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Letter from the Editor
I am writing for this pre-Christmas edition on the hottest
September day in fifty years. My poor garden is gasping for a
proper wet day rather than the odd two minute shower which is
all we have had over several months. That’s Scarborough’s
micro-climate for you.
We have a real time span this edition, past, present and hopes for
the future. Joan Owen sent an account of the beginnings of
C.E.F.A.A. which I hope will interest new members. Her
accompanying letter brought better news of Doreen Slade, whose
transfer to a different nursing home has led to her being up and
dressed and communicating with visitors instead of being
permanently in bed.
Rather less news of activities over the summer when members
must be getting their breath back from the flurry of activity prior
to the July edition. Averill and I did, however, find a new interest.
For the future we have an article from Bolton where members
are hoping to set up a branch in their area of Lancashire. We wish
them the very best of luck in this venture.
We often wonder how some new members hear of C.E.F.A.A. In
July the York Diocese group asked their newest member how she
learnt about us. I’ll tell you later.
My very best wishes for Christmas
Ruth
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