History
The Club was inaugurated on the 8th
November 1957 and at the first official meeting on 5 December '57, guests were promised ‘tea at 6d, games and a
sing-song'. Dr D.O.Dickie was elected as the first President and Mrs S. G
Eaglington, Chairperson.
Activities
The
current group of members most enjoy ‘sitting and having a mardle'. Their meetings always begin with games: dominoes and whist are particular
favourites. This is followed by a substantial tea of sandwiches, sausage rolls,
scones and cakes prepared by the committee
members. A raffle is held as well
as a ‘mini-auction' of donated items. This always becomes an entertaining interlude
with much friendly banter and repartee between the ‘Auctioneer' and the group.
Chairperson
The current Chair is Mrs June Bush who took up
her position thirty seven years ago when
she was still resident in Southburgh at Pear Tree Farm. Her husband, Frank was
a well respected Norfolk farrier and the family business is continued by her
son-in-law John Blake and eldest Grandson, with a younger Grandson hoping to begin
his apprenticeship soon. June trained as a hairdresser and beautician, working
in the UK and abroad before settling in Norfolk with her husband and raising
their three children on their smallholding. Both she and Frank were keen riders
and June still has their old driving pony, Sam, enjoying his retirement. June
fondly recalls their self-sufficiency in Southburgh, producing their own milk,
butter and meat. She has
meticulously kept all the handwritten minutes of the Sunset Club dating back to
1957. They provide a wonderful resource for those with an interest in local
history.
Funds
There
are no subscription charges but everyone contributes £1 for afternoon tea. Funds raised from the raffle
and auction pay for the annual outing to Gorleston, annual dinner or lunch at a
restaurant, Christmas Meal and other treats. Last Christmas, the group enjoyed
a fish and chip lunch delivered to the hall in place of a traditional turkey
roast.
Interested?
New
members and visitors are assured of a warm welcome at the Club. Some members live locally but others travel
from surrounding villages. If you are interested or know of someone who might
like to visit, please contact Mrs June Bush for information on 01953 498613
Committee
Sheila
Rix, Treasurer
Barbara
Meale, Secretary
Barbara
Leithal
Kenny
Carter
Audrey
Smith
