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Coaching in Effective SpeakingLGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-57523259440662979692023-10-10T20:16:00.001+01:002023-10-10T22:21:53.966+01:00Reuse, Recycle, Remember! How we used to be environmentally friendly <p> Long ago, when I was young there was a shortage of everything — and I suspect in particular money, plus after the War there was a shortage of everything so every one had to “make do and mend”.</p><p> The wrapping on parcels was carefully removed, any string wrapped up and the paper folded, all ready to be used again. Everything around the house was treated with care. Furniture and fittings were made to last and any spare food (although not a lot in my house as there were five children) was recycled for another meal, and in fact, in our street was a bin which people put spare food, which I always believed was to feed pigs. (although this was never verified) but it seemed a good use of food waste.
All this was fine, but for me the most annoying thing was that as the fourth of four daughters most, if not all my clothes were second had — yes I was the original “Second hand Rose”. To make thing worse, the sister immediately older than me was much taller and better looking than me and I always felt that I was invisible. One Christmas, much to my amazement there were two party dresses, one pink and one blue flowers in amongst my gifts. Now I knew that they had never belonged to anyone in the family and I felt very excited about it.</p><p>Imagine my shock when I discovered that they had belonged to one of my mother’s friends daughters. No longer did I want to wear them and, in fact, they were used to dress up my dolls. A case of one very unhappy little girl and unsuccessful recycling.</p><p>However, one year, my mother did make me a new party dress of blue taffeta with a net overskirt and flowers at the waist — I was thrilled and went off to all the parties very much delighted with myself. I am not sure if this was to make up for the earlier party dresses.
Naturally my brother, being a boy, never had any second hand clothes, but then I don’t think that this was important to him, being a boy. In any event, being the “son and heir” he always got the best.
Nowadays, I think we have, to some extent, a lot of recycling. This is partly due to the fact that we seem to be in a recession and also because we are so much more aware of the shortages of resource on our planet.
I know that clothes do not always wear out and that many people (including myself) still recycle clothes by sending them to the Charity Shops, but I, for one, have never bought anything there. I will just put it down to my earlier life.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><b>Liz Duncan</b> <br /></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-48701618757415530972023-05-31T21:01:00.002+01:002023-05-31T21:04:40.794+01:00The Power of Positive Speaking<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">For many people, one of the
scariest things in life is to stand up in front of a group of people and give a
speech.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t matter whether the
group is friends - e.g. at a wedding – or whether it is a group of strangers,
the feelings are the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can
prepare well and practise but it does not take away that fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, the more one speaks in public the
more confident one becomes but for many the occasion is a ‘one off’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So how can we deal with these fears and
positively enjoy the occasion?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYqaG762PYE3vRlgfbkcjtpTgZM5IZCR9NyFpBM0QPmTdXQ0sqUJool-xDZm31NQ4JtCI334WCIibSJmHvQC5o50vMmSFFt_PzzW3xGOuvz5Fb2ZBA2C-lYnCEVx3ef6IZlwDQtkx6_eYhYCyS-qtGcEm09QqKx9rrP8Tf7Sf30Xvd9Z9a4J017EXKA/s1024/scared.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYqaG762PYE3vRlgfbkcjtpTgZM5IZCR9NyFpBM0QPmTdXQ0sqUJool-xDZm31NQ4JtCI334WCIibSJmHvQC5o50vMmSFFt_PzzW3xGOuvz5Fb2ZBA2C-lYnCEVx3ef6IZlwDQtkx6_eYhYCyS-qtGcEm09QqKx9rrP8Tf7Sf30Xvd9Z9a4J017EXKA/s320/scared.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘Fear’ or F.E.A.R. is simply
‘Future Expectations Appearing Real’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
create our own fearful feelings through our imagination – the ‘What ifs’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘What if I forget what I am
going to say?’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘What if I stumble over the words?’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘What if I bore everyone?’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Why does this negative
internal chatter affect us so much and how can we change it?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We have a conscious and
subconscious part of our brain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
conscious is that part which takes in information and makes decisions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The subconscious controls the reactions to
the messages sent to it by the conscious, it never questions or makes
decisions, it just believes what it is told.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Consequently all those negative messages our conscious is sending to the
subconscious are being acted upon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
result is our stomach churns, our mouth goes dry and we feel really
nervous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To change the way we feel we
need to change those negative voices into positive ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The phrases need to be in the
first person ‘I’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the subconscious
hears ‘I’ it becomes alert and ready for a command.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The instruction should be in the present
tense (it’s happening now) and it needs to be specific and positive.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">For example – </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘I am speaking clearly and
confidently.’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Not</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">‘I am not stumbling over my
words.’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Practise this and replace
every negative statement with a positive one.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">In everyday life avoid
speaking negatively to your friends or colleagues, it has the same effect on
your subconscious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of saying ‘I
am really worried/nervous about this.’ You could say, ‘I am working at
controlling my nerves.’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Finally, remember to believe
in yourself and overcome those last minute nerves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recall many years ago, standing in the
wings of a stage waiting to make my entrance in my first amateur dramatic play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to remember my first line (or any
other line for that matter) and nothing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was beginning to go into panic when I stopped and told myself – ‘I’ve
learnt my lines, I have successfully rehearsed them, just trust yourself.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And sure enough, as I stepped on to the stage
the words began to flow.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Remember, when you come to
make your speech do your preparation, practise your speech, think positively
and trust yourself .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do all of these
things and enjoy the experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b>Lesley Smith</b> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></p>
LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-8275151403370645492023-02-06T23:40:00.000+00:002023-02-10T15:10:00.266+00:00Improve Your Communication Skills<p class="MsoNormal">What do I write on a blog? Would other people be interested
in what I have to say?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who knows?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But here goes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I joined POWER<i>talk</i> GB many years ago <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span> long
before I had even heard of the Internet, webpages and blogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I definitely did not join in order to
become a blogger.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When the Edinburgh Toastmistress club was started up again
in 1971 I was working as an Administrator but had just landed a job as a
Further Education lecturer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It occurred
to me that this might just give me more confidence to stand in front of a class
of adults, some of whom could well be older than me, and teach them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still remember the first topic I was given <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span> “You have won £1 million. What would you spend it on?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I spoke for about a minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But that was the start, both of my Further
Education career and my ongoing fascination and involvement with communication
in the widest sense.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuer_NZSTjoyi1wNuPaLOGXgpRUjsOscRl48wgQOJyuKSKrfJHXdY1g4PbAoiQzzlGTj1R0MVDgeVHaL8a0HVBJRr1JSrGkuJ8wnGr0W1PYnISVunsiMLNmgeuEDuMfV7KgPWqPLSIpHbiW8gI21S93CfaHTRquhZb6kcPPUEujrHNesGnIG68_U-qw/s790/Female%20Speaker.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="790" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuer_NZSTjoyi1wNuPaLOGXgpRUjsOscRl48wgQOJyuKSKrfJHXdY1g4PbAoiQzzlGTj1R0MVDgeVHaL8a0HVBJRr1JSrGkuJ8wnGr0W1PYnISVunsiMLNmgeuEDuMfV7KgPWqPLSIpHbiW8gI21S93CfaHTRquhZb6kcPPUEujrHNesGnIG68_U-qw/s320/Female%20Speaker.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Communication is so important in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are social beings, but not perfect, so to
be able to hone our skills in speaking, listening, organising, debating,
contributing to discussions in meetings, minute-taking and finally chairing
meetings in a welcoming, friendly, supportive atmosphere of a club meeting is
one of the major plus points of ITC, now POWER<i>talk</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At school I was terrified to open my mouth at a debate; at
university it was an ordeal to present a paper to my tutorial group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking minutes was fine for me after my
secretarial training, but to take part and to chair a meeting…</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I enjoyed teaching in Further Education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, some of the students were older than
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some were men and women who wanted
to change careers of get back into the workplace after a break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoyed researching the subjects I taught <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span>
at the same time as I was enjoying researching for the speeches I was making in
