IN October we combined our monthly meeting with the final Lenchton group meeting, which it was our privilege to host.

President Sue was delighted to welcome over 90 members from the five institutes as well as Chris Marriott, Janet Clemas and our WIA, Anne Smith, who joined us for the evening.

The main reports from our own institute were that members had thoroughly enjoyed a September visit to the Autumn Garden Show at Ragley Hall and a group of members and friends had "stepped out" on a fine Sunday afternoon, covering several miles of local countryside.

Vocalist Nicky Moran provided our evening's entertainment. Singing a selection of popular songs, light opera and hits from the musicals she proved what a talented and versatile singer she is. We joined her in a couple of numbers and finally she led us in singing Jerusalem, having acquired the words and music especially for our evening, this being the first time that she had had this "number" requested!

Our evening finished with a warm vote of thanks from WFWI chairman Chris Marriott to Inkberrow WI for hosting the final Lenchton Group Meeting and she wished all five institutes well as they went on to join their new groups.