The customers are surprised when Annie agrees not to change the name of the Rovers. Ruth tells Len she's getting married to Paul. He can't believe it, but tells her he's glad for her. Mrs Arkinstall tells Annie that the Federation of Women's Associations want her to stand for something special and that she has to make sure nothing spoils her copy book. The residents give Ruth a good send-off. Annie confides in Jack that she has been nominated as a Councillor in the by-elections.