Bloemfontein Caledonian Society.

As we come to end to the end of 2011 we reflect on the happenings of the society.
Still few in number we managed to keep it together, holding quarterly functions officially
but we are all friends and see each other regularly.   Our last function being St Andrews Night, which was most enjoyable, with Peter proposing the toast to Scotland and St Andrew and Mugs’ proposing the toast to SA our Home.  Brian and Sue made music!  Brian with his Guitar and Mouth Organ and Sue on the Banjo and Ukulele

We do not have many younger members as just about all our members have children living in other countries, our daughter Cathlyn is in Leeds, Linda’s son Craig in Florida, USA, Robbie’s daughter in Oxford, Jeannie’s daughter Davina in London, Brian & Jenny have Stephen in London and Robin in Brisbane, not forgetting Peter who’s wife Mug’s works in UK for most of the year.   I think that is the norm today, with the advanced technology the world has become small.  I was chatting to a lady from Bradford on the plane on route to UK last week and she was telling me that sixty years ago her dads sister left England for Australia and they said their ‘goodbyes’ knowing that this would be the last they would see of each other.

Our first function for the New Year Burns Nicht will be held on Saturday, 12 February 2012, finer details will follow in due course.   We have chosen this date as not to clash with the other two societies so as to allow movement within the Societies.

Wishing you Joy and Peace at Christmas,

and many Blessings in the New Year.

May you always have LOVE to share, HEALTH to spare and FRIENDS that care . ..

Lynette.

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