Daily Archives: September 15, 2026

Manor House Gardens Festival – June 2026

Sporting pinnies, a wonderful new gazebo, jolly bunting and a bountiful supply of cakes we had a great afternoon supporting the annual Manor House Gardens festival.  We had a lovely, not too hot day, and were kept busy all afternoon selling our cakes at this wonderful community event.  A big shout out to all those who baked, bought, ate, set-up (and cleared up) and, of course, served for the event.  Helping at one of our cake stalls (we normally run two a year with the November Lee Green Open Studios event as the other) is a really great way of getting to know fellow members of the WI.  And this year, we were treated to some VIP visitors, including Janet Daby our MP and the President of a Sheffield WI, just passing by!

“It was a great day today.  I honestly think we had the widest choice of cake that we have ever had … and such beauties too.”

“Such a special local event.”

“Great community atmosphere!”

Visiting the Bethlem Museum of the Mind’s Garden – June 2026

On 12th June a group of 14 visited Bethlem Hospital grounds in Beckenham as a follow up to our visit to the Museum of the Mind last year.  We had a history walking tour around some of the buildings and grounds at the hospital and our guide was Terri supported by Colin, the Museum Director. … Continue reading

Summer in the City: A London Walk – June 2026

Once again we took to the pavements, alleys and hidden corners of the City of London for one of our City walks with our guides Jenny and Elaine.  This time we were exploring the secrets of the eastern corner of the City, beginning with the Monument and taking in a riverside walk to the old… Continue reading

A fun WI way of raising money for Cancer Research UK – May 2026

  Our very own Secretary opened her house for a cuppa and scones on the May Bank Holiday to help her raise sponsorship for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. We had a lovely morning catching up over a cuppa and enjoying Kay’s finest homemade scones all in a good cause. The pictures say it… Continue reading