AT the April meeting, President Isabel welcomed members and three visitors. The pleasing sum of £190 was raised at the March meeting in support of the conservation work by the Newent International Birds of Prey Centre. Unfortunately the tea party on 7th May has been cancelled, but instead members and friends are invited to a coffee morning on June 15 at Phelps Cottage, Coddington from 10.30 - 12noon to remember Sue Hall, who passed away recently.

Arrangements for the Three Counties Show are underway, as this is Herefordshire’s year. We are taking part in the Jigsaw Collage, which will be displayed in the WI tent, and were shown a picture of our jigsaw piece. Ledbury Group will also be organising a display table with the theme of October.

The President’s challenge for this year is to see which member can grow the tallest sunflower and seeds were distributed. Watch this space.

We then enjoyed a cookery demonstration by Geoff Tookey who gave us tips on preparing food well ahead. We were able to taste his delicious salmon starter and upside down crumble pudding during tea. Geoff told us he first became interested in cookery by helping his Granny.

GILL ANDREWS