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Issue 81 • October 2017

A member of the Round Table Family

www.tangent-clubs-orgNEWS

FROM CATWALK TO COVER: How proud NATC is to have not just one of our members walking the catwalk at the annual Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show in association with Comfort…but three! Sheila Hatchwell of Crowborough Tangent, Ruth Ingrem of Wallingford Tangent and Carol Newman from Goring & Streatley Tangent are all taking part in the event that takes place on 28th September.

Each of these ladies has her own unique breast cancer story but is stepping out to show that you can still look and feel amazing

after breast cancer. To quote Vice President Jill Harris “Well done to all of you. A very proud day it will be for our Association and for the 3 of you . It shows we can all get

through what we feel at the time is the worst of things and enhance our lives through adversity

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Melodie BrookesE: [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT & MEMBERSHIP

Jill HarrisE: [email protected]

[email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Paula FarnieldE: [email protected]

SECRETARY

Glynis SuttonE: [email protected]

TREASURER

Ruth LambE: [email protected]

SALES & REGALIA OFFICER

Ruth SageE: [email protected]

EDITOR & WEBSITE CO-ORDINATOR

Morag DaleyE: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

Jilly KingE: [email protected]

Although National Association of TangentClubs makes every efort to ensure accuracy,we can accept no responsibility for errors oromissions.

© All information in this publication is copyright of National Association of Tangent Clubs.

Contents... Dear LadiesIt has been a great delight to get to meet more of you during my visits this summer during your special celebrations, regular meetings and outdoor events.

You have all made me, my car with logos, and my travelling companions so welcome. Thank you.

Some of the highlights were Chartering Widnes and

District Tangle 954, at 50 Shades of Cake!, and inducting new members there and also at Whitchurch, Towcester and Wotton under Edge.

You have mostly had glorious sunshine for the events

I have shared, but the President’s yellow umbrellas have made an early appearance at Derby Merlin and

Wokingham.

Other exciting events that I have been fortunate to be

able to attend as your President (but not at the expense of

Tangent) are the 41 Club Past National Presidents’ gala dinner here in Salisbury, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Ladies Circle International AGM in Sønderborg, Denmark.

It has been wonderful to have four more verses added

to my Tangent song by the talented ladies of Penarth, Warrington, and Turrif at the very splendid Welsh, Northern and Scottish Regional Lunches, and Salisbury, for my President’s Charity Lunch. Thank you all for entering into the spirit of the idea and singing along with

such enthusiasm.

Thank you too for your generous donations to the British

Association for Music Therapy, and for so many of you supporting the Charity Lunch organised so brilliantly by

my Salisbury 389 Tangent friends and family. It is easier

if cheques payable to BAMT are sent to me, so that I can send them on in batches to be acknowledged and added to

the total.

Your National Exec have not only been out and about

with me too, but have been working hard answering your emails, processing your Directory, Capitation and Ailiation forms, organising the shop, liaising with Regional Lunch organisers, Ladies Circle, Round Table and 41 Club, and Tangent International, updating spreadsheets and the website, and producing this great magazine. All in their own time, in their own homes. They are all a most supportive and dedicated group and a

pleasure to work with.

Looking forward to catching up with you soon!Yours in continued friendship, Melodie

National Executive

Page 3Hello Ladies

Page 6Presidential pictures

Page 10Leeds lead the way

Page 8Presidents’ Charity Lunch

Page 12Lymington Ladies

A few words from the Editor...As I was looking through the last Tangent News it struck me just

how many pictures had been included that involved ladies with

cakes in the celebration of a charter. I wondered whether or not it

was time to look at including not so many cake photos. With that in

mind I then started to think about the adage that “every picture tells a story”.

I looked at the photographs again; this time I noticed not only the

happiness but the pride in peoples’ faces at having reached their club birthday milestone; I saw that everyone had taken the opportunity

to dress up (and isn’t it lovely to see your friends all decked in their inery?). Behind the picture I saw the hard work that had taken place putting the day together; the baking of the cake; the time spent in

decorating it; the plans and arrangements; the emails and messages

that passed between everyone and the evenings spent in on another’s homes making up menus and packing gifts. Most of all I saw the

years and decades of friendships, through good times and bad, which had led to that one moment and that deserves a celebration

and a picture in the magazine….Plus everyone loves a piece of cake.

This, my penultimate magazine. is the “every picture tells a story” issue. I hope you enjoy it.

This is my picture. This is a photo of myself and my partners in

crime! It was taken on a Gin Tour on a weekend away. These are friends I made in Ladies Circle. Over the years that friendship has

deepened. I am blessed to have their continued friendship and their

unconventional approach to gin mixers – why bother with tonic

when you can have prosecco!.The deadline for my “Final Fling” is 11th January 2018.Enjoy the coming months Mrag x

The Presidentsand their pictures

When did you join the Round Table family? I joined Forest of Dean Ladies Circle just after giving up work to have our irst baby, and Salisbury Tangent 389 straight from Salisbury Ladies Circle 818.