ITC. The opportunity for promotion came and I had the confidence to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>go for it and eventually became head of
section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More communication skills were
required now <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span> delegating, listening, organising timetables, counselling and
meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In ITC I was taking part (and winning) speech contests and
debating <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span> how proud my parents were with my achievements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I held office, club right up to region and
finally helped organize an international convention here in Scotland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would not have happened without the
support of fellow ITC members, each of us putting our ITC training into action.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am still a member of POWER<i>talk</i>, now retired from
lecturing, but still learning and improving my communication skills with my
friends in The Rovers Club and Stirling POWER<i>talk</i>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have just been surfing the internet and found
yourself reading this, I hope it was of interest <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span> it’s never too late to
improve your communication skills for business or for pleasure. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><b>Diana Porterfield</b> <br /></p>
LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-91176776730271626922022-12-04T16:49:00.001+00:002022-12-04T16:49:31.684+00:00What is Shibui?<p>First I would like to explain that one Japanese word usually implies various kinds of meanings and therefore they describe different Japanese words. I assume this is the case with English words. I would like to mention the various meanings of this word <b>“Shibui”</b> here, as follows:— <br /> <br />1. <u>Mouth-puckering</u> <br /> Bitter (tea) <br /> Sour persimmon <br /> Rough wine</p> <p>2. <u>Glum, sour, sullen</u> <br /> Look glum (blue) <br /> Frown at/on <br /> Pull a wry face <br /> Grimace</p> <p>3. <u>Quiet and simple</u> <br /> Sober, austere <br /> Be tight, stingy, tight-fisted: <br /> (Don’t wait for Gillian to buy a drink — she too tight-fisted) <br /> Be a miser <br /> (On environmental spending, the president is a miser)</p> <p>4. <u>Tasteful</u> <br />Shibui – a sense of beauty:this category fits “Wabi-Sabi”. <br />In traditional Japanese aesthetics, Wabi-Sabi is world view acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of appreciating beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” in nature. It is prevalent throughout all forms of Japanese art.</p> <p>Wabi-Sabi is a composite of two interrelated aesthetic concepts. Wabi may be translated as “subdued, austere beauty”, while Sabi means “rustic patina”. <br />Characteristics of Wabi-Sabi aesthetics and principles include asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and the appreciation of both natural objects and the forces of nature.</p> <p> <br /> Zen Garden of Ryoanji in Kyoto is an good example of the Wabi-Sabi arts. The clay wall, which is stained by age with subtle brown and orange tones, reflects Sabi principles, with the rock garden reflecting Wabi principles. </p> <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1hSrVpYJhLpMzhi8RbX6RY5f2VOj2vaAs"><img alt="Zen Garden of Ryoanji in Kyoto" border="0" height="173" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=12pxXsaqPLImEEqrsRJZfEyrTRnXILWDk" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Zen Garden of Ryoanji in Kyoto" width="244" /></a> </p><p> </p> <br /> I would like to emphasize the last <b>“Shibui”</b> meaning. This directly <br />connects Japanese aesthetic with the basic sense of beauty of Wabi-Sabi. I really hope you will be able to visit Japan and taste (or feel) at first hand this essence of Japanese Arts and Culture.<p></p> <p> <br /> Reiko Uchiyama <br /> Nagoya, Japan <br /> 27/11/22</p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-20586273335850766902022-09-04T19:53:00.002+01:002022-09-06T22:04:20.356+01:00Rovers Training Weekend<p>The final day of the Rovers Training Weekend started with a workshop on ‘Expanding your Word Power’ led by Vice President Iris Gibson. After a break for refreshments the second workshop on writing was led by the President, Rosemary Low, and the Secretary, Laurence Coates.</p> <p>A brief evaluation session followed before the weekend was brought to a close.</p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-15409203875415271202022-09-03T23:10:00.014+01:002022-09-03T23:36:41.446+01:00Rovers Training Weekend<p>The Rovers Training Weekend in Carlisle commenced with an informal meal at SannaS Sardinian Restaurant on Friday night. Members enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere and there were a lot of favourable comments afterwards about the meal.</p> <p>Saturday morning commenced with the AGM followed, after a short break by the speech contest. The winner of the contest was Yvonne Baker, pictured below receiving the Tibbie Brown trophy from club president, Rosemary Low.</p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1RqnhKt7um8PI2V8TYK3ZcmrThVec4u0G" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Speech Contest 2022" border="0" height="243" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1tN1v2j0QDGA8Z0lLqtNNjRDRHFFD2fEG" style="background-image: none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Speech Contest 2022" width="244" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Rosemary presenting the trophy to winner Yvonne Baker<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p> </p> <p>After lunch the club parliamentarian, Ruth Maltman, led a workshop on Practical Parliamentary Procedure. The second part of the afternoon was a mini debate chaired by Margaret Robertson.</p> <p>In the evening we had a meal at the Crown and Mitre hotel followed by table topics led by Nancy Sanderson.</p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1mHnwqVnVfVn5reYHSdglsfJcHtYqOxyK" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Saturday Dinner" border="0" height="217" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1p3qQibP5_xFbKNDoAxDGd9dxB3IVSDu0" style="background-image: none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Saturday Dinner" width="358" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Members and Guests at the Crown and Mitre<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-25739751498250281662022-07-07T17:06:00.124+01:002022-07-07T18:22:05.240+01:00Rovers Spring Weekend in Chester 2022<p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1X7F_F6mX4F4YbwvS9Pm9zYDWDXGwQt53rlZWKh9UNZ6Czv1LuajdK25880x-clpbhtxRTj_Y2t7fvlGPR8DrJZRrmdgNmGveOoPzmIK96JkZQ__2u-Ehiu0Y6QTybkwlXtP4I4di9UKoEVS4qSSTw_KPLAEZmz_M-HJCFoEwZvLZE6-Foydt6uebsw/s537/Janya.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="537" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1X7F_F6mX4F4YbwvS9Pm9zYDWDXGwQt53rlZWKh9UNZ6Czv1LuajdK25880x-clpbhtxRTj_Y2t7fvlGPR8DrJZRrmdgNmGveOoPzmIK96JkZQ__2u-Ehiu0Y6QTybkwlXtP4I4di9UKoEVS4qSSTw_KPLAEZmz_M-HJCFoEwZvLZE6-Foydt6uebsw/w304-h230/Janya.jpg" width="304" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Janya Statue<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The Rovers
Spring Weekend took place this year in the historic city of Chester, in
Cheshire, NW England from 22<sup>nd</sup> to 24th April 2022. We were fortunate
to have fairly good weather with little rain — always a plus for any area in
the west of the UK! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">On the
Friday evening, we all met for a meal at our city centre hotel which allowed us
to catch up with all the news and to have a reasonably early bedtime, prior to
a prompt breakfast before our first activity of the day — a private guided walking
tour of the centre from Stephen Shakeshaft, one of the city’s Guild of Tour
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</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Our Saturday
evening’s Members’ Dinner was located at the Georgian “The Architect” bar and
restaurant near “The Roodee” — Chester’s racecourse. The experience was most
enjoyable with excellent food and an after-dinner presentation, by our tour
guide Stephen, on other aspects of this historic city. Meeting face-to-face for
the first time since 2019 allowed President Rosemary Low to present Diana
Porterfield with the Tibbie Brown Trophy for winning the 2020 Rovers Speech
Contest. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><p></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; 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line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">On
Sunday, half the group departed for home, but those remaining enjoyed a variety
of pursuits including river cruising, Chester Zoo, more shopping, visiting
local museums, restaurants and cafes. Everyone then headed home on Monday after
having a most enjoyable weekend </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> —</span> great: company; food; and the chance to learn
about this historic city.</span></p><p><br /><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJqhKyQc_WxfpsklHVmwyeyBn6yRan228xme3zBhhtI9irotMDw1J6r0Npa0RD2HJ_DFVoBcsxQqubIHtXSbPv0Qgel_8gPeTIoAp-ZRXQ3zd3Pip2JJwSh-iHIaLD0aE84NHL0_8oQDjX4KFvKNACh1pebljQ3Auk45Vk1XLC3T___Smsu7LzkU_LQ/s273/Zoo%202.jpg" style="clear: right; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="203" data-original-width="270" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ig6RfhSbPfkOuIm9y6ysve0N8dzvDbGLhVKoV08hwrA9a_FDIe3aSRrq0hiSVAroC7lbneXey5MvoL7K6g2Cgj3HBc8I_m0pl39YbqE5mDQb-BxxEoMxok4vorLAAYpx7UIJwQrkU-vmKp0JmBN0xXI1-kmBpQFt3sjsNzi-NSgTPw8eZdI6pRf1mw/s1600/Zoo%204.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><p></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span> <br style="clear:both"/></p><p><strong>Iris Gibson</strong></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-55825298704740601722022-07-07T15:27:00.002+01:002022-07-07T18:23:32.275+01:00Chester Racecourse<p>Why are horses sometimes called "gee gees"? Read on and find out.</p> <p>Lots to see in Chester, of course, but how many visitors think of racing horses? The oldest race course still in operation in Britain and maybe even in the world is in Chester. It is consistently awarded the Gold Standard Award.</p> <p>In Roman times, the river Dee was just about up to the Walls and the area of what is now the race course was an important harbour on the river, enabling supplies to be delivered to the garrison of Deva, the Roman name for Chester. Some harbour anchor stones can still be seen at the present course site.</p> <p>Today you can see a large sandstone cross at the course. The story is that there used to be a wooden cross but it collapsed, causing the death of the wife of the Governor of Hawarden. The cross ended up in the river, floated upstream, and came to rest at the present site, on an island formed by the build up of silt in the centuries after the Romans left. Later the timber was replaced by the present sandstone.</p> <p>The cross and site is now called The Roodie, based on ancient Norse and Saxon words meaning the Island of the Cross. In the early Middle Ages a weir system on the river caused much more silt so that the area became a riverside meadow, eventually developing into the present racecourse.