Join us at the Town Hall on 16th May for a happy hour or two in good company, allied with some rhymes and reminiscences (mostly humorous) plus home-made cakes with tea or coffee. We start at 10.30 a.m. and, with a pause for refreshments and chat, which everyone enjoys, we usually disperse around 12.30. These get-togethers are led by local author Mary Mackie, assisted by husband Chris and other friends of the PTC. Thanks too to the committee of Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts for continued support.

We meet on the third Wednesday of every other month (i.e. six times a year) and read or recite poems and rhymes of all kinds, old favourites and newly-penned items. Refreshments are available at minimal prices and, instead of an entry fee, we invite donations for club funds. A recent innovation, much enjoyed, has been sharing off-the-cuff memories inspired by our suggested theme of the day. In March, for instance, our theme was ‘Memories’ and since some expert had announced that 1976 was the happiest year in the UK, we recounted personal memories of that year.

In May our suggested theme is ‘Childhood’ so we expect lots of amusing anecdotes along with readings to suit the mood. All YOU have to do is turn up and enjoy the fun. Just come and listen, if you prefer. Or look out a favourite poem and bring it with you to read aloud. No pressure, no boring ‘business’, just merry sociability. Come and try it. Everyone is welcome. And watch for news of a very special ‘Jubilee’ version of our gatherings, as part of the Arts Festival on an evening in June.