What has been your happiest moment within the Round Table family? Diicult to pick out one, there have been so many! In LC, my year as Area Chairman as one of ‘Buckle’s Belles’ was one of the highlights; in Tangent, being installed as National President surrounded by friends and family, and now it’s whatever the last event I have just been privileged to attend. All my visits are a joy.

What are your hopes for the future of the Round Table family? Greater awareness of the existence and value of what all our clubs ofer.

If you had to appear on Strictly which dance would you do? Probably now the quickstep as I can actually get my feet round that one and the dresses are just fabulous!

What are some of your interests outside the Round Table family? Seven grandchildren, singing in a choir, Design & Fine Arts society, Civic Society, theatre.

What is your best attribute and your worst fault? It’s probably better for someone else to answer this but here goes. Best attribute is I’m fairly organised. My worst fault has to be I like peanut butter and marmite sandwiches.

What would be your ideal holiday destination? Sardinia - sun, warm sea, Italian food, historical links.

What the Round Table family event would you recommend people attend and why? The nearest 4 Club Family events, to get involved in the fun and friendship, to get to know like-minded people locally, and introduce their own friends too. Then they have the opportunity to attend regional, national and international events.

Chocolate or crisps? Having been brought up in the home of Cadburys it has to be chocolate.

What’s the story behind your photo? The most exciting trip ever, organised by Burntisland & District 888. The National Exec visit 2013. A RIB trip under the Forth Bridge James Bond style!

I am Melodie Brookes. My home city was Birmingham where I grew up, went to school, qualiied as a Primary School Teacher, and met and married Nigel.

We moved to the Forest of Dean where our Tabling and Circling began. After a few years we moved to Salisbury, Wiltshire and transferred our memberships. Following many happy years, when we had three daughters, I became LC Area 36 Chairman. Moving on into Tangent I eventually became National Secretary Elect at the Jersey Conference, and National Vice-President at the Birmingham Conference. My Presidential year was launched at the Blackpool Conference and I am continuing to enjoy lots of ‘fresh air and fun’!

What are your hopes for the future of the Round Table family? We need to grow our membership and become a household name.

If you had to appear on Strictly which dance would you do? Ha ha! You would need to ind me irst, I’m afraid I don’t dance!

What are some of your interests outside the Round Table family? I’m a feline mummy to two beautiful Birman cats. I am also a bit creative and crafty, you’ll usually ind me creating or making something.

What is your best attribute and your worst fault? My best....It’s all about the curls! My worst… loving ice cream too much I would say!

What would be your ideal holiday destination? Right now I’d love to be anywhere with sun, a pool and somewhere I can lay and read a good book.

What Round Table family event would you recommend people attend and why? Any, just go along and try it, I promise you won’t regret it!

Chocolate or crisps? Why am I restricted to one or the other, I love both!

What’s the story behind your photo? This photo was taken this year in August at the LCI meeting in Sonderberg during nations parade. We all dressed up in our national dress and took to the streets. I was delighted to be able to lead LC GB&I as we took over the streets, was quite an amazing sight and a fantastic experience.

I left school at 15 and joined the GPO as a trainee apprentice. Whilst training, I was attended technical college and achieved qualiications in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. I worked in the GPO tower and did shift work in the TV switching centre. After 10 years, I moved across to the LWT studios at Waterloo.

Initially, I worked on the Saturday afternoon programme “World of Sport”, travelling around the world, working on numerous sporting events. I also worked as studio Production Manager on programmes such as Blind Date, Surprise-Surprise and Aspel & Co ( To name a few). When the breakfast company TVAM lost their franchise, I was involved in setting up the technical facilities for the replacement company, GMTV who were based in the ITV studios at Waterloo.

I was promoted to Technical Director and was responsible for the day to day running of the show. ( This subsequently became Daybreak and then Good Morning Britain ). I retired from ITV last year. I am happily married to Pauline, we have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren.

When did you join the Round Table family? 1985

What has been your happiest moment within the Round Table family? Attaining the Post of National President

What are your hopes for the future of the Round Table family? I hope that we can work as a team to help each other and make our organisations more attractive to potential members.

If you had to appear on Strictly which dance would you do? The slowest possible (I have two left feet)

What are some of your interests outside the Round Table family? Canals (I have a narrowboat), travelling and my family

What is your (a) best attribute and your (b) worst fault? (a) Good social skills & communicator. (b) I am a bit of a hoarder

What would be your ideal holiday destination? Anywhere warm and friendly

What Round Table family event would you recommend people attend and why? National Conference – Where you meet old friends and make loads of new friends.

