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The Natter published monthly is emailed to members of the Halton British Canadian Club Inc.
Annual membership is $30 per person.
Monthly door fee is $5 per person.
We meet on the third Friday each month at 7:30pm in the Kolumbus Hall 2400 Industrial Street Burlington. Just north of the QEW at Guelph Line.
Membership Director: Russ Parker Tel: 905 465 3480 Natter Editor: Frank Seviour [email protected] Web Site http://hbcc.webs.com/
Articles and Pictures welcome at all times.
Come Join Us!
We meet on the third Friday of every month for our Pub Night at the Kolumbus Hall at 2400 Industrial St. in Burlington, Ontario. Come out and join us, and if you have friends who might enjoy the fun, please invite them along or have them call Jane Parker, our membership director for more information at 905 465 3480
THE NATTER
Newsletter of the Halton British Canadian Club Inc.
PresidentsNatter.
Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers. Byron Caldwell Smith How many of you know that the Roman deity of gardening was a female? Flora was the goddess of plants, (and if you are interested, she was also the goddess of spring and sex.) I’m sure many people were thinking of this, judging by the turn out at last months club event when they attended the Terra container workshop. Janet, from the Terra Greenhouses in Burlington, provided a fun filled and informative presentation with a lively Q&A afterwards. Many thanks to Doreen McCulloch for organizing the show. Our next event on Friday May 26th will be the popular games night called ‘More than a minute to win it’ hosted by Brian Hughes and Russ Parker. It’s sure to be a barrel of laughs. (Note the date change for next month owing to the long weekend the previous week). The Putnam County Spelling Bee show at Drury Lane is booked and I have the tickets. I’ll be emailing everyone again nearer the day. The club night on June 16th will be a celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday and will feature Traditional Square Dancing. The following day (June 17th) we’re organizing a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens for a lunch and stroll around the gardens.
May 2017
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HBCC2015BOARDMEMBERS
President and Editor Frank Seviour Tel: 905 845 1442 [email protected]
Vice President Russ Parker 905 465 3480
Treasurer Brian Hughes
Secretary Brenda Gerber Tel: 416 253 6653
DirectorJoan Hughes
Director Doreen McCulloch Tel: 905 335 5172 [email protected]
Director Les McCullough Tel: 905 335 5172 [email protected]
Director Garry Gerber Tel: 416 253 6653 [email protected]
Director Susan Eadie Tel: 905 827 8350 [email protected]
Membership Directors Jane Parker Tel: 905 465 3480 [email protected]
Director Stella Seviour Tel: 905 845 1442 [email protected]
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Cards and Flowers If you know of any member who is unwell, convalescing or in hospital, please contact. Stella Seviour. 905-845-1442.
Pub Night Raffle Prizes We are always seeking donations corporate or otherwise, for the Pub Night Raffle Prizes. If you would like to contribute, please bring the unwrapped items along to the Pub Night.
Many Thanks. Frank.
Halton British Canadian Club Calendar
Date Time Location Event Event Leader
Friday, May 26th 7:30 pm Kolumbus Hall Crazy Games Russ/Brian
Friday, May 28th 2 pm Drury Lane Spelling Bee Frank
Friday, June 16th 7.30 pm Kolumbus Hall Happy Birthday Canada Susan
Saturday, June 17th ??? Royal Botanical Gardens Lunch and smell the roses. Doreen
Final Notification – Membership Renewal
Please do not allow your membership to lapse! You can renew your membership for 2017 at the next meeting on May 26th, after which date your name will be removed from the distribution list for the Natter. The dues are $30 for each member and payment may be made by cheque, payable to the Halton British Canadian Club, or the exact amount in cash.
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Janet creating her structured containers with skill.
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Part of the amazing selection of flowers
Many question to answer.
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Gorgeous blooms of many varieties were on display for our enjoyment.
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Thank you Janet. Hope to see you next spring.
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Hunting for treasure at low tide.
Mudlarkers are the people who comb the shore of London’s River Thames. Originally a term for the city’s poor who scraped a meagre living by scavenging in the river’s mud, it has now been adopted by a new breed of treasure hunters.
A prized find for mudlarkers, a piece of Bartmann jug. Decorated German stoneware used to transport food, drink and goods dated 1600-20 complete with the face impressed on the neck of the jug.
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This shard of pottery painted with a willow patter is unusual because it contains both doves.
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It’s the unexpectedness of mudlarking and the peacefulness, which appeals to people, “the whole world is buzzing above you but down here on the banks, you’re just in your own world”.
