Hello all,
Welcome to the final eNewsletter for 2009 
As I’ve sat putting this edition together, it struck me that there’s quite a lot to tell you about – from headline news, to busy branch meetings and through to the regular features. It’s good to have a steady stream of news & events to talk about, even though it can sometimes be a mixed set that I have to pass on, namely that:-
Unfortunately Anne Mustoe, intrepid round the world cyclist and well received Globetrotters’ speaker, has died after a short illness whilst travelling through the Middle East. The Times newspaper wrote this quite detailed article about Anne’s life, http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6935356.ece, but many of us remember her, more personally talking about finishing her career as a head teacher and setting out on a new life of travel. From her first journey & a very different learning, through to speaking as a seasoned & outgoing presenter, Anne came across to her audiences as someone who thoroughly enjoyed finding out about the world.
During February 2010 the following travel writing and photography celebration, http://www.travellerstalesfestival.com/, is being held at the Royal Geographical Society in London – various ticket prices will gain you access to a wider range of talks, workshops, films & debates but be aware there is limited availability.
Also a quick reminder that during February & March 2010 The Destinations Holiday & Travel Show is being held at London & BirminghamÂ…see http://www.destinationsshow.com/ for further details
Regular artist & club member Karen Neale is exhibiting her latest watercolours at Southwark cathedral in LondonÂ…see her web site for more details – http://www.karenneale.co.uk/ . A few of the London members visited Karen on her opening day and got to enjoy some very familiar pictures of London, along with some more unexpected views. If you can call into the cathedral refectory between now and the end of January 2010, as there’s plenty to stimulate your senses.
The German Globetrotters Club (dzg) has published a timetable of almost all globetrotter gatherings in 2010 on their website: www.globetrotter.org. Everybody can download it free of charge. Contact Christel Loock finanzen@globetrotter.org for more details, including advertising any meetings not already listed.
That’s all for now – thank you for all your contributions this year…I shall be quiet for a few weeks now, as I’m heading back to South America – this time with the aim of crossing from Mendoza in Argentina through to Lima in Peru. Hopefully I won’t experience the adventures Mac describes but I should have plenty to write about. Enjoy Christmas & the New Year, in whichever way you to choose to celebrate and happy travelling to you allÂ…
The Ant