This year WI groups across the UK are celebrating the organisation’s centenary in style.

Last week Llantilio Crossenny members hosted a centenary garden party at Llanvapley Pavilion, which was opened by the Mayor of Abergavenny Councillor Maureen Powell.

Local people had an open invitation to the special event and more than one hundred attended.

The WI team produced an amazing buffet tea, and celebration cakes, decorated by Marion Ashton.

The cake was cut by Ceinwen Davies who had been a long standing member of Llantilio Crossenny WI. She was aided by Kath Powell the present longest standing member.

A marquee provided a venue for the displays and music - also some shade on a very sunny day!

There were displays of the WI past and present and history of the local area.

The music was provided by local talent too. Selby Sound handbell ringers, delighted guests with their beautiful bells and melodious music. Dr Huw Morgan played and sang to enable a sing-a-long, with the WI providing the backing group!

The evening ended with songs, poems and monologues from the Pub Session Ensemble, who managed to cater for all tastes.

Everyone really enjoyed the chance to get together and mingle!