New Year and Learn To Iron?

This past Monday we had a very unusual Club meeting. We were honoured to have as our guests Helen McLoughlin and Tracy Slater from The Ironing Board, Spondon. They shared with us how they started their business and the success they have had over the past 18 months. It was heartening to hear of two business women in our patch making it and pushing forward with their business plan. When they told us they ironed 1,800 garments a week I almost fell off my chair!!! 

Anyhow, if you get a chance go call in at The Ironing Board, Spondon. They are located right next to our friends Van and Sally of Spondon Bakery. 

Helen and Tracy with me at the end of a most successful evening.

We also had a little ironing competition where whoever won would receive a bottle of President Greg's finest Victorian beer. Well, it ended up being just Michael Key and myself in this competition. Michael was the clear winner as I only received 2 votes from Club members for best pressed shirt. I must admit Michael did do a better job than I and it was a pleasure to give him a bottle of goodness.

I really don't look like the ironing type!

Rtn Michael Key looking the part and pressing his way to a win!

PRESIDENTIAL MOMENT

19th President Rutherford B Hayes

US President Rutherford B Hayes, who was a City Solicitor in Cincinnati and was a generally all round nice guy. He was a General in the North in the Civil War. When seeking election as President there was, would you believe it, a dispute with the results in Florida. His victory was negotiated by the Republicans when they promised to withdraw all Federal troops from the South in exchange for Hayes being President. “Nothing Changes”

This President was awarded to Rtn Chris Tew as his passion for shooting matches that of Rutherford. Congratulations Chris on your Presidential moment.