Dursley Inner Wheel meeting features cake, laughs and a Women's Land Army talk

Members celebrated long-standing member Margaret Pimlott's 95th birthday with cake and donated food and toiletries to the local food bank.

Anne-Marie, the president, welcomed members to the Dursley Inner Wheel's first meeting of 2026. The meeting included an enjoyable lunch and a special birthday cake for long-standing member Margaret Pimlott, who recently turned 95. Members also marked World Inner Day by collecting food and toiletry items for the local food bank. The meeting featured a talk by Fiona Warin about the Women's Land Army that mixed history with humour. Key points: - The meeting was the club's first gathering of 2026 and was led by president Anne-Marie. - Margaret Pimlott celebrated her 95th birthday and blew out candles on a special cake. - Members collected food and toiletry donations to be delivered to the local food bank in recognition of World Inner Day. - Fiona Warin gave a talk presented as a recruitment-style account of the Women's Land Army, noted for being informative and amusing. - A fundraising lunch for The Purple Community Fund is scheduled for March 8 at the Dursley Community Centre, costing £15 for a two-course meal made by members. - The next club meeting is an important business session set for February 17 at 11.45am for noon at The Prince of Wales Hotel. Summary: The meeting combined celebration, community support and a historical talk, reflecting the club's social and charitable activities. A fundraising lunch for The Purple Community Fund is scheduled for March 8. The club's next meeting is set for February 17 at The Prince of Wales Hotel.