THE recent meeting of Crosstown WI opened with the singing of Jerusalem followed by a two-minute silence in memory of member Sheila Ferrigno, who passed away last month.

The minutes were read. The next group meeting will be held in October at Plumley Village Hall.

Some members will be attending the centenary celebrations at Gawsworth Hall, which will be an afternoon picnic followed by a concert.

Entertainment including singers and performers were also mentioned, and the work of the Home Guard. Members were asked for slogans, for example ‘Dig for Victory’. The competition was won by Anne Wright.

Next meeting is at Jubilee Hall on, Thursday, July 9, at 1.45pm.