We’ve never experienced such a huge interest in Friday evening lessons. Martina, charged with running her first set of club activities, was inundated with members texting their bookings for Friday evening’s flatwork lesson with Jackie McPherson. Jackie wanted five on each lesson; Martina accommodated everybody who booked by the cut-off time of Wednesday evening. The compromise was six on a lesson and another six disappointed members turned away as the evening oversubscribed on Thursday. First come, first served. There are advantages and disadvantages to a burgeoning membership.
Jackie’s irrepressible mixture of humour and hard-core instruction was as well-received as ever. There was a definite air of back-to-school about the evening and some correspondingly exuberant behaviour from the Castleshanaghan contingent (for which Audrey and Tanya would like to apologise) but it all contributed to a hugely enjoyable evening and an enviable club atmosphere.
If you haven’t done so already, to avoid disappointment book immediately for next week’s installment.
Pictured below: The inimitable Jackie McPherson and her motley collection of pupils. See the Gallery for more Friday evening action.
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