Launton WI reporting for March 2024

Our meeting this month was a more formal occasion as it included the AGM.As our President Gaye Cornford was unable to be with us, the meeting was chaired by Helen Aris.She began by introducing our Area WI Advisor who would act as Teller during the election of President.

In her absence Gaye had sent a President’s address to be read out in which she thanked individual committee members for the smooth running of the group. The minutes, financial statements and annual report for 2023 were approved and adopted. All the existing members of the committee were happy to continue for another year and were joined by Isobel, Jane and Maretta as new committee members. Gaye had said that she wished to stand down as President and nominations were taken for the post with Eleanor Shakespeare subsequently being elected as President.

Over the last year we have had some varied and fascinating talks including Children and War, Volcanoes and Dragons, Alpine Rambles and a Meeting with Mozart, and Why Farming? Each month there has also been the opportunity to meet socially for a walk and lunch and we have also enjoyed a canal trip, a croquet match with lunch, and a barbeque.

The competition cup for 2023 was won by Hilary. On behalf of the members, Joan thanked the committee for their hard work. Birthday congratulations and cards were given to Theresa, Sue and Betty.

Another AGM came to a close and we ended the evening with our usual raffle and refreshments. When we meet in April we shall be celebrating Launton WI’s birthday with a fish and chip supper. We welcome new members to join us when we meet on the second Tuesday each month at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall, or please contact Hilary, our secretary, for more information on 01869 241989.

Lynne Harper