The year commenced with our AGM followed by our members meal at Waterlooville Golf Club.

After 33 years Mike Read stood down as President and Councillor Chris Ranger, chair of the Denmead Parish Council, kindly agreed to take his place as honorary President. 

The Association thanked Mike for his years
of service, and Chris Ranger presented Mike with an engraved tankard to remember his time as president.

A wonderful evening of entertainment courtesy of Folks in Harmony, an a capaella choir singing unaccompanied in four part harmony, led by their musical director Connor Judd.

The evening started with a medley of songs from the choir,  followed by Connor Judd  playing two solos on the piano before the choir ended the first half with a second medley of songs,

Neil Rusbrudger and his team laid on a fantastic finger buffet at the interval.

The second half commenced with the Barnacles, the choir's sea shanty group, and finished with a final medley from the choir.

A fantastic evening, raising funds for not only our association, but also for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance service.

37 people attended the annual BBQ this year in glorious sunny weather. A great opportunity to socialise with our members and reminisce about this year's exchange visit back in May.

Derek was head chef and did a brilliant job cooking for everyone. Well done Derek! 

We also shared the wine, beer, and treats given to us by our French twins when they visited us in May.

Thank you to all those that provided the different salads, and special thanks to Neil Rusbridger who provided strawberries and cream.  Wonderful!

Our annual boules match against Emsworth Twinning Association took place in August playing for the coveted trophy!  

This year it was Emsworth's turn to host at the Bedhampton bowls club. Honours went to Emsworth who won the match  6 - 4. 

The evening ended with a fantastic fish and chip supper. Well done Emsworth!  

We look forward to the return match next year.

 18 of us joined Robin Wilson who took us on a guided walk around the beautiful Hampshire countryside close to the river Meon.

Having met at Soberton village hall, Robin guided us on a 2 hour walk from Soberton, passing alongside the river and through Droxford with a short stop at the 12th centry village church, and finishing at the White Lion pub for a wonderful lunch.

Remy, Tiggy and Stanley (the dogs!) enjoyed a refreshing dip in the river on a warm sunny morning.

Thank you for leading us Robin. A great walk and a great lunch enjoyed by all.

Congratulations to Heather Bond's team "the scabblers" who won the annual DTA quiz night held at All Saints church hall in Denmead.

15 teams with a total of 85 people competed for the coveted trophy, with Heather Bond's team coming out on top. A bumber attendance.  Well done to " name" for a fantastic performance. 

Our thanks also go to David and Jeanette Power, who prepared and hosted the quiz. They  put on an entertaining and challenging quiz  for what proved to be a fantastic evening. Well done all!