THE Tedburn St Mary WI meeting on Tuesday, April 1, was held at Tedburn St Mary Village Hall, with 27 WI members in attendance.

Following the business section of the meeting, members enjoyed an excellent presentation delivered by the speaker, Alan Quick, who is the editor of our local newspaper, the Crediton Courier.

Alan gave an informative and entertaining presentation about the paper, its history, and his working life as an editor and journalist.

The Crediton Courier was started by a dedicated group of individuals 50 years ago.

It has evolved over the years from a monthly publication to the popular weekly newspaper it is today.

The Crediton Courier has a worldwide audience.

The development of technology has influenced process of creating the newspaper, and how it is printed. It has paper, website and social media formats.

Alan said that even after working at the Crediton Courier for more than 40 years, he never runs out of stories, and he never knows what he is going to write about next!

Our thanks go to Alan for his presentation.

WI members also took part in the monthly competitions, a raffle, and enjoyed tea, coffee and biscuits.

WI members continue to enjoy a busy programme. Lunch outings, bluebell walks and cream teas, a cruise on the River Exe and a watercolour painting class are amongst some of the activities.

Our meetings are held in Tedburn St Mary Village Hall on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7.30pm.

Prospective new members will be warmly welcomed.

There are lots of activities on offer at Tedburn St Mary WI every month, including good speakers, walks, knitting and craft sessions. The first meeting attended is free, to enable you to decide whether to join our WI. Just contact either President Jane on 07814 659526 or Secretary Rachel on 01642 61868.

Press Officer