Pickmere & District WI President, Kathryn Whitlow asked members to stand for a minutes silence at their recent meeting in memory of Jean Pomfret who had held the position of secretary for many years.

Kathryn stepped down at the AGM from the position of President to Vice President, allowing Joyce Kirkpatrick to take the office of President. Other changes on the committee included Sue MacMillan taking over the position of secretary.

Members enjoyed a Christmas party with entertainment provided by Geoff Ashley. The buffet provided by Mary Owen was excellent. The overall competition winners for the year were announced: 1. Joyce Kirkpatrick; 2= Sandra Crook & Helen Mitchell Brown; 3. Sue MacMillan. The raffle for a picture painted by Gill Adlington was won by Marjorie Broady.

The winner of the competition on the night for the most beautifully wrapped Christmas present were: 1. Joyce Kirkpatrick; 2. Sandra Crook; 3. Helen Mitchell Brown.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 28 2015.