Kent C.O.B.s

Dear Old Blue

I begin with an abject apology for the lack of activity in the Kent Section of the Old Blues Club over the past few years. This letter is an attempt to revive what Keith Minter had dubbed the Kent County Old Blues, or COBS – and which he had run so well.

There appears to be support for a programme of informal gatherings – what are sometimes referred to as “meetings of opportunity” and I put forward some suggestions to which I invite your reactions.

The majority of OBs are retired and are, in general, able to attend gatherings both during the day and in the evening during the week and also at weekends. Those who are still working probably find evenings and weekends more convenient. As for the choice of event, some may prefer an informal pub or restaurant meal, while others may wish for a more formal event, possibly with a guest speaker.

I would be grateful if you would let me know your preferences by downloading and filling in the proforma as a Word document [72KB] or in PDF format [36KB] and returning it to me at the address on the form. I will then attempt to arrange a meeting at the most acceptable time and place, and will also be able to judge what may be appropriate in future. There are some funds which have continued to gain interest and which can serve as a float in the event of a larger function.

I began with an apology. When I agreed to take over from Keith Minter, it was with some reluctance, but even then I had no idea of how busy my life would become in other ways. Family and work commitments effectively ruled out most other activities such as this and continue to draw heavily on my time, and I apologize again for having neglected the Kent Old Blues.

If you have read this far, you’ll realize by now that this is a plug for a new Organiser. If anyone feels able to take on what, despite my feeble excuses, is not a particularly onerous task, please let me know.

Yours sincerely

Geoffrey Tillotson
Ma B 1959–66

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