A very big thank you to all members, and especially to many partners, who buckled in to help run what was a very successful Festival. We can also send a big thank you to the weather gods for their support in delivering a beautiful sunny warm spring day.

I am loathed to mention names as every one has contributed but the committee members we owe a particularly big thanks to for all the preplanning, hustling sponsors, stall holders and the rest. I have not heard a negative comment yet, if there are any your opportunity will come, all members will receive an email requesting comments on their perception either good, bad or indifferent as to the running of the day, the promotion or any thing else which will assist in next years event run a little smoother.

I know there was a mix up with stall numbers, which I put my hand up for, but we did have every one settled before the start of the festival.

And the thanks continue to our wonderful community who supported the festival on the day.  It really was wonderful.

Wednesday’s meeting was one of those which, when you read the topic about volunteering in Timor Leste and think doesn’t sound very interesting. But on the contrary Rachael Donovan proved to be a very energetic and vivacious speaker enlightening us all as to how important correct communication is in these less developed countries. We blithely assume that internet is cheaply available everywhere these days and communication through printed media is commonplace. Not so even in our closest neighbour. A very thought stirring address given with great enthusiasm.

Next week I will not be present and will leave you in the very capable hands of my joint President, Russell.