The meeting was held on 11th February and it was a pleasure to welcome Joyce’s return to the fold. She had been sadly missed. Apologies were received from Sandra R, Ailsa, Lorna, John H and Donnie and reports of Donnie’s continuing improvement were very heartwarming. The club was put on stand-by in regard to to the publication of Sandra’s 22nd Lorimer novel, the launch party to be held at Waterstones, Sauciehall Street on Thursday 20th March to which all are warmly welcome. The theme for the meeting was “Headlines” where members selected an intriguing headline from a national newspaper and were to write a report for which such a banner would be deemed appropriate. Sandra chose “ 50 Scots warned they have a gene linked to a Celtic curse” and wrote a whimsical piece whereby people, originally Glaswegian, developed a dermatological complaint during the months between August and April where their skin showed signs of green hoops, an affectation which had now spread worldwide. Brian’s piece “Towering performance of puffed up vanity” was ideally suited to his view of President Trump which was less than complimentary whilst Irene wrote a humorous report on the rustling of beavers under the headline “Neighbours have captured my beavers claim”. Joyce’s return to form was based on the banner “Do you know someone who made their mark after turning 70” and gave us some interesting examples including Catherine Cookson, Nelson Mandela, Trump and the well-remembered farmer Hannah Hauxwell. John M continued his current theme of comic writing by basing his report on Tasmanian hedgehogs which had infiltrated the Cairngorms under the headline “GP trackers for aline hedgehogs” while Marilyn wrote a more sobering piece on the cost of palliative and end of life care, bringing all her experience to bear on a piece headed “End of Life care to cost hospitals £12m”. Joan’s offering “Scotland to ban all cats” was a spirited support of the feline species and their invaluable contribution to vermin control while Hilary wrote e very personal and positive article on dyslexia inspired by the headline “David Plath, the dyslexic who taught the world to read”. Morag championed the taking of Omega 3 in order to slow down the aging process, Jacqui’s contribution was based on the headline “Advice to wash underwear less often is pants says the hygienic French” explored, in a comic manner, various issues of laundry whilst Rob piece Dumbarton FC’s fight for survival was inspired by the headline “Battered and bruised but on the mend”. A cosmopolitan mix of subjects which gave rise to a few discussions around the table ranging from the morality of assisted dying to sugared underwear - and all subjects in between. I felt it was very much a bonding afternoon for the group and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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