Stroud Shambles WI: Caroline Sanderson gave a talk entitled: “In the Footsteps of Jane Austen”

SUZANNE our president opened the meeting and welcomed everybody including our two visitors.

She then read out the Gloucestershire Federation notices of forthcoming events.

A delegate is needed to attend the GFWI council meeting in March and if interested let her know.

Next Suzanne reminded members our WI is hosting the Group Rally on April 6, tickets available.

There are now 12 members for the skittles team and also four members for the Quiz team, more details of these events to follow.

Our WI has arranged a visit to the Houses of Parliament which will take place on Wednesday, March 29.

The coach is booked and will leave Stroud at 7.30am.

Our speaker was then introduced; Caroline Sanderson who gave a talk entitled: “In the Footsteps of Jane Austen”.

This was an interesting insight into Jane’s life as she is not as well-known as other famous literary figures.

A vote of thanks was given.

Our speaker at next month’s meeting will be Whisper and Shout who give talks on The World of Puppets.

Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at 10.30am in the Stroud Congregational Church Bedford Street.

Visitors are most welcome so come and see what WI is all about.