Minutes of Scribblers
meeting held on Tuesday 20 December 2016
Present: Jane,
Mairead, Jim, Daniel, Liliane, Steve, Di, Tony and Dave.
Apologies: Gerry,
Beryl, Cathy, Dick, Anne and Mel.
Business:
We were
sorry to hear that a number of Scribblers could not attend due to feeling
poorly amongst other things and wish them all a speedy recovery.
Thanks
were passed to all who have supported us over the past twelve months and hopefully
will continue their valued membership in the future. 2016 has seen ebbs and
flows in attendance; we have lost some members but gained others. Like all
similar groups membership can sometimes seem like a roller coaster ride. Every
member new or old is very special to us. We have a great little group that has
seen some go on to a successful profession whilst others write purely for
enjoyment.
It would
be remiss not to thank everyone who has helped; Liliane collecting the key,
those who help set up the room then tidy up afterwards and even wash up at the
end of the meetings. Of course we mustn’t forget Mairead who constantly worries
how she can increase our waistlines with so many ‘goodies’! To Cathy, thanks
for being our valued Secretary and to Beryl for being the keeper of the funds.
Mairead
reported on the current situation regarding the Christmas meal which has yet to
be confirmed. It is likely it will be at the Orwell again but their menu will
not be released until the beginning of the New Year when prices will be known. On
the back of previous experience, a deposit will be required. The meal will
again be open to both members and their spouses or partners. The proposed date is
Tuesday 24 January but confirmation of venue, menu and prices will follow in
the New Year.
Bearing
in mind the time of year and the party to follow the meeting there was no
further business.
500 word Homework readings: Appropriately
the theme was ‘Christmas’.
Listed in
order of reading:
Secret Santa: Daniel.
Accidents Will Happen: Di.
The Pantomime: Jane.
Amelia’s Christmas: Mairead.
The First Christmas after the
War: Steve.
1,745 Years Old: Jim.
A Worrying Time: Liliane.
Oh What a Night Late December:
Tony.
Bitter-Sweet Christmas Memories:
Dave.
Although
we don’t normally read work out from members who are absent, Mel sent a story
via Cathy who asked that we do.
Carol Christmas: by Mel was kindly
read out by Di.
Our enjoyable Christmas party followed
to wind down the year in style.
Next meeting:
Our next
meeting, the first of the New Year, will take place on Tuesday 3rd
January 2017 when the homework assignment is to write up to 1,000 words on...”A
day in the life...”
But now,
it is fast approaching festivity time so to everyone:
Merry
Christmas and a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
