Womens Institute
Todays Women Working for Tomorrows World
WI Welcomes ladies of all ages, we meet on the 2nd Thurday of each month at the Hartest Institute – 7.30 pm.
Most months we have a speaker and the topics are extremely diverse, from travelling in Cuba – to valuable gems (this included valuable jewellery being passed around the group and tried on during the evening!), the work of the Citizens Advice Bureau and the rakish history of the ancestors of one of our own members – this is to name a few topics over the past few months. We also enjoy trips out – for Cream Teas, Mystery Trips and Xmas meals.
Rest assured, we do make cakes from time to time, but that is not our main function - you will find very interesting and interested ladies within our group and our discussions encompass not only bygone days but also up to date issues which affect society as a whole.
As with all groups, we are always looking for new members, come along and meet us all – we will make you very welcome.
President Lynne Webb 01284 830987
Secretary Liz Depper 01284 830797
Our New Years meeting went off with a bang – or rather wonderful music! We started the evening with a glass of Bucks Fizz, then after the business of the evening we held a “Desert Island Discs” session.For a full report about the evening click here.
For our December meeting, on a bitterly cold day we went on a tour of the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds, which was really faxcinating. For more information and to see some pictures of the day click here
F
ENCING EVENING
On Thursday 17th October 7 ladies from Hartest W I attended a `taster` Fencing Class at Cockfield Village Hall.
Our tutor Steve taught us the basics of the correct stance, moving forward and backwards in a smooth way, lunging and also the parry and repost!
This all sounds quite serious, but there was plenty of laughter as we struggled with the movements.
We did not have to worry about hurting our fencing partners as were were all dressed in `plastrons` -which protect the right hand side of your body from your opponents epee, then padded jackets, thick gloves and also mesh face masks. Not the most glamorous
of looks, but very safe.
We can confirm that fencing is physically very tough, even at our level!
It must have been a good workout for all of us.
For more pics of the event click here