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Last updated 00:00, Friday, 23 March 2007

The March meeting was an open night. President Mary Graham welcomed members and friends with a special welcome to speakers David Nightingale.

David showed slides of his recent trip to Nepal and the Himalayas. He had great praise for the sherpas and luggage carriers and the cook who made him a cake for his birthday party halfway up the mountain. He told of the interesting people he met, not least the robbers who took money and then gave a receipt! David was thanked by Sue Day.

There was a well-stocked sales table and many prizes were given for the raffle. The birthday of ‘Ermyntrude the Cow’ was won by Mrs M Wills. Ermyntrude has now gone to join the Bowness Hall herd.

Pam Mitchelhill and Rosemary Brookes-Tee demonstrated their handicraft skills.

The next meeting will be held in the Bower, Port Carlisle, on Tuesday April 10 when the speaker will be Nadia Bunner on ‘Creating a Garden’, and the competition will be a spring posy.

President Audrey Harrison welcomed guests, friends and members to the 80th birthday party held in the Assembly Rooms.

She introduced Eileen Wilson, chairman of the Cumbria Cumberland Federation, and Nancy Hullock, chairman of the arts and crafts committee, and Thomas Williamson, our auditor, as guests. Audrey reminded members that we have visitors in April so food and prizes would be welcomed.

This year was a change to the usual format of our party and a beautiful buffet was laid out for everyone to help themselves. Afterwards Eileen and Nancy then cut the birthday cake and everyone sang Happy Birthday to Abbeytown WI. Eileen wished us many more years as a successful WI. Gladys Temple thanked the four waitresses, Elizabeth Gilroy, Beth Robertson, Kylie Armstrong and Amy Roper, for doing such a successful job of serving everyone and washing all the dishes. She presented each of the girls with a gift token in thanks. Gladys then thanked Joyce Wilson for baking and decorating the birthday cake.

There was a table draw in which everyone received a small present then the large draw took place with the winners being: W Briggs, Margaret Mynes, Anna Dockeray, Trevor Graham, Margery Twentyman, Eileen Bell, Brian Mynes, Gemma Wilson, Margaret Bell, Mark Hurst, W Briggs, Elsie Donald, John Williamson, Maureen Wilson, and Kevin Brown. The Caldew Accordion Orchestra then began a variety of music with something for everyone to enjoy. Alan Barnes played a lovely solo and Bill Porter sang a song for us. Elsie Donald thanked the orchestra for a lovely evening entertainment and suggested that they should come back again soon.

The March monthly meeting was held in the church hall and was presided over by Lilian Pattinson, who extended cheerful greetings to everyone. It was a joy to warmly welcome two new members, Kathleen Fisher and Margaret Thompson.

Kind thoughts went out to members suffering ill health and anxious periods.

Lorna Ledgerwood, our secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting. Pat Edmondson announced her financial statement – both were accepted and signed as correct.

The guest speaker, the Rev Peter Streathfield, was welcomed and introduced. He spoke with warmth and humanity of his knowledge of life in India. Riches and wealth in some parts of the country and hardship and poverty in the remote villages, where husbands decide everything in the family and a woman’s value is not recognised. She must obey and serve the men first at all times. Miniature items were on display showing how they endure their primitive existence.

On behalf of the members, Maureen Funnell proposed the sincere vote of thanks.

Peter judged the competition for a pin cushion, which was won by Margaret Nelson with Jenny Atkinson second.

Winners of the drawing were: 1, Isabel Bell; 2, Margaret Earl; 3, Jean Brown; 4, Maureen Funnell.

Refreshment were served by Joan Wood, Elsie Murray, Jenny Atkinson and Lena Irving.

Members met in the church hall on Tuesday afternoon and were welcomed by our branch leader, Brenda Gear, who led us through the Wave of Prayer service, when our thoughts turned to MU Christian Concern for families worldwide, and thanks to those with special roles of responsibility and dedication.

Brenda introduced our guest speaker, Brian McConnell, Canon Warden at Carlisle Cathedral, who gave a most inspirational talk of his time spent in South Africa, pointing out on his map the places he had stayed. The thrill of seeing Table Mountain was a special memory. His keepsakes were on display, but no diamonds from the Gold Coast!

Margaret Hillary gave the vote of thanks.

