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Basketball is coming to Ravenshead
The Nighthawks basketball league. However, if there is demand for other ages
basketball team will be we will happily start up teams for other age groups.
nesting in Ravenshead In addition to players, we are also looking for people who
very soon. We shall be would like to get involved on the coaching side.
playing at the
We are currently looking to generate some funding to help
Ravenshead Leisure progress the team, purchase FIBA approved basketballs and
Centre on Longdale Lane subsidise leisure centre hire costs. If you are able to help with
and although dates and funding or are interested in playing or coaching then please
times are to be contact myself either by email:
confirmed, we are currently considering Wednesdays and
Thursdays between 5pm and 6pm. Each training session will darrenshuttleworth1985@aim.com, or telephone: 07710
be £4 per person. 952 646, or preferably visit our Facebook page:
@ravensheadnighthawks.
We are looking to put together U12s and U14s teams in the
Carol Ann Shuttleworth (Team Manager)

Ravenshead Ladies Probus

We met on a very cold gloomy day at the end of January and were invited to make a donation in
and were cheered up by an excellent meal at Portland College a clog at the end of his fishing line.
which included risotto, fish wrapped in pancetta with a We arrived at the Zuyder Zee museum
potato croquette, peas, broccoli and a hollandaise sauce. We just in time for a meal cooked by one
finished with cheesecake trimmed with blueberries and of the staff.
raspberries.
Most of the locals know that if you get
Then we were whisked away to the Netherlands in a Morris there at the right time, there's a free meal for you. On this
Minor, courtesy of Keith Jackson, to take part in a rally there occasion the cook was really pleased to provide a typical,
in 2014. We had to pack lots of extras such as high vis traditional Dutch meal for visitors from abroad, who were
jackets for all passengers, a first aid kit and a warning amazed to discover that the pudding had been cooked
triangle as well as spares for the car, so that didn't leave wrapped in straw in the bedding in a niche near the fireplace!
much room for clothes.
So we spent some time on a dull January day tiptoeing
Travelling across the Netherlands we visited several towns through the tulips and enjoying the various delights on offer
and villages including Amsterdam where the Anne Frank in the Netherlands.
museum is located. While waiting in the queue we were
entertained by a man on the canal blowing his own trumpet
Chris Brader

Ravenshead & District Photography Club - looking for new members

We are celebrating our 10th anniversary this announced. Whilst the results are being collated, members
year! The Ravenshead & District Photographic have an opportunity to share a small selection of
Club started out in 2012 as the U3A Photo photographs they have taken recently with a brief overview
Group but became the Ravenshead & District of each. After the results are announced a short talk on a
Photography Club in 2019. Since then the particular aspect of photography is given by either Glynne
R.D.P.C.
group has flourished but we are looking for Payze or a member with knowledge of a subject, followed by
new members to join us from far and wide and of a wider an opportunity to chat with fellow members.
age range. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 30 March 2022, at 2pm,
The group is run and jointly co-ordinated by renowned and the competition theme is night photography. The
photographers Dennis Harvey and Glynne Payze. Between deadline for entries is Friday, 26 March 2022, 11.59pm and
them they have a wide-ranging knowledge and expertise in should be sent in jpeg format by email to:
most branches of photography and a broad technical grasp g.payze.gp@gmail.com.
of digital photographic equipment, from DSLRs through Other competition themes this year include: portraiture,
bridge cameras to compacts. historic architecture, action/motion, street photography,
Our members range from total beginners to more landscape, reflections, water and monochrome. Further
experienced digital photographers so please do get in touch detailed information and competition guidelines can be found
whatever your level of interest, commitment or ability. We on our website:
meet at the Ravenshead Village Hall at 2pm on the last https://gpayzegp.wixsite.com/ravensheadphotoclub
Wednesday of each month, except December. Should you be interested in joining us, please contact Dennis
Each month we hold a photo competition based on a specific Harvey by email: dhfotografico@talktalk.net, or telephone:
theme chosen by members at the beginning of the year. Each 01623 793 371.
entry is viewed on the projection screen and is then voted on We are a friendly bunch and you would be made very
during the meeting where the top three winners are welcome.
Dennis Harvey