</p> <p>In 1539 the mayor of Chester was Henry Gee. He began the annual horse race on the Roodie, as part of his reformed civic celebrations. So you now know why horses are called "gee gees", commemorating the man who began the famous series of races. The first race was held on Shrove Tuesday. A silver bell was awarded to the winning owner of "the horse that ran before all others". </p> <p>When the Derby race was inaugurated it was intended to be run in May but the Horse Racing Authority forced them to change the date to June to avoid a clash with Chester.</p> <p>In the 19th century the race goers were referred to as "the most perfect mix of society from all over the British Isles". In 1817 the first grand stand was built but it burnt down on 28 September 1985.</p> <p>While racing continued, a new grandstand was built and opened in May 1988.</p> <p>In 1883, the first Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, bred Ormonde at Eaton Hall nearby. The horse won the Triple Crown in 1886.</p> <p>In 1903 Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show appeared on the Roodie.</p> <p>There have been three times when races were suspended - during the English Civil War, the Great War, and World War 2. In 1946, when racing re-commenced, a record 103,993 people attended.</p> <p>The course averages 25,000 racegoers for each meeting, in the top five for annual attendance.</p> <p>Nowadays the Roodie hosts 15 days of competitive and quality racing. In three days in May riders compete for the Chester Cup, the Chester Vase, Ormonde Stakes, Cheshire Oaks, and the Dee Stakes. Top racehorses from Britain, Ireland and sometimes France participate. </p> <p>In 2012 the Olympic Torch came to the racecourse. Jockey Jason Maguire rode the winning horse with the torch down Watergate Street.</p> <p>Visiting the Roodie makes for a good day out. There is no shortage of first class eatries. The glass-fronted 1539 restaurant and bar situated within the County Stand, open all year, overlooks the race course. </p> <p>A second hospitality venue, The White Horse, in the racecourse paddock, opened in Easter 2014, with a bespoke nautical themed play area.</p> <p>A third venue can be explored in the city centre. Commonhall St. Social gives a "fun vibe and eclectic industry-leading craft beer offering".</p> <p>There is also an on-site hotel, ideal for weddings.</p> <p>The Roodie is surounded by beautiful manicured lawns, a picturesque setting, in over thirty acres of breath-taking green space. Have I whetted your appetite? Why not attend on Ladies Day, for glamour, fashion and excitement as every one waits with baited breath to learn of the winner of the best dressed Lady Competition with its fabulous prize. </p> <p>On 8 May 2022, Jackie Chambers 56, from Essex, won the prize for the best dressed. In a yellow Sophie Hunter dress and Steve Madden heels, she was awarded a Boodles diamond pendant and £700 fashion voucher from Matthew O'Brien, </p> <p>Wow!</p> <p><b><i><u>Nancy Sanderson</u></i></b></p> <p><b><i><u>3.6.22</u></i></b></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-36883901119715170062022-04-24T17:56:00.003+01:002022-04-25T17:34:58.709+01:00Chester, Old & New<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1-BJW3UKTyAd4IXKcVb6JnuTzsQ1_iR9h"><img alt="ThreeOldArches" border="0" height="240" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1NRU4cDITDA59tVGQcJClbtzy0FViQv8R" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="ThreeOldArches" width="244" /></a> <a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1AH8o9OSYhTjlqOoO4LeLrXnm86GyeBku"><img alt="amphitheatre" border="0" height="239" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=12Hc8DNjAX_Gp5WBPfRD-DCqQCJAWBEvG" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="amphitheatre" width="317" /></a> </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p>A relatively modern building, 1274 AD, in comparison to a Roman amphitheatre.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnhqlX64zl1Z-Ih7I0dHdIK3w56tZVbhgyYNcZd_JgGKdHT3zTzNTBc9C0-BMl_MkOaJq2PTKZS7EWrsuupkNPIGNLA1yOX58onr567itEfx3ULaY_7CKe7NtbO8NqQtqCKZo6Newc8N8W10l_tZUhd_HK1F6E6mMyT71d_BGm6EmsV7ppqD6zhei6Q/s515/Bear%20and%20Billet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="386" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnhqlX64zl1Z-Ih7I0dHdIK3w56tZVbhgyYNcZd_JgGKdHT3zTzNTBc9C0-BMl_MkOaJq2PTKZS7EWrsuupkNPIGNLA1yOX58onr567itEfx3ULaY_7CKe7NtbO8NqQtqCKZo6Newc8N8W10l_tZUhd_HK1F6E6mMyT71d_BGm6EmsV7ppqD6zhei6Q/s320/Bear%20and%20Billet.jpg" width="240" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Bear and Billet is a 17th Century Public House in the half-timbered style typical of many of the buildings in Chester. <span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m">Annie Jane Millward, the grandmother of John Lennon was born in the Bear and Billet in 1873.</span></span></div><br /> <p></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0Chester, UK53.193392 -2.89307524.883158163821157 -38.049325 81.503625836178855 32.263175tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-8010856668170103142022-04-24T09:58:00.004+01:002022-04-25T17:40:53.851+01:00Iris and the Elephant<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1EOfea5-HDOe4BbxYghjCd98vJNdE-Brq"><img alt="Iris and Janya" border="0" height="219" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1GRKHasIS84hLmRhiylACFrcyVAM_ROtk" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Iris and Janya" width="244" /></a> </p> <p>As we started the walking tour of Chester our tour guide, Stephen Shakeshaft, showed us the statue of a baby elephant. Iris, who in one of her speeches admitted to “a passion for pachyderms”, is seen here sitting beside the statue.</p> <p>The plaque in front reads:</p> <blockquote> <p>“This baby Indian elephant is called <br /></p> <h2>Janya</h2> <p>The bronze sculpture is a gift from Chester Zoo to the people of Chester. To celebrate the strong friendship between the Zoo and the city. Janya means ‘Life’ in Hindi. It symbolises the Zoo’s global role in Wildlife conservation. She was gifted in 2010 by the sculptress Annette Yarrow who grew up in India in the 1930s and 40s, there is a sculpture of another one year old elephant by Annette at Chester Zoo. <br /> Annette’s sculpture is remarkably lifelike, it benefits from her first-hand experience of elephants. Inside nearby Chester Cathedral there is a 14th Century wooden carving of an elephant and castle on a bench and in the Quire. However, the medieval craftsman would never have seen a real elephant so it has a rather strange body… and hooves! <br /> Please feel free to stroke and enjoy Janya. Please do not climb”.</p> </blockquote> <p>Apparently is is supposed to be lucky to rub the elephant’s ears. Some members indulged in this superstition.</p><p> </p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com027 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HA, UK53.1912154 -2.891944353.190572222086004 -2.8930171836059571 53.19185857791399 -2.890871416394043tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-991923635046094552022-04-23T19:23:00.004+01:002022-04-24T17:41:15.120+01:00The Rovers in Chester<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1D_lMeUuUqn1DLj2-Fg1GtCNjLEBm13gN"><img alt="Chester Cathedral" border="0" height="112" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1pkTo5HcMhkUjm-5ABnRy-GgkqLr6Mf4s" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Chester Cathedral" width="244" /></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=10GAfS5619zl2pXu-3bIb0Pih8-ZlYG7e"><img alt="Chester Cathedral 1" border="0" height="244" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1BcXV6e2OMLtvwZKMpbwuB7aKyZ48A9GE" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Chester Cathedral 1" width="184" /></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1tBLLBKuvlO1-1P_J9NnUqfqZsIb_qYsz"><img alt="Morrismen4" border="0" height="184" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1eYIDLquZxJmIKGI4mKZD8qrE_YotPAms" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Morrismen4" width="244" /></a> </p><p>Yes, the Rovers are Roving again! The club is enjoying our spring meeting in Chester. At last the members of Rovers in Great Britain have had a chance to get together. On Friday night we enjoyed a meal together in the hotel. This morning we met together to go on a walking tour of the city. Outside the town hall we enjoyed performances by traditional Morris Dancers celebrating Saint George’s day in honour of England’s patron saint</p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1jK_CapzkACsRnShVocP-QT9308tnsICM"><img alt="Morrismen6" border="0" height="218" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Jeml1UKVt4KUmgymKxoC-zt7tjmhZx63" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Morrismen6" width="244" /></a></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0Chester, UK53.193392 -2.89307539.223950383932319 -20.4712 67.162833616067687 14.68505tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-40173251375533514112022-04-07T19:55:00.000+01:002022-04-07T19:55:25.819+01:00The Perfect Host<h2>The most important qualities of a good host.</h2> <p>    Assertiveness <br />    Always pro-active <br />    Uses initiative <br />    Has organisational skills <br />    Is always welcoming <br />    Easily connects with people</p> <h2>But many other qualities are also required.</h2> <p>    Approachable personality <br />    Ability to keep calm at all times, not easily flustered <br />    Is both sympathetic and empathetic <br />    Willing and available at all times to help and smooth over any issue that arises <br />    Uses common sense <br />    Is aware at all times of what is happening <br />    Is adaptable to all situations <br />    Always inclusive <br />    Advance preparation <br />    Always willing to share knowledge with others <br />    Listens attentively and absorbs the message    <br />    Exudes friendliness to all, not just "significant" people <br />     Good at remembering names <br />    Engaging speaking voice <br />    Ensures people are introduced to others <br />    Has knowledge of speaker and audience <br />    Keeps smiling!</p> <h2>The Perfect Host has a Perfect Check List>>></h2> <p>What should be considered:   <strong>Before</strong>,    <strong>During</strong>   and   <strong>After</strong>   an event.</p> <p> <strong>Before:</strong>    </p> <p>    Is a committee required?   If so, what will be delegated to whom? <br />    What venue?  If necessary have contacts who can help with finding most appropriate one <br />    Visit the venue, with president/chairman, familiarise yourself with layout and meeting rooms <br />    Liaise with president at all times re all details and information required <br />    Prepare map or directions to venue <br />    Parking - at venue?  nearby?  capacity? <br />    Meet liaison person at venue, discuss requirements,  arrange meeting dates <br />    Investigate disabled access, and location of fire escapes and toilets <br />    Any Health & Safety issues relevant <br />    Find out how to operate blinds, curtains, air conditioning in meeting room <br />    List of those to be invited, when invitations should be issued and RSVP date <br />    What information should be sent to participants, eg: what, where, when, etc <br />    Any special requirements for any participant - diet?  overnight accommodation? <br />    Is catering required?   