| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Leader: | |
| When: | Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm Meets 3rd Thursday of the month |
| Venue: | Portessie Public Hall |
| Cost: | There is a small contribution per member to cover the hire of the room. |
The Current Affairs group discusses Current Affairs.
This Group is currently meeting at the Portessie Public Hall at 10.00 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month. We used to meet on the third Friday of the month but this has changed to Thursday from April, 2026.
The group was temporarily inactive but is now fully up and running.
Some Key features of the Current Affairs group are listed below:-
- The group coordinator is Ian.
- The group meets on the third Thursday of each month between September and May.
- The group currently meets at the Portessie Public Hall.
- Meetings start at 10.00am. There is usually a tea/coffee break around eleven . We chew the fat on the news of the day, and end around noon.
- Proceedings are respectful and members are keen to listen to alternative points of view.
- The chair is to be rotated. At the start of each meeting the subject of the next meeting and the chair for that meeting are to be agreed.
- Any group member making statistical, or factual, claims in a discussion must be prepared to back these claims with evidence or provide references as necessary.
If you are interested in joining this group then use the link to contact the Group Leader by email.
Click on the "Contact Group Leader" link above to find out more about the Current Affairs Group.
On Friday, 16th January our discussion included the introduction of an eye test for drivers over 75 which we all agreed was right. However, we also thought that P plates for new drivers in their first year of driving after passing their test should also be compulsory.
Scottish budget was discussed. The general conclusion was that there was not much in it except tax relief for some. It was noted that the dualling of the A9 and A96 was not a priority.
Donald Trumps latest antics in Venezuela and Greenland were also discussed.
The British political scene and the Reform party with its millionaire members was a hot topic for discussion. The Reform Party is supposed to be representing workers but our group was of the opinion that they have no clear policy except divide and rule for the rich to profit?
There is an excellent view from the kitchen of the Portessie Public Hall. Friday 16th was a clear day and a large number of wind turbines could be seen in the distance. We noted that much of the wind-farm generated power is being sent south while Scotland's electricity bills are the highest in UK? Also, is wind power really green?