Chocolate or crisps? Crisps ( along with a nice pint of real ale )

What’s the story behind your photo? To celebrate ITV’s 60th birthday celebrations, Camilla Parker-Bowles visited the London Studios to see a live transmission of “This Morning” being broadcast. I was honoured to show The Duchess the behind the scenes operation in the studio control room.

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Melodie BrokesPresident of Tangent

Dave CampbellPresident of 41 Club

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Ginette is a member of Clacton on Sea Circle. This year she is supporting The Brain Tumour Charity. She works as a Media Sales Account Manager

When did you join the Round Table family? I went along to meet Clacton on Sea Circle in April 2009 when they were holding a new members night. They made me a member half way across the River Thames when we were on a Duck Tour in the August.

What has been your happiest moment within the Round Table family? I have lots to choose from but either being voted onto the national exec as membership oicer in 2014 or my year as Area Chairman year. Round Table interrupted my handover which hadn’t been done in many years. They dressed me up in a bin bag knowing how co-ordinated I like to be with my clothes and accessories. Carfest was also a happy moment. Raising money for CIN and getting involved and getting to watch the great acts on stage too :).

Ginete MayPresident of Ladies Club

I am Gerd-Inger; I originally come from the northern part of Norway, but I have spent most of my life in Oslo. I have two girls; both left home, but of course, still my “babies”. By education, I am an accountant, working for a Shipping business in Oslo. Outside work I like to do things; I am quite active and I like to think of myself as a handy-woman.

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Grd-Ingr Kaasen

President of Tangent Clubs Intrnatinal

Hello my name is Steve Grew and I’m an Accountant, I have an 11 year old daughter Paige and I live in Burton-upon-Trent.

When did you irst join the Round Table family? I joined Round Table in March 2003 as a member of Swadlincote before moving to Derby Merlin in 2013.

What has been your happiest moment within the Round Table family? My happiest moment in Round Table was a few years ago when I dressed up as santa on the loat with Swadlincote. There I was in my red suit and big fake beard when a little boy in a wheelchair came out to see us. He was so excited and it was only after his mum explained that this was his only chance to see santa due to his condition that it really hit home what a positive impact we were having on the community. This is something that I’m very passionate about and is what we do best.

What are your hopes for the future of the Round Table family? My hopes for the future of Round Table is that the association grows and is around for a long time to come for future generations to enjoy. This is why the Board and I are working hard to make the right and sometimes diicult decisions to ensure sustainability.

If you had to appear on Strictly which dance would you do? I have been known to make an appearance on the dance loor but if I were to appear on Strictly Come Dancing I would do the salsa as I really love nachos!

What are some of your interests outside the Round Table family? Outside of Round Table I like to play darts, hence why my logo is based on a dart board. Although I’m a bit out of practice due to spending time on my presidential duties, this is just in case I don’t win during National Sporting Weekend! I am also a big Star Wars and Doctor Who fan.

What is your best attribute and your worst fault?

My worst attribute is that I tend to overthink things but mainly because I want things to be right. My best attribute is being able to remain calm in most situations, except when I’m asked to jump of a pier dressed as a unicorn (pictures are available).

What would be your ideal holiday destination? My ideal holiday destination would be on safari and that is why I’m looking forward to the Round Table World meeting 2018 in Kenya.

What Round Table family event would you recommend people attend and why? I’m going to use this question as a shameless plug for my presidential ball in Nottingham on Saturday 10th March, and of course as always both National Conferences are always great fun and I would encourage everyone to attend.

Chocolate or crisps? Chocolate or Crisps – crisps every time but I’d rather have a pork pie.

What’s the story behind your photo? This photo epitomises what Round Table means to me – community and family. This photo of me and my daughter Paige was taken at the Ipswich Round Table family loat and was a fantastic event. Making memories for Paige is something really important to me as I go through my presidential year.

Steve GrewPresident of Rund Table

When did you join the Round Table family? I became member of Ladies Circle in 1996. My local club was Ladies Circle 33 Sandvika.

What has been your happiest moment within the Round Table family? Oh my … choose a moment? I think it must have been my irst National AGM with Ladies Circle in Trondheim in 1999. Until then I had only been active in local club. Joining the National AGM I understood what a fantastic organisation this is. I can still feel the atmosphere and hear the laughter.

In the Tangent sphere, every moment is happy, even sitting here writing this gives me joy.

What are your hopes for the future of the Round Table family? I hope that we continue the side-by-side work in the RT family, that we will grow, and that we together can and will make a diference for people. Being the “youngest” family member, it is important that the Tangents become more visible and continue to grow.

If you had to appear on Strictly which dance would you do? Even if it has been said it is the most diicult one; I would have chosen Rumba.

