Stroud Shambles WI: The World of Puppets with Whisper and Shout

OUR president Suzanne opened the meeting and welcomed members as well as visitors.

The notices received from GFWI were on display for members to read.

A delegate is needed to attend the annual council meeting in Cheltenham next month.

The first round of Gloucestershire Federation County Quiz will be held on April 11.

We have four members taking part and our WI is hoping we will make it into the next round.

Suzanne asked members who are going on the visit to the Houses of Parliament next month to pay their money in to our treasurer as soon as possible.

Also there is still space for four people, let Suzanne know if interested.

Finally the results of the resolutions voted on by members of Gloucestershire Federation were read out.

Plastic waste was the one with the most votes.

Our speakers this month were Whisper and Shout.

The title of their talk was The World of Puppets.

It was a fascinating insight into all the different types of puppets from around the world.

Fred and Diane also brought along a selection of puppets to show us.

Next month our speaker will be Shaun McCormack who will talk about his role as a Queens Bodyguard of Yeoman of the Guard.

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

Visitors will be made most welcome.