It was good to welcome members and friends to the service and tea so near to Christmas.

On Wednesday 1 February at 11.45 am we join in the world-wide wave of prayer in church.

When we meet on Wednesday 15 February at 2.45pm in the Reading Room, Angela Smythe will recount her adventurous visit to Antarctica.

Do join us.

Rosemary Hodges

We held a successful coffee morning in December to raise funds for the contact centres which gives prison inmates the opportunity to spend some time with their families.

Our last meeting in 2011 was the usual Christmas celebrations held in Ledburys' barn.

Rosemary kindly accompanied the carol singing, and Echo Irving supplemented our usual poetry readings with some festive additions by Thomas Hardy. As always, an enjoyable evening to put us in the right mood for the coming season.

Our first meeting of 2012 will be the AGM, and on Saturday 18 February we will hold a coffee morning during FairTrade fortnight, with various goods for sale. Looking ahead, a varied programme of speakers and trips has been organised, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Happy New Year -

Chris Elliott