| The AGM in Cardiff was a super experience and I am sure
everyone who went from Bedfordshire had a great time. Sylvia Eastwood did a
grand job organising our travel and accommodation, not an easy task and I know
at times she was a ‘little’ stressed! Thanks to her for a job well done and to
everyone involved in booking the venue, speakers, etc which made it so
enjoyable. I must say here that the thing which struck me over the two days was
the way that presentation can be the making of something. It had never crossed
my mind that I would feel the need for a carrot or a piece of broccoli. The
meal we shared in the hotel, which was an excellent hotel, was the ‘beigest’
meal I have ever had. No vegetables or garnish on the plate so just chicken,
mashed potato and mushroom sauce! By contrast the choir at the conference, Only
Men Aloud, were colourful, full of joy and fun, so smart in suits and ties and
an absolute joy. The smiles helped too and I am sure that everyone present left
the meeting with their spirits lifted and a smile on their face. I wonder if we
could afford them for a Federation meeting in the future! I would like to say
if you ever have the opportunity of attending an AGM please take it. It is a
wonderful experience and being with so many other members makes one aware of
the real size of our organisation. With so many wanting to be a part of it we
can be sure we are an organisation to be reckoned with and, potentially, we
could move mountains!
I am so pleased that you seem to
like the new look W Eye. Sue Keen and
Barbara Davies are working hard to make it attractive and informative and are
doing so successfully. I will try to be prepared next month so they don’t have
to chase me for this piece!
Yours
in friendship
Ann Lovell
County Chairman
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