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OBJECTS BRING SPEAKERS' SUBJECTS TO LIFE

A fascinating variety of items — including a kilt, a harp on wheels, an unpolished garnet and a crinoline dress made from a pair of silk curtains — have been used by speakers to entertain the members of Claygate WI.

The objects were used to bring to life the speakers' specialist subjects and the WI reports that members were indeed entertained and fascinated. The group's talented knitters have been showing off their specialist skills, too, as they have charmed Claygate residents with their prize-winning postbox toppers (see above). WI members have also been enthralled by performances at Esher Theatre and Claygate Dramatic Society; sparkled in a sequin-fest on a "Strictly Behind the Scenes" tour, and been immersed in history while visiting the Tower of London and the Royal Palaces at Hampton Court and Kensington.

Hundreds of biscuits have also been baked to sell at the Claygate Flower Show to raise money for the Princess Alice Hospice. And the WI book club has been discussing new literature and old, while other members have been walking in the local woods, crafting Easter decorations or playing Scrabble, all accompanied by a well-earned cuppa and slice of cake.

Anyone who fancies joining this merry band of women — it's informal, friendly and fun, with an occasional glass of fizz — can visit claygatewi.co.uk for more information or email Judith at infoclaygate@surreyfedwl.org.uk to arrange a free taster session. Claygate WI meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 7.30 to 9.30pm in the hall at Holy Trinity Church, Claygate.