Refreshments were served by the committee ladies and there was time for conversation before Mr McConnell said goodbye.

Members were reminded of the Mothering Sunday service. Offerings were given to go towards the flowers.

Twenty-two members attended the March meeting which was hosted by Joyce Telford.

The usual music and prayer were followed by the singing of Kumbyyah which led seamlessly into a talk by Jill Smith on her visit to Zululand.

The purpose of the visit to was attend the enthronement of a bishop by Jill and her friend were lucky in having a car and driver at their disposal and thus were able to visit Mother’s Union workers in the country and see the results of many of their projects such as crafts and the making of jewellery and perfume etc.

The children they met in their visits to schools were mostly orphans who had lost their parents through Aids, many of whom were themselves HIV-positive but nevertheless were cheerful and welcoming to the visitors and gave displays of singing and dancing.

Jill stressed the beauty of the country and the wonderful people sadly so ravaged by the scourge of Aids, especially the children who face an uncertain future with such hope and showed such love and support for each other that the visitors found it inspirational.

The vote of thanks was made by Jane Porter. We were reminded that our April speaker is Iain Parsons and his talk is entitled “Along the Russian Waterways”.

Barbara Johnson welcomed everyone to the WI Hall again for the meeting on March 7. She used the Carlisle Diocese “Wave of Prayer”, when the linked dioceses are remembered, to open the meeting. She then introduced the speaker, The Rev Jim Hyslop, who is the MU Chaplain, to talk on the current theme, “Faith in Action”.

Jim used the example of a “Spot the Difference” puzzle to develop the idea that Christians may not appear different from others because some differences are subtle.

However, others should be able to see that there is love in what Christians do, the love that persists when others have given up. We have to consider what makes each one of us stop loving others and if we are willing to do something about that.

Jim also gave examples of Christians like Archbishop Lemum and Maximilian Kolbe who did make the ultimate sacrifice. He then took us through the MU’s Five Objects to show how they present “Faith in Action”. Our support for Fair Trade helps family life elsewhere, for workers receive a fair wage.

The MU can assist with teaching on marriage and is sometimes consulted by government organisations. Jim concluded with prayer, including Mary Sumner’s personal prayer.

Dawn Bruin thanked Jim for his inspiring talk and then gave out notices. She had brought a birthday card for Ruth and an Easter card for Jane for members to sign. All were pleased to hear that Doreen was recovering well. Dawn thanked Uldale for providing a lovely tea, which everyone then enjoyed.

All wished Jim and Katy well as they plan their daughter’s wedding in June to a young man from Madras. Jim is in charge of Carlisle’s link with Madras, which will now be even closer.

The next meeting is on April 4 in the WI Hall, Ireby. Lent Lunch. Midday prayers at noon followed by a soup lunch. All are welcome; information from Barbara Johnson, Hemp Garth, Ireby.

Everyone was welcomed by Mrs P Shaw then the minutes were read.

Members were thanked for the recipes which were sent in – one from each WI will be chosen to go into the WI Cookery Book.

Thanks also went out for the generous donation from Caldbeck Young Farmers which will go towards our Christmas parties.

Notice was given about the Spring Council meeting in April and also the geological walk at Mungrisdale on Friday May 2.

Mrs Shaw then welcomed our speaker, Janet Queen, gardener at Rose Castle. She has worked in several gardens and being a forester’s daughter the outdoor life had always appealed to her. She began her apprenticeship at the Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh and after very intensive training she moved to Haddon House, Fishken Estate, the Isle of Lewis; Holdenby House, Hampshire finally settling at Rose Castle. She is also a columnist for The Cumberland News. As well as being a gardener, she is also an accomplished fiddler.

Bridget Archer thanked Janet.

The competition for a vase of daffodils was won by K Davey with B Archer second.

The hostesses were A Benn and M Bell.

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Canonbie WRI held its Visitors Evening on March 15 and were joined by members from neighbouring WRIs and WIs. Pam Forrester welcomed everyone and the previous month’s minutes were read and signed.

The speaker was Ella Porteous from Langholm with a talk and slideshow entitled ‘A Trip to the Baltics’. Everyone enjoyed a fascinating tour of the seven countries Mrs Porteous and her husband visited on the cruise. She was given a well-deserved vote of thanks by Pam Forrester.