Who organises it? <br />    Programme - timings, start, finish, breaks, meal, identify speakers <br />    Know the names of key personnel, especially correct pronunciation and spelling <br />    Know the correct title and address of those to be introduced <br />    Obtain short bio details of those to be introduced <br />    What aids required?  Screen, OHP,  White board, Laptop, Microphones, extra cables? <br />    Are there to be questions from audience at any time?   How will they be dealt with? <br />    Ensure that guests will not be left alone at any time. <br />      <br /><strong>During</strong> <br />    <br />    Be early at venue <br />    Check room - layout, water and glasses - especially top table <br />    Check final arrangements with venue liaison contact <br />    Be at door to welcome guests and take to chairman <br />    Make attendees welcome, give special attention to special guests <br />    Keep constant watch on what is going on <br />    Inform everyone of housekeeping - toilets, disabled facilities, fire exits, etc <br />    Know how to deal with distractions - noise, sunlight, air conditioning, room temperature     <br />    Keep discreetly checking on chairman and guest speaker - any requirements? <br />    Have someone at door to prevent unwanted entrance <br />    Look out for any potential problems and be prepared to deal with them <br />    Have pre-arranged signal to chairman if items seriously over-running time <br />    At ending of meeting:  gifts/ payment to guest/s  readily at hand? <br />    Be a gopher - go for this, go for that <br />    Smile!!</p> <p> <br /><strong>After</strong>  </p> <p>    Feedback forms as participants leave?  or later? <br />    Say goodbye to any that the chairman is not attending to <br />    Make sure the room is left tidy, no papers, files, bags etc left <br />    Check bill is correct and pass to treasurer <br />    Thank you letters to be sent?   Or does chairman do that? <br />    Liaise for final time with venue <br />    Be the last to leave the room - final check!</p> <p><strong>********************************************************************************</strong> <br />    <strong><font size="2">Nancy Sanderson and Stirling Club workshop</font></strong></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0Stirling, UK56.1165227 -3.936902927.806288863821152 -39.0931529 84.426756536178843 31.2193471tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-46276216878832451972022-02-12T22:17:00.004+00:002022-02-15T22:24:10.858+00:00Page X of Y in Microsoft Publisher<p>Microsoft Publisher has always been the ‘ugly duckling’ of the Microsoft Office Suite. It doesn’t have the same prominence as other Office programs. Unlike Microsoft Word you cannot create a table of contents that updates automatically for example. Nevertheless, if you want to mix text and graphics is a little easier with Publisher than with Word.</p> <p>I used Microsoft Publisher to edit our club magazine, <i>The Rovers Document</i>. Manually editing the table of contents (TOC) was not the biggest bugbear. I wanted to have the footer on each page say ‘The Rovers Document’ on the left-hand side, with Page X of Y in the centre and the month and year at the right hand side. X being the page number and Y being the total number of pages.</p> <p>There is no inbuilt way to put Page X of Y using Publisher so I looked for a way of doing this using VBA. A web search yielded a macro that adds a text box to every page with the page number and page count. That is not very satisfactory for a number of reasons. It is difficult to update and it does not use the header or footer.</p> <p>Publisher uses master pages as templates to contain items that should appear on more than one page. In particular they contain header and footer elements. If you want to put a page number marker in a header or a footer you insert a page number marker by pressing Alt+Shift+9.</p> <p>The marker displays as a ‘#’ character but, of course, it isn’t. If you use ‘#’ it does not work but if you use VBA to try to read that character it reads a ’#’. Publisher VBA is not well documented, lacks a macro recording ability and there is no sendkeys facility. So how do you program placing a page number marker in the footer exactly where you want it?</p> <p>So start on one of the pages where the footer has to appear (this makes sure that you access the correct master page) and run the macro. ActiveDocument.MasterPages(2).Footer in my publication is the footer on the master page used as a template for all pages except the TOC. Note that I have started a new section after the TOC.<br /></p> <p>strPagesCount is the count of pages, reduced by one to exclude the TOC. Then strIssue is the Month and Year converted to string format.<br /></p>This is an updated version of the macro because I discovered that ~.TextRange.InsertPageNumber inserts a page number marker after the text, meaning that I do not need to use the CommandBars route to place a page number marker. I simply set the text, insert the page number marker and add the page number count and the issue date at the end. <br /><br /> <p><font color="#000080">Sub</font> NumberPages() <br /> <font color="#000080">Dim</font> strPagesCount <font color="#000080">As String</font><font color="#008000">'The number of pages</font><br /><font color="#000080"><span> </span>Dim </font><font color="#008000">strIssue <font color="#000080">As String</font> <font color="#008000">'The month and year</font> </font> <br /> <font color="#000080">Const </font>conDocName <font color="#000080">As String <span style="color: black;">= "The Rovers Document"</span> <span style="color: green;">'The document name to be placed in the footer</span></font><font color="#008000"> </font><br /> strPagesCount =<font color="#000080"> CStr</font>(ActiveDocument.Pages.Count - 1) <font color="#008000">'Subtract 1 because the TOC is not to be included</font> <br /> strIssue = <font color="#000080">CStr</font>(Format(Date, "mmmm yyyy")) <font color="#008000">'Find the current month and year</font> <br /> <font color="#000080">With</font> ActiveDocument.MasterPages(2).Footer.TextRange <br /> .Text = conDocName & vbTab & "Page " <font color="#008000">'(Re)sets the footer text</font><br /> <span> </span><span> .InsertPageNumber </span><font color="#008000">'Insert a page number marker</font><br /> .InsertAfter (" of " & strPagesCount & vbTab & strIssue) <font color="#008000">'Insert text following the page number</font> <br /> <font color="#000080">End With</font> <br /><font color="#000080">End Sub</font></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-59304718836215171762021-11-16T21:47:00.007+00:002021-12-10T20:36:58.174+00:00The Windmills of My Mind<p>Some months ago, I was asked to find a speaker for a charity dinner. I consigned the question to the windmills of my mind, in the firm belief that the sails would turn, wheels and cogs would interlock and a speaker would be found. </p> <p> <br /> Now I’m a sucker for ‘freebies’ and last week I picked up a free Rotary magazine from Sainsbury’s. <br /> One of the articles was about leprosy. The very word conjures up fear. It is a wasting disease where the peripheral nerves die, causing pain and numbness, but also leaving the body vulnerable to damage. For millennia it was recognised as infectious and a sufferer was immediately banished from the community.</p> <p> <br /> I was reminded of a famous letter written by Robert Louis Stevenson concerning leprosy. Stevenson had gone to the South Seas in the hope of recovering from tuberculosis, then an infectious and incurable disease. In Britain at the time, families were often ostracised if one of their members had the illness. He empathised with the social rejection of the lepers and decided to visit the island of Molokai where a famous priest, Father Damien, had just died.</p> <p> <br /> A Belgian missionary, Damien had volunteered in 1878 to go to live in the leper colony on Molokai, a lawless place, ruled by violent gangs. Sixteen years later at the age of forty-nine he contracted leprosy and died, but not before establishing a civilised community, providing care, justice and peace. His total commitment to the lepers of Molokai gained him world-wide acclaim.</p> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Damien#/media/File:Father_Damien,_photograph_by_William_Brigham.jpg"><img alt="Father Damien" border="0" height="244" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=15D8Xi1ZjGoGiuz8zc1YmXX1GsV0IvhRS" style="background-image: none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Father Damien photograph by William Brigham" width="168" /></a> <p>Stevenson was greatly moved by the care shown by the doctor and nuns in the hospital but repelled by the smell and sight of the lepers with their disfigured faces and bodies. Back in Hawaii a public figure, who had never visited the island of Molokai, wrote a letter in answer to a colleague’s enquiry about Fr. Damien. In his response he referred to the colony’s insanitary conditions and maligned the name of Father Damien. The letter was published in an Australian paper.</p> <p> <br /> On reading the letter, Stevenson was outraged. In a lengthy open letter to the world’s press, he publicly humiliated the writer in a stinging rebuke. Stevenson’s invective was so severe, that he thought he might be sued. He never was. In the letter Stevenson suggested that Damien might someday be made a Saint. The Vatican officially declared Damien a saint in 2009.</p> <p> <br /> The treatment of leprosy advanced, but up until 1916 the only effective medication was injectable chaulmoogra oil, which had very unpleasant side effects. In 1916 a black American chemist, Alice Augusta Ball was working at Hawaii University. She was the first woman and first black American to teach chemistry and obtain a master’s degree at the University. At the age of 23, Alice discovered a method of radically improving the medication. Her discovery, led to the most effective treatment for leprosy until the 1940s, when a full cure was found. Sadly, Alice died in 1917. Four years after her death, her notes were published and her superior, the Dean of the University, was exposed as trying to claim the discovery for himself. He had even given the new medication his name.</p> <p>Today leprosy has been almost completely eliminated globally. Any pockets are quickly identified and treated. <br /> From an article in a Rotary magazine, my windmills had interlocked. I had journeyed from Glasgow to Molokai and Hawaii, encountering en-route, saints and sinners, writers and reprobates, chemists and cures. <br /> At the end of the article there was, written in small type: <br />‘Anyone requiring an after-dinner speaker should contact ‘<a href="mailto:administrator@stfrancisleprosy.org">administrator@stfrancisleprosy.org</a>.’ <br />In the words of the song, <br />“As the images unwind, like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.” <br />My windmills had finally resolved the initial question and provided me with a potential speaker. </p> <p> <br /> P.S. <br /> The full text of R.L. Stevenson’s letter can be viewed <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/281/281-h/281-h.htm">online</a>. There are several films about St. Damien on YouTube. <br /> A film was made of Alice Augusta Ball’s life ‘<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rSnoAMbcqM">The Ball Method</a>’. </p><p style="text-align: right;"><b>Brendan Berry </b><br /></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-7615414480980452542021-11-13T19:11:00.005+00:002021-11-14T19:30:54.136+00:00Beyond the Fifth Element<p>Was Sean Connery the 'quintessential' Bond or was Daniel Craig? Personally, I don't care because I want you to focus on the strange word 'quintessential'. It means 'the perfect example'. The 'essential' part makes sense, but what about the 'quint-' prefix? It's Latin for 'fifth' but why?