Little Common WI - April 25

SHEILA ROSKILLY welcomed everyone to the April meeting, as Pauline Rosner was unwell. Many cards were received after last month's special meeting. Also flowers from MP Greg Barker and some were given to Betty Small and Joan Little.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2008, 12:06 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:05 BST

Secretary Wendy Milne had a number of activity dates for our diaries, one being an outing to The Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Hilary Rhodes gave an interesting report of the annual council meeting held in Eastbourne, with good news of there being six new WI groups in East Sussex.

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President Pauline Rosner was presented with two certificates for our fiftieth celebration.

One special speaker at the meeting was Bonnie Campione (who happens to be Stewart Granger's niece).

She is well known on the Antiques Road Show and gave a lot of insight of this popular programme.

On being introduced, guest speaker Mr Paul Hellyer, said people know him as the local dentist.

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His talk entitled 'Mercy Ships' explained the history and involvement of these ships which are converted to house dental and eye clinics as well as operating theatres: also living rooms, a 70-bed ward, restaurant and shops.

They travel worldwide, helping such countries as South Africa.

In Liberia only three dentists are available for three million people, it being the third poorest country in the world with life expectancy of maybe 42 years. Marie Hanson gave the vote of thanks.

Vi Town won the competition with her compact mirror.

Next meeting on May 21 will be 'resolutions' tea and cakes!

Visitors are very welcome. All enquiries - 01424 845688.