It was our 70th birthday party and we decided to celebrate it by going for dinner to the Rose & Crown at Low Hesket, near Penrith.

Eleven of us enjoyed an excellent dinner at this venue, which is unusual in that it has a railway track, complete with working trains, that runs round the entire dining room.

The competition for a wrapped parcel was won by Sue Foulger, with Joyce Donaldson second.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday April 4 at Crofton Social Centre at 7.30pm when our speaker will talk about scrap booking. New members are always very welcome to our meetings.

The mysteries of the digital camera were revealed when Workington Camera Club tutored a group of 34 Cumbria-Cumberland Federation members at a recent Digital Camera Workshop.

Everyone came armed with their own compact digital camera, in some cases not knowing very much about them, and left with far more knowledge. After the theory lesson in the morning we were let loose in the garden of the Helena Thompson Museum for a practical session, then the results were shown and helpful hints given.

As a result of this workshop, which follows a similar day run last year by Carlisle Camera Club for WI members in the east of the county, the Federation is expecting huge entries for the photography classes in the Summer Extravaganza on July 25.

The president welcomed members to the March meeting after which business was dealt with.

It was agreed that four members would go to Thursby WI in April; a delegate was needed for the Spring Council meeting and the quiz forms were selling well.

There was a lovely display in the flower competition, which was won by Mrs Harrison, with Mrs Dockeley second. The competition for a soft toy was won by Miss Wilson with Mrs Howe second.

The speaker was Katherine Kershaw who gave a talk about the work of the Special Baby Care Unit at Carlisle Hospital.

The next meeting is on Tuesday April 3 and is members night.

At the March meeting one of our members, Maureen Smith gave us an update on the campaign to save Brampton Cottage Hospital from closure. At a recent public meeting it was said that all community hospitals would be kept open and would have beds – but for how long? No details are available. Brampton Cottage Hospital has always worked within its budget and the public has donated about half a million pounds over the years to support it. We then discussed the introduction of CATS (Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Support Services), a scheme being introduced by the government to help achieve the target of not more than 18 weeks from GP referral to the start of NHS treatment. Three centres will be set up in Cumbria. It is proposed that our nearest one will be at Hilltop Heights in Carlisle. Patients should be able to get there within 45 minutes by car, or within 60 minutes by public transport. This will be difficult for many and impossible for those in areas without public transport. The worry is also that CATS will take work away from the Cumberland Infirmary making it harder to attract highly skilled doctors to work there.

Our February Drop in and Chat session was well attended, with a visit from David Wild, the retired policeman who comes with the Mobile Police Station. He said that funding was being sought to continue this valuable service, which is at present under threat. If it continues, it may not be in its present form. This would be a great loss to people in the 80 villages visited by the van each month.

Members were asked to sign a petition from our MP David Maclean in support of his campaign to save more rural post offices from closing.

After the business meeting our president Jill Armsby welcomed guests from Cumwhitton and Talkin WIs, visitors from the village and The Gilbert and Sullivan Singers, who entertained us with a varied and lively programme of songs from the Savoy Operettas. To their amusement they were thanked in verse by Clare Collinson. The competition for a Tea Plate was won by Jessica Quinn and the Flower of the Month winner was Anne Anderson.

Our next meeting is on Monday April 2 when Judith Pattinson will speak about ‘My Year as Mayor’. New members are always welcome on the first Monday of the month in the village hall at 7.30pm.

President Rita James welcomed 15 members to the March Meeting and let us know that Dianne Wells was in hospital in Newcastle.

Rita Timperon will be our delegate at the Spring Council Meeting on March 31 at the Shepherd’s Inn at Rosehill, Carlisle, and she will be accompanied by two or three members as visitors.

Arrangements were made for the Institute’s AGM in April and numbers were taken for the fish & chip supper.

Mabel Graves summarised the letter about the “Great Milk Debate” telling us that the NFWI and the NFU had joined forces to fight for a better milk price as the UK had already lost 50 per cent of milk producing farmers. Members were urged to attend the meeting at Greenhill Hotel, Wigton, on April 26 at 7.30pm.

The president welcomed Mike Carrier from Armathwaite who gave a talk about monitoring birds with the RSPB. Since 1965 he had travelled to Denmark, the Pyrenees and Turkey counting, ringing and photographing migrating birds.

