November Newsletter 2026 Part two

2. As we enter the twilight months of the year there is always a temptation to look back and question where did the year go? Well, it is a well-known fact that if you’re busy, time goes by much quicker. For WMS members we have been at a full gallop for most of the time and we can all see the results of our work on our Shed. With the shorter days and colder weather, focus has returned to the Shed’s internal projects for the upkeep of our workshops. The main workshop flooring has now been replaced and will serve us well for a few years now. Thanks again to the stalwart team of members who seem to easily slip from carpenters to plumbers then electricians to flooring. There seems no limit to the talent and expertise in the membership. With the flooring almost complete Charlie Farnes and Dave Sy are keen to try it out.

3. We have received an invitation from a new local care home, part of the Barchester group, which we already have a connection with. The new home is Hazelton Gardens in Waterlooville. The date is 12thNovember 1200 – 1400. Tours and complimentary refreshments, including canape’s will be available throughout the afternoon, accompanied by live music by Mark Levin. There will also be a special guest arriving too. If you are interested, please get back to the Secretary soonest so I can respond. The invite is for one plus one guest (Two members?). It will also raise our profile local if we could wear or logo’ ed tops.

Parish Notices.: -

1. We have an opportunity to attend a one-day Emergency First Aid course on Wednesday 25th November 2026 at Leigh Park Library.

Link now live should you want to book: Emergency First Aid - Leigh Park Library -

Wednesday 25th November 202 – Hampshire County Council Shop

2. With our ever-popular Family Christmas Lunch in December, a general call out for donations for raffle prizes please. There is a box to receive donations in the galley. All gratefully received.

November 2026 diary of events dates: -

1. WMS Committee Meeting 0930 Friday 6th November

2. WMS Monthly Members BBQ 1130 Friday 6th November

Long term diary dates: - (full details now on the galley notice board)

1. WMS Christmas Lunch 11th Dec (Cowplain Activity Centre) Menu details now on the noticeboard

November 2026 Newsletter quiz.

1. What commonwealth nation is located furthest from the UK?

2. What is the closest planet to the Sun.

3. What is the name of our galaxy?

4. Who is the author of 1984 and Animal Farm?

5. What is the name of the whale in Moby-Dick?

6. What was the first full-length animated feature film released by Disney?

7. What is the rarest blood type in the world?

8. Who composed The Four Seasons?

9. What is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world?

10. What is the national animal of Scotland?