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The Friends of Dunorlan Medical Group was formed in March 1994 and is a representative body of patients who raise funds for additional medical equipment etc. for the patients of the Dunorlan Medical Practises at Pembury Road in South Tonbridge, and at Higham Lane in North Tonbridge. At the time of writing, the membership stands at approximately 100 member households. They pay a subscription of £3 per couple, and £2 for individual membership, which goes towards costs such as printing and stationery Under the Constitution, the Executive Committee can comprise of up to twelve members, including a Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Honorary Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary, plus seven other Committee Members. The Committee meets approximately every four to six weeks in order to discuss items of business, mainly concerned with fund raising and items of equipment to be purchased. Most recently, the Committee has met every six weeks - with meetings of a smaller Working Party in between to plan specific events.... The social/fund raising events so far have included:- Various coffee mornings, car boot sales a buffet supper, two antiques evenings, a wine tasting event, two quiz nights, and several illustrated talks on various subjects (such as travel and a talk on Old Tonbridge, followed by a more recent Tour of the town). The Friends have also participated in the Tonbridge Fete for the last four years, and at the last one we had two separate stalls.. Last Summer, the Chairman undertook a sponsored walk - (190 miles Coast to Coast from St Bee’s Head to Robin Hood Bay) which raised over £500 in conjunction with an illustrated talk which he subsequently gave on his experiences along the way. This summer, he walked from Tonbridge to Winchester, raising a similar amount We have also held Spring and Autumn Fairs, Christmas Bazaars and even a Teddy Bears’ Picnic.. We have just held our most adventurous - and biggest -event so far - a Barn Dance on 4 April 1998, - which was a huge success with over 150 attending - which raised over £700 - including a donation to the Weald of Kent Hospice. The main purpose of the Friends is to provide equipment which would not otherwise be available. Since its formation, the Friends have raised in excess of £13,000 and have purchased a large number of varied items for use at the Surgeries in Pembury Road and Higham Lane. lf you would like to become a Member of the Friends, please enter your name and address on the form provided. If you have any comments or suggestions for further fund raising, or you would like to attend or assist at any of our events, please contact the Secretary: Mrs Susan Knight, 32 Allington Drive, Tonbridge TNIO 4HH Tel No:- 01732 - 355643. Go To TONBRIDGE on the INTERNET Home Page
A series of twelve walks. In support of the initiative to improve peoples health, Friends of Dunorlan Medical Group are offering a series of guided walks. The walks have been designed to assist the improvement of health and also to foster the enjoyment of countryside within the Tonbridge area. The walks are typically between 3 and 5 miles in length and therefore provide a comfortable afternoon’s ramble. All the routes are well tried and tested. They have been chosen for ease of progress and not as assault courses. Thus allowing maximum enjoyment of the countryside, its flora and fauna. We expect each walk to take between two and two and a half hours to complete. This may vary according to the pace which has to be geared to the slowest walkers. The intention is to enjoy the walk and scenery, not to beat speed records. Each walk (except 2nd January 2000), will take place on the last Sunday of each month and commence at 2.OOpm. Prior to each walk, details will be posted in local surgeries, chemist shops, public library and tourist office. There will be a charge of £2 for each walk. To book a place on one or more of the walks, or for more information, please contact: Alan Dane on 01732-355721
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