Author: Nadia Dawson
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Terry Wogan’s Hair Weave
Terry Wogan’s Hair Weave and other stories by Graeme Keal This was Graeme’s second visit and, as with his first, his talk was based on interviews he had held with celebrities whilst he was a show biz reporter. His amusing encounters included those with Eric Morecombe, Frank Muir and Terry Wogan; this was followed by…
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Susanna Wesley – Mother of Methodism Speaker Review
Susanna introduced herself as she walked centre stage dressed in costume supposedly pertaining to the 17th century. Born Susanna Annesley in 1669, she was the youngest of 25 children. Her father was ordained by the Anglican Church however, he practiced Presbyterian theology and was an enlightened parent who educated all his children regardless of their…
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Gerry Burrows – General Meeting
The title of this month’s talk seemed familiar but I just couldn’t place it until halfway through when the speaker, Gerry Burrows referred to the BBC radio programme entitled Children’s Hour. Presented and produced by Derek McCulloch better known as ‘Uncle Mac’, it was he who used the phrase ‘Goodnight children everywhere’ as his sign…
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Andy Smith – General Meeting
With an interesting array of stringed instruments stacked behind him, our speaker Andy Smith introduced himself as an instrumentalist/vocalist and songwriter who originally hailed from Lincoln. An hour whizzed by as he took us on a journey through his life using self-penned songs and well known tunes interspersed with nostalgic anecdotes and amusing chat to…
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Auctioneering – General Meeting
I hold my hands up to not knowing who David Palmer, this month’s speaker was when he was introduced however, it soon became clear that he is a renowned and very experienced auctioneer and familiar to those who watch the likes of Flog It, Bargain Hunt and Cash In The Attic. He oozes charisma although…
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The Taste of Lincolnshire – General Meeting
A talk on the Taste of Lincolnshire by Neil Curtis (master butcher) Kitted out in his customary white Trilby and blue and white striped apron automatically affirmed his trade as a butcher and we sat mesmerised as Neil honed his carving knife on a steel with the flourish and confidence that only a professional can,…