On June 18, Sheila Hodges described her experiences as an actor and producer with the Rose Theatre's Nonentities.

Hazel Richards has left the group after more than 25 years of active membership.

Sheila Ward won the competition, with an unusual commemorative plate depicting General Sir George White VC, a hero of the Boer War.

On June 26 members spent an evening at Daniel's Mill, Bridgnorth.

On June 28 they joined other WIs at Astley Village Hall to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

OnTuesday Mike Kettle will give a talk entitiled Walking the Canals of the Midlands.