SUE Marsh our president welcomed everyone to Bitterley WI, including guest Julie. It was a “good turnout”.

Our speaker was Jill Perks on flower arranging “the basics”, a subject which had been requested by the members.

Jill took us through every stage, from hand cream, conditioning roses, to wrapping wire around flowers to keep them upright, she explained the basic elements of what we were to achieve, then it was our turn to have a go, with a table full of greenery and buckets of flowers what an evening we had how we love a “hands on” meeting.

Jill was thanked by Jan Willets. After refreshments we had a short business meeting, the forthcoming group meeting at Clee Hill was discussed, along with our next outing to Bath on November 29, to the Christmas markets one of the best in the country. If you would like to join us please ring Carol 01584 823623.

Competition: 1st Rosilie Fish? 2nd Dot Griffiths? 3rd Kath Watkins:

Flower of the month: 1st Sue Marsh? 2nd Janet Morgan? 3rd Sheila Griffiths.

Our next meeting is in the village hall on October 20, at 7.30pm, our speaker is Karen Roberts Neat Pleats.

New members and guests are always welcome, just come along to the meeting, you can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome.