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St Mary’s Women’s Fellowship

NINE members attended the May meeting and Jessie opened with the Lord’s prayer. The speaker was David Rodgers.

David delivered an interesting and informative presentation on the Stuart dynasty and how they impacted on the local social and political history of the time.

David gave a synopsis of both the private lives, loves and sometimes tragic deaths of the monarchs , and their political impact on the UK as a whole and on Wales in particular.

David explained how Princess Diana was descended from the Stuart dynasty and thus her son Prince William will be the first descendant of Charles I to reign over the UK since 1714.

Irene gave the vote of thanks.

Ena won the raffle.

Eight members attended the June meeting. Jessie opened with the Lord’s prayer. The speaker was Sandi Andrews.

Sandi is an accomplished crafter and felter, of which she gave a very interesting presentation last year.

In this meeting she demonstrated Tai chi. Sandi explained that originally Tai chi was a martial art used for defence, however it is now also practised for its health benefits.

Sandi is a trained instructor and teaches small classes of mature people in Fairbourne Community Hall once a week, explaining how to use Tai chi exercises to improve health, well-being and balance, an asset to those of us advancing in years, to avoid falls, broken hips etc.

Beryl won the raffle.

Fourteen member attended the annual end of term meal at The Gatehouse Steakhouse.

All enjoyed a lovely evening of fellowship.

The food was excellent, and the service superb and friendly.

Many thanks to Thomas and staff for making the evening so enjoyable.

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