- President Marion Thornton welcomed 30 members and a new member, Stella Howes, to the Annual meeting of Natland and Oxenholme W.I.
- Joan Airey reported events from the recent Federation Council meeting, and a delegate was sought to attend the National A.G.M. in London 2012.
- Lynne Pritchard was the successful recipient of our bi-ennial bursary towards the cost of a course of her choice at Denman College.
- The Competition Cup was presented to Joyce Ormrod, runner up was Dorothy Goddard.
- The Minutes Secretary and the Treasurer both submitted reports of a busy year, and after the President's address, all were thanked by Dorrie Galbraith.
- Eleven members were nominated for committee, and after a ballot Marion was re-elected as President.
A Jacob Join supper and a 'fun' Quiz concluded the evening
Next meeting, 'Candlelight Evening' on 14th December.
The W.I. Christmas Coffee Morning will be held in the Village Hall, Natland, on Saturday, 3rd December 10.00 -12.00. Crafts and Cake stall. Raffle. Coffee and Mince Pie £1