President, Marion Thornton welcomed 30 members and a visitor to the December meeting of Natland and Oxenholme W.I.
Kirsten Cannon introduced the Candlelight evening, when several members each recalled a story from their past, highlighting it with a favourite piece of music. Members then enjoyed a glass of mulled wine and cake before the close of the meeting.
The christmas parcel competition was won by Joan Airey, the parcels are to be distributed to the residents of Riverside House, Kendal.
The next meeting is about 'Countryfile'. The speaker will be Stephen Lockwood and it will be on the 18th January at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Visitors always welcome.