PRESIDENT Pat Cudby welcomed members to the meeting and since there were no birthday buttonholes to present she then introduced the speaker Roger Stanwell. He gave a most entertaining and informative talk, accompanied by slides, of his canal adventures in France, which was very much enjoyed by members.

He then judged the competition for a boating souvenir and first prize went to Jean Offard, with Diana Jarvis and Sheila Martin second and third. Christine Brookes was awarded highly commended as there were so many wonderful entries. The meeting scheduled for November 20 will take the form of a craft afternoon and there will be a competition for My Best Bargain.