After a year of uncertainty and challenge it has been heartening to end on a positive note with a week of prize-givings and Christmas cheer, albeit rather more muted than usual. Congratulations to all of those who won competitions and awards. Thank you to the session conveyors for adding the festive touches and for all their work throughout the year. Once again we are reminded that the club runs on the combined effort of both the staff and a host of volunteers.

In the absence of a "President's Shout" this year, I would like to extend my thanks to all of you.

Particular thanks are due to our Club Manager, Sue Edwards, for all the extra work she has had to do, often from home, because of the constraints imposed by the COVID situation. In this she has been greatly assisted by David Stephen, who has updated and streamlined club systems to increase efficiency. Thanks also to the dealers, directors and bar staff who combine to organise and administer the sessions. The teachers, too, have done a sterling job, and we have welcomed a large number of new members to the club as a direct result of their excellent tutelage -not to mention the continued hard work of Lizzie Thompson, who supports and encourages both beginners and Juniors alike.

Finally, thank you to the members for your continued support of the committee as we have negotiated our way through unknown territory.

We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas break and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Take care,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.