At the annual meeting, Sue Stone was elected president, as retiring president Pat Downton stressed the value of friendship and how this has been a feature at Happy Habberley.

Chris Haynes spoke about the varied programmes during the past year, including a recent visit to see Half a Sixpence performed by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society at the Rose Theatre, Kidderminster. Delia Loney gave the financial report.

Two skittles match will be played in April, and a litter-pick is being organised on Tuesday, April 29 in Habberley Valley.

Mary Lou Lockyer organised the election of the committee.

The next meeting, in Habberley Church hall at 7.30pm, will be held on Thursday, April 3.