What are some of your interests outside the Round Table family? As I said above, I am an active person; I like mountain hiking or being out in the woods picking berries or mushrooms. However, I can also sit still in my home knitting, sewing or reading. In addition, if something need to be repaired or painted, I do as much as I can myself.

What is your best attribute and your worst fault? (I hate this question!) I think I am able to show concern and compassion to my friends, I think I am eicient when something need to be done, and I am trustworthy. On the other hand; I can be very direct, which I know may hurt (working on it), and I know that when I am engaged, I have a tendency to interrupt people.

What would be your ideal holiday destination? Naxos, Greece

What Round Table family event would you recommend people attend and why? Join an International conference! Doing so you really understand the meaning of “Friendship and Service” and “Adopt Adapt Improve”. You will feel the spirit of this organisation and you will get friends from all over the world.

Chocolate or crisps? Crisps

What’s the story behind your photo? It is a very short story, it was taken yesterday. It is a symbol of how I relax, how I ind a quiet time in a busy day, and how I reset my mind. I went out in the woods yesterday, irst one hour on the bike up-hills, it was foggy and drizzle, but good. I picked my berries, got on the bike again and on the way down, I met heavy rain. Still I found myself smiling!Having moments like this gives me energy (even if I, right now, have sore legs and my bum hurts).

In 2020 the National

Association of

Tangent Clubs

will be 50!

To help

with the

celebrations

we are looking

for photos

spanning the

last 50 years (or longer).

If you would like to share your photos

and memories can you please contact

me: Morag Daley –

editor@tangentclubs.org

If you would like to send digital photos

- can you email me irst?

If your photos are not digital please

send them to me and I will have them

scanned and returned to you.

Many thanks to David and Terrie

Hewitt for sharing this memory from

the 40th Celebration Lunch.

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President Melodie hosted a Charity Luncheon at the

White Hart Hotel in Salisbury on Saturday 9th September

assisted by members of her own club, Salisbury Tangent Club.

Around one hundred members of NATC travelled from

all parts of the UK to help Melodie raise an astonishing

£2000 for her chosen charity, the British Association for Music Therapy. Grace Watts, representing BAMT spoke with passion about the organisation’s aims which are to provide training and support to professional music

therapists and raise awareness of the beneits of music therapy to people of all ages whose lives have been

afected by injury, illness or disability. She told those present that 100% of all money raised by the Association would be used to help fund music therapy sessions for

those who would otherwise not have access. In keeping

with the musical theme, guests were also treated to a wonderful talk by Kate Edgar, actress, musician, musical director, composer and lyricist, punctuated with anecdotes and tales from her time in West End theatre and television.

Kate continues to inspire people of all ages as a peripatetic

music teacher, directing at the Salisbury Playhouse, writing for Cee Bee Bees and running four choirs. All left the

luncheon with smiles on their faces having joined in the

singing led by Kate.

March next year sees President Melodie hosting a Charity

Ball (again in aid of BAMT) and if you are interested in

attending and joining the fun and friendship please book

in via the tangent website.

Jo Dawes Chairman Salisbury Tangent

Can I just congratulate Salisbury Tangent on their

organisation of such a lovely, enjoyable lunch and thank them for the rale prize which I won - Editor

President’s Charity Lunch

The Planning of the 2017 Northern Regional Lunch started on a return car journey from a Fellowship Evening hosted by Northwich Tangent in October 2015. Warrington Tangent member, Heather Martin, who became Chairman of the Luncheon Committee said she thought it would be fun for us to host the event. We were of!

After many months of planning the week-end of

16th/17th June inally arrived. Members of our National Executive enjoyed a lunch at Heather’s house on the Friday followed by their usual meeting.

Some members of our Committee and our National

Executive guests spent a very pleasant and chatty

evening for dinner and drinks at a local Hostelry.

Early night for all (mostly) as we had an early start the

following morning.

Our event was held at the Haydock Mercure, a Georgian Mansion style Hotel which boasts a large

marquee where our lunch was served. We hosted 154

ladies in total. Now all we needed to complete our

theme of a Garden Party was some sunshine, and it certainly did not disappoint.

With balloons ixed, tables decorated and stall holders and photographer installed we waited for our guests to

arrive.

After registration and purchasing rale tickets from our 41 Club gentlemen, ladies enjoyed a glass of izz sitting in the gardens in the sunshine, listening to music beautifully presented by harpist, Katherine Jankinson.

National President Melodie had asked if Warrington

Tangent was up for continuing her tradition of

signing her Tangent song - we absolutely were so with

Melodie’s irst verse and a ‘Warrington’ second verse we were all in full song.

We were entertained by BBC Radio 4 comedy

presenter Christine Marshall who, after a few amusing anecdotes presented one of her short plays ‘Cissy and Nora’. Christine asked for 2 volunteers and in true Tangent style there was no shortage! The play was expertly and amusingly delivered by fellow Horwich

and Westhoughton Tangent members Agnes Russell-

Metcalf in the role of Cissy and Liz North in the role

her cantankerous neighbour Nora.

