The Actor, the Hyena and Me - Clive Essame

Clive Essame is a writer, director and playwright. He talked of what had influenced him to see himself as part of the mainstream of the able-bodied as opposed to a person living with a disability.

Whilst in Africa he was influenced to use the animals as characters to portray his story. The injured lion Impisi tells the story of a young male lion in his prime, Nkosi. His life is changed forever when he traps his leg in a wire snare. His situation leads him to forge an unlikely friendship with the hyena Impisi, and he learns how to overcome the pits of despair and loss of physical ability in order to flourish and fulfil his potential.

Clive now runs drama workshops and activities for school children based around the story of Impsi. He has also written a play that addresses the issues of mental health

Business

As it was Remembrance day we started the evening with Maureen reading of a WW2 poem.

£100 was raised for the Admiral Nurse Appeal at the choir's performance at Sidholme.
The skittles team have won their 1st round and will be playing at the Taliton Inn on 2nd Dec at 11am. Supporters are welcome and a 2 course lunch is available for £5. Please let Margaret Newman know if you wish to come along. 
The Skittles social on 20th Nov at the Blue Ball has been cancelled.

The Resolution meeting will be held on 23rd Nov at the Manor Theatre. Please let Beryl know if you wish to go.

The Group Carol service is on Fri 11th Dec 2:30pm, hosted by Sidmouth Wi at the United Reform church. Refreshments will be served at Twyford House.
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Competition - A Pair of Bookends

1st - Rita Hughes, 2nd - Pat Hague, 3rd -Margaret Newman