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Karen Gard
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I'm Karen and I am 44 years old. I live in
Ashton-under-Lyne with husband Russell, who is an
active member of Round Table, and
Bethan (13) and Laurence (11). I run my own small embroidery business
which is
based in Ashton.
I joined Ladies Circle many years ago when I was
29 years
old and we were living in Neath in South Wales.
A few years later we moved to Wolverhampton and then
again to
Ashton, and as we've moved I've transferred Circles.
It is great from that
point of view, because wherever you go
there is almost a ready-made circle (no pun intended!) of friends ready
to
welcome you to meetings.
The children also benefit from Circle. They make new friends and
enjoy the various
activities throughout the year.
It
is
amazing how useful young lads can be at events such as the bonfire in
Manor
Park.
They love to
don a fluorescent
bib and help the adults man the entrance gates, while the girls are
helping the
mums serve cakes and sweets in the Circle tent.
Like many things in life, you get out of Circle
what you
are prepared to put in. For
me, it
strikes the perfect balance – two evenings a month 'me time', away from husband
and kids, but then there are also plenty of opportunities to socialise
as
couples and also as families.
Come along and give it a go –
I'm sure you won't regret
it!
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