Tuesday, 30 October saw the Society’s combined autumn meeting and AGM at the new venue of The George on The Strand, central London.

Those who had taken advantage of the Wodehouse Walk before the meeting joined the early arrivals full of tales of the location of Jeeves’ “Junior Ganymede Club” and Aunt Dahlia’s London house. (If any member would like the opportunity to be similarly amused, informed and entertained in the company of like-minded Wodehousians, details of further walks will be published in the new year.)

The AGM was conducted with a smoothness and alacrity that would impress even the Efficient Baxter. The edited highlights being that the society continues to flourish with some 1000 members and remains financially solvent. The committee continues to enjoy the support of the membership. The website editor did not stand for re-election and a vacancy exists for this position. If any member would like to help to keep our website reflecting the ethos and activities of the society, please contact any committee member.

After a pause to recharge glasses, Dr Sophie Ratcliffe enthralled the audience with a talk about her research into Wodehouse’s letters for a forthcoming new book. This prompted a goodly number of questions and was fully deserving of the ovation it received from all those present.
Society members then took the opportunity to mix with each other and enjoy the convivial atmosphere of this new venue on this, its inaugural hosting of our meetings.

All members (especially those who have not previously attended a society meeting) are invited to the next meeting, which will be held at the same venue at 6pm on Tuesday, 19 February 2008.