At the Members’ Meeting Angela opened the proceedings talking about her life, from the days when she competed in gymkhanas against our local resident Anne Davies (Vining) in the 1940/50’s only to become her very close neighbour following her parents’ purchase of the house inPeak Lane. Angela’s working career took her from being an air hostess to a nanny for Kenneth More’s daughter, working withStanleyDoren the American Director and Choreographer and inFloridaat Disney World. Cathy Ingram then took over the role of Interviewer and Betty Bowles (rather reluctantly) disclosed how she is one of ten children, her father was a butcher, she came to the West Country as a Land Girl and married one of the local farmers. Joan Wright, born in Dorset served in the WRAF and following her posting to Southampton had the unenviable task of listing the names of those killed on theNormandybeaches. Mary Burt recalled her days working in the local chemist’s shop although her burning ambition had been to go toCookerySchool. Despite not achieving this goal, Mary has become one of our best and talented all round cooks. Sheila Taylor’s early working days were spent as a midwife; needless to say her stories were hilarious although Sheila could not remember how many babies she had delivered. Angela Warren’s roots are inLondon, was involved in the evacuation programme, married very young but celebrated her Golden Wedding and has lived in Compton Dundon for 28 years.
Corinne Webb judged the photograph from the past competition and Joan Wright won first and second prize with Sali Money third with a photograph of her mother.
Skittles: We lost our last match against Ashcott by 7 pins and the next match will be played at Aller on May 23.
Help with decorating the Meadway Hall for the Jubilee Celebrations will be welcomed, meet at the hall at 7.30 May 30.
