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WI met in March for the Annual Meeting and this year, it was also the nearest date to the very first meeting in 1949. The President opened by greeting everyone, welcoming our WI Advisor to the meeting. Following Jerusalem there were a number of notices including news of poorly members and a Diamond Wedding Anniversary to celebrate. The next Monday Me Time will include a big Bingo game as well time to chat.

There are several trips on offer at the moment - a guided tour around St Sepulchre's Church, a visit to the University and tickets to see Sister Act at the Derngate as well as a number of day trips and courses being arranged by thge Federation.

The Annual Meeting included reports from the Treasurer, Secretary and President. There was also discussion about some of the arrangements for our meetings and a vote was taken about the bursaries that have been awarded annually. It was agreed that these be cancelled and instead the money used to reduce the cost of the annual subscription which is due in April. This will now be reduced to £45 which was welcomed by everyone.

Before refreshment time a photo was taken of all the members present, quite tricky to get everyone in but a great memento. The President and WIA Advisor then cut a beatiful cake which had been made to celebrate our Anniversary and while it was being cut up, the Presidaent read the minutes from the very first meeting - so very formal.

Tea, Anniversary cake, the announcement of the competion winner (a memento of schooldays) and the raffle followed and members left for home with a small Easter Egg.

The Next meeting will be held on Thursday 11th April, when the speaker, Jackie Allen, will give a talk entitled Styling Night. The doors will open at 6.45 for 7pm at the Parish Hall. The competition is My Favourite Piece of Jewellery.
The next Monday Me Time will be on the 15th of April at the Parish Hall 2 till 4.

If you would like to know more about our WI and join us for an evening, please contact either the President Diane Phillips on 01604 415678 or the Secretary Roz Quigley on 01604 642650.