For several years he monitored birds along the coast between Harrington and Workington. Up to 1999, he also made yearly bird-monitoring visits to the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth lodging in the island’s lighthouse buildings.

He ended his talk with a few slides of his trip to St Kilda in 2004 showing general views of the island, the cliffs and sea stacks with the puffins and fulmars. He was thanked by Gillian Fiddler.

The competition for a bird ornament was won by Dot Timperon and the flower competition was also won by Dot.

The evening ended with a quiz by Margaret Lowes on bird names, which was won by Margaret Graves with three members tying for second place.

In February Kingstown WI celebrated their 71st birthday party with visitors from Dalston and Wreay WIs and St Michael’s Mothers Union. Members provided a selection of food for the buffet supper. We were then entertained by The Statesmen from Maryport. Evelyn Peacock cut the birthday cake and many prizes were won in the raffle.

Our March meeting began with the singing of Jerusalem, lifts were arranged for members to visit Rockcliffe, Todhills and Cargo WI to see the Wetheral Players.

Our Flower Rota date for Flowers in WI House is April 10, Jean Johnston, Jacqui Davidson and Pat Hogson will arrange the flowers.

We were joined by members from other WIs and were entertained by the Caldew Accordion Orchestra.

The raffle meant quite a number of people went home with prizes.

The competition for an evening bag: Kingstown & Moorville members, 1 and 2, Sheila Veitch and 3, Una Barratt. For the visitors the winner was Thelma Catner, 2, Pat Willis and 3, Margaret Hay.

To end the evening tea and biscuits was served.

Mary Lawley, our president, thanked everyone for attending and gave special thanks to the musicians.

Angela Whitworth from Lowry Hill WI gave thanks on behalf of the visitors.

The march meeting of Kirklinton and District WI took place on in Fir Ends School on Tuesday March 13. Twenty-two members and one guest were welcomed by the president Kathleen Clubbs; apologies for absence were received from Joan Harrison, Dorothy Nicholson and Rita Lowes.

The minutes of the February meeting were read by secretary Marie Grieves and approved. County News and the summer outing to Wensleydale were discussed – Linda Moth taking ideas for meals on route.

Tonight May Moffat gave a talk, with slides, about osteoporosis, stressing the importance of calcium and a healthy diet and not forgetting exercise. One in two women and one in eight men over 50 develop this distressing condition, causing among other problems fragility fractures.

The benefits of HRT were brought to our attention by Jean Wright, president of the Solway Osteoporosis Support Group, who also spoke of her experiences of living with osteoporosis and of the fundraising for a scanner housed in the Cumberland Infirmary instead of travelling to Whitehaven.

The competition for a decorated candle was won by Ivy Irving with Sylvia Ryan second.

On a lighter note the entertainers, Scaleby Hill Group, produced a fiendishly difficult set of anagrams to unscramble on birds and flowering shrubs. The final game was ‘Find the places in London’ which caused much hilarity, with lots of lateral thinking.

The president welcomed members to the meeting. Two new members, Maureen Chipchase and Carol Lees, have joined the WI.

Apologies for absence were received from Carolyn Todd, Maureen Foster and Val Doughty.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved and items from the County News were brought to the attention of members.

There was no-one available to attend the Spring Council Meeting on March 31 at the Shepherd’s Inn and a letter of apology will be spent.

A Spring Extravaganza will be held on Wednesday July 25 from 2-7.30pm at the Greenhill Hotel, Wigton. A list of competition classes was circulated.

Jean Parker was congratulated on reaching her 50th wedding anniversary.

The speaker, having previously given a talk on the Brampton Town Twinning, needed no special introduction. However, the president welcomed David Moorat whose talk was on his pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella, Spain. Four years ago David lost his wife through cancer. They had known each other since they were 13 and had enjoyed a wonderful relationship so his loss was even greater. Before she died they decided that he would go to the church in Santiago to give thanks for all the years of good life and marriage they had enjoyed.

