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Recent events and workshops.
Jo McHugh led around a dozen ladies in an insightful discovery of our personality types. There were many combinations of ‘types’ which after plotting our answers to numerous questions to different scenarios led us to find out who we intrinsically are! Jo kept us entertained and informed and I’d like to say thank you on behalf of us all. If there is further interest Jo said she will happily do another session later in the year. Some ladies went to the Observatory visit which was an enjoyable and informative evening despite the Telescope not being in use and a cloudy sky! 🎉 🥂 The Birthday meal was a really lovely occasion, enjoyed by alI (I think!) Nice food, good company and conversation. It was great just to be out enjoying ourselves socially, the last Birthday meal was 2 years ago! We would like to try and increase the numbers in the walking netball team and they feel there needs to be a recruitment drive to increase the numbers of the Walking Netball group. The last session had to be postponed as there were only 3 usual players, due to unforeseen circumstances. Netball England have appointed a local ambassador for the Nottingham area - Gill Strickland. We have agreed for her to make contact via email so she can introduce our players to other local groups who are in a similar position to us.However, If you feel it is something you could join please talk to Jan or Maureen. It is a great social and fun activity and a great way to get fit. Don’t forget to have a look on the Denman at home website for information on their courses, we will be drawing the first name this month along with the raffle. There are so many courses and talks to enjoy. The link is: https://www.denman.org.uk/at-home/ Subs are now due for your membership April 2022-23 |
Shelford WI Information
We meet on the first Thursday of every month in Shelford Village Hall on Church Street. The meetings start at 7-30 pm. Find out more here Contact us here Committee
President: Elaine Cockayne Web Editor: Maureen Harper Minutes Secretary: Linda Moxon Secretary: Liz Burr Treasurer: Claire Pegg Facebook/Twitter: Dinah Wilcox Programme Planner: Liz Wright Notts Federation InformationHQ at County House
The opening times of the federation office at Trent Bridge House, Beastmarket Hill, Newark, Nottinghamshire. NG24 1BN are as follows: Mon–Wed only 9am – 3pm Closed for painting & cleaning in August Contact Rosemary, Heather & Fiona on :- Email : nottsfedwi@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 01636 673550 The Nottinghamshire Federation web pages are here:- Nottinghamshire Federation You can download documents & booking forms |
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In March, 2 of our members Angela Unwin and Maureen Harper won the Nottinghamshire Federations Darts Pairs competition. They previously won the same competition in 2015.
During January and February we collected Pyjamas etc for
the Teenage Cancer and Childrens Cancer Ward at the QMC. We collected an amazing amount and the Ward was overjoyed with our donation. |
January 2019
Posted 26/01/2019
In November we held a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop run by member Liz Wright and her friend. The picture shows the amazing results.
Its been a busy few months with our Party in December which was enjoyed by members from our group as well as our own members We also had the Radcliffe U3A Ukulele group entertain us. Everyone enjoyed the evening. We have been lucky accepted to be part of the England Walking Netball association with the WI. Ruth from Walking Netball is running sessions very other week. 11 Member had a very enjoyable hour at Portland Leisure Centre. I've never known an hour go so quickly, lots of laughs - can't wait til the next session We are collecting sleepwear for the Children's Cancer Wards at the QMC. This will be delivered by Jan Sanderson after our February meeting. Dinah is organising another walk - this time it will be walking a 3km trailer around Newark looking at the many and varied Victorian Buildings. We meet at 10am Thursday 21st February by the bronze plaque at Newark Castle. October 2018
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On Saturday 5th March 2016, 6 Shelford WI members joined other Shelford residents to
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March meeting
Quiz Night
Posted 11/02/2016
One of our members Daughter is running the London Marathon in aid of Wheelpower and needs to raise £2000. She organised a Quiz night last Saturday. Shelford WI entered a team and much to their surprise they won the quiz and several raffle prizes. Here they are with their winnings (and two interlopers at the back)
Helen Phillips
Posted 11/2/2016
Helen Phillips gave a very thought provoking talk,
with a delightful selection to goods to purchase.
This picture does not do the Pachmina justice.
with a delightful selection to goods to purchase.
This picture does not do the Pachmina justice.
4th February Meeting
Posted 26/01/2016
Helen Phillips will give a talk on The Master Craftsmen of Kashmir.
