Barkby and Beeby W.I.

August 1, 2023

Cllr Andrew Brown JP outlined his life as a farmer and his year as High Sheriff of Rutland to Barkby and Beeby WI. He explained the origins of representing the monarch through this role from circa 1440. The… Continue reading "Barkby and Beeby W.I."

November 1, 2021

Barkby & Beeby W.I.

We were amazed at what you can make from a small sheet of glass. From Sun Catcher’s to coasters and jewellery, Vanessa Thompson-Lowe of Ginger Cat Glass, demonstrated Glass Fusing, showing how… Continue reading "Barkby & Beeby W.I."

March 1, 2020

Barkby & Beeby WI

Close your eyes, take a deep breath Imagine the aroma of baking bread… Michelle Stratford introduced Barkby & Beeby WI to her community focused business ‘Planet Leicester Bakers’. We heard… Continue reading "Barkby & Beeby WI"

July 1, 2019

Barkby & Beeby WI

This month we discussed this year’s Resolutions. The first was spreading the word about the importance of all eligible ladies having a smear test. We discussed why it is important… Continue reading "Barkby & Beeby WI"

July 1, 2019

New Barkby WI

Mrs K. Fryman, President, welcomed members to the Institute’s June meeting. After business matters were discussed, members heard from Hannah Graham accompanied by her Rottweiler dog, named Mya. (This talk… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

March 1, 2019

Barkby & Beeby WI

In January we were entertained by the ‘Hoop Man’ John Parnell who had appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017. He gave us a potted history of Hula Hooping and… Continue reading "Barkby & Beeby WI"