Home Counties Magical Society

The memorial service for Maurice (Mo) Weller will be held at 10th of February at midday, Mary Magdalane Church, Tilehurst, RG316DR. All welcome. If there is anyone who would like to contribute something to the service then please contact Diane on 011898441708

The service will be followed by simple refreshments and afterward the ashes will be taken to Caversham to be placed with other departed members of the Weller family.

On the last Thursday of every Month, Stephen Barry and Russell Levinson bring you an evening of mystery at The Drayton Court. They personally hand pick the country's top magical acts to perform miracles right before your very eyes and every show is different.

You will laugh and be entertained as the performers read your thoughts and show you the impossible. Relax with a drink or two and prepare to be amazed.

Next show: THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY 2012 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm)

Acts: Rob James, Mel Mellers, Miss Balooniverse, WAVE. Host: Stephen Barry

Venue: The Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, Ealing, London. W13 8PH.

Tickets available on the night at the door or online at http://www.catc.moonfruit.co.uk

The raffle is a fun way each month to help raise club funds - it generally raises enough each year to cover the cost of one of the lectures!  However, without prizes to offer the winners it could be dull, so any contributions are gratefully received.  The items don't have to be magic related, for example:

• Magic tricks, books, magazines and DVDs
• Bottles of wine (always a popular choice!)
• Boxes of chocolates
• Unwanted gifts (like Christmas stocking fillers).

No doubt we all have things sat at the back of our cupboards that we have no use for and take up space, but could be useful to someone else.

On the subject, I would like to say thanks to Mike Busby (who also runs www.dudethatscoolsmagic.co.uk) who donated a £10 voucher for his online magic shop to last night's raffle - a prize that was hastily taken!  (Remember Mike also offers a 10% discount to HCMS members and is currently running a great competition to win £1000 of magic!)

Please give all donations to Rodney Type who runs the raffle.  And remember, your continued support in this area does have an impact on the club and enables us to book quality lecturers.