EWSNEWS February 2026
The story so far:
Friday 27 February Cinio Gwyl Dewi. Mortonhall Golf Club at 7.00pm for 7.30pm
We were reduced to twenty two members and guests as our President and First Lady were on the other side of the world, and other members unwell. Having said that, the meal was delicious and the golf club staff most obliging. In the absence of a Gwr Gwadd we had an after-dinner piece entitled “First Impressions”. I wonder, as you read this, what were your first impressions of our Society? A full report, with pictures, can be found at this link. I urge you to check it out, if you haven’t already.
Sunday 1 March Gymanfa Ganu. Reid Memorial Church at 3.00pm
We were gazumped from our usual venue as a series of dance classes were using the Reid large hall. However, this enabled us to use the main church with its splendid organ and stunning stained windows. Janet Thomas introduced each hymn and referenced its origin on a map of Wales, and Huw Thomas accompanied our singing on the organ. A real treat for us all. Huw and Lilian John trekked to the kitchen to make a very welcome cuppa served with Lilian’s bara brith.
I was delighted to see a number of our young friends from the Liberton Kirk group and hope to have more joint meetings with them.
Forthcoming events:
Tuesday 28 April. Annual General Meeting via Zoom. 7.30pm
Our AGM draws a line under our year’s activities with a chance to look backward, and then forward to the coming session. I hope you will support us and “Zoom in” but, if you aren’t able to log in but have any comments or suggestions, please be sure to contact me in good time. You are important to the EWS and I very much hope the EWS is important to you.
The Zoom joining details have been circulated by email but, if you don’t yet have them, please send me an email.
In other news …
It was with great sadness that I heard that Valerie Baguley died on 9 April after a very long illness.
I have enormously fond memories of Valerie; as President on two occasions; as a fellow committee member for many years; as an awesome singer; and as a lovely, lovely friend. My daughters still refer to her as “Auntie Balerie” as they have known her almost from babies. Our most sincere condolences and much love go to Martyn and the family.
There will be a Celebration of Valerie’s life at St Mark’s Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace, on Friday 1 May at 2.00pm, to which all are invited. Bright colours and plenty of hwyl please.
I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Jennifer
Jennifer Welsher – Ysgrifenyddes CCD / Secretary EWS