christmas decoration making, a talk on driving awareness from the DCLA.  Members enjoyed our annual Christmas meal at The Farmers Home, as well as many other Club events throughout the County.

This year we participated in the Durley Carnival to help raise Club funds.  This was a great success and our “Pluck a Duck”, “Wine or Water”, Cake Stall and Dog Show were very well received, and raised more money than expected for the Club.

We held our 2nd Fashion Show this year and although we did not raise quite so much as the previous year, it was still a great fund raiser.  It is hoped that an event arranged for next year will be as popular.

Unfortunately during the year we saddened to hear of the death of Miss Jean Wilkinson, one of our long-standing Club Vice Presidents.  Miss Wilkinson has been involved with the Bishops Waltham Club for many years and has always supported us whenever she could.  The Club sent our condolences along with a donation to RABI, her chosen charity.

I would like to thank all the Club Officers this year, especially Sarah Hodgett our Secretary who has done a great job this year (even winning the Best Secretary award).  Well done Sarah.  Although I am standing down as Club Chairman I wish the Club all the best for the next year.

Matt Collins
Club Chairman 2007 - 2008

Bishops Waltham YFC Club Contact Information:

BISHOPS WALTHAM YFC
President	Mr Phil Collins	01489 860236
Club Leaders	Mr Graham Emery
	Mr Robin Farrell
	Mr Mark Gosney
	Mr & Mrs Steve Gregory
	Mrs Wendy Mason
Chairman	Mr Paul Farrell	07727035827
Secretary	Miss Lucy Farrell 3, Priory Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hants.  S032 1AP	07917679193
Treasurer	Miss Sarah Hodget	07800545074
Meeting Place	Durley Memorial Hall
Time	Thursdays, 7.30pm, weekly