Present: Dave, Liliane, Beryl, Suzy, Richard (not present for start of meeting), Caz, Mairead, Barry, Cathy.
Katy also dropped in for a short time during the meeting just to say ‘Hullo’, and promised that she’d be back with us soon.
Apologies: Jane, Tom, Richard
Inevitably, everyone’s thoughts during the evening were of the sad passing of Les. In his memory, Dave had three tiny ‘candles’ on the table, with printouts of all the messages of condolence that had been received by Scribblers as a group; this was a touching and fitting gesture, which we all appreciated. At Dave’s suggestion we held a minute’s silence in Les’s memory.
After this, the group shared their personal memories of ‘our Les’, beginning with an incredibly poignant poem that Barry had written about him. Mairead spoke of a part of his life that he had shared with her, i.e. the tragic loss of his brother in the 1940s. She also reminded us, by bringing a supply along for us all to enjoy, that Maltesers and Teaser Bars were his favourite kinds of chocolate! We moved on to recall his wonderfully cheery personality, to chuckle over his ‘naughtiness’ around the ladies, and to agree on the joy of his deadpan humour. In thinking of all these little things about him that made him such a delightful asset to the group, Caz reminded us that he wouldn’t have wanted us to sit around moping, but to be glad for him that he’d finally gone to join his beloved Joan.
His funeral: we agreed to send a donation in the group’s name, and will collect monies at next meeting.
Details of the funeral, (as passed on by Dave on 6 May). We hope Scribblers will be able to attend to say their farewells to our dear friend.
12 Noon Wednesday 27th May at Seven Hills Crematorium Felixstowe Road Nacton Suffolk IP10 0FG, then afterwards for buffet refreshments at Felixstowe Bowls Club Crescent Road Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 7PB
The hearse and Limo will be leaving the bowls club shortly after 11am if you wish to follow to Seven Hills.
Felixstowe Book Festival: volunteers needed for the Scribblers’ Corner. Cathy to email everyone asking for cover for specific slots, also to ask for sufficient 1000 word homework pieces to be made available for reading out. She and Dave will be there for most of both days, but lots of helpers/readers/stories would be appreciated. This is an ideal opportunity for us to promote the group, and increase our numbers – let’s make the most of it.
Thank you to all who brought donations of teabags, biscuits, chocolates (Cathy’s birthday week), etc for the group to share.
Readings of homework based on the theme ‘Sharing’, as chosen by Liliane:
Beryl: Home
Not a story but a potted autobiography, 'Home' traces my life by looking at the homes I have had over the years and the people - and animals - I have shared each home with. My heartfelt conclusion is that "life is all about sharing"
Suzy:
A villanelle
A Sharing Villanelle
A Villanelle has 19 lines of 10 syllables.
1st and 3rd lines rhyme.
1st repeats at end of 2nd and 4th verses and 3rd line of 6th.
2nd repeats at end of 3rd and 5th verses and 4th line of 6th.
1st lines of all verses rhyme with 1st and 2nd.
2nd lines of all verses have a different rhyme.
Mairead: Wisdom shared is wisdom gained – no synopsis available
Barry: It’s only cricket – no synopsis available
Liliane: Yesterday and tomorrow
Annie, having taken sleeping pills the night before, wakes up groggy but starts remembering the disasters of the day before and how it could all have been much worse. Her husband assures her today is sure to be better, as will be tomorrow but she still has her worries .Tomorrow could be even worse.
Caz: Sharing – no synopsis available
Richard: Not sharing – no synopsis available
Dave: Sharing Kev
Imagine an identical twin sister like Amy who is willing to cover for your transgressions; like sharing your marital bed with your husband Kev whilst you are in a Mayfair Hotel with your former boyfriend. The deception is revealed after a stupid phone call ends with brutality and a murder.
Topic for 1000 word homework to be completed for the meeting on 2 June is ‘Contradictions’, as chosen by Beryl.
Next meeting: Bill Budner Trophy night on 19 May 2015
