by East Markham WI | Sep 10, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
A wet and chilly July day did not dampen the enjoyment of East Markham WI’s second Strawberry Tea. Fortunately, the village marquee provided shelter, and members were kept warm with plenty of blankets and cushions. Flower-decorated tables set with vintage crockery...
by Lea WI | Sep 2, 2024 | Gainsborough, Social Group, WI
The Lea Women’s Institute recently took a moment to focus on the most fundamental of involuntary reflexes: breathing. Terry Mellors, an instructor in the Wim Hof and Buteyko methods, demonstrated how crucial breathing is for our mental state. His demonstration of how...
by East Markham WI | Aug 13, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
The speaker at East Markham WI’s June meeting was Sue Floyd. Sue, dressed as Bess of Hardwick, told of the life of Bess, from a child to her final widowhood and the building of the Hardwick Hall we know today. The story was told as if Bess herself was speaking. Born...
by Shireoaks and District WI | Aug 11, 2024 | Community Event, Social Group, WI, Worksop
The recent Shireoaks and District WI Duck Race was blessed with good weather and the event was well supported by local people. It was a very poignant event for some members as they remembered their former president, Nancy Howe, who passed away earlier this year. Nancy...
by Retford Mayflower WI | Aug 7, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
Retford Mayflower WI’s meeting on 12th June, with 21 members and one visitor present, was an illustrated talk by Rod Auton and Kath from the Chesterfield Canal Trust. Rod talked about the history and design by James Brindley of the 46-mile canal and said that coal...
by Clarborough and District WI | Aug 7, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
How quickly time passes. Clarborough and District WI has had a good year so far, retaining all their members and enjoying their birthday meeting in June followed by a trip to Hook in East Yorkshire to their twin group. More summer activities include a belated birthday...
