by Clarborough and District WI | Feb 8, 2022 | Heritage, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, WI
Clarborough and District WI continues to meet and cope with Covid restrictions. The December meeting was enjoyable, when Clarborough bellringers brought their handbells and used them to explain the principles of change ringing. Everyone present joined in; the WI was...
by Wickersley WI | Feb 5, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Rotherham, Social Group, WI
Wickersley WI hopes to meet in person on Wednesday 9th February, when Jayne and Joy will speak about the roles of podiatrists and chiropodists in footcare. There will be a coffee morning on Friday 25th February from 10.00am to 12.00pm at Wickersley Methodist Church....
by Ollerton WI | Feb 2, 2022 | Group meeting, Hobbies, Local Charity, Sherwood, Social Group, WI
Ollerton WI would once again like to wish all Sherwood Life readers a happy new year. It is still unclear at time of writing whether the next meeting will continue on Zoom or be back in the hall; with the current situation, the WI’s priority remains to keep members...
by East Markham WI | Jan 12, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, WI
The speaker at the November meeting of East Markham WI was Steve Ash, a volunteer with the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, who gave a most enjoyable and informative illustrated talk on the history and current restoration of Wentworth Woodhouse. The house (or...
by Clarborough and District WI | Jan 6, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, WI
In November, Clarborough and District WI enjoyed an ‘Insight into Jewellery’ given by Pat Eames. This covered the history of jewellery and the origins of the stones used. Afterwards members were able to purchase items from the extensive display. At the December...
by Wickersley WI | Jan 5, 2022 | Group meeting, Rotherham, Social Group, WI
Wickersley WI’s January meeting on Wednesday 12th January will be a Silent Auction. They are also holding a coffee morning on Friday 25th February in aid of Rotherham Cancer Care, this year’s chosen charity. If you would like to be added to the waiting list to join...
