Aston-by-Stone WI

Paula White, of a local radio station, was the speaker at a recent meeting of Astonby-Stone WI. Over the years she has held a comprehensive list of posts at different Midlands radio stations, and has experienced the highs and lows of life in that medium. One ‘high’ was literally that: flying in a small Cessna plane at 2,000 feet, reporting on the traffic.

Paula was an amusing speaker, full of anecdotes and keeping us laughing. The best stories, apparently, are overheard on the bus. Memories of the wartime cartoons featuring German spies.

This meeting was also a salute to the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Members responded enthusiastically to the appeal to wear red, white and blue, and the competition, which attracted a bumper entry of well-crafted items, was to make a crown. We also sang ‘God Save the King’ with gusto.

Next month we are to have a fashion show. This will be an open meeting, so all are welcome, as indeed is the case every month. We meet at Aston-by-Stone Village Hall. Come early, bring a friend, observe, browse and maybe buy the fashion bargains on offer, then enjoy delicious home-made cake with your cup of tea.

If you’d like more information, please contact us on 01785 615662 or astonbystonewi.secretary@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you.

Report by Kate Wain