David’s journey started in France. He covered some 2,000 miles on foot and crossed eight mountain ranges. Apparently, if you make this pilgrimage 20 per cent of your sins are written off. However, if you undertake this pilgrimage and arrive at Santiago de Compostella on the Feast Day, which is July 27 and it happens to be a Sunday, 100 per cent of your sins are written off which is what David did. The journey was fraught with intrigue and at times ‘lost in translation directionally’. His passport, credit cards, wallet and an expensive waterproof coat was stolen. He said he had felt violated and so angry. He bought himself a cheap mountain bike and made the return journey on two wheels, on the way he accidentally ran into a group of people and ended up with a buckled front wheel. Thereafter cycling did not turn out to be as easy an alternative as he had envisaged. He came across a field with sunflowers with their heads down as it was raining. He stood looking at the field of flowers and they mirrored exactly how he felt standing there wearing a black bin bag to keep off the wet, with his buckled mountain bike – a sad sight.

Pauline Hall thanked David for sharing the story of his pilgrimage and experiences with everyone.

David then judged the competitions. Winner of the monthly competition for a crocus was Laura Jackson; 2, Enid Bell; 3, Pauline Hall. Flower of the month winners were: Jean Parker, snowflake; 2 and 3, Eleanor Wallace Scilla and miniature daffodils.

The raffle was drawn with the prize going to Dorothy Hedley.

As David’s talk had been so interesting there was no time for entertainment but Mary Mitchinson gave everyone a small token to go home with.

President Dorothy Staples welcomed 14 members and two special guests, Evelyn Tickle and Liz Townsend, to Sebergham WI’s 59th birthday party, held in Denton House, Hesket Newmarket.

We were delighted to have Carol Hine, another new member, with us on such an auspicious occasion. We also had two founding members, Margaret Mattinson and Mary White, who have attended 700 meetings of Sebergham WI over the years. An astonishing record.

As usual, when feasted at Denton House, we enjoyed a truly superb meal, beautifully cooked and presented. What a happy way to mark what the Women’s Institute stands for on a chilly March evening.

Afterwards we had the business part of the night, with the February minutes being read and other plans finalised for future events. We also had an update of where we are in our fight to preserve our rural post offices.

Susan judged the competition for a decorative spoon and Ann Ludlam’s entry came first and Jessie Ostle’s came second.

A happy celebration indeed with good chat, good friends and good food – a great way to set out into our 60th year, which begins in April when the speakers will be Laura Teesdale and Andrew Reed on the important issue ‘Resource Efficiency and what we can do about it’. The competition will be ‘A wildlife picture’.

The February meeting was held at Carlisle Fire Station where we spent a most informative and entertaining evening with White Watch.

They gave us advice on home safety and then we were shown around the fire appliances and given a full explanation as to how everything worked – even the slippery pole, where we were asked for a volunteer to slide down – this offer was declined by all members!

White Watch then brought out a rescue ladder for us to see – we were amazed at the height it could reach and were filled with even more admiration for the firemen after we all decided we wouldn’t dare climb their ladder.

The competition for a Valentine Card was won by Audrey Thompson; 2, Barbara Marsden. Drawing winners were Barbara Marsden, Marjery Swann and Anne Bairstow.

Thursby WI met in the Thursby Parish Hall Supper Room on Monday March 12.

President Margaret Hine welcomed the members and apologies were given. The minutes were read and signed as correct. Final arrangements were made for our birthday party in April.

The County News was read and discussed. Mary Willis agreed to be our delegate at the Spring Council Meeting at the Shepherds Inn on Saturday March 31. The correspondence was read and an invitation has been received from Causeway Head WI to their 80th birthday party on May 2. The treasurer’s report was then given.

Margaret Hine then introduced the speaker, Fredrick Cameron Wilson, who gave us a wonderful talk on a ‘Privileged Life Behind a Camera’. He told lots of anecdotes from his experiences over the years. He was thanked by Margaret Batten.

The raffle was won by Joan Gate. The competition winners for Flower of the Month were 1, Sheila Reynolds; 2, Joan Gate, and for a ‘Portrait of a Woman’ 1, Joan Gate; 2, Sheila Reynolds. Next month is our 59th birthday.

Fourteen members and three visitors were welcomed to the meeting by Mrs Cowan.

Mrs Irving offered to go as delegate to the Spring Council Meeting at the Shepherd’s Inn. An invitation was received from Burgh by Sands to their June meeting, other correspondence was from the North Cumbria Community Transport who have a 16-seater minibus available for groups to hire.

