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Thursday 20 February, 2020

POWERtalk Pollokshields — Dance

Wednesday 19th February. 2020 in Hutchesons' Grammar School - Room A21.

The evening was opened by President Brendan who gave apologies from three members and introduced

Roz who was the chairman for the evening. Roz gave an inspiration and topics were given to Grace, Liz, Louise, Brendan and Regina. Brendan handed out a quiz about Dance which caused much discussion and laughter. Following the Tea interval two speeches were given

One by Grace on a Hungarian Dance she did at school and

Lauren on the importance of dance lessons for the young.

Regina evaluated the speech by Grace and Louise the speech by Lauren.

A short business meeting was then held to discuss the Caledonia Council Speech Contest and to make arrangements for the Club Speech Contest at the next meeting.

The General Evaluation was given by Ruth and the Vote of Thanks and Timing was by Liz.

A very happy and informative evening was had by all.

The next meeting is on 4th March in Hutchesons' Grammar School - room A21 and is the Club Speech Contest to which all are welcome.

Thursday 28 November, 2019

POWERtalk Pollokshields — A Heilan' Fling

Wednesday 27th November, 2019

The evening was opened by President Brendan who amused us all with tales of his highland dancing when very young.

Brendan then introduced us to the Chairman for the evening

Scilla who handed out topics to Louise on the furthest North she had been.

Regina, Liz and finally Brendan.

We were then led through a session by Brendan on Happy Memories through the decades.

Following the tea break Ruth gave us a very interesting and historical speech on Tam O' Shanter and Glengarry hats which was evaluated by Grace

Iris was the second speaker and her topic was on Whisky Cocktails with a very amusing tale of the origins of the term Cocktail. Iris's speech was evaluated by Anita.

A short business meeting followed to discuss some Region Business and also the Division of Labour for the Christmas Party next week.

The timings were by Liz and Regina gave an excellent Evaluation of the evening.

The next meeting of POWERtalk Pollokshields is the Christmas party which is to be held in the home of the President. There will be a short break thereafter until February.

Monday 25 March, 2019

CALEDONIA COUNCIL SPEECH CONTEST.

The Annual Speech Contest of Caledonia Council was held in the Doubletree by Hilton, Westerwood, Glasgow on Sunday 24th March 2019.

President Iris opened the meeting.

The First item on the Agenda was the Speech Contest

Nancy was the capable Chairman of the Contest.

The timers were Roz and Brendan

The winners were Iris and Diana with Terry and Grace as runners up.

Following lunch there was a short Business Meeting and the final item on the Agenda was an illustrated talk by Iris on Madeira. The meeting closed at 3.30 pm. and all agreed that it had been a most enjoyable day.

Thursday 8 November, 2018

CALEDONIA COUNCIL MEETING.

Caledonia Council met on Sunday 4th November, 2018 in the Doubletree by Hilton, Westerwood, Glasgow.

President Iris welcomed members and chaired the Business Meeting.

Members enjoyed three excellent workshops

"Oral Reading: Science or Art" by Rosemary

"Evaluation - What I Meant to Say" by Ruth and

"Get Inspired!" by Carole.

This was a very happy and most enjoyable day with an excellent attendance by members.

The next meeting of Caledonia Council will be on 24th March 2019 in the Doubletree by Hilton, Westerwood, Glasgow and will be the Speech Contest.

Tuesday 20 February, 2018

POLLOKSHIELDS CLUB - OPEN NIGHT.

Pollokshields Club held an Open Night on 19th February, 2018 in Pollokshields Burgh Halls. Members from Stirling Club and Friends were welcomed.

President Roz Welcomed members and friends.

First on the Agenda was a Guest Speaker, Patricia Irwin from Renfrewshire Sound who gave an interesting talk on the worthwhile work of Renfrewshire Sound.

Following a delicious supper everyone was entertained by a quiz which was run by Hendry.

There was much hilarity but eventually a winning table was found. The winning table received a cup and all the others mugs. Everyone went home with a great "goody bag".

Following the Quiz Hendry ran an entertaining version "Just a Minute" with Carole and Brendan as the worthy winners.

The next Meeting of Pollokshields Club is on 5th March and will take the form of the Annual Speech Contest. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday 23 January, 2018

POLLOKSHIELDS CLUB - 22nd January 2018..

Pollokshields Club met in the Burgh Halls on 22nd January.

Theme: Difficult People.

President Roz Keenan opened the meeting and welcomed our guest May-belle she then handed over to the Chairman for the Evening - Louise. Topics - all on Difficult People were given to Iris, Roz, Scilla and Liz.

The Education Session was given by Brendan

Brendan is a talented artist and illustrated various Difficult situations with paintings.

Following the tea break there was a short Business Meeting to discuss various matters.

The members were entertained to two excellent speeches by Grace and Anita.

The Evaluation of the meeting was given by Iris.

Closing thought and Vote of Thanks was given by Anita.

The next meeting will be held on 5th February 2018 with the Theme of "Out the Window".

Future Dates: 19th February - Open Evening with guest speaker etc. All Welcome.

5th March - Speech Contest. All Welcome.