New Barkby WI

At New Barkby W.I’S August Meeting, President Shirley Franklin, welcomed the institutes members
‘Jerusalem’ was sung, then business matters followed. Correspondence included a ‘Thank-you’ letter from Jan Oliver, committee member, for flowers and a card, sent to her recently.
Speaker Martin Grant on ‘REMAP’ a charity which provides support with custom made equipment for any clients with special physical help to cope with everyday living.
One boy had a scooter adapted so that he could use it; another girl was fitted with an automatic outdoor swing, where she could enjoy that freedom; one young man who would relish a dip at the seaside so a metal walking-frame was adapted and he was able to walk with it into the sea.
There were so many of these similar demands experienced by different people of any age who after find life challenging.
There were plenty of examples shown on the powerpoint presentation.
The charity has been established for 60 years and the service is provided free of charge and delivered to volunteers working with health professionals.
After a question and answer session, the vote of thanks was given by Angela Montague who also won the raffle prize.
Competition for a ‘favourite object’ was a vegetable chopper and won by Lou Chapman.
During July, New Barkby hosted the Leicestershire and Rutland Federation quiz – won by Birstall and Wanlip WI.
Also, in the same month, Lou Chapman organised a trip for members and friends to Kilworth House Theatre for a performance of ‘Singing in the Rain’.
Thank you to her for organising theatre tickets and hire of a coach.
Date of next meeting. Wednesday September 4th at 7.30pm at Syston Community Centre.
Barry Watson, speaker, ‘the Agony and Ecstasy of a Canal Hotel Boater’.
Visitors are always welcome to attend.