NEW BARKBY WI

Dawn Haynes, Vice-President, welcomed members to New Barkby Women’s Institute’s August meeting.
‘Jerusalem’ was sung, followed by business matters, when arrangements were put into place for various events during the next few months, to celebrate the Institutes 100th birthday in November.
Unfortunately, the speaker did not arrive, but sent his apologies during a phone call. However, it gave members extra social time to discuss future plans.
The competition for the evening ‘A picture of a Balloon’ was won by Joy Goulden, who also won the raffle prize.
Recently, members and some former members attended an afternoon tea party at Syston Community Centre. Firstly, a talk with power-point presentation was given by Karen, who runs workshops using Sea Glass collected from different seashore lines to create work of art. She was accompanied by her husband, Dave.
Afterwards, everyone enjoyed the delicious variety of sandwiches and cakes, plus tea or coffee, all of which was organised by President, Shirley Franklin and committee members. A big thank you to everyone especially for the clearing away afterwards.
The date of our next meeting is Wednesday 3rd September in the Syston Community Centre at 7.30pm. All visitors are welcome to attend.
The talk will be ‘How to enjoy your House Plants’ by Susie Lickman.