Wentworth Park WI: The September meeting was held in Ouston Community Centre. The minutes of the last meeting and other business were dealt with.

We then sang happy birthday to the highest number of members to have a birthday in the same month, two of which were very special Viv Scott and Betty France. Members and two visitors enjoyed a slide show from Mr Kelly covering a century of music hall and television comedians. Margery Moodie thanked Mr Kelly on our behalf. Wenda Hill won our competition, three home-made biscuits, and Marjory Nichols won the door prize. Three further gifts had been donated as raffle prizes, Emily Hepburn being the first number drawn. Maureen Barwick supplied us with an excellent quiz - with clues this time. Olive Norwood and Marjory Nichols had the highest score. Maureen also entertained us with one of her many funny stories. Some members of the committee had baked some beautiful scones, which we relished with our cup of tea. Our next speaker will be Alan Duffy on the topic: Laughter in the Force.

North Lodge WI

Thirty members were welcomed by president Brenda Dawson. Secretary Aileen Pigott dealt with the correspondence. An outing to York on September 15 was finalised and names were taken for Heighley Gate on November 17 - visitors welcome. The annual harvest auction was held, produce sold by Mrs Joyce Whitmore. Two iced muffins with cherries (shades of Calender Girls) was the competition. 1 Mabel Winter, 2 Brenda Dawson, 3 Freda Greenwell, 4 Aileen Pigott. No signs of Marks & Spencer. The next meeting will be on October 14, at The United Reformed Church, Chester-le-Street, at 8pm. New members and visitors are welcome.

Belmont TG

the September meeting was held in Belmont Comprehensive School. Speaker was Joan Lister, from Pittington, who gave a recital of poems she had written. A vote of thanks was given by Marie Towning. The competition for a decorated egg cup was won by Mrs Simon, second was E Scott and A Elliott was third. Next meeting will be at the school on October 6.