December 13th was the club’s Christmas meeting. A group of 42 Rotarians, partners and friends gathered to enjoy a traditional Christmas meal; but it was an evening that this year was carefully managed to have in place all necessary Covid precautions.   

Guest, Revd Gordon Craig, delivered grace - in an East Neuk accent - and explained why two graces were often said in the Royal Navy.

Club President Eric Govan introduced our speaker, Revd Robert Harley, who has recently retired from St Mary's Episcopal Church in Kirriemuir and now lives in St Andrews. A ‘teaser’ was incorporated to test everyones knowledge of the stained glass windows in St Mary's. In the way of Rotary this led to funds being raised! and these are earmarked to go towards the costs of a beautiful carol booklet produced by the club choir’s musical director Miss Jessie Lyon. Sadly this year it was not possible to enjoy singing the carols because of Covid. 

As Robert is currently president of Kirriemuir Rotary club we exchanged banners at this point. In his talk, Robert looked at Christmas from various new angles and had sections on feet! Rupert Bear! and shepherds & cowboys! - during a well balanced, humorous, informative and much appreciated talk.

During the meal a quiz prepared by Ian & Carole Brunton was completed; such was the prowess of the company that a tie breaker was needed to decide the winners.

What was an excellent and most enjoyable evening concluded with an appreciative and comprehensive vote of thanks proposed by Elizabeth Riches and a closing toast proposed by president Eric.