Report of W.I. September Meeting

At the September meeting of Natland and Oxenholme  W.I., President Marion Thornton congratulated members on their successful entries of Crafts and Produce at the Westmorland Show. The institute was awarded the Marjorie Parsons trophy for most points in preserves and the Clarke trophy for the co-operative display, Olympic Delights.

Lynne Pritchard had recently enjoyed a Herb cookery course at Denman College, and thanked the Institute for giving her the opportunity to attend.

Guest speakers for the evening were fellow member Pat Tetlow accompanied by her husband Martin, who spoke of their travels and adventures around both of the islands of New Zealand. They were visually aided  by their stunning photographs of the country especially before and after pictures of the earthquake in Christchurch, showing how the residents (including their family living there) coped with the aftermath.

The competition for a Holiday Momento was won by Joan Ratcliffe.

      Next meeting is on 17th October.  Remembrance, the subject of an illustrated talk by Pat and David Shackleton.                                                                             Margaret Lancaster