President Bernadette O’Donnell welcomed members and visitors to the November meeting and Annual AGM of Little Leigh WI.

She reported that the annual birthday party held at the Cock o Budworth had been enjoyed by all who attended, and thanked Cath Smith for organising it.

Diaries and Calendars were available for collection. The New Year Meal will be held at Winnington Rec in January, date to be advised. Menus will be available at the December Meeting.

Some design ideas had been received for the Special Little Leigh WI 70th Birthday Dish, but more would be gladly received.

Members were asked if anyone would like to be the Delegate for the 2015 Annual AGM to be held in London in June.

The group Carol Service will be held on Friday, November 28, at Trinity Church, Winsford. The Programme for 2015 was discussed and names were taken for Flowers and Vote of Thanks.

During the AGM part of the meeting, the 2015 Committee was introduced. Bernadette was voted in as President again, and reports were given by the Treasurer Cath Smith, Secretary Elsie Evans and President Bernadette O’Donnell. Cath reported a healthy financial position, and Elsie said a fun year had been enjoyed by all.

After the AGM a finger buffet was served by the outgoing Committee, which was followed by a biscuit quiz.

Margaret Jones won the competition for “a winter photograph taken by you”, with Elsie Evans second and Margaret Smith third.

The next meeting is on December 3, when Joan Colwell will be demonstrating Christmas Crackers. The competition will be “A Christmas Cracker made by you”.