Three members ventured into the wilds of East Somerset - Angela, Ruth and Eileen. Well, we found the venue at last - although our driver, having followed various vague signs around the outskirts of Frome was heard to remark, 'Where the bloody hell are we and how on earth do we get home?"' the route along all these identical dual carriageways was utterly confusing.
However, good car park, inviting venue - all nicely laid up - saw many friends - looking good!! Binegar were sharing with Evercreech WI. After a good (filling) meal, delicious puds - two had yummy portions of pavlova, (mmm ........... ) one a lovely chocolate torte - the fun started. There was a raffle, of course, but the interesting thing was the various antiques on each table plus a table of 10 larger antiques and quiz sheets - you were invited to guess: - Country of origin, description and suggest a price for each of these items. Every table had two smaller items and the same info was supposed to be discussed on each table by members and two member nominated to speak - on our table Molly and Angela were 'volunteered'.
Richard Slater (auctioneer from Bath) then took us through the 10 items asking for suggestions from anyone before 'putting us right' on Country, description, value of each and many surprises were forthcoming. the winner of this section being Sali Money of Compton Dundon WI. Then each table had a turn to 'value' their items - well some were surprisingly accurate BUT Molly got the most laughs having described a parrot brooch as 'naff' costume jewellery her estimate £20 - turned out it was very collectable even in its present state of unsafe fastener and 'coloured glass' chips missing - real estimate £350.
The whole evening was a great success - good food, very friendly, fascinating - and I hate to say but I did tell Carole about Richard 2 years ago but it was worth the wait - Excellent fun.
Oh! on the way home we followed another car - then turned through Frome and found home easily - much better route along familiar roads! Those dual carriage ways are for 'foreigners' - hope they got home OK!!
Beware inclusion in a poem - we did laugh a lot!! Angelar was off to a 'dinner, dance in Crickhowell' next day she and Alban have been learning ballroom dancing ready for their next cruise!!
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