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Christmas Party 2016

We had a wonderful Christmas party last night, with a lovely meal provided by the Regent Hotel, Doncaster. A big thanks for all the post-meal jollifications created by our President Derek Lucian . We had a version of Pictionary, a fascinating Table Topics based on childrens’ letters to Father Christmas, and finally charades. Derek hadContinue reading “Christmas Party 2016”

Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday November 28th

The meeting started on time and was attended by 16 people, 14 members and two visitors. Julie Gordon was the Sergeant at Arms for the evening and provided the meeting with provided details of facilities and timing of mid-meeting break. She introduced the Toastmaster for the evening, Andy Howell. Andy gave a strong introduction toContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday November 28th”

Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday September 12th

Now that the summer season is out of the way, the remainder of the calendar year can start in earnest. Consequently, our Toastmaster for the evening, Pauline Westrop, chose a theme of “Back to School” for us to run with. As is often the way on the first day back at school, not everything wentContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday September 12th”

Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday August 22 2016

Meeting report by General Evaluator Jean Stewart: Meeting room was prepared by Sgt at Arms and other Members of the Club in readiness for the meeting to start at 7.00pm. Bridget Pearson, Sgt at Arms, provided a two-minute warning of start of meeting. Then started meeting at 7.00pm. Bridget used a laptop to register attendanceContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report | Monday August 22 2016”

Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday August 8 2016

A busy meeting bursting with energy –and one new guest, one returning guest who were warmly welcomed. Sergeant at Arms Alison Turner got us going right on time and Jean Stewart, as Toastmaster of the day, opened the meeting with her theme of Indulgence. Julie Pitcher, her first time in the role, carefully explained aboutContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday August 8 2016”

Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday July 25 2016

Report by General Evaluator Shelagh Jones New President Derek Lucian was Toastmaster for the meeting and gave us the theme of “Possibilities” – appropriate for the beginning of a new Toastmasters year. The start of the meeting was a bit disorganised as Sergeant at Arms Sean Gordon was late to arrive, but two guests wereContinue reading “Doncaster Speakers Meeting Report| Monday July 25 2016”