Lee Brockhurst WI looks ahead to busy autumn
Members welcomed a search and rescue team leader as they looked ahead to a busy programme of autumn activities
Well, the summer is nearly over – and what a summer it was. Endless days of sunshine and heat, with nary a rain cloud in sight, saw gardens and lawns getting drier and browner as the days passed.
Eventually, however, the rain came back and the grass began to regrow, turning a lovely shade of bright green again. New beginnings, almost, a bit like Lee Brockhurst WI’s September meeting, which always has the feel of a new school year.
Business items on the agenda included news from both the National Federation of Women’s Institutes and Shropshire Federation.
The National Federation invited WIs to celebrate the WI’s 111th birthday, as well as giving details of the Government’s plans to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth via a “Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial”.
Shropshire Federation news included a Christmas shopping trip to Cheshire Oaks, a faith visit and a visit to Creative Crafts at the NEC.
For keen photographers, the theme for the WI’s 2028 calendar is “Shropshire Views”, providing plenty of scope for some stunning pictures of the county.
Other Lee Brockhurst WI news included details of a clay pigeon shoot at Midlands Shooting Grounds and an Archive Afternoon Tea, where members will have the opportunity to reminisce and chat while looking at old photographs and scrapbooks showing what the group has done over the years.
A Christmas wreath workshop is also being planned for December.
Meanwhile, the Craft Club resumed in early September after its summer break with a Japanese flower-arranging session, while the Book Club ladies discussed their latest read, Normal People.
Eating out – always a popular topic with members – will include a brunch at The Piggery in Prees and a meal at Etzio’s after Christmas.
Business concluded, members heard a talk from Chris Griffiths, team leader of the North East Wales Search and Rescue Service.
The vast area covered by the service often includes inhospitable or difficult terrain, and volunteers go out in all weathers, day or night. Chris has 54 volunteers in his group, including 26 women, who work in teams of a minimum of six, with more called upon if necessary.
Chris’s talk was both interesting and informative, with some amusing stories thrown in, and members were keen to ask questions at the end of the presentation.
Following the talk, everyone enjoyed a cup of tea and a chat before the meeting wound up at about 10pm.
Anyone interested in finding out more about Lee Brockhurst WI can contact Julie Woolfenden on 0784 093 5856 or email [email protected].