Being Friday the 21st day of July, 2017 ...

We have known for some time that the Guides are planning to have the kitchen refurbished during August.
The plans are on display ...

Dogsbody arrived to discover an invoice for use of the Guide Hall during July. He became concerned when he found that it did not include next week, (28th.)
Phone call ... "Oh, no, you can't use the hall next week. The builders start on Monday ... earlier than we anticipated."

Undeterred, he got on with the usual business of setting up tables, chairs, toilet-signs etc.
In anticipation that participants might like to prepare hot beverages, he boiled a kettle of water.

Paul brings his own tea-bag, but not a cup.
Paul likes to make tea ...

... and ALL the cupboards were bare!

Thus threatened with dehydration, as there were no drinking vessels whatsoever, Paul nobly occupied the chair of authority.

We commenced with stormy weather ...

I'm going away for a while.

This was closely followed by unseasonal leaf-fall ...

Soon I'll hear old winter's song.

Angela's friend, Anne, played the most delightful flute to accompany Paul ...

Paul's singing in French was passable!

Mick took us on an instrumental journey in company of ...

Angela contributed to the customary death toll ...

Number 8 is all flooded ...

Dogsbody was given to wobbly disposition and managed to get to the end of only one song ...

... and we'll sail with the tide ...

Les and Pam rescued him at the end of the evening, and we couldn't leave Debbie standing alone in the rain, could we?
It was an eventful journey home.
VERY many thanks to Les and Pam.

So, now, remember this ...
We will not be meeting next Friday, 28th.
During August we will be accommodated at Chidham Village Hall on Fridays: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
Prompt start at 8.00pm, please.

Click this link for directions.

Being Friday the Fourteenth Day of July, 2017 ...

Being also Bastille Day ...

A la Bastille!

"Crèpe Suzette!" sang Ken.

Roger took us to the dry and sandy deserts of North Africa ...

Oh, cursed be those cruel wars ...

Bryan gave a poetic account of failed courtship ...

But you did ask for a two-seater.
And it is British Racing Green!

The fun being over, we gently rose and softly called ...

Good Night and Joy!

Being Friday the seventh day of July, 2017 ...

... and the fifth day of an exciting tennis tournament ...

Why does this person always look angry?

Nevertheless, nine people were minded to attend the City Folk Club from the outset.
Berry apologised for late arrival; he couldn't miss an important match.

Moseley, supported by Angela, played concertina ...

"Which end do I blow?"

There were the usual songs of drinking, of courtship and seduction, comprising much rustic metaphor and innuendo, all of which had to be explained at considerable length to Tony.

... and she stole poor my Jack from me!

Tony then embarked on educating us in the French vernacular.
En Cloq, apparently, has something to do with reproduction ...

How did that happen?

During the interval Roger convened a guitar workshop.
Only Berry attended ...

"Hmm, Berry, you need an extra finger!"

Having said 'Adieu to lovely Nancy', Roger then sent us home with some Holy reassurance ...

Tell Him what you want!

And this is for Tony ...

Now, Tony ...

The 'new act that drives sorrows away' refers to the consumption of intoxicating liquor.

'Bottle' means ... 

'Friend' could relate to the contents thereof, or a drinking companion - or is it a dog?

'Credit' is something most us have not.

'Happy' ... must I explain?!

We hope that all is now clear.

Being Friday the thirtieth day of June, 2017 ...

Did you know that 30th June is the anniversary of the opening of this iconic structure in 1894?

Angela and our new friend, Dev, gave account of the endless task of painting another famous bridge ...

Then, there was a first from Dev.
Watch and listen ...

Why can't we Brits have such an engaging tune to celebrate our patriotc pride?

Being Friday the twenty-third day of June, 2017 ...

What has been the only good thing that ever came from hunting with hounds?

Discuss in less than 2000 words, and send the outcome of your deliberations to one T. May @parliament.uk.

Otherwise, musical offerings were less contentious.

Marion posed as a farmer's daughter who declined to sell her body for twenty pounds ...

First marry and then you may, sir!

Don't forget, now: Marion and Mick will be leading a Barn Dance alongside their band 'Stoney Ridge' at Chidham Village Hall on Saturday, 15th July.

Colin still has a few tickets available. Phone 01243 574021.