Numbers werre slightly down on our previous meetings as several members and potential guests cried off due to a sickness bug which was doing the rounds, but it didn't prevent another enjoyable and educational evening.
Lesley Wells from Arun Speakers, took the role of Toastmaster and established the theme of Historical Events which was picked up by Elena, our Sergeant at Arms, and Michael John Smithson in the warm up.
Keith Oliver opened the speeches with an educational talk entitled "Take the Terror out of your Talk" which literally had the audience on their feet, as they undertook some relaxation exercises. Goodness knows what passers by made of it if they glanced in the windows! Michelle Sullivan followed up with her Icebreaker "Return from Oz" before Ann Carver spoke on "Social Entrepreneurship" for her number 9 speech.
After an all too brief network break, we resumed with a Christmas themed table topics from Robin Chawner, which had the meeting in stitches.
Jewels Carter concluded the meeting as General Evaluator reminding us of the fun and friendly environment, and some perceptive comments for the participants, before Michael John wound up the meeting with the award of certificates.
Best Speaker - Ann Carver, Best Evaluator - Steve Green, Best Table Topics - Michelle Baker
We also gained a further 3 members on the night.