The Bull - Monday 21st

A good turnout for the first meeting after the summer break and a toast was drunk to Roger. Due to a darts match we were in the dining room, which provided a quiet backwater for the general conversation as the public bar can be a tad noisy.

The travelling adventures of Jo Thompson (lives opposite the Bull, Benenden) were mentioned and, for those interested, her story can be followed at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/hubs/gapyear/gap-year-mum/.

A new Groucho participant Ann Foster, www.youbyyou.co.uk gave us a tantalising account of a biography she is ghost writing about a local lady with a very colourful past. Perhaps she can send us some extracts.

Good to also see Rohan, Kent, Celia, Penny and Nick S.

The next meeting will be on Monday 12th October, then a rotation of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and back to Mondays. Dates in the top right hand column.

Life after Roger - a hard act to follow

Welcome to the new Groucho South-East blog, post Roger, and now in the hands of David Merewether.

Not normally known for my writing skills, my first finger is used for pressing a shutter rather than a keyboard (or holding a glass). Still, I'll give it a go and hope that Roger's hard work still continues.

Watch this space for details of the first meeting in the Bull.