Banffshire Branch Dance

The annual dance of the Banffshire Branch was held last night in the Fisherman's Hall, Buckie.  Music was provided by Susan Macfarlane's Band.  There was a good turnout of people from all over the North East.  A superb supper was provided by members.

Walter Rutherford and friends listening to the music.

Anne, Pat and Johnnie at the raffle.

It's a reel of three.  The dancers are on the floor.

AGM OF RSCDS

Here are some pictures from the AGM of the RSCDS, being held in the Bells Sport Centre, Perth.

Cecile, at the shop.

The Youth Services stall.

Some friends chatting over coffee.

The Saturday Morning class.

Elizabeth is Missing

Healey E., (2014). Elizabeth is Missing. London: Penguin.

This book goes into the head of Maud, a lady in her 80's who has dementia.  It describes the world she is living in preoccupied with lists, her aide memoirs and trying to remember her surroundings.  She describes her frustrations with this woman who is her daughter and a younger version, her grand daughter as they try to help her.  

The reactions of a daughter to a mother's forgetfulness quite different to a grand daughter is quite illuminating.  

Intertwined in the story is Maud's memory of her earl life when her beloved sister Sukey disappears.  Who is missing?  Elizabeth or Sukey?

This book has had rave reviews recently.

Dr Anne struggled with this book.  She stopped, lost her place, picked it up and started again a few times.  The book was illuminating, the ending neat.

Dr Anne awards 7.5/10.