Urgent Information for Members
This area at the top of the Newsletter page is reserved for urgent information and warnings for our Members.
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We are happy to include an edited version of our latest Newsletter here.
It is sometimes necessary to remove names, contact details, costs
and other details but if you are an existing member of the LEPC you
will already be aware of where you can obtain this missing information.
If you are not a member and think you might be eligible please go to the contacts
page and complete the contact form there.
Also, in the Printed and Email versions of the Newsletter all detail of forthcoming
events and welfare matters is included. Since there are pages allocated on this website
for both, there seems to be no need to duplicate this information here as each has its own allocated space.
Our newsletter is sent to all registered members. However, sending it by post is a labour-intensive process.
so we are making an effort to persuade members to take it by way of an attachment to an email instead.
We have managed to increase the number of those who receive their copy this way, but it is still likely
to be fewer than the total number of members who have email accounts. If you can receive your copy
this way please get in touch via our contact page. Also, if you are thinking of changing your email address
or have done so recently, do please advise us of this change.
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Newsletter Winter 2025
Opening from the Chair
Seasons Greetings to all of our members from your Committee.
Another year has flown by for us all. Being retired means something else these days. Many of us have commitments to grandkids and some, unfortunately, are carers within their own family.
But, as this next season approaches, Christmas is the time for peace and forgiveness, fingers crossed 2026 will be a better place for everyone.
I have one wish for our members in the coming year. Please read all the pages in the Newsletter and not just the back pages re the trips! A lot of effort goes into creating our Newsletters, and there really is interesting information in them.
Do not forget that when you reach the magical age of 80, YOU should reach out to our acting Welfare Officer Lynn , to see how we can help you further. We connect members to dedicated volunteer “Angels”, who will keep in touch with you and maybe guide you if you are having difficulties. After all, not everyone has a family member living nearby who can help. Barclays, like all the Banks, support the Bank Workers Charity who assist when funds are low. They actually helped install a walk-in shower for one of our members, and also helped another to buy reading glasses. Obviously, criteria must be met.
As always, if you do feel you have some spare time, please consider helping the Committee to make the LEPC more efficient. After all, we all have special skills and may not realise we have them!
Finally, I do hope you enjoy the trips that are arranged for you and that you continue to stay connected. If you see a trip you fancy, fill the form in and post it with your cheque to Carol. It’s first come, first served. A phone call to say “save me a place” is unfair to others, so please don’t do this. BUT, do be aware there is a cut-off date.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.
The Barclays Bank Carol Service this year is on the 8th of December at Southwark Cathedral and starts at 12 noon sharp, so please get there in plenty of time. Afterwards, we are normally invited to have a glass of mulled wine and a pie! Cheers everyone!
For Forthcoming events please go to the Events page
For Welfare please go to the Welfare Matters page
Finally, we are all being bombarded with correspondence and email regarding GDPR
regulations, but have to bring this to your attention!
Privacy and Security Statement
On 25 May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force. These regulations enhance the existing Data Protection Act (1998) and place a few more requirements on those who collect and process personal data and give more rights to those whose data is being processed.
Personal Data
For Barclays London Eastern Pensioners Club, we only collect and store personal data that is necessary for us to function as a community group, such as name, date of birth, postal address, telephone number and e-mail address. In addition, we also keep a record of membership subscription payments.
Data Use
The data we collect and process is used solely for the purposes of Barclays London Eastern Pensioners' Club. We do not share information with any other third party without the consent of the individual concerned.
Storage
All records are kept securely and electronic information on password protected PCs.
Your Rights
If you have any queries or wish to see the information we hold on you, please contact our membership secretary, Carol Preston