WI -- NEARLY 40 members and friends of the Leinthall Earles and Aymestrey Women's Institute enjoyed their annual Christmas meal at the Mortimer's Cross. The January meeting took the form of a New Year supper, with members providing pooled refreshments. Members also took part in a quiz which had been prepared by President Jean Ballard. In February, Alison Palfrey, fund-raiser for St Michael's Hospice in Hereford came to talk to members about the work of the hospice. A team of Aymestrey WI members took part in the quiz at Eardisland on February 18. Although they were not among the winners, all enjoyed the evening. Several members are to take part in the skittles match at the Bridge Inn in Hereford on March 19. Although we usually meet on the second Tuesday each month our next meeting is on Wednesday March 5, when Mrs Smith will give a talk and demonstration about turning milk bottles into cut glass. The meeting in April will be on the third Tuesday of the month, April 15, Mrs L Wilding will talk to members about the Royal household. The May meeting will be on May 13, and has yet to be arranged.