President Jean Williams welcomed everyone to the March meeting, which proved to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable times spent together. After the singing of Jerusalem, apologies were received, and birthday greetings extended to the 'birthday girls.' The secretary gave her report of the February meeting and the president extended thanks to Barbara Morris for organising the annual dinner. Pat Davies told how much she had enjoyed the County Walk through Eglyswri woods, even sighting a rare orchid. Members were delighted that a photograph had appeared in the Home and Country magazine of New Hedges's contribution (by Ann Maggs and Winifred Hewlings) at St. Mary's Flower Festival. Then came the highlight of the evening. Three very brave ladies, Frances Phillips, Portia Everell and Josie Brown, told their life history, or potted autobiographies - three completely different stories, but all three had a common theme, mining. Everyone was enthralled by their stories, and Margaret Humphries thanked them on members' behalf. The president had excelled herself and had made delicious bara brith which was served with a cup of tea - thank you Jean. Winifred Hewlings had provided the flowers for the top table and Jean thanked her. The competition for a daffodial arrangement was won by Sheila Meades, second Jean Williams, while lucky raffle winner was Jean Booth. A very pleasant evening ended with the singing of both National Anthems.
