Meeting on 9 March 2015

March was Barbara’s turn to chair the meeting, with quite a lot of news about events members had attended and occasions to come. Sue Rodford had information about a meadow project run in conjunction with Somerset Wildlife Trust where she had learnt all about planting areas with wild flowers and also told us about an upcoming non WI outing, a garden festival at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells which will run from 20^th to 24^th June, more info online.

The first Friday lunch in March at the Waggon and Horses had not taken place as it was thought very few were free. However this turned out not to be the case so can we all be sure to reply to Margaret’s e mail one way or the other in future so she knows at least approximate numbers, it does usually have to be booked up. We are going to try again with the Waggon and Horses in April on Friday 10^th (first one being Good Friday).

Jan told us about a walking tour on Fri 24^th July round a farm which specialises in rearing chickens starting around 10.30 and including lunch, you should have received an e mail on this.

Unfortunately our speaker from Happy Landings Animal Shelter was taken ill earlier in the day and had to cancel. Margaret had stepped into the breach with a quiz based on numbers and letters standing for “well known” phrases and facts. There were 80 questions and it’s easy to judge how hard it was from the fact the winning team only scored 38. Strangely though most of us found it really absorbing and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. If time hadn’t been called I think one or two may still be there determined to solve it all!

The next meeting will be on Monday 13^th April at 7.30pm, the talk being titled “Pudding Kitchen”, hope we get some tasters!