September 2019, Issue No. 7 Email: chocworksra@gmail.com
All that Jazz
A wonderful and informal jazz evening was held on Bayldon Square on 14th September. Many thanks to Clare Skardon for her immense hard work and devotion to detail where so many were able to enjoy not only the jazz, but the exquisite sunset which crowned the whole event. (Not sure how Clare managed to order that).
There were four musicians in the group, Ron Burnet, being the leader. He played trombone and vocals. The keyboard, trumpet and trombone, with additional vocals from Bob Gilvene added to the rich sounds of pure jazz from the 1920’s – although towards the end of the evening they played a miscellany of relaxing 1990’s tunes. Their smart black tuxedoes added to the sense of occasion.
The evening was a huge success, and although each person only paid £2.50, there was enough money to pay the band their £260 fee and make a £41.50 contribution to the Chocolate Works Residents Association funds. Many bought their own wine, chairs and tables. One music enthusiast brought a barbecue and lighted candles which added to the festivities – after all we were there to have fun, celebrate our homes and the Chocolate Works.
The feedback from this jazz evening has been immensely positive and it is hoped that next year we can make it an even bigger and better celebration.
A big thank you to Hilary for writing this review and to everyone who supported this event.
Annual General Meeting – Monday 14th October
Please join us for The Chocolate Works Residents Association Annual General Meeting & The Chocolate Works Management Company Open Forum on Monday 14th October, 7pm – 8.30pm at St Chad’s Church, Campleshon Road
The Chocolate Works Residents Association AGM – Agenda
- Welcome and Approve Minutes of previous AGM
- Chair’s Report – What have we done?; What are we doing?; What do we want to do?
- Treasurer’s Report
- Agree proposed changes to the Residents Association Constitution
- Ratify Election/Re-Election of Officers to the Committee: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer & Secretary. Current Officers will be re-elected unopposed unless there are further nominations. Nominations for any of these positions should be emailed to secretary.chocworksra@gmail.com to be received by 5pm Monday, 7th October 2019
- Any Other BusinessMore detailed content will be emailed out to Members of the Residents Association in the week commencing 7th October 2019
The Chocolate Works Management Company Limited – AGM and Open Forum Meeting – Agenda
From 7.45 pm – details TBA. This meeting will be run by Watson Property Management.
CWRA Membership – Please Join Us!
The Residents Association has decided that membership will be free for the year 2019-20120 (to be reviewed in October 2020). All current memberships will automatically roll over. If you are not yet a member please go to CWRA.co.uk and hit the Join Us button on the homepage, fill in your details and you will become a member. (NB subscribing to the newsletter does NOT automatically make you a member.) Membership enables you to vote at the AGM on decisions which may affect you.
Social Groups/Events
Please see website for full details: Social Groups
Monthly Coffee Morning – 2nd October, 10am
First Wednesday of every month at St Chad’s Church Hall, 10 – 11 am. All welcome!
Nic’s Curry Club – 17th October, 7pm
If you haven’t yet got your name down for the first outing of the Curry Club to Village Spice restaurant, on Thursday 17th October, and would like to join please text Clare: 07931 179181.
Afternoon Coffee Club – 23rd October, 1.30pm
This month we are heading out to The Reading Cafe in Rowntree Park on Wednesday 23rd October, 1.30pm. This is open to everyone so please do join us if you are free!
Christmas Carols on the square – Sunday 15th December (around 6.30pm)
Christmas Carols on the Square returns! Please get it in your diary in preparation for that Festive Mood. More details to follow nearer the time.
What’s Going On – Wider Community
National chocolate week at Goddards – 16th – 20th October
Discover more about one of the world’s most iconic chocolates – the Terry’s Chocolate Orange – at the former Terry’s home. Take a nostalgic look at chocolate boxes from the past, make your own chocolate box to take home, and learn more about what is was like to work for Terry’s by trying out the Clocking In trail in the factory rooms. Event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Please see National Trust website for full details.
York Minster Northern Lights – 24th – 31st October
Don’t miss the return of the awe-inspiring Northern Lights event at York Minister. The sound and light installation will transform the cathedral’s cavernous Nave with images and audio inspired by the medieval Minster’s stained glass and stone. For full details see the Visit York website.
The Chocolate Works FaceBook Group
CWRA Membership
If you’re not yet a member of the CWRA but would like to join us please see our Membership page. New members always welcome.