Kathie was indisposed, Trish welcomed members and several guests. Janet gave notes from the annual group meeting Compton Dundon has been awarded the bursary of 150 which may be used at the discretion of the committee. In the competition for a Cider Related Item, a barrel stop and tap, provided by Sheila Taylor won first prize.The correspondence included a thankyou letter from Kath Franks for flowers received during her recent illness, we hope to see her back with us very soon.
Adele sent a resignation letter as, due to personal reasons, she is unable to remain a member.An invitation received from Shapwick W I for their forthcoming 90th birthday party on October 23 was greeted with pleasure and sadness as this is Shapwick s swansong due to their imminent closure, never a good thing to hear.Final names were taken for the visit to Bucklers Mead W I on Tuesday November 10, donations please for the craft stall at the Big Breakfast November 21, names taken for the Christmas meal at the Castlebrook Inn Wednesday December 2. Three courses 20 two courses 18 and money should be brought to the November meeting, neatly placed in an envelope and carefully labelled with member s name.
Taking a team to play skittles in the Cup round at the George at Croscombe, opponents Buckland Dinham W I, we really struggled, due to holidays and illness etc, to muster a team and thanks go to two gallant members, Frances and Sandra, who have scarcely played skittles at all but came along and although we lost by 24 pins, it was an enjoyable evening sociable and followed by a ploughman s supper.Our next match is against Puriton W I on Friday October 23 at the Ring of Bells Ashcott at 7.45 p m when we will see if we can do a little better. Scrabble and Ladies who Lunch were arranged, names were taken for those members wishing to take part in the Polden Hills Group Aspects of Christmas concert our contribution to be organised by Anthea Bell and Sally Walker.
Judith Derbyshire, our speaker certainly gave us a lot to think about, her explanatory talk on things one really should do before slipping off this mortal coil, appoint a Power of Attorney, Make a Will and understand the intricacies of Probate. The most important of these is to make a Will, simplifying matters for those left to deal with the estate of the deceased. It is also a very good idea, to leave a list of funeral preferences, saves much arguing and heartache in the long run.
On death, assets in a sole name are frozen and can only be released when probate is granted.
Another worrying aspect is that the powers that be will demand any tax due to be paid immediately no time to sell property to raise much needed funds. There is, however, no tax to be paid between husband and wife, the day of reckoning comes when the surviving spouse dies. It is even more important for cohabiting couples to make a Will as a surviving partner has no claim on the deceased s estate, no matter how long the relationship has been in existence.
Judith gave guide lines as to the amount of money on which death duties will be payable, there are several ways to ease the tax burden including giving away assets during one s lifetime, as long as you live for seven years after bestowing the gift. Estimating whether or not one will be affected by Inheritance Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax, it is easy to forget just how much much house values have increased in our lifetimes.Divorce and remarriage thrown further spanners into the works and legal advice is recommended. Summing up Judith said No 1 priority is to make a Will, and it is best to keep this simple and most importantly, fair to all beneficiaries, be careful with the appointment of Executors.Keep all paperwork very well organised and make sure your family or friends know exactly where important documents are kept.
Mary Burt thanked Judith for her extremely well executed and helpful talk.
Judith then judged the competition for the Flower of the Month which was won by Mary Burt with a dahlia, the competition for Something Inherited was won by Joan Carbin with a beautiful cup and saucer and teaplate, part of a tea service which was her mother s wedding present, Janet Davies taking second place and Wendy Edwards third. With our cup of tea,we were offered a surprise slice of cake, thanks to Image may be NSFW.
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at Maddaford who, with Royston are celebrating 48 years and Mary Burt, who with Harvey are celebrating 56 years of married bliss well done all of you.
The Annual General Meeting will not be held next month as this has been moved to May of next year in accordance with new rules. The speaker will be Jennifer Matthew speaking on De-Cluttering Real People and the competition is for a recycled object.
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