Much Birch Women’s Institute

3:15pm Thursday 13th November 2008

Members of Much Birch WI were joined by husbands and friends at their October meeting for an illustrated talk by Mr. Jordan on Route 66, which runs across America from Cahicago to Los Angeles. Along the route, he showed slides of before and now; before the advent of Hollywood and the Cinema. As he passed through each state he told of the history, the struggle with Indians over territory, the result of the depression etc, all of which was of great interest. This Route is also the venue of many films and they had a glimpse of some of the famous stars of the Wide Screen and where their films were made. Mr. Jordan also played some appropriate music and reminded members of films such as "Meet me in St. Louis " and "State Fair" etc. with some old posters. Altogether it was a most entertaining evening, very much enjoyed by all.

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Women’s Institute City Group

3:14pm Thursday 13th November 2008

ON October 27, at St Johns Church Hall the last of the City WI Group Meetings took place which was once hosted again by Huntington (Hereford) WI. After supper, the speaker Mrs Jill Salmons, gave an interesting talk on her visits to South West China. She told of the many customs observed by the Miao ethnic groups of which there are three, Flowery Miao, Long and Short Miao. In all there are 56 ethnic groups in China. Mrs Salmons collects textiles of batik and brocading and embroidered fabrics, bringing with her many these wonderful delicately hand-embroidered costumes she had acquired on her travels. Young girls she said, like to make a new outfit for each major festival during the year. If her costume is very heavily embroidered it shows the young prospected bridegrooms that she is talented and does not spend a lot of time working in the fields and would make a good wife. Silver jewellery is also part of the costume which they cover themselves from head to toe, with necklaces, bracelets earrings, hats, headpieces with a wedding outfit weighing several kilograms.

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LLANBISTER WI

3:13pm Thursday 13th November 2008

THE AGM of Llanbister WI took place during their November meeting. This started with the minutes being read from the last AGM this was agreed and signed. The Treasurer’s report gave a satisfactory balance and stated that the payment for Gift Aid 2008 was still outstanding. The Secretary gave a review of the last year’s meetings and speakers as well as other events including those at county level.

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Aston Ingham WI

3:12pm Thursday 13th November 2008

AFTER our welcome and Jerusalem, our President, Mrs Janet Potter, opened our meeting. The last meeting’s minutes were read, approved and signed.

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Bromyard & District Local History Society

3:11pm Thursday 13th November 2008

THE ”WW1-90 Years On” exhibition will open on Remembrance Sunday, November 9, 10am-4.30pm as a special tribute to all the men who lost their lives. All donations on the day will be given to the Royal British Legion. Refreshments available free of charge to visitors.

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Tupsley Townswomen’s Guild

3:02pm Thursday 13th November 2008

OUR first October meeting began with a “get to know you” session organised by Val Twigg. Being a large group (over 70 members) it is easy to talk to those people you know and not get to know other members. Judging by the amount of conversation, lots of new friends were made and everyone felt involved. This was followed by an excellent Harvest Supper organised by Doreen Foster, Betty Williams and other committee members; another opportunity for lots of chatter.

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Kington WI

3:03pm Thursday 13th November 2008

THE speakers at our October meeting, Jane Layton and Caroline Bufton, explained how their business “C J Jewellery & Accessories” developed from their hobby of making costume jewellery, and in two and a half years grew into a successful enterprise. With advice from a friend with a business flair, they added scarves and bags, invented a logo and travelled round exhibiting at craft fairs and shows, gave jewellery parties (like Tupperware parties) in homes and WIs and now exhibit in permanent displays in local farm and craft shops. Several of our members were tempted to buy from the enticing display they had brought with them. Julie Button, our President, thanked them and asked them to judge our competition for “a favourite scarf”, won by Glenys Mills, with Irene Phillips second and Phyllis James third.

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Friends of Central Park

10:23am Thursday 2nd October 2008

THE Friends of Central Park formed in March of this year to facilitate the improvement and updating of the play area and open space on Central Avenue (behind Hereford Fire Station). They are now are consulting with park users, young people, the local community and interested parties and are raising funds for new equipment and a new look to the park.

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Leominster Civic Society

10:23am Thursday 2nd October 2008

THANK you to Mike Thornhill for bringing us up to date with the LARC plans to promote Grange Court on behalf of Leominster. His committee has done a sterling job regaining control of the building for the benefit of Leominster residents. We wish them every support with their application for further funds to ensure that the ambitious redevelopment programme can be carried out.

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ROSS & DISTRICT U3A

10:25am Thursday 2nd October 2008

BACK WITH A BANG Ross & District U3A enjoyed a relatively quiet summer period, with the annual July outing, this year to the Severn Valley Railway, (we went on the one sunny day!) and our tea and talk afternoon in August. This month our regular talks began again with a most interesting talk and film show by Mike Pullin about fund-raising for St. Michael's Hospice.

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Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society.

10:26am Thursday 2nd October 2008

CHAIRMAN, Mary Roberts, opened the September meeting by thanking all who had helped in any way at the recent Annual Show.

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