A small group of us (plus one husband) gathered on Nov 2nd to put up the WI poppy by our tree at the nature reserve on Raddel Lane. The giant poppy was made by Craft Group last year, thanks to Annette for storing and renovating this. Most of the group had a lovely Autumn stroll around the nature reserve afterwards.
Village Group’ Autumn Meeting – Louise Minchin
Our much anticipated speaker was Louise Minchin, perhaps best known for presenting BBC Breakfast for over 20 years. She didn’t disappoint and her experience really showed. She was a fascinating speaker – telling us initially about how she went from gaining a degree in Spanish at St Andrew’s university, to working as a reporter on regional television and finally her dream job on BBC Breakfast.
In this role she had amazing opportunities to meet celebrities from all spheres of life, and also the chance to take part in lots of different challenges. She also took on the BBC over the inequitable treatment of women in broadcasting, and hopefully helped make significant cultural changes there.
When she ‘retired’ from television it was to take up lots of other opportunities, particularly in the area of ‘extreme sports’ and triathlons – she represented Team GB in her age category in the Triathlon World Championships. She didn’t so much talk ‘at us’ as ‘chat with us’, and all enjoyed the meeting. She has written 3 books, her most recent is her first novel, Isolation Island. The vote of thanks was given by Marcia from Moore and Daresbury
Oct 2024 – Subgroup meetings
Click on the blue/green links below for more information and pictures about what each of our subgroups have been up to
Walking Group enjoyed a lovely walk around Walton Gardens, followed by lunch at The Stag. Book Club read a classic for a change, Jane Eyre, and 5 members also visited the Garrick Theatre, Altrincham to enjoy a production of the story – very enjoyable. Craft group was led by Vanessa, and we made some lovely Christmas cards. Art Group had an Autumn theme and Karen showed us how we could blend our colours to build up some lovely pictures of leaves and berries.
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Main Meeting – October 2024 – Members’ night
Our October meeting was members’ night when our regular committee enjoy a night off their usual duties and the members’ night committee take over. Anne T was President for the evening, ably assisted by her secretary Vanessa. As we sang Jerusalem members were asked to think about one of past presidents, June Smither who sadly passed away earlier in the week.
Anne introduced our speaker for the evening, Robert Clarkson who told us about his life long love of the multicoloured Danish blocks , LEGO. The name comes from two Danish words LEG GODT which literally mean ‘play well’. Members were taken back to their childhood as Robert showed us examples of how LEGO has evolved since the design was patented in 1958. We were all presented with a LEGO figure to take home.
Sept 2024 – Subgroup Meetings
It was good for our groups to get back together after the summer break. You can see more information and pictures on all of the activities below by visiting the subgroups menu, or just click on the blue/green links
Our Walking Group had an lovely walk around Little Budworth Park. The Book Club discussed ‘Girl Woman Other’ by Bernadine Evaristo. The Art Group had a theme of ‘Holidays’, painting beach scenes and also painting some pictures in the style of some pictures that Jean had seen in Galleries whilst away in Devon. Baking Beauties had a theme of Autumn Fruits.