</p><p>The origins of the word go back to ancient times and early attempts to understand what the world is made of. I shall explain why it divided astrologers from alchemists and how it gained its modern meaning. Finally, I'll move on to what the world is really made of and some important ideas we have to consider today.</p> <p>The story begins in ancient Greece in the sixth and fifth centuries BC where the pre-Socratic philosophers were thinking about the primordial substance from which everything else was made. In time they decided it was not just one substance but four: earth, water, air and fire. These correspond to what we would now call three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas plus energy.</p> <p>Aristotle felt that the heavenly bodies were composed of a fifth element. Although he did not use the term himself, it came to be called the Aether. So why, even today, do people talk about four elements when the idea was outdated when Alexander was a lad? Probably because twelve is divisible by four, but not by five, and there are twelve signs of the zodiac. So, three star-signs share one element.</p> <p>In medieval alchemy the fifth element was very important and they called it 'quintessence'. Quintessence was thought to be a panacea for curing illnesses or even the philosopher's touchstone that would transform base metal into gold.</p> <p>Incidentally by medieval times alchemists recognized two more elements, sulphur and mercury. So, according to astrologers you could be fiery, earthy, wet or windy but if astrology ever moved on you could be vitriolic, mercurial or ethereal. Of course, the adjective we are missing is 'quintessential'. Alchemists saw the fifth element as the purest element so the term 'quintessential' came to mean the perfect example of something.</p> <p>Sulphur and mercury are real chemical elements. There are another ninety naturally occurring elements. Water isn't one of them but gold is. There is no Rumpelstiltskin out there spinning gold out of straw so let's ditch fairy tales and antiquated philosophical concepts because we need to look to the future not the past. We need to understand the modern concept of an element to deal with the state of the planet. </p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1k0jje_Bx-9bqGKfr8FKstKfOxbLabtNI"><img alt="sulphur" border="0" height="244" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1sC3nrJSb5QVnbPmuZ4hGgc_FuuR9qR7s" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="sulphur" width="244" /></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1dbmi4fIm7lQh42W9q9rpK6BjZs1jvwfJ"><img alt="gold" border="0" height="242" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1mA0p3I69i45jE2UYJgbofcdeGxqwT1D6" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="gold" width="244" /></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1VXVQyJH4PmBL9TNgO0gIE62ADvS5Lh8i"><img alt="mercury" border="0" height="244" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1FglvOns2wQgh_UJj0Zym7wq4yFZcSm9S" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="mercury" width="242" /></a> </p><p>To be clear, the modern definition of an element is a substance that cannot be broken down using chemical reactions. These are the fundamental building blocks of our world. If you search the Internet for 'periodic table' you will see them listed from the simplest to the most complex.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The first element is hydrogen, meaning the water-former and you are going to hear a lot about green hydrogen from now on. If you pass a direct current through water you can break it down into its component elements, hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is 'green' if the electricity is generated by renewables. When you burn hydrogen it recombines with oxygen to produce water. Green hydrogen will one day power aircraft.</p> <p>Lord Bamford, the chairman of JCB argues that it would be better to run all vehicles on green hydrogen. His company has developed a kind of internal-combustion engine that runs on hydrogen rather than fossil fuel. Bamford says that you cannot use electric engines in the type of heavy plant machinery his company produces. He also claims that his new engines are closer to the kind of engines that mechanics are used to. The counter argument from Energy UK is that the expense of hydrogen production and the cost of deploying new infrastructure rule out the use of hydrogen-powered cars at least in the next decade.</p> <p>The real fifth element is not particularly exciting. In fact, it is named boron. Boron is found in the mineral borax and in the heat-resistant glass used for casserole dishes. The sixth element is a different matter, much more important. The adjective should be 'sextessential' but that sounds like a late-night Channel Four programme. A web search suggested an interesting alternative, 'existential': of, or relating to existence. The existential element is carbon because all life is based on carbon and its ability to form long-chain molecules such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, DNA, RNA etc..</p> <a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=155-8ZoGTLLvBaUhZY5FdoS2_Qf4WgTeE"><img alt="carbon" border="0" height="244" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1DN0UXKq9w5YUI3-D7npDslrejy2cqqpD" style="background-image: none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="carbon" width="242" /></a> <p> </p> <p>I have given you a few definitions to ponder. I have shown you how the concept of elements has developed from ancient times to our modern understanding and how the latter feeds into climate debate. The carbon cycle is out of balance and we have to be careful to be balanced in our response. Language matters. Campaign groups overuse the term 'existential threat' to justify anarchic behaviour and terrified teenagers believe they may see the end of the world. No, Greta we do not need 'blah, blah, blah'. Not even from you. In Classical Greek, words are 'lexeis' but logical reasoned arguments, or words that lead to actions, are logoi. The success of COP26 will be judged by how many logoi it produces.</p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-65672260284852640612021-11-03T15:50:00.001+00:002021-11-04T17:40:03.994+00:00Speaking at a formal function – getting organised.<div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-4KvKb9aKLfH9eJflzDnZapH5DFZ8BzwdoYG5xxI9CHN-91AwG5C5QwSKlNRDLHQj2Aw9IyLnXdH2t5U8OfPXzV2vWJYjTGECbJdmLoBY5pLVPGFRFQGJewNbmKQ_kAqVbACMidicIaR/s970/chimp.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grinning Chimp" border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="970" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-4KvKb9aKLfH9eJflzDnZapH5DFZ8BzwdoYG5xxI9CHN-91AwG5C5QwSKlNRDLHQj2Aw9IyLnXdH2t5U8OfPXzV2vWJYjTGECbJdmLoBY5pLVPGFRFQGJewNbmKQ_kAqVbACMidicIaR/w400-h190/chimp.png" title="Chimp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>You don’t remember why you said yes – you’re not even sure you did – but now your ‘best friend’ has reminded you that you agreed to get them out of a hole by speaking at their formal club event / college prize giving / fund raising dinner or whatever. My advice – return the monkey now to your friend’s back and let them take at least the initial strain.<p></p><p> <br /> So this is a list of ten questions – and none the worse for it. Give it to your friend, or work your way through it together; once you know the answers to these questions, you’re more or less organised - just throw in some words of wisdom or suitable jokes, and you’re there. Or at least, that’s my theory. Good luck with it!</p><ol><li>Numbers – how many people will be at this function and what sort of people? What links them? (E.g. students, Rotarians, parents, members of a particular club … ). <br /></li><li> Dress – is there an appropriate or expected dress? Are medals to be worn?<b> </b></li><li>Timing – how long is this speech to be?</li><li>Opening – what’s required? (E.g. My Lords, ladies and gentlemen; Lord Lieutenant, Principal, ladies and gentlemen, … )</li><li>Is this speech either a formal toast or a reply to a toast? If so what’s required? Who’s replying or if that’s you, who’s making the toast? Get their contact details – can be useful to consult each other in advance.</li><li> Are there any peculiar customs you should know about? (E.g. loving cup or similar ceremony, interruptions to speeches, spontaneous singing … ) </li><li>Seating – where will you be sitting, who’s beside you, who are they?</li><li>Speaking – when during the function will you speak, where do you speak from, do you have a lectern, what’s the lighting like?</li><li> Microphone – is there one? What kind (e.g. table mike, throat mike … )? How does it work – where’s the on / off switch? Can you get a quick try-out before the function?</li><li>Who will introduce you? Try to take control of your own introduction –
write it yourself (ideally short, topical and amusing), send the person
introducing you a copy in advance and carry a paper copy to thrust at
them on the day. <br /></li></ol></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b>Ruth Maltman</b><br /></div><br />LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-81670184410109898732021-06-08T13:00:00.010+01:002021-06-08T13:00:58.361+01:00What is a Speakers Club?
What comes to mind when you hear ‘Speakers Club’? Do you imagine a school environment where you are tested and scored on capability; where you either pass or fail? Do you imagine a room full of business people in suits and ties, swapping business cards and trying to ‘outdo’ one another? Or do you imagine a room full of people from all backgrounds and capabilities who share one common goal and that is to invest in themselves? <div><br /></div><div>If you imagine the third scenario then you are 100% correct. Our meetings, although hugely beneficial when it comes to the art of public speaking, offer so much more. In a relaxed environment, where social interaction is encouraged, we teach you how to build your confidence, present to an audience, control your nerves, speak with clarity and conviction and learn from others. Together we can achieve great things and our goal as a speaker’s club is to help you achieve greatness. </div><div><br /></div><div>So much of our life revolves around the fight or flight intuition. This is part of our genetic makeup where our ancestors needed to protect themselves from predators in order to survive. Often, it’s the easier option to chose ‘flight’, but visualise the empowerment of standing up and winning the ‘fight’. Having the confidence to go for that promotion or a new job, speak out in meetings, become the life and soul of the party instead of shrinking into the background, make an impact in everything you do. This can be you! And we can teach you the skills and techniques to get there. So, stop procrastinating and come along and see for yourself. </div><div><br /></div><div>We meet every second and last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm currently on Zoom but we have everything crossed for being able to meet in Moseley, Birmingham in July/August. Drop us a message to book your place.
