Our meeting of 3rd April was primarily the club’s AGM and we were pleased to welcome a representative from Rotary District 1010.

Officers were quickly elected, accounts confirmed and updates provided on progress with the Charity Coastal Path Walk, the Primary Schools Quiz - and the continuing outings for the club’s choir (having today performed for the visually impaired group in St Andrews).

Speaker for the evening was a representative from the Aberlour Trust (www.aberlour.org.uk), who gave an interesting talk and update on the work of the Trust - helping Scotland’s struggling children and families. Established in 1875 as an orphanage, today’s Trust is very different, with a range of services now provided for children in need. Support is very much customised for the individual and for individual families. They work to beat poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. Giving children an equal chance, and the best possible start in life.

Many services are provided in individual ‘houses’ with two or three support staff in each house. It was moving to hear first-hand accounts of the many very difficult situations where help and support is provided - and of the very wide range of support that can be provided.

Following questions Bill Batchelor proposed a vote of thanks