The chairman opened the October meeting by welcoming our special guest, the Mayoress of Dudley, Mrs Deborah Burston.

She then welcomed 48 members to the meeting. After the business of the meeting was completed she had great pleasure in presenting a cheque to the Mayoress, for the Mayor’s charity appeal.

We were then taken on a photographic amble through Days Gone By, by former teacher Mr John Billingham.

We were shown old photographs of Halesowen and surrounding areas and Mr Billingham had amusing anecdotes to accompany the photographs.

The members then enjoyed cakes, which had been provided by the committee. The Mayoress thanked us for inviting her and said she had had a lovely evening.

At the November meeting we were taught how to Age Well and get Fit for Life by Coral Millington.

We were taught exercise aimed at keeping us flexible and improving our posture.

At the December meeting we will be having our Christmas party.

At the meeting on January 19 Judy Berrow will tell us how to Start A Garden from Scratch.

We meet at the Zion Christian Centre. For further information please ring 0121 602 6572.