THE evening began with the President giving ‘a huge vote of thanks’ to the many members who had contributed to the success of the Group Meeting hosted by Ledbury in late September. Representatives from eight WI’s enjoyed a tasty afternoon tea, with ‘Courtesy’ providing entertainment – a fine performance of Elizabethan dance in full Tudor costume.

The evening’s speaker was Andrew Offer - a farmer/butcher from Whyle House, Puddleston who produces, butchers and markets his own lambs. During his demonstration Andrew butchered a whole lamb, showing the many cuts and giving advice as to how they could best be cooked. Fascinating and informative with a number of members taking the opportunity afterwards to buy meat.

The competition was ‘something beginning with L’: the winner, not surprisingly, being a china lamb!

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 9 November at 7.30 pm at the Parish Room of the Catholic Church New Street Ledbury HR8 2EE.

Visitors are always welcome.

CHRIS MULLEN