Writer, blogger and erstwhile graphic designer Emma Lawton came to talk to us for our October meeting. Emma was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 29 but in no way has she let that hold her back….. she spoke with incredible positivity about all the achievements and activities in her amazing life since then, including stand-up comedy, wild camping, sailing, writing, fund raising for Parkinson’s charities and even featured on an episode of the BBC programme Big Life Fix which you can watch here. In spite of ongoing treatment, including extensive back surgery, she continues to live a very busy and active life. She was a joy to listen to and a complete inspiration for us all.
Monthly Archives: October 2026
Dancing with Dacre Morris – Our September 2026 Meeting
Local Morris Dancing side, Dacre Morris, returned in September for their second visit to Lee Green WI. The musicians and dancers arrived resplendent in their red dresses, decorated with ribbons, bells and badges. After a brief talk about the history of morris dancing (despite it being historically a male pursuit, these days it’s… Continue reading
Falconwood WI’s Quiz – May 2026
A team from Lee Green WI’s First Friday Friends took part in a quiz held by the newly formed Falconwood branch of the WI. “Well, we didn’t win but we didn’t come last either. We saved our talents for the raffle where we won all the best prizes, including the last one, Sheila, a cuddly… Continue reading
A visit to the Old Bailey – September 2026
On Saturday 26th September, 29 members enjoyed a fascinating private guided tour of the Old Bailey, London’s famous Central Criminal Court. Our guide, Jay Patel, has worked within the court system for an impressive 47 years. His wealth of knowledge, combined with his engaging storytelling, brought the history of the Old Bailey to life. Along… Continue reading
Our Annual Summer Picnic – July 2026
For our Lee Green WI summer picnic this year, on Sunday 26th July, the forecast broke the trend as we didn’t have to worry about the possibility of it being rained off! We enjoyed glorious sunshine, with fizz and cakes provided by the committee, and members sharing their delightful array of picnic snacks. We even… Continue reading