CostumesillustrateRussian trip
Mrs Weeks gave a remarkable talk entitled '˜To Russia with love'.
Her talk included a fascinating tale of a trip from Moscow on the Trans-Siberian railway enhanced by a display of beautiful costumes and examples of locally produced handicrafts.
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Hide AdAlthough she made this journey alone, she made many friends and found the Russian people charming and very helpful.
She concluded her epic journey by traveling on the Trans- Mongolian railway to Beijing from where she flew home.
Mrs Weeks' fascinating, and at times hilarious, rendition of her adventures was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The vote of thanks was given by Joan Wells.
Ivy Harding gave an informative account of the recent '˜Evening with Simon Weston' at the Hawth Theatre, Crawley, and recommended members to see him speak.
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Hide AdAnn Hannington reminded members that at the April meeting she will be accepting payment for the forthcoming Ardingley trip.
She drew members' attention to the early summer walk and open gardens detailed in this month's West Sussex News.
The competition to produce an item of camping gear was won by Marion Cullis for her imaginative '˜Loo Roll in a Plastic Bag'!
Any members, who have not obtained their tickets for the birthday party, should contact Eileen Payne before the end of March.