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The WI is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the
UK, with a quarter of a million members belonging to some 5000 local WI’s in
England and Wales.
It offers women the chance to make new friends, learn new
skills and get involved in their communities, wherever they live. You can be
sure of a warm welcome when you move into a new area, have a career change or
just want to get away from family for an hour.
This year, in Metheringham, speakers’ topics have included
environmental issues, travels with a junior choir in Australia and the art of
quilling. A local poet read some of his original humorous works. Members were
joined by friends for a flower demonstration and supper and enjoyed a visit to
Mrs Smith’s Cottage at Navenby (preserved in its original early 1900’s
state) followed by refreshments at the village tea shop.
Discussions were held in WI’s throughout England and Wales
about the training of care workers who look after the elderly, to help eliminate
abuse; also about the provision of an effective school nursing system
nationally. These resulted in appropriate resolutions being sent to HM
Government, which is still being pressed over the issue of the closure of rural
post offices and the continuation of pensions and benefits being paid in cash at
post offices after 2002.
The WI also urged the Government to order a thorough
investigation into the Foot and Mouth epidemic.
The Autumn programme for Metheringham:-
Wed 19th September - a talk about “ACWW” (Associated
Country Women of the World, to which the WI is affiliated)
Wed 17th October - A “Quiz” from the “Museum of
Lincolnshire Life”
Wed 21st November - an illustrated talk on “Life in Jordan”
Meetings are held in the Methodist Hall, Fen Lane at 7.30pm.
Potential members can come as visitors for up to three
meetings, fee £1.50, and will be made very welcome.
Some of our members, with a little support from the local
History Group, are gradually making headway in clearing the ground prior to wild
flower planting, at the garden around the natural spring in Drury Street. A
grant from Shell Better Britain to the Institute is providing funds to restore
the one-time garden there, so enthusiastic gardeners will be especially welcome
to join the WI!
Contact us for further information:-
Dian on 07932 520362,
or Shirley on 01526 320058.
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