OLD BRAMPTON W.I. (July)
Mrs Dorothy Waller welcomed 24 members and a visitor, Mrs Emma Horton, to the July meeting. Mrs Olive Hoddle read the minutes of the last meeting. The eight ladies who attended the concert at Barlow spoke highly of the performance by Mike Spriggs and friends and enjoyed the buffet supper. Another group were made welcome at Holmesfield W.I. Strawberry Tea.
Mrs Judy Bennison , from Barlow, gave a report from the Annual Council Meeting at the Albert Hall. The resolution calling on the Government to halt the closure of community hospitals was passed with a huge majority.
Flowers and cards were sent to Marjorie Slaughter and Kathleen Frost wishing them a speedy recovery.
Mrs Margaret Sutton asked for names for those wanting to go on the trip to Taddington for the Well Dressing.
In place of the August meeting, there will be a Garden Party to raise funds for this year's charity, The Contact Centre, at the home of the president, Mrs Waller.
Mrs Hilary Daughtrey, the afternoon speaker, explained that she had taken up hat making as a way to express her creativity. She had made all the hats and fascinators on display. She uses straw, silk, felt and a fabric made from banana leaves which stretches and is very light.
Mrs Iris Savidge thanked Mrs Daughtrey for her lively talk. Mrs Hilary Cox and friends served tea, and the meeting closed at 4pm
Report by Mrs Iris Savidge