Sub Groups

Book reviewed: The Road. The meeting next  month will be after the WI meeting week, seems to suit people better. Well, I was surprised at the positive  response to this book. Once we had got over the depressing subject matter most (but not all) of us found it a  very good read. It was an easy read, the style was simple, we felt the lack of punctuation and short sentences  give it a 'diary feel' which seemed appropriate for the endless journey it was describing and added to the  poignancy. However, some events described didn't ring true and the ending was considered a bit trite and  abrupt. But overall, a very respectable score of 7.7 which made it number 26 out of the 86 books in our league  table.

Hosted by Fiona - latest review ;

The book reviewed was  'The Sealwoman's Gift' by Sally Magnusson. The score was 8.4 out of 10. Some of the comments were: I read  the author's note and was surprised to find out that it is based on a true story. It was a really good book. I  found this book rather difficult to engage with. I loved this book! It was so interesting at the end to read that  the characters were real people.

At Paulette. Small gathering this month as most people are either away or busy. 

Friday 26 May, Clare will lead the Oxted Circular walk  (approx. 3.5 miles). Meeting at St Peter’s church, Tandridge lane.

Next walk in June led by Marie has been moved to August due to family commitment. This will be followed by a pub meal. Date to be confirmed.

No garden visit but the group is keeping in touch by WhatsApp 

Buckingham Palace visit organised for 21st July. 

Possible Christmas Lights trip to London to include Fish and Chips Supper