EWSNEWS February 2026
The story so far:
Tuesday 20 January 2026 Talk via Zoom at 7.30pm
O my goodness! For those who zoomed in to our President, David’s, talk about his drive to Ukraine, carrying humanitarian supplies for the people there, we were extremely impressed. Immensely heartened by the effort of this organisation and desperately saddened by the ongoing need for it. If you missed it but want to hear about the movement, he suggests you have a look at the website www.pickupsforpeace.co.uk, as it will give background and context.
Friday 6 February Italian supper. Priestfield Church hall at 7.30pm
This was such a fun evening, with a generous spread of pizza, bowls of fresh salad, and creamy gateaux to follow. We were delighted that Cledwyn and Margaret Thomas were with us, as they divide their time between the UK and Italy, and Cled provided the entertainment in the form of an Italian-themed quiz. Question 19 of 20 was “Where does the best virgin olive oil come from?” and my suggestion of Tesco’s was trumped by Waitrose. Both wrong, apparently. We rounded the evening off in our traditional way with our attempt at “O sole mio”, “Ar hyd y nos”, “Guide me O”… and “Mae hen wlad” to finish.
Many thanks to Margaret and Chris who brought the pizzas, Lilian who prepared the bowls of salad, Pam who brought the puddings; Cled for the quiz; and Huw Thomas for the printed song sheets and his accompaniment on phone and keyboard.
And finally, bon voyage to David and Alison, as they fly out to New Zealand and Australia, no doubt with lots of pictures and stories to share with us on their return.
Forthcoming events:
Friday 27 February Cinio Gwyl Dewi. Mortonhall Golf Club at 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Apologies from me and the Golf Club for somewhat short notice, but here are the menu choices for our dinner …
Starters:
Cream of Leek, Potato, Spinach & Spring Onion Soup, served with Crusty Bread & Butter (V)
Glazed Smoked Haddock Rarebit Sourdough, served with Pea Shoot
Homemade Pancetta, Pea, Mint & Basil Arancini Cake served with Dressed Rocket & Parmesan
Main Courses:
Beef Medallion with Potato & Streaky Bacon Terrine, Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Madeira Sauce & Chargrilled Courgette
Baked Lemon Sole with Tomato, Olive, Chorizo & Caper Sauce, Hasselback Potatoes & Buttered French Beans
Loin of Lamb served with Wilted Spinach, Glazed Baby Carrots, Rosemary Potatoes and Red Wine & Redcurrant Sauce
Aubergine, Chickpea, Halloumi & Harissa Hot Pot, served with Chargrilled Flatbread & Green Feta Salad (V)
Desserts:
Selection of Cheese, Biscuits & Chutney
Deep-Fried Pistachio Ice-Cream with Maple Syrup
Rhubarb, Apple & Fresh Ginger Crumble Tart, served with Vanilla Ice-Cream
To Finish:
Tea & Coffee
The charge for the dinner has been kept at £35, and I need menu choices and names by Friday 20 February at the very, very latest please. Payment as usual by cheque payable to Edinburgh Welsh Society and posted to me at 3 Harvest Wynd, EH28 8QL, or by bank transfer: Account name: Edinburgh Welsh Society. Account #: 00299707, Sort code: 80-02-77.
Please remember that, if you choose to pay by bank transfer, I still need to know what you would like to eat!
I look forward very much to seeing you there.
Sunday 1 March Gymanfa Ganu. Reid Memorial Church at 3.00pm
I am delighted to announce an upgrade for our gymanfa this year, as we will be holding it in the Church and Huw Thomas is hoping to accompany our singing on their organ. I don’t know about you, but I have never been in the church, just admired it from outside, so am keen to take advantage of this opportunity. Joyce Rosie writes – “We can open the big doors to the church so you folk coming will just access through the door nearest Blackford traffic lights on West Savile Road.” The hymnals will be brought through from the cupboard and we can have a cuppa after the singing in the small hall.
In other news …
Saturday 11 April Brythoniaid Male Voice Choir. St Giles’ Cathedral at 7.00pm
The abovementioned B M V Choir, along with the Edinburgh Police Choir, will be giving a concert at St Giles’. Tickets can be obtained via Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/2nk8usxb. Sounds like a good evening, don’t you think?
I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Jennifer
Jennifer Welsher – Ysgrifenyddes CCD / Secretary EWS