WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members met on September 7 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed. The river trip which took place last month was enjoyed by all and the cream teas served on board were delicious.

Weston-super-Mare is the next port of call.

Arrangements are being made for an evening drive in October. Further details will be available at the next meeting. The entertainment for the afternoon was given by Callum Van a trio of girls displaying their skills on various musical instruments. Peggy Miller gave the vote of thanks.

Cakes for tea were donated by - Mrs Brain, Mrs Shipton and Mrs Jennings. Tea was served by Mrs Sylvia Matthews and helpers.

Ilmington

BEST GARDEN: Mrs Ellie Johnson, of Elm Close has won first prize in the South Warwickshire Housing Association's best Garden competition.

The presentation was held in the Association's headquarters in Stratford, and photographs of Ellie's garden will appear in their news sheet.

Ellie has always been an enthusiastic and dedicated gardener, and regularly won prizes for her garden at the Red Lion which she ran with her husband, Bob.

It is no surprise therefore that she has won this prize, and she is congratulated by the residents of Ilmington.