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[Sheneval]

One of the first 'history lessons' i remember was about the 'Battle of Bannockburn ,and Robert the Bruce!

I could really benefit from going on a course or something for some help and guidance, I did go along to our local history group, it was the worst presentation I've ever heard, no welcome for new members,they didn't even have any 'joining forms' just directed us to website!

Dotty,

I had a similar experience when I went to Prestwick's 65 club many years ago hoping to find out about the history of Prestwick - no one greeted me on arrival - I sat down listened and watched a rather uninspiring talk on a mixmax of history matters and left with hardly a word exchanged - I never went back.

Later when I joined the FHS I found again there was no one to greet you at the entance to the hall so when I joined the Committee I suggested that we should have someone to greet everyone, especially new members or visitors and we have done so ever since - I recently went even further and suggested that new members should be given a mentor for at least a couple of visits so they have someone to talk to and answer any questions they have - this seems to have worked quite well as new members are not left alone whilst listening to whatever talk is being given.

[horticultural_hobbit]

Evening all, had potato pains, from the digging of the trenches and sinking on spuds; only to be rained on.

Now fancy lounging around and doing some more for the magic square project.


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[Florence Fennel]

Just popped in to say goodnight. After my last post carrying the laundry basket downstairs I missed the last 4 Nothing broken or sprained, but I did give my shoulders and arms a bit of a jolt so I expect to be a bit stiff in the morning. Don't know what came over me, fancy falling down at my age! Have a good evening and see you tomorrow

[veggiechicken]

Poor you, Flo So easy to do but such a shock when you do. Hope you're OK in the morning.

[Dorothy rouse]

Oh dear Flo, hope you are ok in the morning, tripping downstairs, before even having a glass !

[Dorothy rouse]

Dotty,

I had a similar experience when I went to Prestwick's 65 club many years ago hoping to find out about the history of Prestwick - no one greeted me on arrival - I sat down listened and watched a rather uninspiring talk on a mixmax of history matters and left with hardly a word exchanged - I never went back.

Later when I joined the FHS I found again there was no one to greet you at the entance to the hall so when I joined the Committee I suggested that we should have someone to greet everyone, especially new members or visitors and we have done so ever since - I recently went even further and suggested that new members should be given a mentor for at least a couple of visits so they have someone to talk to and answer any questions they have - this seems to have worked quite well as new members are not left alone whilst listening to whatever talk is being given.

Excellent idea Shen, apparently is supposed to happen here.idid contact the before going along as I'm not from Kent,ancestors are Lancashire/Cheshire, but thought might be useful, and be able to advise on the 'practical ' side. The talk next month us on Workhouses which interests me so will probably go along to that.

Thinking of joining the Lancashire FHG, as that's the area, will probably have to go and spend time sometime up there researching in record office, all gets a bit tricky before 1800.

Think I'll come to your group,sounds good

[Hazel at the Hill]

Yes indeedy - I was playing chess last two nights so all in all it has been a busy week - fortunately a successful one as I followed my grandson's chess win on Wednesday with a for myself last night which, with only one league game to play, means I cannot be caught for the 'Best A Team Player' award for the 3rd year In a row. I am looking forward to this year's prize giving to share the stage with my grandson for the first time.

Well done to you both - that prize giving pic will be one to be proud of.

[Scarlet]

Shattered and in need of a glass of white. Both my boys are doing a DofE weekend trek. Packing their bags have been a marathon! They have unpacked, re packed, weighed it, tested the wAterproof covers, run up and down the stairs with them on and really got on my nerves...even so, I'm praying for good weather, and warm nights and I really hope they don't get lost!

[binley100]

Ow Flo ...things like that give you a bit of a shock. hope you're ok after a nights rest. x

Evenin' awl .....

[RedThorn]

Ouch Flo, hope you're not too stiff and sore in morning

[Nannysally99]

Just popped in to say goodnight. After my last post carrying the laundry basket downstairs I missed the last 4 Nothing broken or sprained, but I did give my shoulders and arms a bit of a jolt so I expect to be a bit stiff in the morning. Don't know what came over me, fancy falling down at my age! Have a good evening and see you tomorrow

Hope you don't feel too bruised in the morning

[Sheneval]

Well done to you both - that prize giving pic will be one to be proud of.

Hazel,

If he manages to keep up this form - I'll need to start a photo album - the two younger ones are already asking him to teach them how to play - that is how they learned the computer, the kindle and the Xbox - they copy everything he does and I have photos of them when I won the Championship the year each one was born and they find the last one of all three which sits on my bedside table fascinating.

[Jeanied]

Oooh Flo and I thought I was the only one to pull that kind of stunt! Hope you have not damaged anything.

[Bren In Pots]

Just popped in to say goodnight. After my last post carrying the laundry basket downstairs I missed the last 4 Nothing broken or sprained, but I did give my shoulders and arms a bit of a jolt so I expect to be a bit stiff in the morning. )

Flo that must have been a fair shock have a good soak in the bath then an early night, hope you're not too sore in the morning.

[Hazel at the Hill]

If he manages to keep up this form - I'll need to start a photo album - the two younger ones are already asking him to teach them how to play - that is how they learned the computer, the kindle and the Xbox - they copy everything he does and I have photos of them when I won the Championship the year each one was born and they find the last one of all three which sits on my bedside table fascinating.

What a brilliant pic, Shen - love it!

As the youngest of three, I relate to learning from older siblings. My sis was at uni by the time I hit high school, so I don't remember much of growing up with her (although we are close now), but I strived to emulate my big brother in all that he got up as I grew up, and I still remember the time that he conceded that I whopped him at arcade games (these are the days before xbox etc.).

We've always been rather competitive (*ahem* understatement), so he was delighted when I took up running a couple of years ago. He's always been a runner, and is rangy too, so will always be a disproportionately better runner than me; but he's proud of his little sis aiming for and achieving goals, and I'm lucky that I can have no better cheerleader.