An A–Z of Derbyshire Personalities was the theme of a slideshow and talk by Jennie Ainsworth. This started with Richard Arkwright who although a Lancastrian is renowned for his weaving mills at Cromford. Jennie was thanked for her interesting insight into Derbyshire personalities, and the evening concluded with tea and cakes.

There is no meeting in June as the members will enjoy an evening out – venue yet to be confirmed.

New members will be welcome at the next meeting on July 3, 7.30pm, in the Bramwell Institute.

Burbage WI: voted on two resolutions: a ban on sea bed trawling and the inappropriate imprisonment of the severely mentally ill.

These were presented by Freda Riley and Barbara Swinglehurst. Members voted to approve both resolutions. President Joyce Spencer thanked Freda and Barbara.

Forthcoming events - June 7: Rotary Fayre at the Pavilion Gardens, 10am. Members wishing to display blankets or other knitted garments should contact Barbara or Margaret or take them along on the day. August 2: Strawberry Fair in Burbage Institute, 2pm-4pm, various stalls, cream teas and entertainment. Everyone welcome August 18: Outing to Trentham Gardens, leaving Burbage at 10.30am. Friends welcome. Contact Barbara Swinglehurst on 01298 23301.

The evening finished with bingo organised by Clarice Nadin.

Members are invited to take along an item of interest to them, to the next meeting on June 16, when there will be tastings and recipes for puddings. Contact 01298 78906.

Buxton WI: After discussing resolutions, members voted for the one they wanted to go forward to the London AGM. The rest of the meeting had an Olympic theme, with anagrams of the events to be solved – although the correct order of the circles on the flag proved difficult to remember. Special refreshments were served by the committee and the meeting ended with a song about Beijing. The next meeting will be on June 16, 2pm.

Sparrowpit WI: held their resolutions meeting recently and were pleased to welcome Denise Porter, WI adviser from Glossop.

One of the two resolutions - the inappropriate imprisonment of the severely mentally ill - was supported with some good discussion on the subject.

The other, the ban on sea-bed trawling, was questioned, and resulted in an almost 50-50 result. Denise Porter was thanked by Enid Phillips.

A break for tea and cake was followed by a nautical quiz presented by Mary Williamson, with Pam Sutherland's team winning the seaside prizes.

Members recently took part in a litter pick around Chapel-en-le-Frith, collecting about nine bags of rubbish.

A visit to Church Lane Farm at Great Longstone, a promotion exercise by DEFRA, was enjoyed.