Helen has spent time with some of the Master craftsmen and women, whose families have for 7 generations been involved in the hand spinning, weaving and embroidery of the very finest Pure Pashminas.
Helen has spent time with some of the Master craftsmen and women, whose families have for 7 generations been involved in the hand spinning, weaving and embroidery of the very finest Pure Pashminas.
Matchstick knitting at our January meeting
Posted 26/01/2016
January Meeting
Posted 08/01/2016
We started the New Year with our AGM. As always we start our meetings by singing Jerusalem. People often ask why Jerusalem was chosen as the WI song. The short version is: The decision to choose Jerusalem came as a result of a letter to Home and Country (the WI magazine), prior to the 8th national AGM, from Vice Chairman Grace Hadow suggesting its use. The NFWI ran a competition for an 'Institute song', hoping that it might produce a good but unknown poet. Many poems were sent in but nothing suitable was found; it was after receiving a verse that began, 'We are a band of earnest women' that Grace Hadow, the Vice-chairman, suggested that Jerusalem should become the WI song. Jerusalem had been used by the National Union of Suffrage Societies in the 1918 celebrations of women's enfranchisement. Many of the leaders of the NFWI had been part of that struggle to win the vote for women. The rest is history.
At the end of our January meeting we amused ourselves by knitting with match sticks; it might be a while before we finish the jumpers though.
We will be singing Jerusalem again at Shelford village hall on February 4th at 7.30pm. Our speaker will be Helen Phillips talking on: ‘Towards the Himalayas’ – sounds like another ‘earnest woman’.
At the end of our January meeting we amused ourselves by knitting with match sticks; it might be a while before we finish the jumpers though.
We will be singing Jerusalem again at Shelford village hall on February 4th at 7.30pm. Our speaker will be Helen Phillips talking on: ‘Towards the Himalayas’ – sounds like another ‘earnest woman’.
December Meeting
Posted 26/11/2015
Our next meeting will be the Christmas party, this year we will be playing games along with eating a variety of food provides by all our members.
We are still in contact with Matakana WI, a small group in New Zealand and will,as usual , be exchanging Christmas gifts with them.
We are still in contact with Matakana WI, a small group in New Zealand and will,as usual , be exchanging Christmas gifts with them.
London Trip
Posted 26/11/2015
Today two of our members are off to London to visit WI HQ - looking forward to finding out more about the work of a London based HQ - and where our subscribions are used.
Pamper Evening
26/11/2015
Last Thursday we hosted a pamper evening in aid of the Nottingham Section of the Teenage Cancer Trust, our members enjoyed an evening of various treatments from nails to Reiki. It was a very socialable evening ending with a raffle which was mainly donated fom local companies. The evening was helped along by a very kind donation wine from The Staunton Arms. The evening was a great success and raised over £828 for the Trust.
November 2015
Posted 08/11/2015
At our November meeting we were entertained by David Brailsford a member of a the newly formed storytelling group which consists of an amalgamation of the Nottingham and Derby storytellers. He regaled us with amusing stories of Egyptian holidays, monks and burials.
Several of our members joined East Bridgford, Burton Joyce and Gunthorpe for our group meeting
held at East Bridgfords Hall on 20th October. The speaker was Rosemary Hughes who creates the nosegays carried at the Royal Maundy service, one of which is carried by HM The Queen. It was a
very interesting and informative talk.
Next month is our Christmas Party.
Several of our members joined East Bridgford, Burton Joyce and Gunthorpe for our group meeting
held at East Bridgfords Hall on 20th October. The speaker was Rosemary Hughes who creates the nosegays carried at the Royal Maundy service, one of which is carried by HM The Queen. It was a
very interesting and informative talk.
Next month is our Christmas Party.
October 2015
Posted 21/09/2015
Our October meeting will be open to guests. The speaker is Michael Brown the Historic Gardener, speaking about a Monastery Garden
September
Posted 21/09/2015
After the summer break we were entertained at our September meeting by Voice Versa; a group of ladies reading poetry and prose. We were treated to a selection of readings, written by some familiar names, some comic, some tragic and some very saucy offerings.
15th September saw 9 of our members have a very enjoyable evening at Radcliffe WI. They very kindly opened their meeting to guests from several WI's. We were treated to an interesting talk on Women and their lives in 1915, followed by tea and very yummy scones with jam and cream. Thank you Radcliffe WI.
