Iron Acton WI ladies are a friendly, sociable group. We meet on the second Monday of each month at 730pm in the Parish Hall. We have a speaker at each meeting and recently we had a talk from Fiona Waring on the Women’s Land Army WorldWar II and earlier in the year Richard Cornock a local farmer and published author from Tytherington came to speak to us. Medical detention dogs was a memorable topic and a brilliant speaker so very interesting.

We have refreshments including delicious cake and a raffle .We do bring and buy which can be anything from homemade jam and marmalade to home grown fruit or vegetables. There are 25 members at present and we celebrate our 105th birthday in November 2024. Last year we enjoyed our birthday meal at The Lamb which was delicious.

In December we have a Christmas party with everyone contributing to the buffet and mulled wine is enjoyed. Secret Santa presents are chosen and Christmas cards exchanged.

There are other activities going on like book club and skittles, as we go into a new year we will be competing again.

Some members went on a trip to Hampton Court Palace along with otherWI groups and we visited the American Museum in December which was rather lovely with all the Christmas decorations.

It is always good to share new ideas on where to visit so we loved the beautiful Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Christmas markets and Cathedral.

Anyone wishing to join us and make new friends would be very welcome. As secretary I am happy to give you any further information. Email Bridget.