Our speaker last night was Rachel Holliday who gave a good presentation about her charity Porchlight which works with and for the homeless. Rachel previously spoke to us in May about her Group Exchange visit to America. Porchlight covers all of Kent now and it is disturbing to hear that they cannot cope with temporary housing for all those that need it. There is also a rise in the number of young people who are homeless, ironically her organisation is growing to meet demand. Next week our speaker is Roger Sykes, Coroner. I hope we get a better attendance I am still concerned about the reducing numbers attending club night.
I spoke earlier with Malcolm R who is recovering from having a “bionic” computer fitted to help his heart rhythm. We look forward to seeing him back at club shortly. Malc has had a very difficult time with his cancer but he has fought back bravely. An example to us all.
Norman and I popped into the Grangemoor and paid the deposit for next year’s President’s Evening on June 5th 2009. It’s definitely on then now!