THE Resolutions meeting on Tuesday, May 3 began with President Jill Thompson conducting business matters first. She read out the Minutes of the last meeting, and correspondence regarding the Croome Court WI outing on June 28, at which there will be a fashion show. The summer outing to Eardisley in August will be confirmed, with numbers taken for the coach, at the next meeting.

Jill then went through the Newsletter, highlighting various items, including the wonderful report of the 90 year old Wychbold WI lady who chose to get married on her 90th birthday, so there were two celebrations, one on her birthday/wedding day, and one two days later at the WI, much enjoyed by all.

After a break for refreshments and chat, Jill read out the two chosen Resolutions for consideration. The first on Proposed Mega Farms read: "This meeting abhors the practice of factory farming particularly large animals such as pigs and cows and urges HM Government to ensure planning permission is not granted for such projects." The second on the Closure of local Libraries read: This meeting urges HM Government to maintain support for local libraries, as an essential local educational and information resource."

Both resolutions were carried by majority vote.

Jill then gave a most interesting and enlightening talk on Sleep Apnoea , which she was diagnosed with by chance while on holiday in America, staying at 7,000 ft. above sea level, where her breathing and oxygen levels were severely affected, resulting in a day of intense investigation in hospital (fortunately she was insured). Oxygen each night saw her through the holiday, but on return home it was found she was suffering from an extreme case of sleep apnoea, a condition where breathing stops during sleep. In her case it was 74 times an hour, (usually l5), but it is now under control with a special computer and mask she has to wear all and every night, and which is monitored by the hospital all the time, and which adjusts and forces the required air/oxygen into her lungs. The condition is more common than generally realised, and can affect health in many different ways. Everyone was fascinated and there were many questions which Jill was happy to answer.

The plant stall was varied, and the raffle was won by Rose Worth. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 7, with a talk by Janis Waldron, entitled The History of Teddies. The competition will be Favourite Teddy/Doll. Everyone welcome.