Wollaston E Townswomen's Guild
Chairman Julie Willetts welcomed thirty seven members and one visitor, Mary Hill to the November meeting.
It was an awful evening resulting in a lower than usual number of attendees and a long apology list.
Secretary Sue Ward read the minutes of the October meeting which were agreed as a true record.
It was reported that Hazel Needham would not be available to represent the Guild at future federation meetings, but Jean Latham had volunteered to fill this post. Recent Federation minutes were placed on the guild top table for members to peruse.
The treasurer Margaret Gregory reported that finances were in a satisfactory position.
A letter of thanks had been received from Betty Noke for the well wishes sent following her recent hip operation.
Subsection reports followed. Pat Archer reported that bowls had now finished until next April. The amblers had enjoyed a final walk around Wolverley and would meet again in January next year.
At their recent meeting, the flower ladies had enjoyed creating a floral festive Christmas tree while the ladies who lunch had enjoyed a visit to Bodenham Arboretum. Thanks went to Chris Picken who had organised the trip.
The Cobden Street Methodist Church carol service is at 7.30pm on December 6. Many members are performing, but it was suggested that the congregation may require boosting.Federation carol service is taking place at St Thomas' Church, Stourbridge at 2.15pm on December 10.
The speaker for the evening was Ann Hartley, a Severn Valley Railway volunteer, who regaled us with details of the various jobs she was required to do during her day. The history of the railway spans 150 years and is run by an army of volunteers and enthusiastic railway engineers. It is a very popular and successful business, receiving over 200,000 visitors every year.
It was interesting to learn of the many famous visitors the railway has received over the years, and how it has featured in both television and films.
Competition winners were Sandra Oliver and Elizabeth Grove, while raffle prizes went to Sue Carless, Jill Dunn and Jean Latham.
The chairman thanked the refreshment ladies, Ann Powell and Ann Turner.
The next meeting incorporates the Christmas party and will be held at 7.30pm on December 13.
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