The October 4 speaker was Josephine Power, who works for Weekenders, a Canadian-based clothes manufacturing company. She told how the clothes are made in a non-iron material.

Mrs Powers showed how to pack a small weekend bag, and allowed members to try on various garments.

The 83rd birthday dinner was held at La Brasserie, Kidderminster, attended by 37 members.

The annual meeting will be on Monday at The Oaks Community Hall, Mustow Green, when the speaker will be a WI adviser, and there will be a quiz. Start time is 7.30pm.