At the recent meeting of Tangent, chairman Michelle welcomed members and guests Gill and Kath, chairman of Tenby Ladies Circle, to her first meeting of her year. Since the start of her year, she had attended Tenby Ladies Circle handover dinner, a quiz in aid of the RNLI and a dinner with the Soroptimists.

Before the meeting commenced, a moment of silence was held in memory of the sad passing of Val Goodwin.

On Saturday, May 12, Tenby hosted the Welsh regional luncheon which was held at the Giltar Hotel when they were joined by National President Sue and the National Executive.

After a welcome and the lighting of the candle by Debs, Julia W. began the proceedings for the day as master of ceremonies. After a splendid luncheon, the ladies were entertained by the highly amusing 'Arnold and Harcourt'. Ruth W. kindly gave the vote of thanks.

During the course of the afternoon, there was a display of Mimu handbags with quiet a few ladies leaving, with a new one on their arm!

Jane M., Debs and Averil visited the University of Cardiff on Wednesday, May 16, when they presented Professor Alan Clarke with a cheque for £5,000 which was as a result of monies raised by the Bosom Pals town walk held last June. A very interesting and informative morning was spent with Professor Clarke.

Jane M. was delighted to bring the Area Tangent Golf trophy to the meeting that she had recently won.

A letter of thanks was received from Judith for the flowers she had been sent on the sad passing of her mum. A thank you card was also received from Dennis and John, aka 'Arnold and Harcourt', for Tangent's donation to St. Mary's Church, Begelly tower fund. National Executive had also sent a letter of thanks for looking after them the evening before the regional luncheon and at the luncheon itself.

Today (Friday), chairman Michelle, Debs and Kath will be stewards for the Flower Festival between 6 and 8 pm in church.

Tenby Ladies Circle are organising a trip to London for the weekend of Friday and Saturday, November 30 and December 1. If anyone is interested, please give your name to Debs (secretary) or Kath, chairman of TLC.

Subs are now due for the forthcoming year. Please send payment to treasurer Jane.

Tangent National Conference is being held during April 2013 in Llandudno.

The Welsh regional luncheon next year will be hosted by Llwchwr Tangent at Norton House Hotel and Restaurant, Mumbles, Swansea, on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

The raffle was won by Michelle G. and Ruth G.

Thanks to Jane M. for arranging the evening. Also thanks to Bar 10 Wine Bar where an excellent meal was enjoyed by all members.

The next meeting, which will be held on Monday, July 18, will be organised by Claire Webb and Toni Lucas.