Sheila Ward entertained the group with an account of her experiences with the University of Wales.
Each year, for the past 12 years, she has spent a week or two with an international group of enthusiasts studying different aspects of Welsh life or culture.
So committed has she become to Wales that, with the support of her husband, Al, and fellow enthusiasts, she has been instrumental in restoring an ancient Welsh chapel.
Margaret Booth reported on the WI annual meeting which she, Edna Mills and Sylvia Perkins, had attended at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Members were reminded of the benefits to the group of signing up for Gift Aid in respect of their subscriptions.
Joyce Crowley announced that - with the encouragement of her son who works with the poor - a WI has been formed in El Salvador.
On Tuesday at 7.45pm at Far Forest Village Hall John Sparry will be talk about the Radio Times.
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