by Ollerton WI | Apr 24, 2022 | Sherwood, WI
Ollerton WI had its March meeting and it was a great success, with a craft evening in two halves. At one end of the hall was origami, organised by member Janet, and on the other side member Karen demonstrated ‘Kumihimo’. Members then swapped ends so everyone could...
by East Markham WI | Apr 12, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Local Charity, Retford, Social Group, WI
Members of East Markham WI showed their competitive spirits in February, when they embraced their own Winter Olympics with an evening of curling. Sue Robertson, from the Thursday Curling Group, introduced the indoor form of the game usually played on ice with granite...
by Wickersley WI | Apr 12, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Rotherham, Social Group, WI
Wickersley WI’s coffee morning at the end of February raised over £500 for Rotherham Cancer Care. The WI would like to thank everyone who supported this event. It was a busy morning and the WI looks forward to holding another in the near future. The speaker for the...
by Worksop Wonders WI | Apr 7, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Social Group, WI, Worksop
Worksop Wonders WI has enjoyed a fantastic start to 2022. Membership is continually increasing, and the group has settled into their new meeting venue at Thievesdale Community Centre. Already they have enjoyed some excellent presentations from guest speakers including...
by Clarborough and District WI | Apr 4, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Local Charity, Retford, Social Group, WI
In their February meeting, speaker Chris Hewis spoke to Clarborough and District WI about wedding customs. It was surprising to learn that originally wedding dresses were traditionally blue, which led to the wearing of a blue garter. Honeymoons lasted a month in...
by Ranskill and Torworth WI | Mar 24, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, WI
Members attended the Annual Luncheon of the Ranskill and Torworth WI at the West Retford Hotel on Thursday 10th February. The group meets at Barnby Moor Village Hall and you can find out more by emailing pblatchford@talktalk.net.
