Report from December's Birthday/Christmas celebration

As predicted, the December meeting, which is our Christmas Party, was a great evening. Despite the hurry to get things done in just half an hour, the tables were whipped out at 7pm, and the Choir decorated them beautifully, and as members arrived, the centre tables became loaded with the goodies - a fine spread, beautifully presented and everyone earned their mutual congratulations. We groaned as we helped ourselves to irresistible "seconds", especially those scrumptious puds - the plumper ladies you see around Purton just now were undoubtedly at the W.I. Party.

The Entertainers were Ray Dance and Judith Sharp whose beautiful singing brought back memories of shows and films we have enjoyed in the past. They are celebrating their 25-year singing partnership raising money for charities, and at present are particularly supporting "Help for Heroes".

Readers probably don't need to be reminded of another foodie event - Soup and Sweet, 12 noon - 1.30pm at the Silver Threads Hall on 22 February (entry £4). It's no wonder Purton folk look warm and well-fed! And for our meeting of 17th February, Miss Dinah Starkey will be speaking on "Fasting and Feasting Food in the Middle Ages". The competition will be a photograph in the snow" and we look forward to a lovely show - so no excuses this year!

Now, ladies who read this report and are not members of Purton Evening W.I. may not realise that food is a small part of our concerns - nationally the W.I. carries weight with the Government of any colour and whilst we enjoy ourselves with singing, scrabble, rambling, skittles etc. we are part of a national and international organisation and have our say on important matters of governmental policy, such as reducing the impact of flooding. So - why not come and join us? We meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm in Purton Village Hall.           

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