On Saturday 7th January 81 members/guests plus 1 gorgeous black Labrador guide dog sat down at our annual New Year Dinner dance at the North Stafford Hotel in Stoke on Trent, we were very fortunate to have as our Honourable Guests Mr & Mrs Nigel Thorley and Nigel gave us a short insight on HOW WHEN and WHERE the JEC was formed. This was followed by a raffle with over 100 prizes and an auction which raised over £700. During the evening further donations were given taking the overall total to £1100 all of which was for our nominated charity The Midland Air Ambulance, amongst our guests were representatives from the Air Ambulance Mr and Mrs Alan Hill who thanked all present for their generosity. In February we hold our AGM when we will hear reports from various committee members covering events, finances etc. and to elect a new committee to run the region for the next 12 months, we will be announcing and presenting an award to the North Staffs region member of the year 2015/6, all members are welcome to attend. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to keep up to date with what is happening in the North Staffordshire region and for further details of future events. Cheers Mike Beirne