Linguists

LINGUISTS' SECTION

The Linguists Sections will be starting in September . Classes meet in each others homes and numbers vary from 6 to 10 .

These are:

Welsh Group.

Welsh Group hold twice monthly meetings . Contact George Beaumont : tel 439 5445

English

The English group meet monthly Contact Leader for dates Jean Harrington : tel 456 8761

French

The French meet on Wednesday Evenings at 8 p.m. Leader Jo Moor : tel 439 9818

German

The German meet on alternate Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Starting on Tuesday 25th september; Leader Peter Miles : tel 488 4130

Spanish

The Spanish meet on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. : Leader David Singleton : tel 485 5123

All Groups include people who are fluent in the language as a result of study, work or profession, country of origin or having lived part of their life in the country concerned. All meetings are in members homes . Please make contact with those designated if interested in keeping your language skills going. Conversation in the language takes place and people`s levels are different so we aim cater for all comers with a basic knowledge in the language.

Events:

The Linguists are now into their sessions meeting at each others houses

The french group have just started and hold their first meeting of the year, They meet in the bar at the Brookdale. Theme for tonight is to choose a letter and introduce words with that letter to make a suitable story,

The German group started last Tuesday and discussed their exploits over Christmas. Six members attended.The next meeting will be at Sue Greenhaugh`s on Tuesday 12th February at 8 p,m. tel 439 2146

Spanish group tel David Singleton 485 2859

English group tel Jean Harrington 456 8761

Future events :

Saturday 23rd February Main Event; Rob Mason (Entertainer ) Lancashire humour and song ! Lancashire Hot pot Upper Hall 7.30p.m. Price £10

Spring Coffee morning Saturday, 8th March at 10.30a.m. Upper Hall.Coffee, tea & biscuits and a raffle with a spring theme .£ 2

Thursday 10th April 10th Mrs. Doreen Frith "An Evening with Joyce Grenfell". Upper Hall 8.00 p.m.

A.G.M. Monday 12th May Upper Hall 8.00 p.m.

All are welcome, though we should point out that the objectives are to maintain and develop a language skill and not to teach it.

The Groups continue to meet in each others homes with numbers varying from 6 to 10

The Linguists Section is " managed" by a dedicated and enthusiastic Committee who arrange a number of Social Events for the whole Section during the year. These range from coffee mornings to talks, slide shows, dinners and entertainment, occasionally provided by Linguist Section members.

The Section also support Annual Club Events, such as the Christmas Fayre and the President' s Charity Day.

More details of events will be published as the season gets underway

Club Members who are interested in the social activities of the Linguists Section are welcome to join as Social Members.

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