A small group of Harbour Friends members Tenpin Bowling
My name is Bev Adams.Six years ago I moved to this wonderful place in which we live, But........I didn’t know a soul. Looking out at the harbour I realised that nobody was going to knock on my apartment door - I had to do something about making a life for myself here.So........I put an advert in Waterlines to ask anyone in a similar position to call me and decide what to do.Guess what........Within the first week I had 12 lovely people call me, and we met that very week. It was the best thing I have ever done in my entire life, and the birth of Harbour Friends. I have made some wonderful friends and so have many others. A few have even made deep and meaningful friends, if you know what I mean (and no we are not a dating club).It’s not easy........Making friends can be extremely hard when you retire, divorce, move to a new place. They don’t just turn up on your doorstep. A little effort is needed on your part. Call or email us and arrange to come over one Wednesday evening. It is just like going to the pub, but everyone is more than happy to welcome you to join them and that’s all it takes to start a new and exciting chapter of your life. We meet in the Yacht Club every Wednesday night from around 7.30 onwards in the first floor bar (there is a lift). Come whatever time you like. Stay as long as you like (although they do like to close up and go home!!) If you are nervous in regard to attending on your own, then please contact us first, so that we can ensure that one of the committee can be there to meet you outside. I was extremely proud to be nominated, by the lovely Jan Weeks, for an award for Harbour Friends in 2009, and I won!!! One of my most wonderful moments in my life, thank you Jan.We’ll keep you busy........Once a month we like to put on an event such as Quizzes, Call My Bluff, Beetle Drive, Race Nights and so on (new ideas always welcome). They’re a great way to get to know other members. Some members have also organised Ten Pin Bowling, Skittles, Short Mat Bowls, trips to Windsor, Portsmouth, Rye and a wonderful trip to Bruges. The only limit is your imagination.It’s great to see new people come and then at the end of the evening having made friends, particularly if they are new Harbour residents and didn’t know anyone a few hours previously.Go on........Make a change for the better. Come and see us and then decide if you would like to become a Harbour Friend. New members night is the last Wednesday of the month, but do feel free to come and see us any Wednesday, and we look forward very much to hearing from you or seeing you.Thank you Bev (Founder Member)
Harbour Friends members being entertained by a rat pack singer at the Yacht Club
Harbour Friends is a non-profit making organisation
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