'How to Live to 100' - Dr Vikky Morris
Mon, Apr 9th 2018 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Weekly Meeting at SCCC
Forty members and the Speaker- Dr Vicky Morris met at SCCC.
s/f Derek Smalley introduced Dr Vicky as one of the dedicated Consultants at our Magnificent Musgrove, whose patient he had been.Secrets of Longevity, according to her, were the right diet, exercise, sleeping and sociability. She showed statistics gathered from areas across the World where people lived to a great age – Somerset being the foremost in Europe.
The importance of nurturing the 2Kg of microbes in our gut, and promoting a diet which encouraged the good bacteria, was one of the lines she was studying.
[She said afterwards that she had been impressed by the good humour, banter and buzz of conversation that evening, and could see how the interaction between fellow diners could be a major factor in our social lives.]
In thanking her, d/r Roger Mason said that having just moved into a bungalow, he would have to leave his car on the top of the car park and walk up and down the stairs in order to keep up his exercise. He would come back in 14 years after continuing to drink red wine as she had advised, and let her know how he had fared.
Club Business. President Colin drew attention to the invitation from Inner Wheel of Taunton to their dinner speaker from the Halo Trust, at the Racecourse. (£16)
Moonraker – Stuart Berry said that at next week’s AGM, cheques would be presented to our Charities from the last event. A Treasurer for Moonraker was still sought – need not be an accountant – just ability to handle money.
Pres Elect Keith asked for preferences for Committees, and volunteers for Chairs. Communications members being sought urgently.
He also asked for more Team entries for Golf Day. Publicity Posters would be available next week.
Date for Diary – President’s Party – Friday 15th June at Pickeridge Golf Club –BBQ and entertainment.
Ball Draw – wine only to John Williams.
Monday 16th April – AGM and presentations d/r Nigel Birkett
Monday 23rd April – Norton Fitzwarren Village Hall – Catering by Inner Wheel, meal numbers well in advance please so apologies early.
All Meal apologies to David Janes.
