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Booming broom must be kept in check
BROOM is one plant which rather likes the sandy conditions we find in and around Wyre Forest district. Like other members of the pea family, it has the ability to fix nitrogen from the air, meaning it can thrive in otherwise nutrient poor soils. This
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Areley Kings
WI - Betty Bickerton had painted an 80th birthday card from the Queen, for which the Institute has received a letter of thanks from a lady in waiting. Members will meet at Patsy Anderson's house for the annual Punch and Pie party on August 9. The
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Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY CORBETT WI - At the June meeting, Mr Mel Mills gave a talk on the Romany way of life. More serious aspects of prejudice were touched on and members asked questions. The Barbara Gill Memorial Lecture will be on September 11 at Imperial College
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Blakedown
WI -A petition relating to this year's Resolution supporting the Milk Prices Campaign was circulated. Doreen Chatwin then read out a report by Beryl Evans, from Somerleyton, of the 2006 WI AGM at Cardiff International Arena. The Drama Festival in
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Cookley
COOKLEY WI - Five visitors attended the July meeting. On July 4, more than 20 members enjoyed a buffet lunch, held at Cookley Social Club. Names were taken for a new speakers evening on September 26. Reports were given on the recent drama festival at
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Kidderminster
CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and has a surprise destination. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits Evesham. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite Kidderminster Hospital. All cyclists will be
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Stone
STONE WI - The group met on Monday, June 3. Final arrangements were made to the outing to Denman College on July 28. The speaker was Jim Cook, who appeared on the TV quiz Mastermind. He won the first round then the semi-final, but lost in the final.
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Stone WI
STONE WI - The group met on Monday, June 3. Final arrangements were made to the outing to Denman College on July 28. The speaker was Jim Cook, who appeared on the TV quiz Mastermind. He won the first round then the semi-final, but lost in the final.
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Stourport
STOURPORT FLORAL ART CLUB - Demonstrator Margaret Walker provided the entertainment on June 26 with arrangements depicting musical interludes with stories of family and holidays that revolved around the flowers. The next meeting is on Monday, July 31
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Wyre Forest
RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - On Sunday there will be a 7.5 mile walk in the Frome Valley. Meet at 9.30am at New Road car park, Kidderminster. For more information ring Bob and Shirley on 01562 745048. FORESTERS WYRE FOREST BRANCH - Members and friends
