THE Bude Visually Impaired Club said ‘cheerio and thank you’ to a member who has organised the club since 1976.

The luncheon club, that meets on the second Tuesday of every month, bid a fond farewell to Peggy Hines, with longest serving member, Alma Short, presenting her with a bouquet of flowers and a hair dressers’ gift voucher, and thanking her for her work at the recent Christmas lunch, held at Trethorne restaurant on Tuesday, December 13.

In all, 23 sat down to lunch. There is room for more members and helpers. For anyone wishing to join, please contact the new organiser, Marie Colwill, on 01288 355 279.

The club’s next outing is on Tuesday, January 10 at the Weir Bistro, Whaleborough, from 12pm until approximately 3pm. Transport is available. Offers to entertain at this or subsequent meetings would be most welcome.