WE welcomed Angela Hartley from Angelica’s Herbs to speak at our May meeting. She entertained us with how she had left the world of banking to develop her passion for gardening, originally in design and eventually in the growing of herbs. She gave us inspiration on how to use everyday herbs in the home and in decorations, followed by quizzes around some of the herbs she had brought along. We could also purchase plants and gift items – even some herby dog biscuits!

Last week 30 of us enjoyed a fabulous trip to the BBC studies at the Mailbox where we saw the Midlands Today studio and also where ‘the Archers’ is recorded. The props used in the making of this popular series were very inventive.

In June we have a trip to Gloucester Docks for shopping, sightseeing etc and our Summer Party Outing in August is a cream tea and boat trip from Stratford upon Avon.

Visitors and new members are always welcome, please contact: phoenixladiesharvington@gmail.com for more details. Visitors £3 per meeting, £25 annual subscription.