Markfield WI News

From Lynda Owen

ON 3RD MARCH the ten members of the WI Committee enjoyed their annual meal out, this year at the Copt Oak. We all enjoyed the meal and the evening and certainly raised the noise level in the restaurant.

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At our March meeting Andrew Smart gave us his talk entitled ‘That Ruddy Cucumber’ which turned out to have nothing to do with horticulture. Andrew spoke about his time as a journalist with the Nottingham Post including the story of the visit of Jayne Mansfield to the Press Ball in Mansfield, it seemed no-one had expected her to turn up. He talked about the changes he had seen during his time on the paper with the decline of local newspapers and the changes to local areas. It was a varied and interesting talk and he ended by introducing some of his favourite newspaper headlines including ‘Homicide Victims rarely talk to the Police’. Andrew has also written a book of varied war stories entitled ‘Their Names will not be Forgotten’ the proceeds of which go to the British Legion.

On 18 March several members attended the Annual Council Meeting of the Leicestershire and Rutland Group of WIs held at Leicester Grammar School.

This event is a good chance to meet up and swap ideas with other WIs as well as indulge in some retail therapy at the various stalls. There are also various competitions, one of which was won by our member Lynn Mellor for her card with tatting daffodils. The main morning speaker was Eric Knowles. Having been born in Nelson he was obviously very proud to be a Lancastrian and talked about his life and upbringing and how he became involved with antiques through his love of ceramics. He included many funny stories along the way and we thoroughly enjoyed his talk.

Our afternoon speaker was Ruth Goodman, the social and domestic historian who many will know from TV’s Victorian Farm, Wartime Farm and others Ruth entertained us with a talk about washing up through the ages and the innovations that ensued as times changed - who knew washing up was so important.

Our May meeting will be our Resolutions Evening. This year’s resolution which will be debated and voted upon is a very topical one ‘Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife’.

Which is why the NHS Volunteer Responders programme has reintroduced the Check in and Chat service, where local readers who would like a friendly chat or simply a listening ear can request a phone call with a volunteer, whether it be a one-off call or a series of calls.

Receiving a Check in and Chat call is easy and completely free. Readers in Glenfield can organise it by calling 0808 196 3382 (8am to 8pm, 7 days a week). You can also visit nhsvolunteerresponders. org.uk where you will find further information.

If your readers would like a call, we are encouraging them to please reach out on the number above, or, to share this information with a loved one, friend, neighbour, or anyone who may need a little extra support and would benefit from a Check in and Chat call.

Thank you.

Sam Ward OBE Deputy CEO at Royal Voluntary Service

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