Ladies Guild

We will be holding our meetings on second Thursdays at 2:30pm in the Parish Centre.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!!

                               St. Margaret’s Ladies Guild  – 14^th  May 2026 – Report

The meeting commenced with the AGM    There were a number of apologies and 19 members plus 1 guest present..

Judy read her Chair’s report in which she paid tribute to Jean Flower who sadly had died in January, grateful thanks were given to Maureen for all the work she puts in to find us speakers and to Kathy for doing a grand job keeping our finances in order and to other Committee members for their help and support.   To all members for their continued support – thank you.  Barbara Pattenden has decided to step down which has left us short on the Committee but we do have 2 new volunteers who hopefully you will elect later.  Thanks were given to Barbara and flowers will be delivered to her tomorrow.

Kathy read her Treasurer’s report which showed a healthy balance currently.

Maureen then read the Secretary’s report which recalled all the speakers we have had over the year.

Now to election of Officers  –  Chair person  – Judy Seymour (now entering her 25^th year)

                                                  Secretary       – Maureen Ingram

                                                  Treasurer       – Kathy Rutherford

Committee – re-elected                                     Ann Beard

                                                                           Pat Wren

Newly elected                                                    Sandra Hylton

                                                                          Janet Willison

There being no other business the meeting closed and members were advised that next year the AGM will be on 13^th May 2027

Judy was presented with a lovely orchid from the Guild for which she is very grateful – thank you.

She then gave a Thank you coaster to the other members of the Committee.

This was followed by a most enjoyable, entertaining and exercising afternoon   Not what any of us expected   Hannah was such a lovely person who inspired us all with exercises using plastic egg shakers and scarves – all this was done to music from our youth’s – The Beatles, Elvis and many more that we were able to join in and sing along as we exercised.   This lasted for 45 minutes but time flew by – I think everyone enjoyed doing their best to follow the actions.  Well done all and thanks to Hannah for making it such fun.

Then followed tea and cake before the short formal meeting and raffle.