The Annual General Meeting was held on the 27th November when it was revealed that the organisation had completed another very successful year, through the hard endeavours of the ladies of the Committee, under the guidance of their chairperson, Miss Vi Packham. Sufficient funds were raised to enable the Good Companions to make generous donations to various other organisations within the Village, and to provide flowers and other comfort gifts to the sick or bereaved, and to those in particular need.

If by chance, you are not a member of the Good Companions, may I urge you, and your family, friends and neighbours, to consider joining, by contacting Mrs Beryl Woods on 842195. The fee is only £1 per annum and couldn't be spent on a more deserving organisation, which has the interests of all age groups within the entire village at heart. Your support will be much appreciated.
Their next function will be the Senior Citizens' Party, held at the Village Hall on Sat. 29th Jan 2005 at 3.00pm. All Senior Citizens living in Brockham are welcome. Tickets will be distributed and can also be obtained from Strood Green Post Office and other shops.

The Good Companions Special Announcement is, that the next "All Village Concert" will take place on the 11th & 12th March 2005. This is a Competitive Event with Trophies to be won, so please consider entering your particular organisation, to make this a "Bumper Show"! Entry forms will shortly be sent to competing Societies, and it is hoped there will be an enthusiastic number of entries for this occasion. "Be sure you take part in this Special Annual Event. It is great fun"!

Alex Street

January 2005

BROCKHAM GOOD COMPANIONS cordially invite you all to their COFFEE MORNING ON SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 10.30am – 12 noon.
At 10 THE AVENUE, BROCKHAM
By kind permission of Mrs Beryl Woods
Cake Stall – Raffle – Bring and Buy
Entrance only 50p
Your support will be appreciated.

Vi Packham

August 2004

The Good Companions wish to thank everyone who supported and gave so generously to their ‘Strawberry Tea’ on the 17th July. Such a pleasant summer’s afternoon and the tranquil setting of Beryl Wood’s garden encouraged an excellent number to attend.

Thanks are also due to everyone who patronised the Good Companions Stall at the Victorian Fair on the Green during the weekend of the 10th July. The money raised at both events will help tremendously in their continuing support for deserving causes within the Village. Thank you all so much.

Alex Street

August 2004

THE BROCKHAM GOOD COMPANIONS wish to thank everyone who supported and gave so generously to their ‘Coffee Morning’ on Saturday the 8th May. In spite of the abysmal weather, £120.00 was raised towards their funds, which is much appreciated.

The next B.G.C. function will be their ‘Strawberry Tea’ on Saturday the 17th July, 2.30 – 4.30pm, at No.10 The Avenue, Brockham. Admission just £2.00! Please look out for the Posters and encourage all your friends to join us. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much.

Alex Street

July 2004

Thank you all so much.

Alex Street

April 2004

Brockham's All Village Concert has struck gold. Generations of villagers have taken part in this annual event which this year celebrated its golden jubilee. The village hall was packed two nights running for an evening of music, drama and dance linked by master of ceremonies Simon Budd's own brand of comedy and conjuring.

The concert is the main fund-raising event for Brockham's Good Companions, a small band of people who do so much to brighten the lives of sick and elderly villagers, and Vi Packham, who leads the group, has either staged managed or produced all 50 concerts.

Local organisations contribute to the evening's entertainment and their entries are judged on the last night. This year the adjudicator was Mrs Audrey Ward from Reigate, and the trophies were presented by Mrs Jean Farmer assisted by her grandson Bruce. Jean's parents, Brownie and Alice Wood, gave the first cup.

The junior trophy was won by the Sunday Club with a play called The Big Wave. Brockham Evening WI won the senior trophy with Echo for Ladies, while the award for the best presentation went to the Wednesday Club for The happy hikers. Virginia Rogers-Wheatley (in Echo for Ladies) received the award for the best senior individual performance and Emily Chamberlaine of Steps Second dance group won the best junior individual award.

Ann Clinch

April 2004

Brockham Good Companions invite you all to their ’Coffee or Tea with Hot Cross Bun Morning’, at the Cricket Pavilion in Middle Street, on Saturday 3rd April 10am to 12 noon. Their will be a ‘Bring and Buy Stall’ and the entry will be just £1.00. A warm welcome is assured for everyone and your support will be much appreciated.

April 2004

Brockham Good Companions proudly announce that their 50th ALL VILLAGE CONCERT will take place at the Village Hall on Friday and Saturday 12th & 13th March at 7.30pm. This will be a bumper event so please ensure that you get your tickets early at STROOD GREEN POST OFFICE.
Adults £2.00 and Children 50 pence.

March 2004

The Annual General Meeting was held on the 22nd November when it was revealed that the organisation had completed another very successful year, through the hard endeavours of the ladies of the Committee, under the guidance of their chairperson, Miss Vi Packham.

Sufficient funds were raised to enable the Good Companions to make generous donations to various other organisations within the Village, and to provide flowers and other comfort gifts to the sick or bereaved, and to those in particular need. It was very sad, however, to discover that the membership is now rather low, and a very poor representation for a village as large as Brockham!

Therefore, if you are not a member, may I urge you, and your family, friends and neighbours, to consider joining, by contacting Mrs Beryl Woods on 842195. The fee is only £1.00 per annum and couldn’t be spent on a more deserving organisation, which has the interests at heart of all age groups within the village. Your support will be much appreciated.

Their next function will be the Senior Citizens’ Party, held at the Village Hall on Saturday 10th January 2004 at 3.00pm. All Senior Citizens living in Brockham are welcome. Tickets will be distributed and can also be obtained from the Post Office and other shops.

The Good Companions’ ‘50th All Village Concert’ will take place on the 12th & 13th March 2004. This is a competitive event with trophies to be won, so please consider entering your organisation to make this a ‘Bumper Jubilee Show’! Entry forms have already been sent to competing Societies and it is hoped there will be an enthusiastic number of entries for this occasion. Be sure you take part in the Special 50th Annual Event

Alex Street
President

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