Members were welcome to the October meeting at Ditchingham Village Hall. Apologies were received from Barbara, Helen Pam and Jenny. Birthday plants was handed to Jo, Janet and Pam. A plant and card was handed to Anne on the celebration of her Ruby Wedding Anniversary. A Report was given on the Group Meeting held at Poringland Community Centre - the subject being Norwich Shawls. This was a very enjoyable evening. Details were given out regarding the Royal Norfolk Show and the Cator Cup. Invites were read out from South Norfolk Group and Hedenham WI. The President introduced Sue Surshaw who had come to speak on the recent expedition to the Antarctic. This proved to be a very interesting subject with Sue beginning with a brief history of the area before showing slides of the places she had visited and the wildlife she had seen. She was thanked by the Gwen. The result of the competition - a scarf from any medium was 1st - Jean, 2nd Pam and 3rd Anne. The November meeting is the AGM followed by a social afternoon at the village hall at 2.30.
Sue
