Talks, walks and trustees

Gill Wignall

19 Bookworms: get your teeth into these NWR has two groups for book lovers, explains Co-ordinator Catharine Woodliffe.

As I write this, the online conference will be starting in a couple of weeks. The programme that Vicky has put together looks really interesting and fits in well with our annual themes. I am looking forward to hearing the speakers and also to seeing the music video montage of members, put together to celebrate International Women’s Day. I hope they enjoyed being a part of it as much as we enjoyed recording our efforts for the Christmas greeting!

Could it be you? Plus, it’s time to nominate the next Mary Stott Award winner.

8 Let’s push our boundaries

National Organiser Vicky Wooldridge shares some of her hopes for NWR.

9 Paddleboarding patron

Paddleboarding, beach cleaning, writing—just some of the enthusiasms of our new patron Jo Moseley. Find out more.

I know that the NWR staff are working hard to source more fascinating speakers for future online talks, and although face to face contact remains the mainstay of our ethos, these online talks are an exciting addition to our member benefits and I, for one, really appreciate them.

We will be embracing the big outdoors with the second NWR Walk in July as well as Pride Picnic, which is a new event for NWR. Both will be an opportunity to meet with other NWR members and groups. More details on page 5.

In September, Jennifer Johnson will have completed her maximum of two four-year terms as an NWR trustee, so of the five seats on the board, one will become vacant. We have benefited greatly from Jennifer’s input and expertise, not to mention her involvement with the Mary Stott Award, but all good things must come to an end and now we are looking for another NWR member who is interested in becoming a trustee. Find out more on page 6.