A village W.I. in rural Northumberland was last night rejoicing after forcing the local council into providing their humble hut with the very latest in toilet technology. The ladies of Brunton Womens Institute have relied for years on the proximity of a farmyard and the absence of nettles to relieve their most pressing needs. The vicar, the Reverend Richard Scratcher has campaigned alongside the village women in their quest for relief. “This new netty will be a great convenience for all the women”, he said. “Especially old Mrs. Fadgeworth, who needs a pee every ten minutes or so”. The new netty was opened by the out- going W.I. president Mrs. Arabella Thruck, seen here pulling the chain for the netty`s first ever flush. She did offer to christen the bowl too, since she had imbibed of several cointreau shandies during the proceedings. “Ah well” she said and decided just to break wind in a very ladylike fashion. The incoming president, Mrs. Sonia Rinking, said she had already had inquiries from other W.I.s who would like to come and use the new facility. Mrs. Wilma Feelit said she has already been booked on the lecture circuit to give an illustrated talk on the new cludgy. The competition for the most original hairbrush was won by Pauline Marx. who’s wishbone brush caused much amusement. The vote of thanks was given by Mrs. Fadgeworth