IT WASN'T feeling much like May when we met this week and a few winter jumpers were in evidence, but there was a warm welcome from our President, Ann Evans, who began with a few items of business. All who took part had enjoyed the friendly skittles match at St Ecgwins Club and the lunch which followed. Our quiz team were unlucky to have been beaten into second place by just half a point in the Group Quiz. What a good effort that was, and better luck next time ladies - keep reading those encyclopedias.

Ann drew attention to the pattern for a crochet daisy in this month's WI News and suggested that members who enjoyed crocheting might like to make a few for our display table at the Flower Competition in St Andrews Church on June 14. Pages were in the book for several events and outings, including the Cenetenary Celebration Tea Party in August and volunteers to make cakes for this event are being sought.

It was then time to consider the Resolution, which calls on the Government to remove the distinction between nursing care and personal care in the assessment of individuals' needs. After consideration, members voted unanimously in favour.

Ann then welcomed Audrey Shepherd and Iris Chamken who had set up a table with a display of some lovely recycled cards, and silk scarves in beautiful colours, which they sell in aid of good causes, such as Pershore Abbey to help with the purchase of vestments and Friends of Pershore Hospital for equipment. Since August 2012 they have been supporting the Worcester Breast Care Unit, which will hopefully open in October this year. They are always in need of old birthday cards for recycling, so they can continue their good work. In the meantime we were happy to made our contribution by purchasing some items from the selection on offer.

We also enjoyed a trivia quiz prepared by Liz Rodway. There were 20 questions, which caused plenty of head scratching. Liz said she didn't think it was particularly difficult, but then she is a member of the quiz team. The winner was Cathy White, also a quiz team member, and the runner-up was Sheila Harris, so congratulations to them both.

There was no competition this month. Next month we will have a talk from Mark Billen on Creating Books for Children and the competition will be for a Teddy Bear with a Story.

We are always pleased to see visitors, so do come along to one of our meetings at the Hampton Guide and Scout Community Hall at 7.30 pm. You will be made very welcome.

CHRISTINE ROBERTSON