The January meeting included the announcement of events to celebrate the Worcestershire Federation's 90th birthday.

Carolyn Dunand from the Red Cross spoke about and demonstrated the use of skin camouflage. Accompanying her was Red Cross volunteer, Pragna Shah, who specialised in hand and neck massage.

The February meeting was our 69th birthday and members of other institutes were invited. The speaker was Monica Carden who talked about her experiences as a prison governor.

JO NORRIS