From the Midlands

Eet ees not for Ladies: Gladys Horobin recalls an amusing experience during a holiday in Switzerland

How I started my Goat Farm: Gilbert Harris talks about an enterprise which has been entirely successful

Twink it Away: Prudence Summerhayes introduces some of the 'Tells' - traditional songs sung by Midland lace-makers at their work

Inside Four Walls: John Gregory, cabinet-maker and designer, looks back on the history of furniture and gives hints on furnishing the home

The Forgotten Few: Elsie Dudley gives her own story of a misfortune that many must share

The Flick of a Coin: Denise Boxen describes one way of making decisions

Serial: 'The Gipsy's Baby' by Richmal Crompton
Abridged by Barbara Henderson
Read by Mary Hignett

Programme introduced by Dorothy Hyson

For Women Readers - page 27