HEATHER Carrington, forensic scientist, led the Holmer WI September meeting.

A member of Gladestry WI, Heather worked as a civil servant in the forensic science service, which was funded by the Home Office - a far cry from modern equivalents such as CSI.

She told members about the complex and challenging cases she undertook in her working life which required meticulous and painstaking methods to deal with them.

For example, footprints, a single hair, fibres and finger prints are all crucial in helping to build a criminal case, eventually solving an investigation by applying scientific and painstaking processes and procedures which are widely agreed within the forensic community.

Stringent questions have to be asked of the evidence to progress an enquiry either to eliminate a suspect or to further pursue the case.

Photography is often involved in many aspects of the work. Ann Jackson gave a vote of thanks which was followed by a round of applause.

During the summer, member Frances Riddell once again held a garden party in her splendid grounds. The weather was fantastic and was perfectly completed by the location, hospitality and friendship. Thank you Frances.

Holmer WI next meet on Wednesday, October 3 at St. Mary's Church, Grandstand Road at 7.30pm. Tony Osman will be telling members about glass and glass working.

Ladies, you are most welcome to join in. Just come along, you'll be pleased you did.