New Barkby WI

New Barkby’s vice- President Dawn Haynes chaired the institute’s January meeting and wished everyone ‘A happy New Year’, then Jerusalem was sung, followed by a brief account of business matters.
December’s meeting became an impromptu social as the designated speaker was unable to attend.
The following week a Carol service was held at ‘The Divine Infant of Prague Catholic Church, Syston, when members of different institutes attended and took part in the service, which was followed by welcoming refreshments, served by New Barkby members.
The speaker at the January meeting was Clair Andrews, from Barrow-upon-soar, who gave a demonstration on making book Angels.
Members were given parts of books (covers removed), and, despite the cold weather outside, put their hands and fingers to the task of folding pages and pages into various triangular shapes to make an Angel. After an hour or more of the activity, and with a glued-on ping pong ball for a head, the results were amazing – so many Angels in one room (all created from paper).
The vote of thanks was given by Dawn Haynes. The competition for an ornamental Angel was won by Lou Chapman and the Raffle was won by Jean Brutnall.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm in the Syston Community Centre, when the Speaker will be Colin Ellis who will speak about The Seattle and Carlisle Railway.
Visitors are always welcome to attend.