All members of our committee had donated

exceptionally high quality rale prizes and our 41 Club members dressed in their Dinner Jackets and bow ties did a fantastic job of selling tickets, raising a total of £867. In addition to this, the money given by retailers, and with our speaker having waved her fee in favour

of her chosen charities we were able to give £350 to BAMT, the British Association for Music Therapy (President’s charity), £200 to Bloodwise, the blood cancer research charity (Warrington Tangent’s chosen charity) £250 to CANsupport UK, a cancer support fundraising group established by volunteers at Halton

Hospital in Runcorn, Cheshire and £150 to Water Aid (Speaker’s chosen charities).

All in all, and as so many comments we have received have conirmed, it was a very happy day and totally worth all the efort of our Luncheon Committee. We would say to any group who has not hosted a large

event like this - “GO FOR IT” - It is very rewarding and you will be contributing to the continued

celebration of our wonderful

Association.

Catherine Tate

Warrington Tangent

Secretary - 2017 Northern Regional Luncheon

Committee

Northern Regional Lunch17th June 2017 - Hosted by Warrington Tangent

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Northampton NeneTowcester & District

Teignmouth Farnborough (Hants)

Shirley Tangent

Clacton-on-Sea

Leeds Tangle

For our July meeting we thought we had better keep the English wine trade in business- so we visited a local

Vineyard. As it also included sampling wine we invited

the men to join us.(To drive I hope! – the Editor) The Vineyard is family run growing four diferent types of grape for white and rose wines. After a talk and tour

of the vines the serious business of sampling the wine

followed.

We ended the evening, as we often do, with a meal at a nearby pub.

On 5 July 2017 Towcester & District 679 held their annual summer luncheon at the home of one of

their members, Sue Rudge. Several neighbouring Tangents attended, together with National President Melodie and her friend Fi. They were blessed with

a gloriously sunny day which showed Sue’s beautiful garden of at its best. One of the ladies from Towcester who attended, Caroline Shield, was a prospective member who Glenys Chester, Chairman of Towcester & District was going to induct at Glenys Chesterour

September meeting. However, when Glenys was told Melodie this Melodie asked if Glenys would like her

to induct Caroline at the luncheon. This was a lovely

surprise and just made the luncheon for everyone, especially Caroline.

The photograph shows Melodie, Caroline and Glenys after the induction.

Teignmouth Tangent recently celebrated their 30th Charter at their Chairman’s Strawberries and Cream Evening with Pimm’s and cake!

The lady cutting the cake is one of their founder

members, Dorothy Mitchell, with another founder member, Lesley Tickell, on the far right. Their current Chairman, Margaret Williams, is in the centre.

With their membership currently standing at 25 they are looking forward to future charter celebrations.

In August

Farnborough

Tangent Club and

members of 41 Club

wished our Founder

Chairman, Audrey Walker, a very happy 90th Birthday at a Garden Tea Party in Chairman Maureen’s garden. The arrangements were all made with tables and chairs in

place in the garden and the food ready to go when it

was all change as the weather let us down and we had

to move indoors. It was a little cozy but great fun and

enjoyed by everyone especially Audrey. The picture

shows Audrey with the enormous bouquet of lowers given to her from the Club.

Many Happy Returns Audrey! – The Editor

Shirley Tangent 86 along with their IPC Maggie Whittaker raised £1,350 for the West Midlands, Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikers. The Blood Bikers are volunteers who ride backwards and forwards delivering blood samples, baby milk and other medical items to most hospitals in the West Midlands,every night from 7 till 7 and all weekends.

The Ladies held various in the events, including a fabulous fashion show at John Lewis.Maggie is pictured giving the cheque to Martin Williams who started riding since 2012. Martin is a member of Shirley 41 club and just happens to be lucky enough to be married to Jayne Williams Shirley Tangent’s Social Media Oicer.

Clacton on sea Tangent 558 welcomed NALC

National president Ginette May to speak at their

meeting. Ginette spoke about her national charity

‘The Brain Tumour Charity ‘ and bought items from her shop

A lovely evening of friendship was shared by all

This year, Leeds Tangle are supporting Leeds Women’s Aid and so decided to go and help them out in their

charity shop. That gave them a great idea which led

to the invention of a new pastime…Bar-ity Shopping.

Meeting at Leeds Station, they took the train to Ilkley and began. Bar, charity shop, bar, charity shop and so on and on and on! On the way they had a great meal, grabbed some bargains and drank gin at a few local bars.

Such was the success that the next one will be at York!

