President Joyce Betteridge has received a letter from Patricia Wadington of the Acorns Trust, expressing her appreciation for the gifts send by the group.

Coming events include a morning visit to WI House, organised by Kath Oakely, workshops for treasurers at WI House on January 22 and February 12, each at 10.30am, a visit to Brintons' factory on February 25, and a dance at Hartlebury Village Hall on Friday, March 22, at 7.30pm.

It is hoped to arrange a trip to Great Witley Operatic Society's production of Yeomen of the Guard on Saturday, May 18.

Members are invited to informal performing arts auditions at WI House on Saturday, February 2 from 10am until 1pm. Many will be needed to help with the county production to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Ali Taylor will speak about Work with Kemp Hospice at the meeting on Wednesday in the Memorial Park, Stourport at 10am.