Dudley South Ladies Luncheon

Chairman Mary Jones welcomed 25 members and 3 visitors to the November lunch at The Lodge, Wellington Road, Dudley to enjoy an excellent meal of roast beef. It was particularly pleasing to welcome back the MP for Dudley South Mike Wood, together with Cllr Patrick Harley.

Mr Wood had previously worked in the European Parliament for 7 years and felt we had made the right decision to leave. 2016 had been a challenge keeping up with a very busy schedule. In the Dudley South Division a new constituency office had been opened in Wordsley. Also he was trying to set up an Enterprise Zone at the Waterfront with Government funding as well as negotiating for the metro extension to reach Brierley Hill and Stourbridge. A lively question time followed and the chairman invited Mr Wood and Cllr Harley to return again when they had time.

The Christmas lunch will be on December 9 12pm for 12.30pm to include the Halesowen Hand Bell Ringers. The New Year begins on January 13 with speaker Ian Bott telling us Black Country stories about the War. Visitors will receive a warm welcome and can attend 3 times before deciding to join. New members have greatly enjoyed the afternoon with us and for more information ring the secretary on 01902 372984 or Email chairman: maryjones30@sky.com