Have to admit to feeling low after last night’s club meeting. this wasn’t because of the speaker from Red Cross who was very good, no, it was the response from members to attend functions that are coming up. A total of 23 members and partners are on the board to attend the talk about Altzheimers from Denise Lintern MBE. This will be a moving tale straight from the heart from a lady whose husband Stan is totally reliant upon her for every aspect of life, Stan has been like it for 10 years and is only in his mid 60’s now. Stan will be there to hear his wife talk. Nobody knows for sure behind his blank exterior whether or not he is able to hear. Maybe he does but probably doesn’t. Denise has to live with that uncertainty everyday.
It is great that Maria and Clare have organised a social evening as a fund raiser in December but as yet the response from the club is very poor- maybe it will perk up. I had asked everyone in the club to come up with at least one idea and make it happen during the year. Early days I know but not looking too promising.
However, I cheered up this morning when I was contacted by Malcolm R to say that the Bedgebury Walk for next May is progressing. Good on you Malc, after going through everything he has endured with his illness and to still rise to the challenge is fantastic. He certainly deserved his PHF Award.
I’ve just agreed to do a street count of the homeless for a charity soon. I’ve asked all members if any will join me. I await the response with interest.