Cold and foggy weather in Humberside failed to deter supporters from Epworth ladies' guild's third threshing day in late December, 1984.

The event, inspired by a desire to preserve old farming methods, was hosted by branch president Annie Harris and her husband. An old steam thresher, kindly loaned by friends, did all the hard work while the ladies of the guild kept workers and visitors happy with some real farmhouse cooking. With a collection and several donations, the day raised £117.30 for the Institution..