Following our August meeting about stem cell donation we’ve spotted this opportunity to have fun whilst raising awareness. We know how keen you are on a good quiz and this is a way of raising funds for DKMS and the work they do. Details below. That’s right, Al Murray, or The Pub Landlord as we… Continue reading
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The Mystery of the Menopause – Online Meeting and Discussion with Dulwich WI
Dulwich WI are throwing open this meeting and discussion about the ‘mystery of the menopause’ to all WIs. Follow link below for more information and to register for the zoom meeting which is on Monday 14 September. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mystery-of-the-menopause-tickets-119242291905?aff=efbneb&fbclid=IwAR27HfxuhSXySDKhDWaIQTiNK_PkiPO7qMQGtBs86kbez2tD43D6o5ptCd0 Continue reading
August meeting – Stem Cell research – link to recording of meeting
Here is link to an audio recording of our August meeting on zoom about stem cell donation, one of the campaign resolutions the WI are supporting this year. It was a very personal and moving talk with two speakers – the feedback following their speaker session was excellent – informative, engaging and heartfelt. Mary talks… Continue reading
WI Get on Board Survey
I am writing to share details of a new survey we have launched as part of the WI’s Get on Board campaign. The survey is open to all WI members as well as their friends, families and communities, and will help the NFWI better understand the availability of bus services and how willing and able… Continue reading
The Gay Disney Prince
“Once upon a time in a Kingdom Far Away, there lived a dashing Prince who just happened to be gay! He’d tried dating Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, but deep down in his heart something didn’t feel quite right…” Follow Prince Henry, the only gay in the Kingdom Far Far Away, on his royal… Continue reading
May meeting – Tai Chi – Martin Gatter
Martin Gatter is a senior, international Tai Chi and Kung Fu instructor who would normally be running a range of classes in various locations including Horn Park Club in Eltham Road. He is also a practitioner at the Complementary Health Centre in Manor Lane. On Thursday 21st May, Martin gave us an introduction via Zoom to Tai Chi,… Continue reading
Jerusalem
This is Billy Bragg’s tribute to the hard work of his local WI during the current crisis. Usually we would sing Jerusalem (with a nip of sherry) to celebrate our AGM at our May meeting. Our AGM has been cancelled until further notice but our meeting is next week. Details of meeting to come via… Continue reading
April meeting – When the Germans Came – Duncan Barrett
Over 40 of us logged in on Thursday 30th April for our first Zoom speaker meeting, and it was fabulous to see so many familiar faces. Well done everyone for mastering Zoom.He says he has copies of the new book plus all his previous ones if people would like them. Duncan Barrett talked to us… Continue reading
Friday night is Quiz night – Pick the Lockdown
Very many thanks to Quiz master Graham Hooper (right) for keeping us entertained last Friday evening with his ‘Pick the Lockdown’ quiz on Zoom. The six rounds were as usual cryptically themed with a common link to the seemingly random questions. Congratulations to the winners, ‘Stalag39’ followed by ‘Don’t Leave the Capitol’ and ‘Scandilicious’ in… Continue reading
Fundraising for AFRIL food bank
As the food bank is not able to operate as normal given current circumstances, we have contacted the team to ask how we can help. They have suggested making a financial donation, which we hope you will agree is a good way to continue to support this very worthy local cause, particularly in these difficult times… Continue reading
A beginner’s guide to Zoom
During the current crisis, more and more of us are using the video conferencing facility Zoom as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family, exercise classes, meetings and more. This guide is a brief introduction to how to use Zoom to get the best out of it – specifically with our WI… Continue reading
Change of date for April meeting plus a trial Zoom session.
This is normally the point in the month we would be sending you the details for our next monthly WI meeting at Trinity School. Even though we are not able to gather in person for our meeting, we remain undaunted! With the aid of technology we hope to bring this month’s scheduled speaker (the marvellous… Continue reading