Letter from the Chairman

From the Chairman

Members,

Tempus fugit.

We are not out of the woods with Covid-19, so, my usual mantra applies: be respectful and vigilant towards the blasted virus, continue to comply with protocols and remember vaccines are available, if you wish to be jabbed. We urge you to do that if you haven’t already.

The Club continues to be very busy and I remain in awe of your collective exemplary support and the staff’s exemplary service.

Did you know that we have a fully organic vegetable garden, lovingly tended by head gardener Kevin Mburu. Go and have a peek, it is situated behind cottages Numbers 3 & 4.

I hope you are also enjoying the Gin Bar with over 40 different gins on offer. Just remember, to misquote Winston Churchill on the impact of gin in society….‘the gin and tonic has saved more Kenyans’ lives and minds than all the doctors in the Republic.’

Events continue to abound, whether that be art exhibitions, musical recitals, improvisational performances or talks. Look out for a summary of this and for all the forthcoming events in this edition.

Tom Lawrence, Chairman of the Club’s Heritage Committee, also tells about the upcoming launch of the heritage programme. I am looking forward to it very much.

On a very sad note, we lost our beloved former Club Chairman, Main Committee Member and Officer for thirty-eight years, Mr C Patrick V Walker in July. We thank Patrick for his many decades of service and extraordinary contribution to the Club. We pass on our condolences to his family and, there is no doubt, the Club is diminished by his loss. We will publish an obituary in a subsequent edition of this publication.

At this point Patrick would have urged you all to continue to support and derive enormous enjoyment from your Club, and I now do the same.

My best wishes to you and your families.

Philip Coulson, Chairman, Muthaiga Country Club