Back in November Sophie from Colonia Heritage came to speak to us about the parts of Lincoln that are hidden. There was the obvious discussion of Newport Arch, but also the granite circles marking the sub surface remains of Roman columns. These circles are clearly visible in modern day Lincoln in the Bailgate area. We … Continue reading Hidden Roman Lincoln
Birthday Pompom Fun
In October we invited local dance school Go Dance to take us through our paces doing cheer-leading. Helen came with a huge bag of pompoms and all the moves! Even injured Secretary Lara picked up a pompom and shook her stuff. We learnt various positions and then put them together to create a routine. We … Continue reading Birthday Pompom Fun
Don’t Let the Old Lady In!
Promoted as "moving through the menopause" local running coach and menopause specialist Rachel came and spoke to us about maintaining fitness throughout life. But Rachel told us the best way to keep moving was to "not let the old lady in", this was disappointing to two members who had just bought bungalows. By that we … Continue reading Don’t Let the Old Lady In!
Sports Day July 23
Yes, you read that right, due to a last minute change of plan we had a sports day/night. The three legged race was out - due to health and safety concerns, but in were: an egg (potato to save food waste) and spoon race; a quiz; seated carpet bowls; balloon tennis; and throwing balls into … Continue reading Sports Day July 23
Lincolnshire Show 2023
The annual Lincolnshire Show is always a highlight for WI crafting, unfortunately this year we were unable to put in a group entry. But did manage to make the President's reception where there was an exclusive peak at the show entries. This year's theme was centred on the Coronation, 'The Jewel in the Crown' as … Continue reading Lincolnshire Show 2023
Collective Grief
Despite some bad spelling on Facebook June's meeting was about grief and coping with loss. Jonathan was a really informative speaker and spoke about the waterfall of bereavement and whirlpool of grief and how no matter you may wish to go back up the waterfall it's impossible. He also mentioned the growing around grief model, … Continue reading Collective Grief
Baking & Quizzes
Coronation Baking On Monday 8th May we took over St Mary Magdalene in the Bail to sell cakes to unsuspecting passers by and raise money for the Lincoln Larder. Despite inhospitable weather and a slow start it was a reasonably busy day the show stopper was by Lara and was a recipe & design that … Continue reading Baking & Quizzes
Annual Resolutions
May is the month where we vote on the annual resolution, this year the entire WI had voted to take forward: Clean rivers for people and wildlife. This was a difficult campaign as Lincoln is not wholly known for its water courses, although it was build on the River Witham and the Brayford Pool is … Continue reading Annual Resolutions
The Art of Shouting Quietly
April 2023 meeting was all about being heard, and Katy, a TEDx coach and local radio DJ, who works for a large multi-national corporation told us about getting heard, and over coming nerves. She is also a celebrant. Katy was determined to empower us to "speak the truth even if your [our] voice[s] shakes" (Maggie … Continue reading The Art of Shouting Quietly
International Woman’s Gardening Book Day!
Well not quite, but as our meeting was on 2nd March - World Book Day - and March has International Women's Day we decided to have a mash-up. Members were invited to write the name of an inspirational woman on a post-it note and also contribute a favourite female writer too. We also so had … Continue reading International Woman’s Gardening Book Day!
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