by Clarborough and District WI | May 7, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
Last month saw Clarborough and District WI members enjoying a pleasing afternoon with the ‘Hat Lady’, Yvonne Henson who gave an entertaining talk on millinery. She described her training which was often done in lockdown after some years of doing millinery as a hobby....
by East Markham WI | Apr 9, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
The February meeting of East Markham WI started with WI business, and was then followed by ‘Taste the Difference – which do you prefer?’. Members blind-tasted two plates (labelled A and B) of four food items, one plate from a budget supermarket and one from a top of...
by Clarborough and District WI | Apr 4, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
Clarborough and District WI’s March meeting saw members welcome Yvonne Henson, who spoke on millinery. Many of the ladies are nervous about wearing a hat when it is required for weddings and special occasions, so the advice on how to wear a hat and what sort of hat...
by East Markham WI | Mar 21, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
At the first East Markham WI meeting of 2024, stylist Sue Burton explained and demonstrated ‘How to Look Good with Colour’. This well attended evening was fun and informative, with some surprises as Sue explained how the colour of clothing can enhance one’s natural...
by Ollerton WI | Mar 17, 2024 | Performing Arts, Sherwood, Social Group, WI
Ollerton WI held its monthly meeting in February – and what a meeting it was, with a ‘Murder and Mystery’ event! The committee provided cheese and biscuits and nibble, and members brought their own drink. Some members have got together and are going to see Strictly...
by Retford Mayflower WI | Mar 6, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
In January, members of Mayflower WI plus four visitors to the group enjoyed a talk on handbell ringing by Andy and Sarah. Handbells can be used to ring methods and tunes, with tunes being the easier. They are cast and made the same as church bells and Andy and Sarah’s...
