‘It was like preparing for the Chelsea Flower Show in just a day’ said Lucy Anne describing the fantastic effort by WI members Kay Dunham, Carolyn Bosworth Davies, Kath Taylor, Alison Streetly and Caroline Powell who proved to be a dab hand with a litter pick! The team were working with other local people… Continue reading
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Not in my Name Competition 2023
NFWI-Wales has launched a new competition for members to enter as part of its Not in my Name campaign. Established in 2012, Not in my Name aims to raise awareness about violence against women and involves WIs recruiting male ambassadors from their communities to make the White Ribbon promise to never use, excuse or remain silent… Continue reading
NFWI Resolution 2022/23 – Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife
In the first round of Resolution voting, Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife was a clear winner nationally, not just in Lee Green drawing 36, 736 votes of the 93,271 votes cast. (The Online Gambling resolution came second with 25,164 votes.) The wording of the resolution which will now go forward to the National Federation… Continue reading
Visit to Blackheath’s Age Exchange
Following our Christmas raffle, the proceeds of which we donated to the Age Exchange, the committee felt a visit to its site in Blackheath (opposite the Station) was in order to find out more about its work. So early in February a group of us went along to the Bake House at the rear of… Continue reading
Our March meeting – drumming with Avril Crane
A really fun evening of tub thumping, otherwise known as bucket drumming, with Avril. Avril introduced us to the rhythms and different sounds we could produce by banging our buckets in different places and then swiftly had us making music, playing along to Princess Royal, a… Continue reading
Dining out with the WI at The Rosemary
We had a lovely evening at organic restaurant The Rosemary in New Cross on 24 March – great food, great company and a lot of laughter … what more could you ask for a night out? Thanks for organising Carolyn! Continue reading
Visit to Lesnes Abbey
A lovely time was had by all on our WI trip to Lesnes Abbey on Saturday 18 March. Even if it was a bit chilly and the skies were rather grey, the rain managed to hold off for our visit and although many of us knew… Continue reading
Visit to the Drapers’ Company
A group of Lee Green WI members visited the Drapers’ Hall on 3 March and were treated to a fascinating tour led by a wonderfully informative guide. One of the wealthiest and most influential of the City of London livery companies, the Drapers’ Company can trace its roots back to the 13th century. Originally functioning… Continue reading
The Great British Bake Off Musical!
The Great British BAKE OFF Musical Noel Coward Theatre St Martins Lane, London. Groups 6+ £49.50 Valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7.30pm evenings & Thursday 2.30pm matinees BOOKING UNTIL 1st MAY ONLY ! Best available Stalls & Dress Circle seats (Band A & B) The Great British BAKE OFF Musical has just opened at The Noel… Continue reading
Our Spring Quiz – The results are in!
We had a great evening’s quizzing in the comfort of our own homes (and cars) on Friday 3 March with teams joining us from not just across the country but across the world! Many thanks to question master Graham who kept us on our toes with the answers in each round being linked to… Continue reading
Our February Meeting – an evening with Ian Elmslie
We spent a fabulous evening with Ian as he cantered through his encounters with those who have made an impact and influenced him throughout his life. Ian started us all thinking about who from history we would most like to meet – a particular shout out to Ruth who nominated Richard III and Noel Coward!… Continue reading
Women’s History Month at Royal Museums Greenwich
The Royal Museums Greenwich are hosting a number of events during March for Women’s History Month. All events are free. https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/womens-history-month-2023 Continue reading