Jacquie introduced Pearl Wilson who demonstrated flower arranging entitled ‘Nature’s Gifts’, using pieces of wood from the hedgerows and tree roots and with added spring flowers, the result looked lovely. She concluded with a basket of dried flowers. All the arrangements were given as drawing prizes. Mrs Ashburner thanked Pearl for a pleasant evening.

The competition for a daffodil was won by J Spanton and W Johnston second and the monthly drawing was won by G Strickland.

The April meeting will be held in the WI Hall, Ireby.

Walton WI’s March meeting seemed to be jinxed. First of all the Wetheral Players cancelled at short notice leaving us with visitors expected and no entertainment. Mrs Summers, programme secretary, valiantly rang round to procure a replacement and twice pinned a speaker down only to be thwarted by them canceling the following day. In desperation she asked Edith Knapton, who has a store of fascinating holiday memories and slides, if she could step into the breach.

Still the jinx prevailed. Walton members were very much depleted by illness and holidays and then some of the expected visitors from Lazonby WI failed to turn up.

In the end it turned out to be an excellent evening with members from both Lazonby and Cumwhinton with Upperby joining us. Edith gave a fascinating talk with slides on her holiday to the Caribbean and the Amazon. We roamed the Caribbean with her first to Barbados then Tobago and their sunlit beaches and then cruised down the Brazilian coast to the mouth of the mighty Amazon River. The ship then travelled up the river for some distance and we saw farms, small settlements and finally towns on the way. Apparently the large ships can only navigate the river in the high water season because of silting. The people were very colourful and beautiful and the birds and flowers very exotic.

Finally the cruise returned to the Caribbean for the flight home.

Mrs Cartwright thanked Mrs Knapton for stepping in at such short notice and for an excellent talk.

Members and visitors then enjoyed a sumptuous supper followed by a short game of bingo with the redoubtable Mrs Clover as caller.

The competition of a scarf ring was won by Mrs Donnan with Mrs Armstrong second.

Mrs Benzie won for Cumwhinton.

The raffle was won by Mrs Knowles, Mrs Cartwright, Mrs Knapton, Mrs Mounsey, Mrs Gordon, Cumwhinton and Mrs Armstrong, Lazonby.

Chris Rule welcomed 10 members and a visitor to the March meeting of Welton WI. Chris volunteered to be delegate at the Spring Council meeting.

Names were taken of members wishing to visit Caldbeck WI on April 4. Final arrangements were made for the Guest Night in April. The speaker was Margaret Pattinson. She explained that after leaving work she decided to look for a new hobby, and after gaining a bursary to Denman College, she chose beadwork. Margaret had some excellent examples of necklaces and bracelets, as well as tassels and Christmas tree decorations, that she had made using the intricate craft. She was thanked by Nora Carruthers.

The results of the competition for a small embroidered picture were 1, Nora Carruthers; 2, Doreen Ward; 3, Win Turnbull. Sheena Morten won the raffle.

Jose Henderson and Nora Carruthers were supper hostesses.

President Margaret Suddart welcomed 10 members to the March meeting.

A short business meeting was held when the minutes of the February meeting were read and signed and the County News discussed. Mrs Suddart will be our delegate to the Spring Council Meeting at Carlisle on March 31.

Arrangements for some members to take part in the 10-pin bowling night at Workington will be made at the April meeting.

President Margaret and secretary May Foster will attend the meeting at Wigton to discuss the Ellenvale & Solway Group Meeting at Aspatria in September.

Details of the competitions at the Midsummer Extravaganza at Greenhill Hotel in July were read out.

Final arrangements for the Beadwork Craft Day at West Newton on Saturday March 10 from 10am to 3pm were made. The cost will be £14 and tea and biscuits will be provided but members were asked to bring a packed lunch and a bright reading lamp.

Margaret introduced Roy Mathieson, a consultant with the National Legal Services. Roy gave a talk on the necessity of making a will, pointing out all the things that could go wrong or be held up without one. He also answered many questions from members about inheritance tax, wills and enduring power of attorney.

Roy said it was possible for anyone to have a 30-minute free consultation at home and gave out a contact leaflet.

He was thanked by Margaret Suddart.

Supper was then served by Mrs J Glendinning. Mrs H Taylor won the monthly drawing and there was a good produce stall.

Bob Beck will speak about the Coastguard Service at the meeting on April 4.