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2023
Our quietest year on record. The Friday
evenings at the Lawns continue but there are now only 5 regular
attendees. A shame but time moves on.
For the first time since 2005, there was no Christmas
meal. Instead we all met for coffee and mince pie (or more) at the
Swarkestone nursery. We caught up with all the news especially concerning
the grandchildren and own “aches and pains”.
2022
The year started at the end of January in Darwin’s
for Sue’s 70th. A full attendance, plus other friends, and
a very good evening.
The Zoom meetings continued until the end of April.
We’d heard that the Lawns management, though not owners, had
changed so we gave it a try. The trial was led by the Marvills and
Sewells and deemed a success so we reverted back to our normal Fridays.
However, the success was limited as the bar was very noisy and the
dining area had no atmosphere. We persevered though the overall interest
had waned and attendance was sporadic.
In September we all went for lunch at the Clock
in Shardlow. It was lovely getting everyone together face-to-face.
A lot of chat and, as when old people get together, a lot of reminiscing.
The year’s events finished with our Christmas
meal at Bistro Pierre’s. Covid prevented Ged and Jean’s
company but it was an enjoyable evening
2021
As last year, covid has dominated the year and most
of the Friday night Zoom meetings, which continue every week. Our
paths cross every now and then in the village but the only get together
was at Pierre's in November. A very good meal and we chatted away
as if we still meet every week, which, in a way, we do. Nothing
at Christmas or New Year, which was a shame, but at least we all
met up with our families. Next year must be better ....... surely.
2020
The year has been dominated by covid. A relatively
normal start to the year then the lockdown hit us in March. No Friday
nights at the pub, never mind parties, walks or weekends away. We
still met, but over zoom every Friday night, enjoying the beer and
chat (all too often about covid and its consequences). Nothing over
Christmas and just a zoom meeting, plus quiz, for New Year's Eve.
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