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IMPRESSIONS OF AMBOSELI

“There is nothing more important than to excite enthusiasm.” Picasso

‘Impressions of Amboseli’ is a charming little book, written by Cynthia Moss and beautifully illustrated with original paintings by Sophie Walbeoffe, which hopes to enthuse the reader’s spirit and encourage support for the Amboseli Trust for Elelphants (ATE) founded by Cynthia in 2000, to ensure the longterm conservation and welfare of African elephants.

The book includes notes from Sophie’s diary as she paints her illustrations and a delightful account of Cynthia’s 47 years studying the magnificent elephants of Amboseli, its history, landscapes and people.

‘Impressions of Amboseli’ costs Ksh 3,000/- and can be purchased from the Amboseli Trust for Elephants. All proceeds go towards ATE.

MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP MATTERSMATTERS

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The Pen is Mightier than Dingbats

I was very dismayed not to see the last two issues of the MCC Magazine published in hard copy, and nobody I know even saw the electronic version, as it was drowned out by, what felt like, thousands of weekly newsletters from the Club Secretary. The Magazine had reached a standard that made it an important means of communicating Club news, and as a member of the Reciprocal Clubs Committee, the printed version of the Magazine had become an important means of reinforcing existing arrangements and helping to secure new ones. Given both of these sentiments, and the volume of electronic traffic at present, I really wonder whether there is value in the effort put into the Magazine if it remains electronic. JC [Ed: Delighted that you are able to read this now in printed form. We had to suspend the production of the printed version of the magazine due to COVID to avoid transmission through handling. All Members will have received an e-version, but we all know this is not the most popular format, and few Members read it. We are confident that all the necessary procedures to limit transmission of the virus are in place now and by popular demand, our first issue of 2021 comes to you, here, in paper. I hope you enjoy it.]

Has Our Magazine Gone AWOL?

at Pinks When is the next issue of the Club Magazine coming out? I haven’t seen one for months, and I miss it! TM

RECENTLY, A DECISION WAS MADE TO TO OFFER BREAKFAST ONLY AT PINKS… …

Breakfast at Pinks only is a mistake. Do away with the chafing dishes and cook to order as it used to be. TP Appalled by people’s behaviour at Pinks, andat Pinks disappointed to have to have breakfast there… I am an overseas Member and come to the Club for the Club, not to come to an average hotel. FP While I agree with the economic reasons for having only one venue for breakfast, I do not agree with the argument that economy alone justifies dispensing with breakfast in the old restaurant in a child-free environment. RS No waiters, tables not laid, multiple trips required, no logic to layout, food in chafing dishes cold, table not cleared as food finished, coffee disgusting.AB

A DECISION WAS MADE TO TO AST ONLY AT PINKS… …

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MORE GENERALLY

Your German sausage has not seen Germany and the saurecraut [sic] was not cooked. It tasted ok as I was very hungry. PE Why is it that there are never any ice-creams in the fridge? Also, never any low-fat milk. RH Not the place it used to be. WR There are only three things wrong with Pinks: 1. Service. 2. Service. 3. Service. DN MORE GENERALLY Your German sausage has not seen Germany BUT IT WASN’T ALL BAD… and the saurecraut [sic] was not cooked. It Thank you to the team for a wonderful Red Room dinner… It made for a special evening and tasted ok as I was very hungry. PE a great meal. DB Why is it that there are never any ice-creams in the fridge? Also, never any low-fat milk. RH