ON May 4, about 27 ladies gathered to celebrate Merry Wives' 36th birthday.

A lovely meal was enjoyed at The Masons Arms, Wilmcote.

Chairman Vickie Barker gave a toast to absent friends and gave special thanks to Viv Egan for organising the event.

The next meeting is on Tuesday, May 18, at the Methodist Church, Alcester at 8pm.

Major Bob Woodfield will give a talk entitled An Alcester Lad's Career in the Army.