September Newsletter 2026 Part Two

6. On a lighter note, you may have noticed that the ex-servicemen amongst us quite often will regale those present of far-fetched stories over a ‘wet’ (drink) in the galley. Well that is known as ‘Swinging the lamp’ and evokes the image of sharing tales under the light of a swinging oil lamp. This expression emphasizes camaraderie and the importance of sharing experiences amongst service members. I thought that a real lamp should be made available for just this reason. Also, after the tremendous work by Peter Sanders and his trusty team on the lighting and electrics I thought a lamp that could provide emergency light would kill two birds with one stone as it has a LED light incorporated. At the August BBQ it was presented to our chairman. It was a little tongue in cheek but will provide a serious source of light, should there be a problem in the future. The picture on the right shows it in action with the now additional Port & Stbd colours!

Parish Notices.: -

1. A membership survey has been sent to members asking their views on how the WMS is run and any suggestions that could improve the Shed. Please if you haven’t submitted your survey could I encourage you to respond. It is your Shed and you can influence the future of your Shed.

2. Please note the Monthly BBQ planned for Friday 11th September has been cancelled due to the Summer Family BBQ Sunday 13th September

September 2026 diary of events dates: -

1. WMS AGM Tue 1st Sep 1000 Tuesday 1st September. (St Wilfrid’s Church lower hall)

2. WMS Committee Meeting 1030 Friday 11th September

3. WMS Monthly BBQ CANCELLED 1200 Friday 11th September

4. WMS Summer family BBQ. 1200 Sunday 13th September (Anders Hall Jubilee Park) see posters for details

5. WMS Fish/chip supper/talk. 1830 Friday 18th September (Cowplain Activity Centre) see posters for details

Long term diary dates: - (full details later in the year)

1. WMS Christmas Lunch 11th Dec (Cowplain Activity Centre)

September 2026 Newsletter quiz.

1. In 1901, the Puffing Billy was an early version of which item?

2. If you roll a four on a dice, what is the sum of the other four visible faces?

3. In which decade was the Berlin Wall erected?

4. What insects would you find in a vespiary?

5. Which creatures are used as croquet balls in Alice in Wonderland?

6. Which famous car had the registration plate GEN 11?

7. Which part of a car has an inertia reel?

8. Which book opens with the line ‘Call me Ishmael’?

9. Which alcoholic spirit became known as Mother’s Ruin?

10. Who is the bearded best friend of the fictional character Tintin?

August 2026 Newsletter quiz answers

1.. Which supermarket chain introduced the fashion label, George?

a. ASDA

2. The singing of the song ‘Blue Moon’ can be heard by which football fans?

a. Manchester City.

3. Which newspaper did Lord Beaverbrook take over in 1916?

a. Daily Express

4. Where would a Spanish lady wear her mantiulla?

a. Head/shoulders

5. How many seconds do you get to work out your answers on Countdown?

a. 30 seconds

6. On which animal would you normally use a curry comb?

a. A horse

7. Carrots are rich in which vitamin?

a. Vitamin A

8. The Green Car Crash is a 1963 painting by which artist?

a. Andy Warhol

9. The skunk is a major carrier of which disease?

a. Rabies

10. Which way does the Kings head face on a UK postage stamp – left or right?

a. Left

And finally: - Seen at a blacksmiths forge at the Tilford Rural Centre…….

Pricing Policy

If you want it good and fast, it won’t be cheap

If you want it good and cheap, it won’t be fast

If you want it fast and cheap, it won’t be good

Keep the articles coming please: -

Dave (WMS Secretary)