Margaret and Dick trotted up to Washington and Brady Square on February 14th to share cake and coffee with their pals, and lose badly at the Valentine’s Quiz. Heavens, did you know that Cupid’s mother was Venus? You did? Heavens again. Try this: Shakespeare mentions Valentine’s Day in which of his plays? Hamlet. Ah ha, gotcha. We didn’t either. Try the anagrams. Eros is Rose. I got that, yes I did. And FTIG = Gift. Then I ground to a halt. Dick did better.
All was arranged by the fabulous couple who have dragged, chivvied and encouraged the CCA into its present amazing bustling self much helped by its updated home. Yes, Marion and Red Shoes Bob had done it again – a brilliant time was had by all though on this occasion it was Marion who was wearing the Red Shoes – she so likes to keep me on my toes.
It was a while since we had been up so there was plenty to catch up on. Joan nipped over and we talked a lot about Brady Square memories. My mum, little Annie Newsome as she was known as a child, would have laughed and laughed. Then we women chatted again, of course, and Red Shoes Bob and Dick discussed whatever it was men discuss, earnestly.
Then it was time to whizz to The Washington Arms near to The Old Hall, which was George Washington’s ancestral home, for our usual fish n chips. No-one does them quite like The Washington Arms then found ourselves trundling home to see two very miffed dogs who know they would LOVE to spend time at the CCA, and would behave – sort of, and just a chip or two at the pub. Is it too much to ask?
Marion shared with us that there is great news coming very soon about a digital hub which is to be set up at the CCA. More later, but we are all so very excited. How wonderful that would be. Frost Magazine will report. Marion and Bob are magic, they make things happen. Lucky lucky CCA.