I could almost hear the ‘tut’ in my head when it was announced that our speaker wasn’t able to come to the meeting. Really! I had been looking forward to it. Of course, it is always good to be able to chat to everyone who comes along but the speakers add another dimension. Our president Wendy then explained we were going to play a game, a Beetle Drive! Really, a kids game! I’ve never played but vaguely remember children drawing odd insects, not for me I thought. Apparently in 2025 the game made a big comeback for PTA events, charity nights, and group parties, interest has spiked again. Rules were explained, dice handed out, tables had pens and sheets and we were told to start. Our 6 mildly competitive women on the table decided we’d play fast and try to beat everyone in the room. Really this could be a bit of fun! And, to be fair, it was. It’s noisy, chaotic, and surprisingly addictive. Did our table win I can hear you asking? Absolutely, the best player on the evening was Karen. Really well done!
