After a generous and sociable supper, the members looked at the information available on the two resolutions planned to go before the AGM. Once again they were extremely topical. Members heartily supported the resolution encouraging the EU to ban bottom trawling, but wanted greater clarity in the wording, to make clear the aspects of the process which cause the damage to marine life. There was great concern voiced over how any measure might be effectively and consistently enforced. The motion for the treatment of the severely mentally ill in more appropriate surroundings than prison was also well supported. Several members also commented on the need to improve care of the mentally ill generally.

The next WI meeting will be on Tuesday June 10th, when the speaker will be Tim Kirwin of the Woodland Trust, talking about the Hazel Pear and other local woods.