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Welcome to the first Sherlock Holmes Society of Wales.
We hope you enjoy your visit.

President: Roger Llewellyn
Founder: Roy Upton-Holder

The Society meets at irregular intervals at a time suitable to most members, the date and venue being decided in advance.

After the minutes of the previous meeting have been read and signed, and other Society business has been attended to, the format will include a selection of the following:-

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The showing of a Sherlock Holmes video or the playing of an audio cassette.

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A quiz based on a case, chosen at the previous meeting, from the Canon with each member providing three questions.  In fact, each member should have at least six questions prepared as some they have chosen might have been asked by other members.  The person with the highest wins a small Holmesian prize.

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Discussing the latest Holmesian news - which includes reviews of the latest books, audio cassettes and DVDs.

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Investigating Holmesian games and quizzes.

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A learned discussion on some aspect of the Canon.

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     A 24 page newsletter named The Baker Street Bugle is sent to each member every two months.
 

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    The society has an extensive library of books, CD's , DVD's and cassettes which members are able to borrow free of charge.  The librarian in charge is Dennis J. Duggan, BR (Hons).

Annual events include :-

 1.   Mrs. Hudson's Dinner Party  -  guests are encouraged  to attend in costume, but it is not essential.
 2.    An annual outing with a Sherlockian connection.
 3.   "The game's afoot!.".............a public presentation by the Deerstalkers to recruit new members.

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