Wollaston Gardeners Guild

The members held their monthly meeting at Stourbridge Institute on June 20 which was chaired by Adam Greathead. He opened the meeting by welcoming both existing, new members, and visitors, to a shared supper and entertainment evening. Members were asked to bring a plate of food to share and enjoy together, which was followed by a local experienced vocalist/musician Rob Pitt performing golden oldies. Adam also thanked Pat Hassall for organising a pleasant trip to Meadow Farm

Guild secretary Liz Hathway announced that there will be another round of the Morgan Shield quiz at Kinver on July 14.

Welfare secretary Helen Tromans said she unfortunately had to announce the sad news that long time member Edith Cooper had passed away. Edith's late husband Horace had been chairman of the guild for some time.

The evening proved to be a great success with an excellent buffet, followed by an outstanding performance of songs by Neil Diamond, Elvis, Cliff Richard and many more, which the members greatly enjoyed, and thanked Rob in the usual way.

The first prize winners in the monthly show where as follows: 1 lettuce - E Southall; 7 radish - I Scotford; 7 broad bean - I Scotford; 1 corsage - U Langley; 1 vase garden flowers - M Grice; 1 specimen rose - D Castle; 1 lemon drizzle cake - H Tromans; 6 cheese straws - U Langley; 1 photograph spring flowers - H Tromans.

Adam closed the meeting, wished everyone a safe journey home, and hoped everyone had enjoyed the evening.

The next meeting will be held on July 18 which will be a talk called ranunculaceae by Adam Greathead. A look at various members of the buttercup family, some you may be familiar with, other you may not.

The group meets on the third Monday of each month at The Stourbridge Institute at 7 for 7.30pm, when all visitors are welcome. For further details phone 01384 828654.