Leeds Tangle also joined some

of Halifax Tangent to watch

Menopause the Musical in

Bradford. After stuing their faces with curry, they sat and laughed and watched was is to

come or indeed what has come

to their group. Halifax Tangent

even got on the stage at the end!

Some of their members also supported Epilepsy

Action, Past President Alex’s charity by completing the Bradford 10k, the irst ever one for Sarah Mackenzie Briggs and Alison Goodspeed.

Wilmslow Tangent in Cheshire celebrate 25 years!

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News from National

And the results are in….Hopefully you will all now have seen the results of the

membership survey. A whopping 770 of you took the time to complete the survey.. The response was more that

anyone could have hoped for when the survey was irst mooted. A big THANKS to everyone who took part.

As you can see we seem to be in good shape at present

with most of our membership being members of good

sized Tangent Clubs and meeting regularly.

Glynis is very pleased that her regular emailings are

reaching the majority of members. We were aware

that the contact ladies were very good at opening their

emailings and now you’ve conirmed they are being passed to club members. Turns out that despite protests to

the contrary we do do email!

The age proile question has conirmed the majority of our membership as being in the 65 -74 category. Whilst this was expected, it was useful to have it conirmed.

The results of the survey bring to the fore the future of

our organisation. We can expect a fall in our membership

due to the reduction in the membership of Ladies

Circle and the natural consequences of aging on our

membership. This brings forward the challenge of

“future prooing” our organisation. The future of the organisation afects us all. So join in the discussion and let the us have your ideas.

Lymington & District‘Lymington ‘girls’ enjoyed a day out travelling on the New Forest Open Top Bus. Their irst stop was cofee in Beaulieu ( but not with Lord Montague at Beaulieu

House!!), next stop the National Motor Museum, a quick peek at de Rothchild’s beautiful Exbury Gardens (world renowned for azaleas and rhododendrons).

Then onto Hythe and lunch at a delightful restaurant

over-looking Southampton Water.

From their window table they watched the shipping up

and down the mouth of the river, and spied a couple of liners preparing to sail to foreign parts later that

evening. Next stop was Lyndhurst where they took on

the guise of holidaymakers and savoured a locally made

ice cream cone! Then back to Lymington where they all declared it a lovely day, and put it in the diary for a return trip next year.’

Whitchurch

Whitchurch celebrated

its 40th Charter with a dinner at Tern Hill

Hall Hotel. Chairman

Gill Rich welcomed

President Melodie along

with the chairs of

neighbouring clubs

in Telford, Newport, Market Drayton and Wemm to the event. Members and guests were entertained by

Kath Reynolds who took everyone through an amusing

journey back to their schooldays.

Friday 5th January 2018 is a very important date!! It is the date when your Nomination form needs to be in to National Secretary Glynis for any of the three Executive positions becoming vacant at the NATC in Belfast April 2018. The three positions are:

• National Vice President

(a 3-year commitment including President and IPP)

• National Secretary

(a 2-year commitment)

• National Editor and Website Co-ordinator

(a 2-year commitment)

Also, it is the date when you should send in any Propositions to go onto the agenda for the NATC AGM in Belfast April 2018, so please do have a think about if there is anything you would like to propose.

Nomination and Proposition forms will be sent to your club contacts by email during October so please look out for these; they will also be available on the Tangent website under Members Information. Please speak with any of the Exec members holding these positions about the role, we can also supply job descriptions if needed.

Please do consider going onto the 2018-19 Executive – it’s a lot of work but you know what they say ‘the more you put in the more you get out’.

Club contacts should by now have received the 2017-18 Directory with its bright yellow cover. Any amendments or corrections to contact information should be forwarded to Jilly, our Executive Administrator: [email protected].

Q1. Which age group are you?

Q3. How many members are in your

Tangent Club?

Q2. How many Tangent Clubs are you a

member of ?

Q4. What are the sources of new members?

(Select all that apply)

0.91% 7

13.30% 102

25.68% 197

44.46% 341

13.95% 107

1.69% 13

Q1 Which age group are you?

Answered: 767 Skipped: 3

Total 767

under 45

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75 - 84

85+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

under 45

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75 - 84

85+

1 / 10

Tangent Membership Survey SurveyMonkey

0.91% 7

13.30% 102

25.68% 197

44.46% 341

13.95% 107

1.69% 13

Q1 Which age group are you?


Total 767

under 45

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75 - 84

85+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


under 45

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75 - 84

85+

1 / 10


6.61% 50

38.57% 292

29.46% 223

28.53% 216

Q3 How many members are in your TangentClub?


Total Respondents: 757

1 - 10

11- 20

21 - 30

30+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


1 - 10

11- 20

21 - 30

30+

3 / 10


6.61% 50

38.57% 292

29.46% 223

28.53% 216

Q3 How many members are in your TangentClub?



