CREATING small decorative boxes was the order of the day at a workshop organised for April 1 at Gladestry Village Hall.

The 10 participants, some from Gladestry and others from Chatterbrook, (Presteigne) and Staunton-on-Arrow WIs, as well as a non WI member, had a very busy and productive day building a personal set of pretty boxes.

Marilyn Thomas, a Radnorshire WI advisor, was the tutor and brought with her a fascinating collection of materials to develop the participants' imaginations and creativity. After a whole day of concentration on the task, the participants went home with five boxes each. Marilyn had carefully placed a mini-chocolate Easter egg in one of their boxes as a surprise.

Joan Hughes, a long-standing member of Gladestry WI said, 'It was a very enjoyable and entertaining day. It was lovely meeting new people and we all learned a new skill.'

The event was organised by Gladestry WI and it's hoped that further similar events will be arranged in the future.

For more information about Gladestry WI, please contact the secretary, Marlene Evans on 01544 370646.