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjk5Gu82IlocQe9-Yk8VkoF_iidIS7bO9TdH7YBOpKR5ExQiECvPUSiiCz9nQw44AuK-ADOm1K0X77AuqfehDvRhpOJvmfjGF9AKoQi6Zmxtgg3eWpFwhkHxQ_-b99udeMFO9B52RvGY/s1024/BISC+greatness.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjk5Gu82IlocQe9-Yk8VkoF_iidIS7bO9TdH7YBOpKR5ExQiECvPUSiiCz9nQw44AuK-ADOm1K0X77AuqfehDvRhpOJvmfjGF9AKoQi6Zmxtgg3eWpFwhkHxQ_-b99udeMFO9B52RvGY/s320/BISC+greatness.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>Sarah Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811452873861046617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-54602181901627901242021-03-16T11:53:00.003+00:002021-03-16T11:53:25.127+00:00Top 10 Tips to Avoid Death by PowerPoint<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpeAytBh0OCoF1oLhFKJflrq7o6gLrSqsd2HGLPBO_f2Z76IHw_VdPZPdCwwVUtXXO0n3pI0BfHj8phz46cSQxxCzGz97629VCQlwyMaGUvIVoh_FkGMj04VcihLtG1K7ktKVt3mzLws/s1024/BISC+powerpoint.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpeAytBh0OCoF1oLhFKJflrq7o6gLrSqsd2HGLPBO_f2Z76IHw_VdPZPdCwwVUtXXO0n3pI0BfHj8phz46cSQxxCzGz97629VCQlwyMaGUvIVoh_FkGMj04VcihLtG1K7ktKVt3mzLws/s320/BISC+powerpoint.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Avoid
Death by PowerPoint <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PowerPoint
can be a great aid to use to support your speech however, it can also work
against you. Rather than enhance what you are saying to your audience, if not
used properly it can actually turn your audience off completely.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Here
are some top tips to consider the next time you need to write a presentation. </span></p><p>1. Before
you even get to your computer, consider what your subject is and what you need
to cover. Have you done your research and is everything correct? What are your
objectives? Are you trying to persuade, entertain, inform etc? How long does it
need to be and finally, what is the outcome that you are looking to achieve?</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #212529; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2.Once you have a clear agenda or story, break down
your main ideas into bite-sized statements for each of your slides. This will
help you control the length of your presentation and decide what needs to be
there and what doesn’t need its own slide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3. Choose
a single background to your presentation and use it throughout. If you use a
different background it will look ill-prepared and distracting. By all means, use the tools that PowerPoint has to float words onto the screen or fade in or
out, but don’t overuse these. Keep it simple and clear.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4. Use
simple and clear fonts ensuring the text is big enough. Think about the
audience in the back, they need to see what you have written too.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5. Use
bullet points rather than sentences. You only want to give your audience a
snapshot of what you are going to talk about, not the whole of your speech. When
you are presenting try not to read from the screen either. Your audience can
already read your presentation. When you go through each point, that’s when you
can elaborate. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">6. Use key
words to emphasise your points. Use strong punchy words that get the point across
without giving away everything. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">7. Make
sure that your slides follow a logical order. Nothing is more off-putting than
a presentation that jumps all over the place. Think about a story needing a
beginning, middle and end. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">8. Use
pictures. If they support your presentation then use pictures to support your
key points. It will help to keep your audience interested and engaged. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9. Avoid
a lot of text and too many slides. If you have ever heard the saying ‘Death by
PowerPoint’ this is why. The more your audience needs to read, the less they
will listen to you and the more what you are saying will fall flat. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10. Rehearse
and time your presentation. Sounds obvious, but lack of preparation before your
presentation will show. You need your words and your PowerPoint presentation to
work in complete harmony. You are only able to see if your speech and
presentation work together if you present it out loud. Present to a friend or family
member and ask for honest feedback. By the time you are ready to deliver your
presentation, you will be confident that your PowerPoint presentation and your
speech meets all of the points mentioned in tip 1. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bonus
Tip: Love what you are presenting. Passion comes across in your voice, so enjoy
your subject and good luck !</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p></p>Sarah Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811452873861046617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-70596912555959835522021-03-05T15:09:00.002+00:002021-03-05T15:14:27.274+00:00Impromptu Speeches: Some ideas and tips to get started<p>Most people find it hard to stand up and speak fluently off the cuff. Perhaps you want to respond to someone’s talk, but do not have the confidence or know the right words – how often do you say nothing and then when you get home you suddenly think “now why did I not say…”. At a meeting you may be asked for your opinion or asked to comment on a particular subject. You may know the subject, but having to comment right there and then….<br />Perhaps you need a bit of practice — and you can do this at home, no-one else needs to be around.</p>
<p>Step 1: Take a noun e.g. DREAMS</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9w_ZZVUSRibRGu9E4riJYJtg6w7Z68aFu2l352YI3VeN1TUZQCC-jcwplw1NfRRch4Ly0L5x5n9zcsslFZs-_1inErQGL0e1t_lBu_Vzj-rgbRm9BKU1S_rvPoLg6sSr4n0AW1Ao8xDHY/s640/benjamin-sow-0FtWjW6-FPg-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9w_ZZVUSRibRGu9E4riJYJtg6w7Z68aFu2l352YI3VeN1TUZQCC-jcwplw1NfRRch4Ly0L5x5n9zcsslFZs-_1inErQGL0e1t_lBu_Vzj-rgbRm9BKU1S_rvPoLg6sSr4n0AW1Ao8xDHY/w400-h268/benjamin-sow-0FtWjW6-FPg-unsplash.jpg" title="Photo by Benjamin Sow on Unsplash" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@bensow?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Benjamin Sow</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/dreams-speech?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Step 2: Write down words beginning with each letter <br /> e.g. <b>D</b>anger<br /> <b>R</b>ealise<br /><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><b>E</b>xcitement<br /> <b>A</b>nger<br /> <b>M</b>ist<br /> <b>S</b>atisfaction
</p><p>Step 3: Take 5 minutes to draft a story using these 6 words. It does not matter in which order you use them, just make sure you use them all in your story.<br />
Step 4: Read out the story you have just written (remember this is just to yourself, but it is better to say it aloud)<br />
Step 5: Repeat step 2 — same letters, different words.<br />
Step 6: Now, don’t write anything down, but still compose your story as you speak it, i.e. impromptu.</p><p><br />
And now that you have tried that, you can choose any other word and repeat — until you feel more confident that you are not going to get tongue-tied next time you want to stand up and say something at a meeting or are asked for your opinion!</p><p align="right"><b>Diana Porterfield</b></p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-5401480978087271262021-02-16T10:55:00.001+00:002021-02-16T10:57:39.218+00:00Top Tips for Writing an Awesome Speech<p><br /></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY57b-7uwPwjdnOK5ABIOrUdsjohQqJ6KcTgo6X7fdy6Wzv6zfnxVJdh-OSkhGGl2qh1FjPBrZ9_iGe5lEHtJGQgBjpkAh3SMMw9tdYzZ8xHYzgHLWB5F8ZS6r92DuXZF8AfzCaCViJ70/s1024/bisc+speech+writing.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY57b-7uwPwjdnOK5ABIOrUdsjohQqJ6KcTgo6X7fdy6Wzv6zfnxVJdh-OSkhGGl2qh1FjPBrZ9_iGe5lEHtJGQgBjpkAh3SMMw9tdYzZ8xHYzgHLWB5F8ZS6r92DuXZF8AfzCaCViJ70/s320/bisc+speech+writing.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">You
are sat down with a blank piece of paper, ready to write your speech; an hour
later the page is still blank. You want to be entertaining and engaging, funny
even, but the words just aren’t coming to you. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Here are some top
tips to inspire you to write an awesome speech.</span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1.
Know your audience. </span></span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Identifying
who your audience is will help with setting the pitch tone and content of your
speech, use the right language and engage your audience appropriately. Is your
speech in front of professionals or a casual setting? Setting the pitch and
tone at the right level will help you to get maximum engagement from your
audience. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2.
Write an outline. </span></span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Much
like writing a story, a speech needs a beginning, middle and end. By writing an
outline of what you want to say will help when it comes to adding detail. What
are the main points that you want to cover? What is the reason behind giving
the speech? What do you want to achieve? </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3.
How long does it need to be?</span></span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Keep
this in mind will help when it comes to fleshing out the details. You may have
a set time that you need to stick to or the freedom for it to be as long as you
like but make sure that no matter what the length, you keep to the time you set
otherwise, you could run the risk of waffling which will detract from the main
points you want to cover.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">4.
Get creative. </span></span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Now
you have your main points, it’s time to flesh out the details. Let your typing
or writing run amok. Give yourself complete and utter freedom to write down
whatever comes to you. The more writing you do at this point the better your
speech will be. Even if you think of something crazy, write it down. At this
stage, it doesn't matter. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5.
Editing and proofing. </span></span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Following
your outline as a guide, it is now time to give your writing some structure.
Take out the bits that don’t support your speech, focus on your intentions,
take out any waffle. Expand on the bits you know to be important. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">6.
Practice. </span></span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Perform
your speech in front of a friend or family member and ask for honest feedback.
