Your Toastmasters have been out and about doing a variety of exciting things ...

Gosh where has the time gone since the 3rd July?

Your Toastmasters have been out and about doing a variety of exciting things ...

On Monday the 4th July Jon from Your Toastmasters conducted a private historical tour of Ramsgate for wonderful Canadian visitor, Raquel. This was followed by a superb meal at the Belgian Bar!

Then on Friday 8th July Your Toastmasters were invited to a party at Quex Park Livery Yard.  The party was to bid bon voyage to Tracey Peters. Thanks to Dawn Tilley who runs the yard as well as Quex Carriages (an excellent addition to any wedding!) for hosting a great party.

Brighton was our next port of call and we spent a great weekend with the locals.  This was a wonderful opportunity to chat with up and coming comic Kathryn Spencer- watch this space as we hope she and her fellow comics  will be venturing to Margate to appear in the Lighthouse Bar on the 2nd September 2011.

Back in Thanet Nikki from Your Toastmasters had planned for a synthetic ice rink to be erected at Newlands Primary.  This was a great opportunity for the locals of Ramsgate to get together for a variety of social occasions. At 6:00 am on the 14th July the staff from Get ya Skates On arrived for the start of their 3 day stint.  About 800 people enjoyed the rink - ranging from Newlands pupils and staff, The Foreland School - pupils and staff, Manston Riding Centre and of course the local residents of Ramsgate.

On Tuesday 19th July Nikki from Your Toastmasters had organised a skipping competition at Newlands Primary.  This was another great success with the best pupil in the school skipping a record 399 skips in 2 minutes and the best member of staff, Sabrina Berry, achieving 256 skips in 2 minutes!  A big thank you to John McCormack from Skip 2 B Fit for sponsoring all the prizes and providing all those who took part with a punnet of blueberries!

A sad farewell.  On Thursday 21st July the staff, both old and new, along with the governors of Newlands Primary held a retirement party for Jonathan.  They all celebrated Jon's achievements and dedication to the school over his 26 years as Deputy Headteacher.  Retiring from the teaching profession allows Jon more time to dedicate to his current and future clients as a toastmaster. 

Race for Life number 2 was on Sunday 24th July at Palm Bay, Margate.  Nikki finished the 5k in 25:44 minutes. Thank you to all those who sponsored Nikki and this worthy cause.

Natalie & Peter bring a tear to your eye!

On Sunday the 3rd July, Your Toastmasters attended Natalie and Peter's 5th wedding anniversary garden party.  Whilst this was an informal party Natalie and Peter wanted to add a bit of gravitas to their proceedings. 

Your Toastmasters with Natalie & Peter

All guests were greeted outside the house and those that required parking were allowed to use Manston Riding Centre.  Your Toastmasters made everyone feel welcome as they arrived.  The guests were from all parts of Britain and from across the pond in Canada.

The sun shone throughout the afternoon and the wine flowed and the BBQ sizzled. 

Jonathan from Your Toastmasters drew every bodies attention to the events main attraction - the 5th anniversary of Natalie & Peter. 

Natalie & Peter post cutting the cake

Natalie the hostess also wanted to celebrate Paul and Heather's 7th wedding anniversary, the 5th anniversary of Quex Carriages owned by Dawn Tilley, who gave an amusing speech. Aptly about their first wedding which also happened to be Peter & Natalie's wedding!  The fourth celebration was the ultimate surprise for Joanne & Andrew who after 19 years had decided to get engaged and have set the date for their forthcoming wedding.  This proved an emotional moment for Jo! All the couples had their own cake to cut with numerous petit four.

4 special occasions in one garden party!
from left Jo, Dawn, Heather & Natalie

It was a pleasure to be involved in such a joyous occasion.

This week beach run next week garden party!

Last Friday, 24nd June, Your Toastmasters had the pleasure to met up with Natalie and Peter to discuss their forthcoming 5th Wedding Anniversary garden party. Although this was to be an informal party Natalie & Peter wanted to add something a little different to their special event.  The party is going to be a four way celebration and 3 of the couples involved are unaware of what will unfold on the day! We are really looking forward to be part of.

Look out for our next blog to find out how it went.

On Sunday, 26th June, Nikki from Your Toastmasters, along with her friend Lyn, took part in the Race for Life at Herne Bay.  They finished in 30 minutes and are now looking forward to participating in the Race for Life Margate on the 24th July. If you would like to sponsor me follow the link to my page.http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/NikkiCurran-YourToastmaster

Nikki from Your Toastmasters & Lyn celebrate finishing the Race for Life.