This session's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 25th April 2024 at 7.30 pm in The Park Centre, and is an opportunity for all members to have their say in the running of the Society. The various activities since the last AGM will be reviewed, the accounts will be presented for approval, and the office bearers and committee membership - for which nominations are sought - will be confirmed.
After the business part of the meeting, David Garbutt will give a talk entitled 'The Forme of Cury - King Richard II's Cookbook'. The presentation will explore the 14th century Forme of Cury and explain the use of language and style of writing in the book. Recipes will be translated and described and the vast range of herbs, spices and other ingredients available in the Middle Ages will be revealed. It will be shown how many recipes relate to modern day equivalents.
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| Contents page of the Forme of Cury. (Public domain) |
David graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Computer Science from Manchester University. After two years working in data communications design, he worked in Saudi Arabia for five years on systems design and build for the petrochemical industry. In the UK, he has worked for several organisations as a consultant systems analyst and project manager specialising in large databases. Outside of work, David has been a member of a speakers club, indulges in gardening, woodworking - including set build for Giffnock Theatre Players, abstract art, stand-up comedy and hill walking. He enjoys all forms of cookery and is known for making preserves, especially marmalade!
Visitors are welcome at all of the Society's evening meetings.