This not only gives you the opportunity to time your speech but also to cut out
or add anything to make it better. Once you have edited your speech, then
recite it again and again until you are comfortable. The more you know your
speech the more natural it will be when you come to deliver it. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">7. Enjoy.</span></b><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Even if you are delivering to a room full of
professionals, if you prepared well and comfortable with your speech you will
come across as confident and enjoying sharing with the room. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Next time you need to write an all-important speech, following
these tips will help you to not just write a speech, but to write an awesome
speech. <o:p></o:p></span></p>Sarah Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811452873861046617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-35360200154555221282021-01-25T23:54:00.003+00:002021-01-26T17:13:11.777+00:00Platform Presence on Zoom<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZN7e6I9kzseK7ekllzX_Nx3z0CkB5eOJ4qv5csGeDvzjjDcYEvqS_Ij-6ohwbYec5eak0EHfQSUyxD3VeS6Bpd107sfU7Q4K2-01htdLgOeUBCnYy5KBvicA2HIN9QNAJQJSsVboNNFAl/s958/zoom.png" style="display: block; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Computer screen showing a lectern and microphone with Zoom controls underneath." border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="958" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZN7e6I9kzseK7ekllzX_Nx3z0CkB5eOJ4qv5csGeDvzjjDcYEvqS_Ij-6ohwbYec5eak0EHfQSUyxD3VeS6Bpd107sfU7Q4K2-01htdLgOeUBCnYy5KBvicA2HIN9QNAJQJSsVboNNFAl/w640-h430/zoom.png" width="640" /></a></div>
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<p style="font-family: arial;">What is good platform presence and why is it important on Zoom? Good
platform presence helps to command and hold the attention of your
audience, whether you are physically in front of an audience in a
meeting room or appearing on a screen on the wall or even on a screen in
your own home. You may not be too worried if you are simply making
social contact on Zoom, but if you are in a business meeting you may
need to impress and you certainly need to get your message over, to make
your presence felt.<br /><br />The following gives you some suggestions to ponder over before you venture onto Zoom.</p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>A Two Step Approach</b><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial;"><b>Preparation</b></p>
<ul style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">
<li>Make sure you have practised on Zoom beforehand — you can always try it out with a friend. But remember that there are different levels of Zoom, each providing slightly different facilities. Search of the internet will give you lots of practical advice on how to use Zoom and how to get the best out of it technically. <br /><br /></li>
<li>If you are using Zoom from your home, decide which room you are going to use and make sure your set-up is as good as it can be. Avoid busy and untidy rooms in your house. Alternatively, Zoom offers you the ability to change the transmitted background using a selected wallpaper. However, be careful what sort of background you pick. If it is too busy it will distract from your presentation. Also be aware of how any movement you make may affect the apparent focus of the background. This is definitely something to try out beforehand.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Make sure that your lighting is suitable, you cannot impress if your audience cannot see you clearly. The best source of light is one that you are looking towards. Light from one side can be adequate but will highlight your pores and blemishes, so it depends on how vain you are!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Make sure that you are in focus and that you can clearly hear and be heard. Again a practice with a friend beforehand can be useful. If using a PC then a separate webcam and speakers may be required – make sure they are of adequate quality.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Have visual aids which can be brought into play without difficulty. Zoom facilities for displaying documents or slides are available. There is also a Whiteboard option. But do make sure you have tried and mastered these facilities beforehand.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Have your notes in order and easy to handle – cards or A4 sized documents are still best for talking from but remember that it will be possible to display key data using the facilities described in the paragraph above.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Be appropriately dressed. Your appearance is still important and although casual outfits may be appropriate, you do need to look as if you care.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Be sure you know how to get into Zoom in a timely manner and how to mute your voice when others are talking so that no extraneous noises disturb the meeting. Not everyone wants to hear your dog barking or your children quarrelling!<br /><br /></li>
<li>Don’t forget to close all unnecessary files or tabs that can slow down your software and connection. Make sure you have done a test run to ensure there are no unexpected technical obstacles for your presentation.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Place your seat so that your audience can see your head and shoulders. If using a laptop, have it on a solid surface and use a box or books to raise it up if necessary.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: arial;"><b>The Presentation</b></p>
<ul style="font-family: arial;">
<li>Greet your audience and introduce yourself if necessary. Make sure your name is appropriately displayed on the screen. If you press the “record” facility at the start, then you can review your presentation and all the audience interaction to it, afterwards. Your next presentation can then be even better.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Sit comfortably and try not to move around as this can be distracting and may affect the focus of your picture or the clarity of your sound for the audience.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Indicate when you are starting and speak clearly.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Maintain eye contact by looking at the screen. Avoid looking at the walls and the ceiling of your room, and never out of a window.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Be aware of any distracting mannerisms you may have as these can be exaggerated by the concentration of your presence on a small screen and annoy your audience:
<ul style="font-family: arial; list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Make sure your hairstyle is tidy even if you haven’t had a hair cut for a while. Untidy hair can be a distraction especially if you find yourself “fiddling” with it.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Spectacles that do not fit and have to be pushed up the nose all the time should be avoided if possible.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Gestures may not be of much use on Zoom but do not to fiddle with paper or other things on your desk / table.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<br /></li>
<li>Make sure it is obvious when your presentation has come to an end.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Wait for the host to close the meeting before you disconnect.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<p style="font-family: arial;">Platform presence is as important on Zoom as in any other situation. Do not be put off by the technology. With thorough preparation, your presentations can take off on Zoom and achieve the high standards you are used to. No presenter is ever perfect and nobody expects you to be. If you slip-up during the presentation, simply acknowledge it, and pick up from where you erred. Always remember to keep your audience engaged with a SMILE.</p>
<p style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; text-align: right;">Yvonne Baker</p>LGChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948332479471320249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-42855941868154838362021-01-12T11:49:00.002+00:002021-01-26T00:05:54.131+00:00Dealing with Imposter Syndrome<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie5iGMXj3Bw0tR_6-95OMJE0dOo6NwXIQx8kF2whynjhBZkO6JC4OoL7yBAqNCfRVEKBkzXHeXrmIE7Yd8Us_2O2PfSEOeHIfU40iBWuSFWuGHXlVT0snvq7EmGoK_zsldHbMjZCBokFU/s1024/BISC+Imposter+Syndrome.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie5iGMXj3Bw0tR_6-95OMJE0dOo6NwXIQx8kF2whynjhBZkO6JC4OoL7yBAqNCfRVEKBkzXHeXrmIE7Yd8Us_2O2PfSEOeHIfU40iBWuSFWuGHXlVT0snvq7EmGoK_zsldHbMjZCBokFU/s320/BISC+Imposter+Syndrome.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Imposter syndrome
(Noun) </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span><i><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">the persistent
inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately
achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">We have all had a
moment of doubt in our abilities where we feel unsure of if we are any good at
what we do, whether it is in your professional or our personal lives. It's not
a nice feeling, so what do you do to overcome it? We have put together some ideas
for you to try the next time that imposter devil comes knocking at your
door. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Recognise imposter syndrome.</b> As soon as you
admit to yourself that this is truly how you are feeling and not just
having a bad day, you enable yourself to tackle how you feel. Sometimes
giving a name to how you are feeling is just as good as a cure.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Ask for validation. </b>Vocalising your worries to
someone you trust is a great way to not only get how you are feeling off
your chest, but a good confidant will also help to boost your confidence
back up again. Don’t worry about feeling embarrassed or ashamed, chances
are that they have felt the same way at some point. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Talk, talk, talk. </b>We are all feeling pretty
isolated at the moment which can impact our confidence greatly. If you are
alone you run the risk of getting stuck with the thoughts in your head and
can lead to depression which is the last thing you need when you are
having a crisis of faith. Set up a zoom call or phone a friend just to
talk nonsense if you want to. We are designed to be social creatures, so
try to avoid hiding away. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Make a list. </b>It is easy to forget our
achievements, successes and capabilities, by putting them down on paper
you will have physical proof of how great you are. Keep that piece of
paper to look at every time you feel this way and remind yourself daily
that you are amazing! <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Ask for testimonials from customers. </b>This may
sound slightly strange, but when you feel unsure about yourself, asking
for a customer to give you feedback on the great job you do, will
instantly boost your confidence. Every business will benefit from having
good feedback, so it is a practical thing to do anyway. As soon as those
testimonials start coming though it will help no end with your confidence.
Be sure to share them to your social media and website. Let everyone
know. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Know that you aren’t the only one. </b>We are so
lucky that the internet has given us an abundance of reference materials.
The saying forewarned is forearmed so do some research into imposter
syndrome. It will help you to recognise how you are feeling and will help
you overcome this bad patch. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Connect with others.</b> Join a forum or
networking group. Particularly in your professional life, joining in with
a group will help you to learn from others. Not only will it give you that
crucial social interaction, but it will also enable you to share your
fears and worries without fear of embarrassment. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Take a day off. </b>Having a proper break from
work does the world of good. Turn the laptop off, switch your phone to
silent and have a 'me' day. If your imposter syndrome is personal, then do
something to change up your routine. For example, if you are experiencing
a day where you have doubts regarding your parenting skills, then go out
for the day. You may be homeschooling every day, as well as trying to work
and keep on top of the chores; take a break. Go to the park and feed the
ducks or go for a nice walk. Breaking the monotony is essential for you as
well as your family’s mental health. That pile of washing can wait!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Are you a perfectionist? </b>If you suffer from
imposter syndrome, is this because you constantly strive for perfection?
Absolutely no-one is perfect, no-one is expected to be perfect. Try to
realise that it's probably only you which is putting this level of pressure
on yourself. Try to take a step back from the situation and spend some
time letting go of the unimportant things. You will feel so much better
for giving yourself a break.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><b>Give yourself a reality check. </b>Yes, this does
mean having a stern talking to yourself. Tell those voices in your head to
get lost because YOU GOT THIS!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Written By Sarah English – Write Idea 11 January 2021</i><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Sarah Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811452873861046617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-53792985122091692382020-12-08T11:40:00.000+00:002020-12-08T11:42:49.060+00:00Top 10 Ways to Build Confidence<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNh8gD3JwWxZ-0247f_F9BsAG3QRrfdu0YSpd7cJ42rd_QVf43pL3jcF-Ys0lttu5VLi84BVt153BtTcK-4yKoBduMUAhoCDzPoC_MRSwHx7E_n0UYlUgN7orOZxZYJqp63z3iRapIX2Y/s1024/Bisc+Confidence.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNh8gD3JwWxZ-0247f_F9BsAG3QRrfdu0YSpd7cJ42rd_QVf43pL3jcF-Ys0lttu5VLi84BVt153BtTcK-4yKoBduMUAhoCDzPoC_MRSwHx7E_n0UYlUgN7orOZxZYJqp63z3iRapIX2Y/s320/Bisc+Confidence.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Have you ever looked at someone and admired how confident
they are? Confidence is an ability that can be learned and with a little practice,
you can overcome your fears and learn a skill which will help you all walks of life,
from doing well at an interview to speaking in public. </span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Here are our top 10 tips
to build your confidence. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18.0pt;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Set goals and get stuff done.</b>
Accomplishing tasks either big or small will change your overall mood. Lifting
your mood automatically, helps you stand prouder, even when you speak you will
come across as happier and more confident.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Be positive and visualise.</b>
Sound simple doesn’t it? It is fact that if you have a positive outlook, your
mood changes, as does the mood of everyone around you. If you take time and
visualise a positive outcome of a situation, you are far more likely to succeed.
Sports professionals, entertainers, public speakers etc, practice this frequently. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Internalise</b>. Confidence
comes from within. Really think about what confidence is and what it means to
you. If you fear failure, challenge what failure would mean, how are you able
to pick yourself back up again. As soon as you realise that you can bounce back
with no trouble, the fear will subside. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Posture.</b> Work on your
posture, shoulders back, chin up, chest out. Confident people will always have
great posture. Not only will you look more confident, your voice will be louder
and clearer. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Reward yourself.</b> Praise and
recognise your achievements. If you won a big contract or got the job you
wanted, celebrate your success. It doesn’t have to be anything lavish, just
something that marks your achievement. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Appreciate yourself.</b> It is
easy to be critical of ourselves, but when did you actually sit down and think
about how great you are? Grab a pen and paper and list your qualities and achievements.
</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Talk to yourself.</b> You may feel
silly doing talking to yourself, but having a dialogue with your reflection is
a great way to build confidence. Tell yourself that you are amazing and
confident and you can do this! </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Live in the present.</b> It is
easy to fret about something that hasn’t even happened, which causes you stress
that you don’t even need. Be in the moment and let things happen. As soon as
you release the worry, you will feel lighter and more in control. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Practice eye contact.</b> Next
time you speak to someone be conscious of how much eye contact you hold or don’t
hold. Being aware of our body language is a powerful tool to have at your
disposal. We do it without even thinking and we read the signals that it gives
out from others. Recognising positive body language signals will help you
appear far more confident. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Be yourself</b>. Our
individual personalities, tell people what we are all about. You can learn to
be confident, but stay true to yourself. Don’t try to be someone you are not.