1 - 10

11- 20

21 - 30

30+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


1 - 10

11- 20

21 - 30

30+

3 / 10


87.27% 665

11.02% 84

1.44% 11

0.26% 2

Q2 How many Tangent Clubs are you amember of?


Total 762

1

2

3

3+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


1

2

3

3+

2 / 10


87.27% 665

11.02% 84

1.44% 11

0.26% 2

Q2 How many Tangent Clubs are you amember of?


Total 762

1

2

3

3+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


1

2

3

3+

2 / 10


41.01% 310

17.06% 129

55.16% 417

34.13% 258

39.81% 301

17.72% 134

8.99% 68

Q4 What are the sources of new members?(Select all that apply)



Our own Ladies

Circle

Other Ladies

Circles

Tangent

members who...

Former members

of Ladies...

Ladies with no

previous...

We have no new

members

Other (please

specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Our own Ladies Circle

Other Ladies Circles

Tangent members who have moved to our Area

Former members of Ladies Circle who have moved to our Area

Ladies with no previous connection with the Round Table family

We have no new members

Other (please specify)

4 / 10


41.01% 310

17.06% 129

55.16% 417

34.13% 258

39.81% 301

17.72% 134

8.99% 68

Q4 What are the sources of new members?(Select all that apply)



Our own Ladies

Circle

Other Ladies

Circles

Tangent

members who...

Former members

of Ladies...

Ladies with no

previous...

We have no new

members

Other (please

specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Our own Ladies Circle

Other Ladies Circles

Tangent members who have moved to our Area

Former members of Ladies Circle who have moved to our Area

Ladies with no previous connection with the Round Table family

We have no new members


4 / 10


1514

Aileen PollardFirst in Ireland No. 140

Barbara Creighton First in Ireland No. 140

Bernie Stephenson Great Missenden Tangent No 722

Betty Turkington First in Ireland No. 140

Eileen Russell Kendal Tangent Club 545

Evelyn Roe High Wycombe 170

Heather Parkin First in Ireland No. 140

Judith Gomersall Chepstow and District Tangent 628

Judy Archer Stratford Upon Avon 740

June Owen Heswall Tangent Club 308

Mollie Bentley Heswall Tangent Club 308

Patricia (Tricia) Barnield Fareham Tangent 92

Sandy Byron Tring & District 455

Yvonne Davenport Mansield 147

REGARDING OBITUARIES…

Did you know that we record the names of members who have recently died in the magazine, but you can also send a longer, written obituary for posting on the Tangent website? Your club can celebrate your member’s life, through your words and a photo if you wish. Please send anything you wish to be included to the Editor.

Email: [email protected] for publication in Tangent News and inclusion on the website.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in himshould not perish, but have everlasting life

John 3:16

Book of Remembrance

Q7. Does your club regularly attend the

National AGM

Q5. What are your Club activities

(Please select all that apply)

Q9. The National E-Mailings

(please select all that apply)

Q8. Regional Lunches

(Please select all that apply)

Q6. I consider my national capitation is

good value

Q10. Your views on the future of Tangent

21.36% 163

75.88% 579

37.88% 289

50.98% 389

29.23% 223

15.47% 118

26.21% 200

Q5 What are your Club activities (Pleaseselect all that apply)



Regular

meetings in ...

Regular

meetings in...

Regular

meetings in...

Additional

social meetings

Fund raising

or community...

Joint meetings

with Ladies...

Joint meetings

with other...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Regular meetings in the same venue

Regular meetings in varying venues

Regular meetings in members' homes

Additional social meetings

Fund raising or community service events

Joint meetings with Ladies Circle

Joint meetings with other Round Table Family Clubs

5 / 10


33.83% 249

30.84% 227

13.18% 97

29.48% 217

40.08% 295

0.68% 5

1.36% 10

30.71% 226

Q9 The National E-Mailings (please selectall that apply)



I have never

received an...

I have

received all...

I read it

occasionally

I read all the

e-mailings

The e-mailing

is passed to...

The e-mailings

are too...

It should be

dis-continued

It keeps me

informed of...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I have never received an e-mailing

I have received all the e-mailings

I read it occasionally

I read all the e-mailings

The e-mailing is passed to all members in my club

The e-mailings are too frequent

It should be dis-continued

It keeps me informed of what is happening in the Association

9 / 10


24.77% 185

13.52% 101

31.86% 238

29.85% 223

Q7 Does your club regularly attend theNational AGM


Total 747

Yes, usually

as part of t...

Yes, usually

for the day...

No

If not,why

not?(please...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes, usually as part of the 41Club/Tangent conference

Yes, usually for the day only

No

If not,why not?(please specify)

7 / 10


21.36% 163

75.88% 579

37.88% 289

50.98% 389

29.23% 223

15.47% 118

26.21% 200

Q5 What are your Club activities (Pleaseselect all that apply)



Regular

meetings in ...

