Summer at last seems to be just around the corner and I am sure you are all out in the garden planting the seasonal colour, mowing and generally preparing for the usual outdoor life that comes with living in the Lot. Summer seemed a long way off when we held our Spring market at the end of April. A cold wind blew though the outer hall, and those exhibitors snug in the inner hall were the envy of other exhibitors and visitors alike! But many thanks to the intrepid souls who turned up to support us – the sausage man and our local mobile chippie did a roaring trade, as did our very own Dream Team’s cake and hot drinks stall – nothing like a steaming cuppa to warm the hands and soul! The day, despite the inclement weather, was deemed a success and a watery sun emerged in time to help with the clearing up!
Our awareness raising event in Gourdon was another matter – a chilly but sunny market day and a prime spot for our colourful stand bode well. But alas, most of the passers-by did just that and we were not exactly inundated with requests for information. However the team – Heather, our President, Philippe, our Active Listener / client co-ordinator and Anna, one of the Vice-Presidents – remained cheerful and we hope that our presence seeped into the consciousness of the visitors to the market. As a result of the low level of interest we reluctantly decided to cancel the proposed follow-up workshop on what CSF does, but plan to hold one at another location later in the year…
Pat Lockett, National President, popped down to Gruissan from 17 – 20 May to support the Cycle for Life ride and we will be publishing her article on how it all went along with some super photos on here later.