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Kingsland W I Two of our members joined the Hereford contingent to attend the W I Centenary Garden Party at Buckingham Palace and described their day to us at the June meeting. After an early start to catch the coach they arrived in time for the start of proceedings at 2.00 pm. The rain stopped just in time but a wind got up and blew off one or two hats! The ladies formed an aisle for the Royal party to pass along and a few were chosen to be presented. Tea followed later and a chance to wander around the beautiful gardens. We had all gone to the meeting equipped with rolling pins and aprons. Not to make pastry but to do pottery! We had a very good evening with a demonstration by Bryony Bird and then a chance for some hands on pottery, making small bowls. Bryony's technique is to use slab building. She started her career in ceramics making large low pieces but found galleries would not exhibit them as they took up too much space. She turned instead to tall and slim so that several could be displayed on one plinth, and found these were much more acceptable. We look forward to seeing our pieces again when they have been fired and glazed. Our next meeting will be on the 8th of July with Mr Raymond Morris speaking on the History of Hops. Pat Hughes