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Mercia-Wales Regional Meeting 28 February 2009

Saturday 28th February dawned dull and cold. However, some 26 members of the Worcestershire, Sutton Coldfield and Swansea Associations and a handful of Independents and husbands descended on Abergavenny. After very welcome coffee served in the impressive Priory Centre we were treated (and it was a treat) to an introductory talk on Abergavenny by Sir Trevor Morris, chairman of the Priory Centre Development Trust. He set the scene perfectly from the Iron Age foundation through the struggles between the Silures and the Romans, the later many Royal interests and visits to present day planning problems. Abergavenny, he pointed out, was on the crossroads to everywhere and thus a very desirable area with a rich, varied culture and history. This was followed by what, for some, was the highlight of the day – a visit to St.Mary’s Priory Church. Here Sir Trevor showed not only his encyclopaedic knowledge but enviable enthusiasm and humour. St. Mary never fails to surprise on every visit but to be guided by such expertise added another dimension. Everyone has his or her favourite feature – mine is the gigantic oak Jesse some 600 years old which makes all Jesse windows look puny! This is rivalled by the tombs of the Herberts, and the Lewis chapel including the tablet to Dr. David Lewis who in the 16th century was the first principal of Jesus College Oxford. Two exquisite wall hangings dedicated to the people of Zimbabwe brought the story up to date. Members left the priory avowing to return for a more thorough visit.

The Northern Region includes the following eight BFWG Associations: Huddersfield, Leeds, Lincoln & Lincolnshire, Liverpool, Manchester, North Eastern, Nottingham  and Wakefield.   In addition, BFWG Independent Members who live in the Region (which stretches from Cheshire to the Scottish border) are also members.

The Region holds its Annual General Meeting each Spring.  This year it is on 27 March.  For further information, please contact: Regional Representative e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

EASTER REGION DAY

On Tuesday 24 March 30 BFWG members met at the University Women’s Club in London’s Mayfair for a day of varied activities.  This number included nine Independent members from those Associations which have folded during the past year. The day began with a short business meeting during which our President, Marianne Haselgrave, summarised the decisions which had been reached at the recent Executive meeting about the best way for the organisation to proceed for the future.