In Asian Voice of 16-7-2016, Dinesh Sheth mentioned his disappointment at cancellation of letter writers’ meeting. He initiated the whole event and made it cause celebre’, doubling his disappointment. I also check my emails before breakfast and dinner. Thus I would also have been in the same boat by missing evening checkup, because cancellation email was received after 11 a.m. Such eventuality was diverted for me as I had another engagement, thus no need for evening checkup. I assume that editor might have contacted many writers on mobile phone.
I assume that others might have turned up at the venue, but have been silent about inconvenience/disappointment. However, this event was victims of Brexit decision that had global effect. It is possible that editor had very short time to rearrange the event.I suggest that next meeting may be held at Karma Yoga House to avoid last minute changes at the venue. The event may be held on weekend with plenty of sunshine hours before and after event. This will motivate many elderlies, ladies and disabled /wheelchair persons to attend.
Ramesh Jhalla
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