YOUR column of WI reports (January 12) noted, inter alia, the new committee for Exbourne with Sampford Courtenay WI. It seems a pity that no mention was made of the retiring president, Mrs Julie Smith, who has undertaken this role with considerable success for the last four and a half years. Apart from her WI work, Mrs Smith has been very committed to helping many Exbourne community activities. She and her husband, Richard, whose work in the community is also very much appreciated, are soon to leave Exbourne, to the regret of their many friends in the village, who wish them both all the best for the future. Dr J Stoneman Coxwell Green Exbourne