News From 2010, 09 and 08
WMA Christmas Party, 14th December 2010
As usual, the Christmas party was open to guests, and entertainment and a buffet was provided. The pictures show how everyone enjoyed themselves.
WMA Annual General Meeting, 12th October 2010
This year's AGM was started with the pleasant duty of welcoming two new members into the Association. Below are Russ Andrews and Terry Lawton with the 2009/10 President, David Pennington.
After the meeting, Russ - now a full member - entertained us with a short talk which showed us over a dozen (relatively) easy card effects.
WMA Annual Dinner, 8th October 2010
The members and guests had an excellent evening. Entertainment was provided at the tables after the meal -
and also with a show, first by the club's own Russ Andrews, and then by John Archer -
John was happy to chat with the members afterwards -
Competition Night, July 13th 2010
A picture of the winners of the WMA competions. Russel Andrews (Close-up), Stuart Fell (Comedy & Spectators Choice) and Chris Keward (Stage).
The standard this year was exceptionally high, and all the competitors were excellent. Congratulations to all.
The Bournemouth One Day Magic Convention 2009
Organised by the Wessex Magical Association is at the Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Lane, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LH. It takes place every 2 years.The convention before that was on Sunday April 1st 2007.
The Wessex Magical Association Dinner 2008
The WMA annual dinner and cabaret was, once again, a wonderful evening. Held on Friday 3rd October 2008 at the Heathlands Hotel in Bournemouth, the cabaret featured Mark Worgan (who made us all laugh with his comedy & magic) and Amethyst (who made us gasp at their illusions).Many of the club members made the evening truly enjoyable by providing close-up magic at the tables during the evening.