Regular

meetings in...

Regular

meetings in...

Additional

social meetings

Fund raising

or community...

Joint meetings

with Ladies...

Joint meetings

with other...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Regular meetings in the same venue

Regular meetings in varying venues

Regular meetings in members' homes

Additional social meetings

Fund raising or community service events

Joint meetings with Ladies Circle

Joint meetings with other Round Table Family Clubs

5 / 10


33.83% 249

30.84% 227

13.18% 97

29.48% 217

40.08% 295

0.68% 5

1.36% 10

30.71% 226

Q9 The National E-Mailings (please selectall that apply)



I have never

received an...

I have

received all...

I read it

occasionally

I read all the

e-mailings

The e-mailing

is passed to...

The e-mailings

are too...

It should be

dis-continued

It keeps me

informed of...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I have never received an e-mailing

I have received all the e-mailings

I read it occasionally

I read all the e-mailings

The e-mailing is passed to all members in my club

The e-mailings are too frequent

It should be dis-continued

It keeps me informed of what is happening in the Association

9 / 10


24.77% 185

13.52% 101

31.86% 238

29.85% 223

Q7 Does your club regularly attend theNational AGM


Total 747

Yes, usually

as part of t...

Yes, usually

for the day...

No

If not,why

not?(please...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes, usually as part of the 41Club/Tangent conference

Yes, usually for the day only

No

If not,why not?(please specify)

7 / 10


91.62% 667

8.38% 61

Q6 I consider my national capitation is goodvalue


Total 728

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

6 / 10


57.56% 430

18.88% 141

16.47% 123

36.41% 272

7.76% 58

2.68% 20

20.35% 152

Q10 Your views on the future of Tangent



I like Tangent

the way it i...

I think that

Tangent need...

I personally

believe that...

I personally

believe we...

I think that

Tangent shou...

I think that

Tangent shou...

Other (please

specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I like Tangent the way it is today

I think that Tangent needs to change

I personally believe that Tangent should be involved in Community Service

I personally believe we should be looking to attract more new members

I think that Tangent should be more like Ladies Circle

I think that Tangent should be more like 41 Club


10 / 10


64.98% 436

15.20% 102

33.38% 224

22.65% 152

26.08% 175

7.75% 52

20.57% 138

22.06% 148

Q8 Regional Lunches (Please select all thatapply)



My club

regularly...

My club

regularly...

I have met a

member of th...

The regional

lunch in our...

I have no

interest...

It is too much

effort to ho...

I like to see

the Tangent...

I have bought

an item from...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


My club regularly attends the regional lunch for our region

My club regularly attends the regional lunch for other regions

I have met a member of the National Board at a regional lunch in the last 5 years

The regional lunch in our region represents value for money

I have no interest outside my club

It is too much effort to host a regional lunch

I like to see the Tangent sales shop at the regional lunch

I have bought an item from the Tangent sales shop at the regional lunch in the last 5 years

8 / 10


91.62% 667

8.38% 61

Q6 I consider my national capitation is goodvalue


Total 728

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

6 / 10


57.56% 430

18.88% 141

16.47% 123

36.41% 272

7.76% 58

2.68% 20

20.35% 152

Q10 Your views on the future of Tangent



I like Tangent

the way it i...

I think that

Tangent need...

I personally

believe that...

I personally

believe we...

I think that

Tangent shou...

I think that

Tangent shou...

Other (please

specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I like Tangent the way it is today

I think that Tangent needs to change

I personally believe that Tangent should be involved in Community Service

I personally believe we should be looking to attract more new members

I think that Tangent should be more like Ladies Circle

I think that Tangent should be more like 41 Club


10 / 10


64.98% 436

15.20% 102

33.38% 224

22.65% 152

26.08% 175

7.75% 52

20.57% 138

22.06% 148

Q8 Regional Lunches (Please select all thatapply)



My club

regularly...

My club

regularly...

I have met a

member of th...

The regional

lunch in our...

I have no

interest...

It is too much

effort to ho...

I like to see

the Tangent...

I have bought

an item from...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


My club regularly attends the regional lunch for our region

My club regularly attends the regional lunch for other regions

I have met a member of the National Board at a regional lunch in the last 5 years

The regional lunch in our region represents value for money

I have no interest outside my club

It is too much effort to host a regional lunch

I like to see the Tangent sales shop at the regional lunch

I have bought an item from the Tangent sales shop at the regional lunch in the last 5 years

8 / 10


If being on Jill’s team is as enjoyable as being on Paula’s and Melodie’s then it will be a year not to miss

Morag Daley - Editor

It’s a lot of work but you know what they say - the more you put in, the more you get out

Glynnis Sutton

Go for it! You will have a ball; trust me

Ruth Sage

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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARYSTRANRAER TANGENT

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