AT the meeting on Wednesday June 4 our vice president Wendy took the chair as Jean our president was on holiday.

Several of our ladies were missing due to the inclement weather.

Jan our secretary read the previous AGM meeting minutes.

If anyone has any ideas for the 2015 speakers calendar please could they talk to a committee member.

The WI baton will be here on Sunday, September 14 at 4.30pm. There will be a ceremony in Vines Park. Then on to the Chateau Impney for tea and cake.

Jan read the bursary nomination information for residential courses at Denman College – anyone interested could they please put their names forward.

On August 6 it is our garden meeting at our president Jean’s house at 2pm. We need raffle prizes beforehand if possible.

There was a discussion about Spires Restaurant in Worcester. Lunches cooked by students, available 12–2pm Thursdays and Fridays, three courses £9. This is by the cathedral and at the back of House of Fraser. Sandra asked if anyone would like to go.

Our July 2 outing is a visit to the Hop Pocket for coffee and a look around and then on to Hereford.

We are to leave at 10am from Rotary House and leaving Hereford at 4.30pm. There are still a few places available please contact Sandra or Mary.

The afternoon finished with a sing along with Mr Tony Breeden. We all had a really good time.

Our next meeting at Rotary House is on Wednesday, September 3 at 2pm, where the speaker will be Alec Beattie – Italy by train. Anyone wishing to come along will be greeted with a warm welcome.