My thanks to the Ladies Circle in Hartburn, near Stockton, last night for welcoming me so warmly as guest speaker.
The group, which meets at Greens Lane Methodist Church, started as the the Young Wives Club but that was a little time ago. One member - Em - is now 92!
A cheque for £75 was handed over in aid of the Butterwick Children's Hospice so a big thanks to everyone who turned out.
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