On 26th September we are holding a joint Tea Party with East Bridgford WI at their hall 4-6pm to celebrate the WI centenary. We will be entertained by committee members from both WI's with the history of the WI and enjoy tea and scones.
15th September saw 9 of our members have a very enjoyable evening at Radcliffe WI. They very kindly opened their meeting to guests from several WI's. We were treated to an interesting talk on Women and their lives in 1915, followed by tea and very yummy scones with jam and cream. Thank you Radcliffe WI.
On 26th September we are holding a joint Tea Party with East Bridgford WI at their hall 4-6pm to celebrate the WI centenary. We will be entertained by committee members from both WI's with the history of the WI and enjoy tea and scones.
August Shelford Village Walk
In August, as we dont have a meeting, Dinah kindly arranged a walk around the village. It was a very informative walk where we learnt some of the fasinating history of Shelford. Our walk was followed by a meal at the Earl of Chesterfield. Everyone enjoyed the evening.
Nottinghamshire WI Weekend at Denman College.
Posted 27/07/2015
Shelford WI Members - Pat Thompson, Dinah Wilcox and Maureen Harper joined approx 80 Nottinghamshire Ladies for a brilliant weekend at Denman College. We travelled down on Friday afternoon for a weekend of fun and laughter. We each attended a different course. Singing, Flower Arranging and Silver Clay Jewellery. The rooms were very comfortable and all ensuite, the food was great and the company couldn't have been better, wine flowed as did the chatter. On Saturday night we were entertained by the singing group with included Dinah, they were very impressive after only one day of signing together. Dinah then did a quick change and had us all laughing and clapping at her workhouse sketch - we have a very talented President. The evening ended with a slice of delicious cake made and iced by Jane Jefferson, Nottinghamshire Federation Chairman - another very talented person. We have to thank Mary Thompson and the other trustees for all their hard work in organising such a fantastic weekend.
Buckingham Palace Garden Party
Posted 23/06/2015
Shelford WI was lucky to have two of our members picked to go to the Garden Party.
8,000 ladies from the WI were invited to the garden party attended by various members of
the Royal family. We set off armed with fascinators and dressed in our Sunday best.
Whilst there, we did our best to eat as many cakes and crust-less sandwiches as possible. The afternoon was spent enjoying the music of two military bands, admiring the gardens and
keeping our fascinators under control in the high winds.
8,000 ladies from the WI were invited to the garden party attended by various members of
the Royal family. We set off armed with fascinators and dressed in our Sunday best.
Whilst there, we did our best to eat as many cakes and crust-less sandwiches as possible. The afternoon was spent enjoying the music of two military bands, admiring the gardens and
keeping our fascinators under control in the high winds.
Tractor Driving
Posted 23/06/2015
As part of our Centenary year we are doing a Challenge to do 100 new things. Eight members were lucky to drive a tractor, we had a brilliant evening thanks to James and Carole.
Trip to BBC
Posted 22/05/2015
12 members were lucky to enjoy a trip to the
BBC studios. Jo Davies very kindly showed us
behind the scenes and we even managed to
sit on the red sofa.
BBC studios. Jo Davies very kindly showed us
behind the scenes and we even managed to
sit on the red sofa.
Birthday Celebrations
Posted 28/03/2015
Shelford WI is now 87 years young and not doing badly for our age, we never miss the opportunity to celebrate with a good meal.
We continue to challenge ourselves; in the WI’s hundredth year we are attempting to complete 100 challenges to go beyond our comfort zone. Singing at the Albert Hall in Nottingham and driving a tractor feature amongst these.
Every Spring we attend the Nottinghamshire Annual Meeting which takes place at the Royal Centre. This year we were treated to a visit from our national chair, Janice Langley and historian Ruth Goodman. Ruth has appeared in many BBC educational documentaries such Victorian Pharmacy and Wartime Farm. She told us about the life of ladies living in rural areas at the time that the WI started; no running water, outside toilets and isolation, to name but a few of their challenges. The WI has always fought for women’s rights as well as national and international issues. We continue to campaign for improvements. At our next meeting in Shelford village hall on May 14th at 7.30pm, we will be talking about the resolution to be discussed at the annual meeting in the Albert Hall in London.
We continue to challenge ourselves; in the WI’s hundredth year we are attempting to complete 100 challenges to go beyond our comfort zone. Singing at the Albert Hall in Nottingham and driving a tractor feature amongst these.
