Hello and welcome to all our “Fellows” embarking together on this new project. This project is an amalgamation really, of being able to carry on with what we have always done in the club – BUT in a different way, for an additional reason and a way in which ALL Catweazle fans, even anyone who just has lovely memories of the time, can join in if they wish.
Patron: Harriet Whitehouse (nee Carpenter)
It is very much hoped that this befits the memory, the love and desire to continue to honour the series and all that it meant to us. The important thing is, that it will hopefully benefit children’s charities.
I know this would be supported by the likes of Kip, Geoffrey, Robin, Elspet and Moray. As a fellowship called Catweazle, questions will be asked as to “why?” To then spread the word, can only be for the good.
Well, of course this will depend on our fellow supporters. One of the good things about inviting everyone, is that stories, interests, characters, and ideas can flourish and hopefully increase enough to keep the newsletters going and wanted. Please remember that ANYONE can email in or phone or message their own ideas, their interesting stories and indeed their fundraising ideas.
As a new project, there will be little hiccups, I am sure. Also, difficulties may arise that we may not have even thought of! But first things first.
We would like to hear what charity you would be keen to support. Also do you think that we should concentrate on one or more? Should we change it each year? This is YOUR Fellowship and we are keen to have your views, vision, thoughts, and preferences, so PLEASE let us know, it IS important for success. Then in the next newsletter we can show what the majority think.
1. Great Ormond Street Hospital
2. Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
3. Tiny Tickers (Care for newborn babies with heart conditions)
4. Julia’s House (Children’s Hospice in Dorset and Wiltshire)
5. Tree of Hope (Tunbridge Wells Kent)
6. Barnados
7. NSPCC
8. Rockinghorse Children’s Charity (Throughout Sussex)
9. Bliss.
10. Make – A- Wish
Big or small, anywhere in the country (including Scotland Ireland and Wales) all will be considered. So, email or contact us (contact information on last page.) if you have a local one or a favourite one or just a desperate for funding one.
Well, we will have competitions, quizzes, online auctions, sponsored walks (Hopefully near locations)) Summertime meet ups, possible a Sausage Sizzle if we can find an appropriate place. Obviously, donations pure and simple. If it calls for it, we hope that we will have a “For Sale” board in the future newsletters. This does not have to be for Catweazle items, it can be for other craft and art type stuff. This would also raise charity funds because we would probably just ask for a small commission on your sales should you be successful. This means that you only pay if you sell and not to advertise (unless we ever get companies sponsoring us!)
An example of a type of raffle that we have lined up is called “Taking Steps” which will probably be in the second newsletter. The painting that the “steps” will be around may also be available as posters after.
We want to do a “Fellows Familiars” competition and we hope that you will all take part in. We would like you to share pictures of your own “Familiars” – these of course can be your dogs, cats, birds, mice, horses, lizards or whatever your pet (familiar) is. We don’t even mind if he or she is in the spirit world now. You can still enter their photo. All you would need to do is to send, email, or message your photo or photos you wish to enter across to me, and accompany it with a £2 fee via paypal for each entry and their name along with your details. There will be a Familiar of the Month chosen and a small prize will be sent to the winner.
Please have a go and do this asap or during the next 4 weeks, ready for the first newsletter. The email to send the photos or scans is carodaw56@gmail.com) as is the paypal account to send fees or donations too. Just £2.00 per photo that’s all and a little of your time when its set up and running.
Already, we are gathering “Stories from the 70’s” People can send in their stories or memories or interesting encounters etc. of what they did, went or saw in the 70’s. Although, it doesn’t have to be that era, they can also send in anything that you think is interesting. For example, we know we have a witch in our midst! Fortunately, she is a white one so you are all safe! But she has some interesting things going on!
You might have an interesting career or hobby (personally I have had loads of interests, including Hummingbirds in my garage, tiny horses in my garden, ducks in the garden pond, Barn Owls in the pantry, jackdaws in the conservatory, tropical frogs in the sideboard, Sugar Gliders in the bedroom and lizards in the living room!!) That’s without the usual rabbits, guinea pigs, cockatiels, hamsters mice etc! If you want to hear about them – just let me know.
We want people to look forward to reading the newsletters, and of course that can only happen if we get input from you.
I hope many will wish to contribute to its success and be interested in reading about progress and updates and other people in The Fellowship.
1. Send in their photos for our “Fellow Familiars” competition with entry fee of just £2.00 per photo (pay pal)
2. Let us know your thoughts about the charity choices, if you would like to add others, or just discuss any part of it, please get in touch as it is important.
3. Please think of anything you would like added or included in your newsletters.
4. Submit stories or anything you think others would like to hear about.
5. Submit your fundraising ideas if you have any.
6. You can ask any Catweazle questions you may have or want to know about or question.
You can ask any Catweazle questions you may have or want to know about or question.
Address for any postal submissions:
68, Sunningdale Road,
Worthing,
West Sussex BN13 2NE
