Clubs and WI reports
Bootle WI
Published 7 January 2009
BOOTLE WI members had a foretaste of Christmas at their October meeting, when Pauline of ‘Rapunzel’ gave a flower arranging demonstration using beautiful flowers, candles and greenery.
Moresby WI
Published 7 January 2009
THE November meeting was told that a number of the members had taken part in the WI Quiz, at Calderbridge.
Cleator WI
Published 7 January 2009
THE final meeting of 2008 took place on Tuesday, December 9, and all members were welcomed by Mary Gregg, president.
Whitehaven Rambling Club
Published 31 December 2008
IN LATE December, Whitehaven Rambling Club held the final event (organised by Fred and Effie Graham) of their 80th anniversary year.
The Lakeland Dialect Society
Published 31 December 2008
THE Lakeland Dialect Society held its final meeting of 2008 in Ireby Village Hall.
West Cumbria U3A
Published 31 December 2008
IN THIS tercentenary year of the Act of Parliament which set up Whitehaven harbour, U3A members were fortunate to enjoy a scholarly account by Anne Dick, illustrated by some of her own pictures and also by archive material, of the various stages in its history.
Moor Row Jubilee Club
Published 31 December 2008
THE chairman, John Allonby, opened the meeting on November 18 and asked the members for a minute’s silence in memory of a former member, Sylvia Chadwick.
Whitehaven U3A
Published 31 December 2008
TRIBAL leaders, chiefs, potential caliphs and kings have always needed intermediaries to conduct negotiations with other countries for multifarious purposes.
Distington OAP Reunion
Published 31 December 2008
EVERYONE at the excellent Christmas party agreed that the committee had shown energy and enthusiasm, particularly the hard working bar staff and lady attendants.
Calderbridge & Ponsonby WI
Published 23 December 2008
THE president, Mrs Walker, welcomed 13 members and Mrs Audrey Doran, a county representative, to the December meeting which was the AGM.
Gosforth WI
Published 17 December 2008
FOR the December meeting members were greeted once again with a public hall decorated brightly and laid out with tables covered with pretty cloths all ready for the Christmas Party.
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Published 17 December 2008
FIFTEEN members of Beckermet WI welcomed eight members from Santon Bridge and seven from Seascale, plus an American friend, to their 82nd birthday party on November 12.
Ehen & Weddicar WI Group Meeting
Published 10 December 2008
ON A very stormy Thursday night, 45 ladies braved the elements to come together for the autumn meeting.
Seascale WI
Published 10 December 2008
SEVENTEEN members of Seascale WI turned out on a wild November night.
Lamplugh WI
Published 10 December 2008
THE November meeting started with a minute’s silence in remembrance of our brave soldiers, and then we had a little poem from Brenda.
Santon Bridge WI
Published 3 December 2008
PRESIDENT Mrs Matterson welcomed members to the 88th AGM of Santon Bridge WI. Treasurer Mrs Biggin gave the financial report, and secretary Mrs McElroy read the yearly report of all our activities.
Ravenglass WI
Published 3 December 2008
THE AGM took place on November 12. After Mrs Thornton welcomed the members, Mr Stainton gave a slide show named “The Fell Wanders,” he was thanked by Mrs West.
Woodend & District WI
Published 3 December 2008
PRESIDENT Mrs Eleanor Graham welcomed members to our November meeting, especially guests Mrs J Hodgeson, Mrs M Bold and Mrs D Pirie.
Waberthwaite WI
Published 3 December 2008
MEMBERS gathered for our November meeting in a quiet and saddened mood and stood in memory of our fellow member and friend, Mary New who had died the week before. She was a founder member and had been a hardworking and loyal contributor to the WI. We sent condolences to Trevor and David and all her family. We will miss her.