Every Spring we attend the Nottinghamshire Annual Meeting which takes place at the Royal Centre. This year we were treated to a visit from our national chair, Janice Langley and historian Ruth Goodman. Ruth has appeared in many BBC educational documentaries such Victorian Pharmacy and Wartime Farm. She told us about the life of ladies living in rural areas at the time that the WI started; no running water, outside toilets and isolation, to name but a few of their challenges. The WI has always fought for women’s rights as well as national and international issues. We continue to campaign for improvements. At our next meeting in Shelford village hall on May 14th at 7.30pm, we will be talking about the resolution to be discussed at the annual meeting in the Albert Hall in London.
Notts darts doubles competition
Posted 27/03/2015
Fantastic news.... Angela Unwin and Maureen Harper won the Notts WI pairs darts competition
last night. Brilliant night - thank you to Notts sports and leisure for organising it.
last night. Brilliant night - thank you to Notts sports and leisure for organising it.
March Update 2015
In order to celebrate the centenary of the WI we started to research the minutes of our own WI’s history. Wow, what an amazing set of ladies .Their exploits and courage made us feel quite insignificant. In hard times these ladies kept the country going. They ferried planes around in the 2nd world war. They provided eggs and potatoes for the hospital. In 1942 they helped to make the 300,000 tons of jam needed to cover the rations. That’s a lot of fruit picking.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s they had a surprisingly international flavour to their lives: they entertained students from Scandinavia, Greece and France; they sent periodicals to German women in the late 1940s. They also constantly received cake and tins of dripping from Australia. I hope it was fruit cake as the journey would have taken some time. In 1945 they responded to an appeal for help for the Women of France.
The National Federation of WIs have produced a cookbook this year called, ‘The First 100 Years.’ So the story continues.
At our meeting on April 2nd Gabrielle Middleton will give us a taste of belly dancing. How times have changed.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s they had a surprisingly international flavour to their lives: they entertained students from Scandinavia, Greece and France; they sent periodicals to German women in the late 1940s. They also constantly received cake and tins of dripping from Australia. I hope it was fruit cake as the journey would have taken some time. In 1945 they responded to an appeal for help for the Women of France.
The National Federation of WIs have produced a cookbook this year called, ‘The First 100 Years.’ So the story continues.
At our meeting on April 2nd Gabrielle Middleton will give us a taste of belly dancing. How times have changed.
March 2015
posted 20/02/2015
By March we hope that spring will be on its way. According to one quote, ‘Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush’. We look forward to that. At our meeting Ginny McGivern will be talking to us about, ‘ Complementary Therapy and Massage’.
February 2015
posted 20/02/2015
Professor David Walker from the School of Medicine at Nottingham University talked to us about teenage cancer at our last meeting. It is saddening to think that around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. He works with The Teenage Cancer Trust who provide expert treatment and support from the moment the young people hear the word ‘cancer’.
February 2015
posted 04/02/2015
We are looking forward to tomorrow evenings talk on the Teenage Cancer Trust.
All welcome, 7-30 start.
All welcome, 7-30 start.
January 2015
posted 05/01/2015
Happy New Year everyone. With the party season behind us - our AGM on 8th January starts the New Year.
Shelford WI has a broad and varied programme of events planned for 2015 from belly dancing to talks on Bess of Hardwick, the teenage cancer trust and complementary therapy.
If you would like to join us, you are more that welcome at our monthly meetings. They are held on the first Thursday in the month apart from in January and May when its the 2nd Thursday with no meeting in August.
The Women’s Institute was formed in 1915 and celebrates its centenary this year. It was formed to revitalise rural communities, encouraging women to become more involved in producing food during the First World War. Since then the organisation's aims have broadened and the WI is now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Shelford WI has a broad and varied programme of events planned for 2015 from belly dancing to talks on Bess of Hardwick, the teenage cancer trust and complementary therapy.
If you would like to join us, you are more that welcome at our monthly meetings. They are held on the first Thursday in the month apart from in January and May when its the 2nd Thursday with no meeting in August.
