Betty Cotterell has organised the group's speakers for many years, but now is handing over to someone else.

The resolutions on support for local abattoirs, and stricter controls on the importation of foodstuffs, were both carried at the June meeting.

B Chalkley gave a talk on Around the World in 80 Minutes.

On July 17 there will be a talk on the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth, given by Brian Draper.

The competition will be for a "water" photograph.