There was some positive
feedback in February on the different meeting format in January and also the
birthday party afternoon. Those who had missed giving their opinions about the
choice of Resolution and the possible name change of the institute plus the
chance to make a name badge were encouraged to do so.
Forthcoming events included
the village clean up on 14th March from 2pm. Meet at the Hall where
you can choose a section to cover and afterwards enjoy tea and cakes This is
open to anyone who would like to help, not just WI. On the 21st
March we will be putting in at least one team for the Hall quiz which starts at
8pm. If you have not already put your name forward for this and would like to
take part do let Mary or a committee member know.
Looking further ahead we
have a visit to the garden and farm of member Pauline West on the 22nd
of May at 2.30, charge probably £4, profits to go to the Dorothy House Hospice.
Also in May we will once again be helping to run a refreshment tent at the Bath
and West show. Volunteers are only expected to work for a few hours giving
plenty of time to look round the show. If interested contact Jan Pattison. Another
garden outing will be for the group social which Leigh are running on Tues 30th
June in the evening, more information later.
Our speakers were
enthusiastic explorers of the Frome Tunnels. They explained these could be
divided into four categories: those made for drainage and to carry water,
industrial tunnels, often made for storage, those made for people to access
various sites and finally the “Serious” tunnels which led from local stately
homes and similar buildings. They were currently looking forward to exploring
the Wheatsheaves pub which in addition to tunnels was well known for many ghostly
happenings.
