The President, Sue Williams, reported on the Cheshire WI Federation's Autumn Meeting. The National WI AGM is to be held in Liverpool next June, during the city's year as European Capital of Culture, and Ben Fogle had clearly sent many hearts fluttering when he spoke during the afternoon.

Two members, Christine Turton and Veronica Oliver, also addressed the meeting, looking for households in the village willing to join their local campaign as part of the global action plan to reduce personal carbon footprints. At the end of the 4 month project they will provide feedback on how much waste, carbon dioxide and water has been saved through the programme. The project is open to all the village. Several members signed up immediately.

The next meeting will be the formal AGM on Tuesday November 13th, starting at 7pm. Members are asked to bring items that mean something special to them for a bring and tell session on the theme of "My Heirloom / Keepsake."