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The President welcomed Dr Steven McQuillan to the Club, advising him of his duties as a Steward. A copy of the Club’s rules and a list of members having been given to Steven by the Secretary. John Wood informed the President and members that the manager of the Railway could be leaving during the next two months but he would keep us in the picture regarding developments as and when he could.

President read out letter received from Jack Blyth tendering his resignation. Secretary to reply advising that should he ever wish to visit the Club at a monthly meeting he would be most welcome. Ballot for Dr McQuillan was favourable and Simon Rogerson was asked to bring him along to the February meeting. He was also advised that as Dr McQuillan was now a member he could if he so wished attend next weeks Simpson dinner. Tom Walton is arranging for the Club records to be on view that night. John Wood informed members that the cost of the xmas buffet had been increased from £50 to £55.

Simpson dinner fixed for Thursday 5th February. Simon Rogerson put forward Dr Steve McQuillan for membership of the Club. Vote to be next month. There being no other business the meeting was formally closed and a superb Xmas buffet was enjoyed by all. Thanks due to John Wood for organising same.

The President thanked Mr Braithwaite for having organised the Ladies night dinner which he said appeared to be enjoyed by all. John Phillipson however said he had not really enjoyed the evening mainly because of the fact that there were no proper seating facilities at the Old Mill other than remaining sat at the tables where the dinners had been served. He was also not over impressed with the meal but accepted that others had enjoyed it. Terry then mentioned the Simpson dinner to be held in February 98 and thought we should be deciding on venues now rather than in January. After some discussion it was decided on the Brown Cow Dalton.

Apologies for absences. Mr Macgregor raised the matter of membership and that there are three vacancies. It is in the Club’s interest to try and keep the number of members up to 29 where possible. Mr Wood advised that the tenants of the Railway were leaving at the end of November and that new people would be managers. He will advise us as to whether we will be able to continue our monthly meetings at the Railway.

Apologies re absences. Ladies night to be at the Old Mill but on the 4th of November. Menus given to members and those attending the dinner to state their choice of main course next month.

Apologies for absences. Ladies night dinner to be at the Old Mill provisionally on Tuesday 11th November but Terry Braithwaite will confirm arrangements at our next meeting.

Apologies re absentees. Thanks given to Terry Braithwaite for organising an excellent Forster dinner. Two members who had arranged to go to the dinner but failed to turn up on the night had to reimburse Terry £12 each. President again reminded that there were 3 vacancies for membership of the Club.

David Caine proposed that the Club continue for a further 12 months, agreed. Minutes for the past year, read and accepted. The Treasurer submitted the accounts for the year ended 31st May which were also accepted, he then informed members that the annual subscription could be held at £10, bearing in mind that £196 of expenditure in the accounts just submitted would not be recurring within the next five years or so. The President thanked elected officers for their help and work during the past year. There being no names put forward the officers to go forward as at present. The meeting was tinged with sadness due to the death of Bill Robinson and this June meeting would have seen him complete 50 years membership of the Club. Mrs Robinson sent along a bottle of cognac to the meeting as Bill had requested this to be done. Members then stood and drank in memory of Bill. The President spoke in memory of him both as a member and friend, as did Eric Travis, Members were advised that the licensee of The Railway had given notice to leave but until we know who the new tenants were to be we could not be certain if we could continue Club meetings at this venue.