April's meeting began on a very sad note as our Chairman Freda Sheppard passed away. I asked members to remember her during quiet moment. David her son visited me and said his mother's wish was for our club to continue. The committee and I will do our best to keep up the good work. My apologies to members who were unable to hear me, it was my first experience and very emotional.

A card was signed by members and also a collection was taken for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

Another disappointment, most of us look forwarded to a half-day coach trip, only twelve members wished to go.  We tried to find outside support, but not enough were found for hiring a coach. Sorry Ladies.

Mrs Holmes brightened the afternoon showing slides and talking of her trip to Africa plant hunting. There are 2000 species of Euphorbia, very prickly plants also Alovera Naccissi. In 1970 she went to an exhibition in Safari. The Scarlentino and Gladiola were very colourful, thirty species. A visit to Baringo Lodge to meet Somali Tribesmen in colourful costumes, one slide showed them in pouring rain changing tyres, not just one but four with punctures and no garage in sight.

Margaret gave a vote of thanks.

Once again a welcome cup of tea and cakes and a very good raffle.  Thanks to you all.

June Meeting - We will have the children from St James' School.