The meeting also heard reports on the successful Christmas Party in December, and the meetings about the future of the Weaver Valley group of WIs. Members thanked the Brownies and the Darnhall Dancers for their very enjoyable contributions to the party, and offered warm support for the new Group chairman, hoping that there will be more opportunity for the various Institutes in it to get to know each other under the new direction. The Treasurer had also introduced the budget for the year. Members are being asked to consider what new formats might be appropriate for the Christmas Party, to be discussed in February, as the current offer of a free invitation to all seniors in the village places a heavy financial obligation on the WI members, who must also fundraise for themselves. There are already plans for another of their very popular fundraising supper quizzes on March 23rd.

Other plans include theatre visits, and a course on "Essential First Aid for all Ages" with St Johns Ambulance on Saturday March 31st, which is open to all members as well as local residents. The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Saint Valentines Day, Tuesday February 14th, when Tessa Holmes will be talking on "Lace and Liverpool". The full programme for the year and further details of all our other activities can be found on our website at www.ActonBridge.org.