Bedford's Make Friends & Be Social Meetup

Meet 7.30ish for 8.00 start -
One table for 6 booked

At the Nov meeting we each put the names of 2 books we would like to read into a bag and we are pulling them out one at a time to read.
So January’s book is Jill’s choice - The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi.
Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfilment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel.
Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own…
Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow—a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.
****If you have time for a 2nd book as it’s a long break till this meeting we picked a classic - Three Men In A Boat by Jerome K Jerome
The classic and timeless humorous story, Three Men in a Boat begins with the eponymous three men sitting around discussing the different needs in their lives. Our heroes conclude that they are indeed overworked and a holiday is in due order. Their brainstorming bore no fruit until they hit upon the idea of taking a boating holiday up the River Thames. Thus begins the famous journey whose lore has now spanned three centuries. Lest we never fail to mention their most trustworthy companion—their dog Montmorency! ******

Please join me for a Sunday carvery at Roxton Garden Centre.

I will post table number & where I am sitting on arrival.

Carvery is £11.99 for regular & £12.99 for a large.
Choices are normally turkey, beef, gammon. Roast potatoes, stuffing, Yorkshire & a variety of vegetables.

Please kindly only add your name if you are intending to attend. Thank you.