It is fine to aspire to be like someone but ultimately your confidence is yours
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</div>Sarah Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811452873861046617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-70765002298793221432020-11-04T13:16:00.005+00:002021-12-21T16:40:44.654+00:00Effective Communication<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjYHmwn5SZfpmaCe0BoPS6zmqvW7PNpCs1_AmRqBLuh09llaF49VKJ1JNYeSZSskzlK-DcWtoOTg42Ha2KQUMEsCwLD8vASPkivITvjXwMonn1xxT_PrWV_GSjb-7nrC-NxbNs60-aQU/s1708/cat+speakers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1708" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjYHmwn5SZfpmaCe0BoPS6zmqvW7PNpCs1_AmRqBLuh09llaF49VKJ1JNYeSZSskzlK-DcWtoOTg42Ha2KQUMEsCwLD8vASPkivITvjXwMonn1xxT_PrWV_GSjb-7nrC-NxbNs60-aQU/s320/cat+speakers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Effective Communication<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you missed our very own Cat Foulkes on the ZoShow on
Wednesday 28<sup>th</sup> October, you can watch it again with this link. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=654238222119399">https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=654238222119399</a>
<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you don’t have time to watch, we have picked out some
great highlights from the show here. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: Tell us a little about yourself and your role within Birmingham
International Speakers Club (BISC). <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: I am one of the organisers of the club, I have a job
that I love and although it doesn’t involve public speaking, I would not have achieved
this role if I didn’t have the effective communication skills that BISC gave
me. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: Public speaking is a huge skill, I had huge issues
with a stutter when I was younger and had a real lack of confidence. So, I
plucked up the courage to join BISC and as soon as I sat down, I knew I was in
the right place. Can you explain to people who don’t know about BISC, what the
club is all about? <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: I had a similar experience with public speaking that went
terribly wrong. I went for a job that required a 20-minute presentation as part
of the second round of interviews. I ended up not progressing further with the
job because of the fear of public speaking. I knew that this fear would stop me
from progressing with my career so I looked online and I found BISC. It’s a local
club based in Birmingham and part of a global organisation. We have a clear set
of procedures around public speaking, to enable anyone and everyone to become a
competent public speaker, and to become a proficient communicator. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">It’s a definite life skill that impacts so many parts of our
lives, so I initially joined to enable me to deliver a presentation for an
interview. Now, I have learnt how to structure the content of a presentation
and how to deliver in an impactful manner, becoming competent in speaking
whenever I am called upon. It feels so good to overcome something that was, initially
debilitating and to progress further in my career. BISC has impacted all parts
of my life. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: Lets talk about fear. How do you overcome the fear of
speaking in public? <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: Communication is fundamental in progressing through
life. My first speech, I was absolutely petrified, I was hoping to break a leg
so I wouldn’t have to go. I wasn’t really clear and confident about my content
and the delivery itself was laughable. I spoke too quickly and just ran of the
stage when I was finished. Because this experience was so bad, I found that
every occasion after that was slightly better. So, with the positivity of the
club and my own determination, I was able to progress. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">There are three main points that BISC help with. The first is
to know your audience, and to get the internal dialogue away from you. Think
about what you are going to teach them, you are there to share information with
them. Once you change the focus from you to your audience it really helps. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Secondly, practice. Practice in the shower, the car, to a
line of pillows on the sofa, to a family member. The more you practice the more
confident you will be with your content. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Third is to breathe. Take the time before your presentation
to concentrate on your breathing, even write it in your notes to make sure you do
it. Right before starting, take a deep breath and survey the room. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: What are some quick tips on overcoming nerves? <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: Being well prepared, goes without saying. Have a positive
visualisation of seeing the meeting going really well. Have someone manage the
timing of your meeting to take that worry away. Most importantly. believe in
yourself. If you have been asked to deliver a speech, then they are already
deeming you competent. Having the self-belief that you can do it will help so
much with your confidence and nerves. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Re-focus the adrenaline that you are feeling. It is the same
adrenaline that you feel when you are excited, so instead of focussing on how
you are feeling nervous, change it to feeling excited instead. Time to shine!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: What is a typical club meeting?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: Twice a month we are currently meeting online, formally
face to face, and the meeting is divided into two halves. The first is
typically 2-4 prepared speeches on a pre-given topic and time frame, and the
second half is a workshop which is fully interactive, either delivered by a
member or external guest. The topics given could be anything from a lottery win
to a bank heist and it is entirely up to the individual to take the topic and
run with it however they would like to. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">There are two evaluations given for each speech, by more
experienced members, and this is where the magic happens. You are given
feedback on what went well and what to consider for next time. You get to learn
your individual strengths as a speaker and often, it comes to light, things
that you had never considered before. Maybe you say ummm a lot or touch your
face, and once your attention is drawn to it, it makes you more conscious and
able to do something about it for future presentations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: What about impromptu speaking?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: I would suggest three things, think about your audience.
What is the take home message that you want to give your audience? What is the
one sentence that you really want to end with? Make sure that you mention why
you are there and why you are addressing everyone. It could be raising a toast at
a party or speaking about someone leaving a company. It is a skill and you do
have to work on it, but once you do, its like riding a bike. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: How do you deal with hecklers or negative members of
the audience?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: Address them at the end of your presentation, deal with
it in a diplomatic way, without letting them disturb your flow. The main thing
is, that it is your presentation, so acknowledge them and deal with their
comments at an appropriate time in a way that does not derail you from your
flow. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: Many meetings are now been held over the internet so
do you think that the world is changing in terms of switching to digital?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: I think there will always be the need and desire for people
to gather in a face to face auditorium to get the energy and passion that you
get from a public arena. I think that learning to be a host on Zoom etc is definitely
a skill in itself and we will all benefit from learning how to move to digital.
<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: Talking about fillers in a presentation, the ummms for
example. How would you suggest you tackle these? <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: Fillers are such an easy go to; they are the words that
you use when you can’t think of what to say next instead of leaving a silence.
Leaving a pause instead is actually a lot more effective, it will keep your audience’s
attention without holding you back from your message. One thing we teach you is
to become comfortable with holding pauses. It seems very alien at first but is
very powerful, your audience will be in suspense of your next words, if used correctly.
<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: Do you have any suggestions for anyone delivering something
via digital medium?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: I would suggest that meetings held on Zoom would still
follow the same time management structure. Engagement is the key change. Face
to face you can easily detect if someone is distracted, lost focus or they are
loving what your saying. On a Zoom meeting, the way to keep engagement is to be
much snappier and quicker, keep the meeting moving.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: How important, now we are moving into digital
delivery, that tech works?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: I can’t tell you how many Zoom meetings I have been on
where someone’s battery has died and the meeting has just stopped. A good hour
before the meeting, check to make sure that everything is working and the battery
is fine. Be prepared by checking that your background is appropriate and well
lit. Check that you are a proper distance away from the camera, that the sound works
etc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: For digital meetings, what is a non-aggressive way of
involving those who are not participating?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: There is a fine line between putting someone on the
spot and trying to involve them in engaging in the meeting. I tend to make sure
that everyone introduces themselves at the start so everyone knows everyone. It
could be as simple as asking what they had done that morning. This involves
everyone right from the get go, and it’s a bit of an icebreaker. It helps you
engage everyone throughout the rest of the meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: What is the benefit of being able to speak in public?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: Many of our members, including myself, have gone on to
get promotions at work and have improved their lives dramatically. I find that
I am now able to put my point across succinctly and be confident in an
environment when I am put on the spot. Without effective communication we
cannot succeed. In all aspects of our lives, work, relationships, friendships,
we need to be able to put across our point to make sure that the recipient of
our message understands. Public speaking is just the tip of the iceberg, it
actually effects so much more to a person in all parts of their life. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: How important is it to learn in a safe environment
where you don’t feel criticized or inferior to others?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: To go to a club, where your boss isn’t there and meeting
other like-minded individuals who all want to grow and no one is judging is freeing.
Everyone is there to encourage and support growth not to criticise. Its all about
building confidence. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Zo: We’ve had some great tips here, so how do people go
about visiting BISC and getting involved?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cat: Facebook : <a href="https://facebook.com/BhamSpeakers/">https://facebook.com/BhamSpeakers/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/birmingham-international-speakers-club-3b36251b1/">https://linkedin.com/in/birmingham-international-speakers-club-3b36251b1/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Twitter: @birminghamspeakers</p><p class="MsoNormal">Website: <a href="https://bisc.powertalk.org.uk/">https://bisc.powertalk.org.uk</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">We look
forward to seeing you there!</p>
</p>Sarah Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811452873861046617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615188518353700443.post-65847429398753573032020-10-15T11:11:00.000+01:002020-10-15T11:11:24.477+01:00<p> POWERtalk Pollokshields</p><p>Due to the current pandemic POWERtalk Pollokshields have been meeting via Zoom. This has proved to be very successful and the members have enjoyed lively meetings. On Wednesday 14th October the club met at 7.30 pm. The Theme for the evening was "The World is your Oyster - or is it?" President Brendan opened the meeting and introduced Roz as Chair for the evening. The topics were taken by Louise, Grace,Liz and Scilla. A very entertaining Education/Fun session followed by Carole Ford introducing a shared Screen and a lively Quiz. The two speakers were Anita - "Pearls of Wisdom" and Brendan on "Is the Future Google?" A useful General Evaluation was given by Grace and the Timing and Vote of Thanks was given by Liz. Members are really enjoying the Zoom Meetings which gives us an opportunity to continue with the club in these very difficult times.</p><p>The next meeting is on 28th October and the Theme will be "Sights and sounds and smells".</p>Liz Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921267752946876965noreply@blogger.com0