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The President advised members that due to health reasons Ron Porter had telephoned him to tender his resignation from the Book Club. Mention was again made that names could be put forward for proposed membership of the Club as membership was now down to 25.

Roland Dobson 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 previous year ended 31st May, which were also accepted. He informed members that the annual subs could be held at £10, Ron Porter, outgoing President still not well enough to attend so John Wood as the new President chaired the whole meeting, praising Ron’s term of Presidency and asking that the Secretary write to him regarding this. John Wood to also continue as Treasurer, Bill Johnson as Secretary with Gordon Macgregor as the Assistant Secretary. John Phillipson to be new Catering Officer. Jim Walton declined to be the Vice President and Gordon Macgregor will fill this position. Terry Braithwaite advised that he would attend to the arrangements for the Forster dinner to be held at Crofters o 23rd July. He was thanked for this and also for his work in his previous years as Catering Officer. Ladies Night to be at the Fishermans Arms on 1st or 2nd Thursday in November. John Phillipson to report back on this.

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.