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From President Chris Dyson

There has been a good response regarding people coming forward to serve on the committee. However, there are still a couple of vacancies. We still need someone to take the minutes during meetings. (Minutes Secretary). Also, we need an Outings Officer and a Hospitality Officer. By filling these vacancies, the Club will run a lot smoother, and everyone will benefit by having these activities organised.

Editors Note Maybe you don’t feel able to commit to taking on the Outings Officer role for the whole year. Could you commit to organising one or two activities for the year?

GUEST SPEAKER Lisa Twigg spoke to us last year about Dementia and her book 80 YEARS WITHOUT DEMENTIA. She is happy to announce a second book THE GIFT OF A GOOD DEATH that describes her family’s experience of caring for her father with dementia. The book is written as both a legacy to him and a means of sharing her family’s story with others to promote choice at the end of life. The book is intended to help families plan for death and dying. Blending emotional resilience with practical planning helps families find peace in moments of stress and grief. copies of Book#2 (T Lisa is happy to sign and post a book ($25 + $5 postage). Email address details to [email protected], or send a pm via the FB page (Eighty Years Without Dementia). The book is also available on Amazon, in Kindle format and as a paperback, but then she can't sign it.