Aston and District W.I. April Report

Our President, Glenys Inight, welcomed everyone to the meeting.

After singing Jerusalem she introduced our speaker for the evening Mr Roger Devonside " The Incredible Levitating Wing walker" Roger, has raised thousands of pounds for charities after taking to the skies.

He said: "It is very scary but very exciting, quite a rush. The daring 64-year-old holds the world record of wing walking for every sponsored plane including Cadbury's Crunchie, Utterly Butterly and Guinot. He wing walked down the River Mersey on Beatles day and joked "It was not only Paul McCartney that had wings" The oldest lady to wing walk was Betty Bromage and she was 93!! He told us ladies, were never too old to reach for the sky. His very interesting talk finished with him saying he was now banned as he was over 9 stone and too tall !!

The winner of the competition for a postcard was Sheila Jones.

Kay Epton gave the vote of thanks.

We then moved onto the business; our president reminded us of the Annual general meeting on June 4th when the resolution " Bystanders can be lifesavers" was unanimously agreed.

David Wilson Homes have invited members to see their show house, in Nantwich, members were asked if they would be interested in a visit and a date would be arranged.

Andy Moulton, Moulton Glass, our speaker last month has offered to come nearer Christmas to do a workshop with us. The Walking Group will be meeting at The Shady, Tiverton at 10.30am on Wednesday April 9th followed by lunch at The Shady.

The Luncheon Club are meeting on Friday April 11th at The Bhurty. 12 noon for 12.30pm.
The next darts social would be at the home of Rosie Lomas on Wednesday 16th April at 10.30am.

Heather asked members if they would be interested in having an afternoon tea at "The Berries" in Wrenbury.

Rosie Lomas, our delegate, then gave a very comprehensive report after attending The Cheshire Federation Spring meeting.

Diane Joslyn then reported on the Group meeting, where Sheila Jones came third in the competition and reminded members of the Group trip to the Black Country Museum.

Some of our members had been to see the excellent production " Made in Dagenham" at the Lyceum theatre and members were asked if any would be interested in going to see "Black Adder goes Forth" at Nantwich Players Theatre in May.

Irene, our secretary, then informed the members that Cheshire East Council had now agreed to extend the funding for another year following the petition "Cheshire without abuse" which we along with others had sent to Council. The members then enjoyed tea and cake followed by a picture quiz "Sit Coms" after which the raffle was drawn.

Our next meeting is on Friday May 2nd at 7.15pm when the talk will be "The History of Staffordshire Oatcakes" and the competition a recipe using oats. Visitors and new members are always very welcome.

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Jenny Bourne