The Women’s Institute was formed in 1915 and celebrates its centenary this year. It was formed to revitalise rural communities, encouraging women to become more involved in producing food during the First World War. Since then the organisation's aims have broadened and the WI is now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Christmas Party
posted 20/12/2014
The Christmas party was a great success: staring with mulled wine and lovely food provided my our members. We were well entertained by Ring Out Wild Bells who made our evening complete. 12 guests from East Bridgford, Gunthorpe and Burton Joyce joined us for the wonderful evening of food, wine and laughter. Our thanks also go to the washers up it was lovely to end the evening with no washing up to do.
SAGE - Save Shelford against gravel extraction
posted 07/11/2014
Everyone's support is urgently needed to prevent gravel extraction in Shelford from going ahead. If this does go ahead we would loose our beautiful scenery, local farming businesses and peaceful countryside. The lovely riverside walk from Radcliffe to Shelford lost and years of disruption from gravel extraction and the movement of gravel onto our local roads, mainly the single carriageway A6097 which is already very busy.
To find out more information go to their website - they need your help.
http://saveshelfordvalley.org/2014/11/06/cpre-sends-representation-to-notts-cc-against-the-shelford-west-gravel-extraction-proposal/
To find out more information go to their website - they need your help.
http://saveshelfordvalley.org/2014/11/06/cpre-sends-representation-to-notts-cc-against-the-shelford-west-gravel-extraction-proposal/
November meeting
posted 07/11/2014
Jenny Ellis from the Chocolate Box in Radcliffe gave a wonderful insight into the history of chocolate. She explained the process from picking the pods to tasting the end product. A talk and tasting very much enjoyed by all.
November meeting
posted 09/10/2014
We are looking forward to Jenny Ellis of The Chocolate Box, explaining the history of chocolate
and inviting us to sample her product. She will have a selection of chocolates for sale. The Chocolate Box sells divine handmade chocolates from its shop in Radcliffe.
and inviting us to sample her product. She will have a selection of chocolates for sale. The Chocolate Box sells divine handmade chocolates from its shop in Radcliffe.
October meeting
posted 28/09/2014
Everyone's heard of the Sheriff of Nottingham on Thursday we will learn the role of the High Sheriff?
On October 2nd, Nicky Weston will tell us all about her year as High Sheriff. £3 for visitors.
On October 2nd, Nicky Weston will tell us all about her year as High Sheriff. £3 for visitors.
Bunting to blankets
posted 12/09/2014
Pat Thompson has been busy making blankets
from the bunting, members knitted for the baton
handover celebrations. These will be sent to
Inner Wheel to be used to wrap the baby bundles
they send abroad.
Fashion Show 12th September 2014
posted 03/09/2014
Following last years successful fashion show, we are holding another on Friday 12th September at 7.30 pm, tickets are £5 including a glass of wine.
SD Fashion Show Co Ltd are again running the event, they always have a variety of brands at bargain prices. All are welcome so please bring a friend. Tickets are available from Dinah, Ann or Pat. any spare tickets will be available to purchase on the door.
SD Fashion Show Co Ltd are again running the event, they always have a variety of brands at bargain prices. All are welcome so please bring a friend. Tickets are available from Dinah, Ann or Pat. any spare tickets will be available to purchase on the door.
4th September 2014
posted 03/09/2014
This months speaker is Patsy Rayner, Talking about the role of the natural world and garden in Japanese life. Patsy has family in Japan and is a frequent visitor and fluent Japanese speaker, as well as a gardening expert. Her illustrated talks have proved immensely popular in the past.
August 2014
posted 09/08/2014
Thursday 7th August was a sunny evening when Heather led us on a very pleasant walk through her fields, past the wonderful display of knitted poppies on the war memorial arriving at the Earl of Chesterfield ready for our meal. It was a lovely evening enjoyed by 12 members.
4th August 2014
posted 09/08/2014
Members knitted 100 poppies, Pat has been busy sewing these onto ribbon.
On Monday 4th August several members decorated the railings of the war memorial in Shelford with these poppies.
They look fantastic.
On Monday 4th August several members decorated the railings of the war memorial in Shelford with these poppies.
They look fantastic.
July 2014 - Poppies
posted 24/07/2014
Following our success knitting bunting to decorate the Millennium stone, members are now busy knitting poppies to decorate the railings around the War Memorial.
We were hoping in this way to commemorate the centenary of WW1 on August 4th.
We were hoping in this way to commemorate the centenary of WW1 on August 4th.
Shelford Flower Festival 5-7th July 2014
posted 05/07/2014
Pat, Dinah, Heather and Maureen spent Thursday morning creating the Shelford WI arrangement for the Flower Festival.
