Upton St Leonards WI with Sue Down speaking on the German Occupation of Guernsey during World War II

PRESIDENT Lynne welcomed all members and one visitor.

Our outing to Bristol Aerospace to view and walk on Concorde was a great success and an exhilarating experience.

Our guide explained the history of aviation in Bristol up to the present day.

Concorde was known for its speed and beauty, an icon of British engineering.

Thanks go to Judy for organising the trip.

On Wednesday, July 11, we meet at Tewkesbury Abbey for a tour and tea.

Our lunch club this month meets at the Wagon and Horses at Hucclecote on Monday, June 18.

We lost the skittles to Yew Trees at Painswick but the evening was a friendly social time with good buffet.

Denman vouchers will be drawn at our next meeting.

Angela is hosting a strawberry tea at Rose Cottage Upton Hill on Thursday, July 5, in aid of Breast and Brain Cancer, please support this worthy cause.

A reminder that our August meeting is a pudding tasting and you are all encouraged to bring a friend.

Our speaker Sue Down gave an interesting talk on the German Occupation of Guernsey during World War II.

For some reason the government of the day decided not to defend the Channel Islands, in fact a letter from King George VI was received and read on June 15, 1940, and two days later the Germans invaded; not before most women and children under five years of age were evacuated.

Life was harsh, people starving but relief came in December 1944 when Red Cross parcels were delivered and the island was liberated on May 9, 1945, this special day being celebrated every year.

A warm round of applause followed a vote of thanks from Marlene.

We meet again on Monday, July 2, for a talk on Chorleys Antiques