The organist librarian

We had coffee and cake at Havishams in Faversham and I visited St Mary of Charity where I was made very welcome. A fine 3 manual organ. Enjoyed the excellent tour of Pugin's house with a most informative guide and we visited St Augustine's shrine. Lovely air bnb overlooking the park with a balcony. Meriyam pulled out all the stops with g and t on arrival and delicious breakfast. John Hogan the National President presented Mike McCarthy with his 50 year scroll at Ramsgate circle. There was a good turnout for the dinner and a lovely evening looking out over Pegwell Bay. Visited Deal castle which was interesting and had light lunch at Kearsney Abbey Dover, Alkham which is a hidden treasure. 10 schools have replied and John Turner will be the third judge! Finished Bill Bryson Notes from a big country - hilarious.

5 visitors and 20 dining.  The meeting was rather different with :David getting in a muddle several times. I presented the icon and recycled my speech. I also presented a scroll to the new brother Anthony. There was some controversy about ladies attending meetings which was of course the issue at Dover plus personality clashes. It is sad when friends break up like this.Anne said that one of those who resigned is her dentist and sits in front of her at church! The meal was very good lamb cutlets and cheesecake. We sat with Mike and Terri McCarthy and 2 recently widowed one of them looked very like aunt Gladys and we had a good chat. Woke at 2 am.