Find more photographs in our gallery.
Find more photographs in our gallery.
3rd July meeting
posted 05/07/2014
We enjoyed a brush with history in the form of the Workhouse Storytellers who regaled us with tales from life in the workhouse. From piss pots to the devil’s hand, we learnt about their sorry lives and Matron’s struggle to keep them all in order.
July
Don’t miss the July meeting, on Thursday 3rd,, we will be entertained by the Workhouse Storytellers from Southwell. Matron, the Porter and some of the paupers will relate stories of their lives; humorous, thought-provoking and always based on archival records.
Baton handover 13th June 2014
Posted 14/06/2014
East Bridgford Handover
The evening started with Shelford members decorating the area around the Millennium Stone in the village with knitted bunting. Pimms was plentiful and fun was had. At 6.20pm we received the Baton from Bingham Belles 11 members caught the bus from Shelford to East Bridgford singing songs on the journey, much to the surprise of fellow passengers and the driver. Two East Bridgford WI ladies greeted us at the bus stop, leading us to their WI Hut. Our evening was complete when we were wined, dined (in true East Bridford style) and entertained by East Bridgford WI. A wonderful evening was had by all..
July Meeting
Posted 07/06/2014
Our next meeting is on 3rd July when we will have a visit from the paupers and Matron at the National Trust’s Workhouse at Southwell. The Workhouse Storytellers will take us back to the 1840s and entertain us with tales of workhouse life.
Baton Relay
Our knitted family are getting excited about their trip to Shelford on 13th June to hand over the baton to East Bridgford WI.
Posted 26/05/2014
Posted 26/05/2014
Carole Kirk - Climbing Kilimanjaro
Posted 07/06/2014
At our June meeting Carole Kirk kept us enthralled with pictures of her climb up Kilimanjaro and to Everest base camp. She succeeded in overcoming a variety of hazards and challenges, not to mention flying into the world’s most dangerous airport.
June Meeting
Posted 11/05/2013
We look forward to the meeting on June 5th when Caroline Kirk will be talking to us about, ‘ Climbing Kilimanjaro’.
Flower arranging workshop
Posted 16/05/2014
16 members last night had a wonderful evening creating a flower cup cake arrangement, armed with ‘cupcake containers’, oasis and armfuls of colourful flowers and under the expert guidance of Ruffy(Rosemary) we made lovely creations representing the wealth of spring flowers available.
This picture shows the finished arrangements which are all very different.
This picture shows the finished arrangements which are all very different.
Centenary Baton comes to Shelford
Posted 11/05/2014
The special centenary baton is being passed around every federation within England and Wales during 2014-15. The last stop on the route will be the Royal Albert Hall where the centenary Annual Meeting will be held. On June 13th Shelford WI will receive the Baton from Bingham Belles WI and pass it on to East Bridgford WI.
May meeting
Posted 11/05/2014
At our May meeting we discussed the National WI’s resolution, "We call on every member of the WI to make their wishes regarding organ donation known, and to encourage their families and friends, and members of their local communities to do likewise." On a more cheerful note we ended the meeting with a sing song.
Kay was inspirational...
Posted 29/04/2014
Under the patient guidance of Kay Brown we created this wonderful website today. Have a look and see what we have been up to.
(We are the three naughty children on the back row.)
(We are the three naughty children on the back row.)
Here's one we made earlier
Posted 29/04/2014
We have been knitting!
Shelford WI members are creating knitted bunting in abundance.
Why? Find out soon...
Shelford WI members are creating knitted bunting in abundance.
Why? Find out soon...
Dynamic Des
Posted on 29/04/2014
Des Coleman obviously felt at home when he entertained us with tales of his colourful life at our Group meeting.
He has appeared in numerous stage musicals and played the role of Lenny Wallace in BBC's EastEnders. In 2007 he became the weatherman for BBC's East Midlands Today and now works on shows such as The One Show.
With a blend of anecdotes, jokes and impressions he made us laugh 'til we cried.
He has appeared in numerous stage musicals and played the role of Lenny Wallace in BBC's EastEnders. In 2007 he became the weatherman for BBC's East Midlands Today and now works on shows such as The One Show.
With a blend of anecdotes, jokes and impressions he made us laugh 'til we cried.
All the lovely food ready for the guests to arrive.
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