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Report of Meeting held in October 2011

Craster W.I. was on its best behaviour during the October meeting as our speaker was WPC Roxy Bird. Roxy has an innate air of authority and an engaging manner that enabled her to deliver a most interesting and wide-ranging talk. She covered many aspects of modern policing and gave us tips on how to keep ourselves as well as our belongings safe in this constantly changing modern era. She covered topics such as identity theft and the dangers of giving away to much information over the phone or on the Internet. The highlight of her talk had to be the moment when she opened her suitcase and let the members examine samples of illegal drugs. This was definitely an eye opener for most of us. At the end of her talk Roxy judged Vivienne Lowerson’s eye-catching display of yellow daffodils in a yellow watering can to be the winner of the competition for a yellow object.

The activities on offer last month are being well supported.

· 8 members attended an enjoyable group meeting where our President had won first prize for her card.
· We have applied for tickets for the domino drives at Stannington and Lesbury.
· Unfortunately Warkworth withdrew their invitation to the Big-knitting event as their speaker had withdrawn.
· Four people wish to gain the Food Safety Certificate and have applied for places.
· 4 people will attend the Widdrington quiz.

Knitting patterns for the premature baby unit have been received and were put out for collection by any interested parties. Information about the cushions and pennants has been passed on.

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Members were given the opportunity to join in the Christmas celebration that will take place on Thursday 15th December at Hexham abbey. Peggy Wood is organising coach.

Invitations have been received from Howick and Bamburgh. Members were reminded that the Howick invite coincided with the trip to see Sister Act. This unfortunately limited the number of people who were able to go. The Bamburgh invitation will be left until nearer the date.

Four members registered their willingness to attend the shop local event at Alnmouth. It will be held on the 17th Nov this year. !0% discount is on offer at the shop and for a meal at the Red Lion.

Looking forward to next year we were informed that subscriptions will be £31.50 and that the theme for the 2013 Calendar is “Statues of Northumberland.”

It was agreed that the Christmas Lunch offered at the Cottage was good value and a provisional booking would be made for December 9th. The choice of meal will be left until the November meeting.

The Christmas Party will take place in its usual format in December. Pooled supper. Each member may bring 2 guests and presents from Santa. Marion is to put up a list of members names in the Memorial Hall.

The Walking Group continues to flourish. Next two trips will be to the Sugar Sands and Alnmouth.

The secretary urged anyone experiencing problems with postal delivery to report it to the Alnwick Sorting Office.

Rosemary Gibbs asked people to support the churches appeal on behalf of the Peoples Kitchen  

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