Annual Review: October 2023, presented by Sarah Fell, President of Leicester Ladies WI
Thanks to the committee for their support over the year;
Teressa as secretary, Tina as Treasurer and Gail & Julie for moral support.
November 2022
Inhouse craft – Tina led a session on cross-stitch, to make a Christmas card
December 2022
Group Christmas meal cancelled due to Covid restrictions!
January 2023
To get everyone moving after Christmas we invited Laraine T to give a talk and demonstration about Tai Chi.
I believe some members tried a few of the moves.
February
Exploits of a volunteer. Alison gave a very entertaining talk about her experiences as a driver at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
March – an enlightening talk about Crystal healing from Pamela L. Complimentary therapist and teacher of crystal healing. Most members experienced a crystal spinning above their palm.
April - Polly gave an interesting talk about growing flowers sustainably for arrangements
May - Traveleyes: an inspiring talk about being a holiday guide for the visual impaired - the world through your eyes.
June – Life aboard the Royal Yatch Britannia was cancelled on the night, so we improvised with a quiz and social chat.
July - An excellent guided tour/treasure hunt within Leicester city centre. Some very interesting facts and sights
August
In house craft session, members made a felt daisy, some were more pleased with their result than others
September
An introduction to British sign Language by Daisy Edwards, the learning development and delivery coordinator for BSL for LCC
October 2023
AGM & pumpkin making
Extras:
February: Pancake supper at Countesthorpe. Joint winners in pancake race !
March: Annual council meeting: speakers Ruth Goodman, TV historian & Eric Knowles, antique expert.
International Women’s Day, via zoom. I Attended Shearsby & Arnesby’s 90th birthday meal
April: Laura & I attended speakers showcase, 4 enthusiastic speakers gave a brief overview of their talk
May: NFWI annual meeting in Cardiff. Resolution past – ‘Clean rivers for people & wildlife’
May: several members attended Peatling Magna’s Beetle Drive
July: Several members attended the summer gathering hosted by Peatling Parva
September : Visit to the local farm
October: A team joined other WI’s for ‘taster session of petanque’
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