January 2025 newsletter part two

4. As January is traditionally a quiet month for articles, I thought I would share a personal goal I achieved leading up to the closed period. Since our five and a half year old grandaughter has the LEGO bug, I have also caught it. So I thought why not get myself a kit. It does become additive I have to say. I really enjoyed putting together my own Volvo lowloader and digger complete with pneumatic working parts from 2,274 pieces. Next problem is where to display it! It goes to proveIt goes to prove you are never to old to play with bricks.

January diary of events dates:-

WMS Christmas closed period pm Friday 20th Dec 24 reopening Monday 6th January 2025.

(Please note that the WMS will be open Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd January for a Shed deep clean only, ready for the New Year. All comers welcome. There won’t be any opportunities for personal project work on those days)

WMS Committee Meeting 1030 10th January 2025

WMS Monthly BBQ 1200 10th January 2025

January Newsletter New Years 2025 quiz.

After a festive season perhaps you may need a little help thinking them through, so I have given a multi choice quiz this month.

1. What does "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

a. Times gone by, b. for the future or c. old gang syne

2. During fireworks shows at New Year's Eve, what determines the pattern of a firework explosion?

a. The amount of gunpowder, b. the arrangement of star pellets inside the shell or c.timing of the explosion.

3. Which place is the last to celebrate the New Year?

a. Antarctica, b. Russia or c. Hawaii

4. During the Chinese New Year, what activity should you avoid to ward off bad luck?

a. Wearing red, b. using scissors, c. cleaning the house

5. What year did the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square begin?

a. 1904, b. 1912 c. 1923

6. What fruit do New Year's revellers in Spain eat at the stroke of midnight?

a. Oranges, b. grapes, c. pears

7.Which of the following is not eaten to symbolize a financially prosperous new year?

a. Cabbage, b. lentils, c. pork

8.If you were superstitious, which of the following would you avoid eating on New Year's day?

a. Lobster, b. steak, c. fish

9.Which country rings in New Year's Eve by burning effigies called Jack Straw?

a. Czech Republic, b. Rumania, c. Hungary

10. Which country refers to New Year's Eve as Hogmanay?

a. New Zealand, b. Scotland, c. Northern Ireland

December Newsletter Quiz Answers

1. Before turkey, what was the traditional Christmas meal in England?

a. A pig's head and mustard.

2. What colour was Elvis' Christmas in the famous song?

a. Blue.

3. What is a 'Smoking Bishop'?

a. A type of mulled wine or punch, enhanced by a red-hot poker, especially popular during Victorian times.

4. What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

a. Jingle Bells.

5. Who sings the first line on the 1984 Band-Aid single, Do They Know It’s Christmas?

a. Paul Young.

6. What gift did the Little Drummer Boy give to the newborn Christ?

a. He played a song on his drums.

7. How many times does the number 1 appear on an advent calendar with 24 doors?

a. 13 times.

8. What is the name of the carrot in Aldi’s Christmas advert?

a. Kevin.

9. Which popular Christmas beverage is also called 'milk punch'?

a. Eggnog

10. How many gifts are there in the 12 days of Christmas song?

a. 364 gifts

And finally: Our loud Christmas jumper gathering at the lunch. I hazard a guess that the combined ages of those in the photo must be at least 1000 years! See! Being a member does have its advantages.

New for 2025 starting next month. ‘The History in Your Tool Box’. Over the coming months I hope to pick a popular tool and looking it historical origins. Yes am becoming a ‘Tool anorak’!!

Take care…..

Dave (WMS Secretary)