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Toothill seniors go all 50 Shades
Older folk living in Toothill have Club helper Jackie Parry said that
adopted a name for their new social several younger volunteers would be
club with a contemporary reference. involved in organising activities at
The first meeting of The 50 Shades the community centre. “It was a very
Club on Monday 15 April at Toothill good first meeting, there was a lot
Community Centre brought together of enthusiasm for 50 Shades, which
25 people to socialise, play cards, relates to the range of ages and hair
bingo and board games. colour. I’d encourage all older people
Jean Carey, 98, founder of the from Toothill to join in.”
Toothill Good Companions which The club’s start up costs are being
folded in January after 35 years, said: supported by the Toothill Million
“It’s really good to have a new club Big Local lottery project. Turn up
to go to. Older people need social on Mondays, 2pm to 4pm, and join Toothill seniors and volunteer helpers together as 50 Shades
activities to get themselves out of the in or call John East on 01793 871909 The Toothill Big Local Steering Committee next meets on Thursday 9 May, 7pm,
house. Let’s hope this club lasts as long or mail: [email protected] at Toothill Community Centre. Residents with ideas on how the £1 million
as the last one.” for details. lottery money allocated to the area should be spent are welcome to attend

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