Sheila Hodges, the July speaker on Assertiveness and Confidence, encouraged members to participate in breathing exercises, diction, pronunciation and persuaded members who had never before spoken in front of a group of people to give imaginary votes of thanks.

The skittles team came second in the group.

There is no official meeting in August, but members will be visiting Bobbington during the afternoon of August 13 for a cream tea.

At the July 9 meeting in Trimpley Village Hall, members will entertain link institute Bishops Cleeve, from Gloucestershire.

The speaker will be Dr Jan Adams Sailing the Dream. Visitors will be welcome.