In June, Christina Ritchie gave a talk on her year as a companion to an Arabian princess, and the resolutions to be discussed at the national council meeting in Bournemouth were read and voted on.

Margaret Rees reported on the federation annual meeting at Stourbridge.

A coffee morning is being arranged for August.

The next meeting is on Thursday, July 8 at 7.30pm in Burlish Middle School, when there will be a talk about Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper.

There will be a paper and book stall.