The February 17 meeting was held at the Congregational Church.

Chairman Mrs V Wright opened the meeting by welcoming 21 members and one visitor. The meeting proceeded as usual with the information from secretary Mrs M Bellis and Treasurer Mrs L James. A letter was received regarding the Mayoral Ball on March 17, proceeds to Action Heart. Thanks were received from the Georgina Ward, Russells Hall Hospital and Mary Stevens Hospice for donations received, also from the Congregational Church.

Mrs Writtle thanked members for the many cards and donations received on the death of her husband.

Donations go to Cancer Research. The death was announced, with regret of one of our members Margaret Beddall, who died very suddenly on January 17. The Birthday Dinner is to be held on March 24 at the Whittington Hotel. Names were taken of members wishing to be included, also choice of menu.

An outing has also been arranged at The Lodge, Wellington Road, Dudley for June 24. Mrs Writtle informed us that suggestions for further suitable visits would be most welcome.

There was no speaker at this evening’s meeting, instead a very entertaining quiz involving well know songs, past and present. On March 17, the meeting will be the AGM, with speaker Lynda Kettle, tv designer.