by East Markham WI | Nov 10, 2022 | Retford, Social Group, WI
The September meeting of East Markham WI began with members and visitors observing a minute’s silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty had a long association with the WI, joining Sandringham WI in 1943, where the Queen Mother and Queen Mary also had been...
by Worksop Wonders WI | Nov 9, 2022 | Social Group, WI, Worksop
Remembrance and poppies have been the theme of the past few months for Worksop Wonders WI. In September, the group remembered our late Queen with a two-minute silence and then, in WI tradition, a cake.Some members have been busy making knitting 70 poppies for Clumber...
by Retford Mayflower WI | Nov 7, 2022 | Retford, Social Group, WI
At Retford Mayflower WI’s September meeting the members enjoyed an informative talk and slide show by Julian Ellis on the ‘Framework Knitters and Luddites’. In the preserved frame shop at the museum in Ruddington visitors can see 200-year-old knitting machines...
by Wickersley WI | Nov 7, 2022 | Rotherham, Social Group, WI
Wickersley WI next meets on Wednesday 9th November. They will be having a craft evening with Julie.For more information contact SecretaryWickersleyWI@yahoo.com.
by Lea WI | Nov 2, 2022 | Gainsborough, Social Group, WI
The Lea Women’s Institute will be getting to grips with green-fingered frolics during their November activity. While the nights darken and thoughts turn to hibernating for the winter, the ladies will plan ahead by planting bulbs. Sowing a little effort now will...
by Retford u3a | Oct 20, 2022 | Education and Learning, Retford, Social Group, WI
Autumn has certainly started out busy for Retford u3a. They’ve seen a real upturn in attendance at General Meetings and of interest group activities too. October starts with a bang, the Retford u3a night out on Friday 7th October. Retford Golf Club is welcoming 64...
