EXBOURNE, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe Women's Institute is to celebrate a major milestone this weekend — its 80th anniversary.

St Mary's Church in Exbourne will host a thanksgiving service at 11am on Sunday, February 16.

Led by Dr Michael Winter, WI members will take readings, and the choir will sing songs. The service is for the whole community, and the WI hope to see as many people attending as possible.

In the afternoon there is to be a private party for current and past members including husbands and partners.

The speaker will be Mrs Val Budgen Cawsey, and there will be celebratory cakes.